Seattle Locks Cruise
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- 2 timmar
- Fri avbokning till 24 tim före
- Guidning på engelska
- Omedelbar bekräftelse
Höjdpunkter
Discover the best of Seattle on a scenic cruise through the heart of the city and experience the iconic Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks, a ‘boat elevator’ connecting Puget Sound and Lake Washington Ship Canal. On the saltwater of Puget Sound, take in breathtaking views of the city skyline and majestic mountain ranges. Then, glide through the freshwater canal for a closer look at historic neighborhoods, commercial fishing vessels, floating homes, seaplanes, and more. Along the way, enjoy captivating stories of Seattle’s past and present from a live, local guide.
Ingår
Det här ingår
- Live narration
- 2-hour sightseeing cruise
- Interior and exterior seating areas
- Restrooms available on board
Ingår inte
- Snacks and beverages (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
- Transportation between start and end location (return bus ticket available for purchase seasonally)
Rutt
Begin OR end (depending on your tour direction – check your ticket) your cruise on the bustling southern end of this lake in the heart of the city. Lake Union is a natural body of water surrounded by city buildings and highways. This is a popular spot for recreational activities like paddle boarding, kayaking, and boating.
This is a popular shipyard providing full-service repairs and renovations for vessels. Passing by you’ll see large commercial fishing vessels. This is one of the oldest businesses on Lake Union and a go-to area for large vessels to be put into dry-dock.
Unique to Lake Union is the large floating home communities on it. See a variety of floating homes and houseboats, including the famous home featured in the classic 90’s movie “Sleepless in Seattle”. Spot quirky, colorful exteriors as well as luxurious, modern floating homes.
Get clear views of one of Seattle’s most picturesque and popular park. Gas Works Park is a decommissioned coal gasification plant that became later known as local-favorite for people to socialize, play, and visit. Nestled in the neighborhoods of Fremont and Wallingford, this park was also a filming location for the popular 90’s movie “10 Things I Hate About You”.
One of the few bridges you’ll go under on the Locks Cruise, the Fremont Bridge is one of the busiest in the United States. As you go cruise through the colorfully-decorated drawbridge, be in awe of how close our vessel fits right under.
Cruise down Lake Washington Ship Canal and follow the actual footpath from the boat. This trail stretches 1.9 miles and peeks at several of Seattle’s historic neighborhoods. The trail follows an abandoned railroad and has views of Ballard’s maritime industrial area.
Opened by the Port of Seattle, marvel at the many commercial fishing vessels at Fisherman’s Terminal. Learn about Seattle’s fishing and maritime history and how this terminal has housed hundreds of fishing vessels over the years. Also, famously known for housing some of the boats from the popular show “Deadliest Catch”.
Be in the center of all the action of the nations busiest locking system. Experience your vessel being lowered an average of 20 ft (6m) from the freshwater level of Lake Union to the saltwater of Puget Sound. This locking system is 100+ years old and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Learn the history of Seattle’s largest natural park and enjoy the photo opportunities of West Point Lighthouse on its beaches. With about 560 acres of land, enjoy tranquility and overlook views of the Puget Sound. Visit the park in-person and visit the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle.
Enjoy sweeping views of this large inland estuary, that lies between the Olympic Peninsula and Seattle metropolitan area. Approximately 95 miles long, see views of popular mountain ranges like the Olympics. If you’re lucky, you might even get a glimpse of some wildlife!
The Locks Cruise makes sure to go by the iconic landmark, the Space Needle. You’ll have both up-close and panoramic views while on the tour. You’ll be able to take photos from our unobstructed view of the famous Space Needle, while also snapping the landmark itself in the skyline as a whole.
End OR begin (depending on your tour direction - check your ticket) your cruise from Seattle’s historic and lively central waterfront! Learn about both the past and present from your local tour guide as you cruise by the many piers and landmarks. You’ll see popular sights like the Space Needle, Great Wheel, Overlook Park, etc.
Avbokning
Fri avbokning till 24 timmar innan upplevelsen börjar, med full återbetalning.
Omdömen
4,8
- 5405
- 431
- 37
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5Great way to spend a couple hours
Nice relaxing and informative trip. Very friendly and helpful staff. Spectacular views of Seattle from the water.
5Interesting cruise
Terrific views, fascinating operations of the lock, interesting information from tour guide, Angelo and Captain Sean.
5So fun!
Amazing sight seeing experience. Our tour guide Nate was super knowledge and the Captain and Brian too!
5Money well spent!
A lot of fun, informational and don’t worry about rain. Boat has areas inside though we had raincoats and stayed out on deck.. Would recommend getting there early if you do want to sit inside because if there happens to be a big group (which there was when we went), the inside sitting will fill up quickly.
5Great cruise
Really enjoyed our cruise! Going through the locks was very cool. Highly recommend.
5Must see
I recommend this experience as a priority for any Seattle visit. Interesting and informative and enables seeing the city and suburbs from the outer a waterway and Union lake.
Bra att veta
- Mötesplats
- IMPORTANT DEPARTURE NOTE There are two potential departure locations for the One-way Locks Cruise. - If your Locks Tour is titled: "One-Way Cruise from Lake Union / AGC Marina" Then that tour will depart from Argosy Cruises at AGC Marina on Lake Union
- Upphämtning
- Alla möts vid startpunkten; ingen upphämtning finns.
- Biljettyp
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Gruppstorlek
- Upp till 175 resenärer
- Arrangeras av
- Argosy Cruises
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- TWO DEPARTURE OPTIONS - This is a one-way tour that starts & ends at two different central Seattle marinas. Choose to depart from Pier 54 on the waterfront or from AGC Marina on Lake Union. The departure location is noted in the subtitle of the tour. If unsure - please call Argosy Cruises
How it compares in Seattle
- Its from-price is 22% above the median of the 22 sevärdheter och museer we list in Seattle.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 22.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Seattle
Seattle is a Pacific Northwest port city between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, with the Space Needle, a harbour market and Mount Rainier on the horizon.
Seattle fills the narrow land between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, with the Olympic Mountains to the west and Mount Rainier to the south-east on clear days. The Space Needle, built for the 1962 World's Fair, stands in Seattle Center beside the Museum of Pop Culture. Pike Place Market, open since 1907, overlooks the waterfront with fish stalls, flower sellers and crafts.
Top-ranked sights in Seattle: Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Space Needle.
Specialerbjudanden i Seattle
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