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15 Best Seattle Harbor Cruises

The harbor cruises: Elliott Bay loops with the Olympics behind the skyline and locks runs that ride the boat elevator between lake and sound. Sunset sails get the alpenglow.

1.Seattle’s Original Guided Harbor Cruise

Discover Seattle from Elliott Bay on this 1-hour guided harbor cruise. Enjoy stunning mountain views, iconic landmarks, and expert narration for $45.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“The panoramic view of Seattle was very enjoyable. Seeing the actual working of the huge cranes in the industrial section of the tour was amazing. The weather on this particular was beautiful!”

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3.Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle

Experience breathtaking Seattle sunsets on a tall ship sail, with stunning views of Mount Rainier, Olympic Mountains, and the city skyline. Perfect for outdoor lovers and photography buffs.

★ 5.0

“Such a lovely evening sail. Gorgeous views of the city skyline and the sunset. Captain and crew were friendly and welcoming. Drinks were available including wine, beer, hard cider and soda. I tried a local white blend that was great.”

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4.2-Hour Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour

Experience stunning Seattle skyline views on a 2-hour sailing tour, perfect for photos, relaxation, and enjoying the Puget Sound’s beauty.

★ 4.5

“This experience was well organized from the moment I reserved a spot. I received a courtesy call to ensure I was aware of the meeting point, time, and an opportunity to ask any questions. Upon arrival, I was greeted with kindness by every one onboard.…”

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5.Seattle Locks Cruise

Experience Seattle’s waterways on this 2-hour Locks Cruise, passing through the historic Ballard Locks with stunning city and mountain views.

★ 5.0

“Great experience, great square guide, and deck hands. We really enjoy traveling from South Lake Union to downtown Seattle.”

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6.Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

Experience Seattle’s rich marine life with a half-day whale watching cruise from Pier 69, featuring expert guides, stunning wildlife sightings, and authentic Northwest scenery.

★ 4.3

“The company did everything right: the boat was comfortable, the naturalist guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining, the blueberry scones we bought were delicious, so I'm not taking stars away from my rating. The animals just weren't feeling it that morning, which is always a…”

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8.Seattle: Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbor Cruise

Experience breathtaking Seattle sunsets from a historic tall sailboat. Enjoy stunning views, crew expertise, and optional sailing activities for $80.

★ 4.8

“We enjoyed sailing with this ship and crew. The weather was perfect, and the crew were so entertaining and excellent at handling the ship. We loved every minute!”

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9.Seattle Sunset Sail BYOB

Experience Seattle’s beauty on a 2-hour BYOB sunset sail. Enjoy stunning skyline views, friendly crew, and bring your own drinks for a relaxed outing.

★ 5.0

“This is nice and relaxing; I went with my partner and we had a great time! The crew was super nice and knew exactly what they were doing! The only downside was that it was cloudy out, so we didn’t see the actual sunset. However,…”

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10.Seattle Sailing Experience BYOB

Experience Puget Sound on a 2-hour BYOB sailing trip with knowledgeable crew, stunning city and mountain views, and the freedom to bring your own drinks and snacks.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing experience with this crew. The team was very friendly and made sure each guest was comfortable out on the water. The tour out on the water was breathtaking.”

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11.Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

Discover Seattle’s highlights on this 3-hour post-cruise tour, including the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and scenic viewpoints, with expert narration.

“What a great tour! Our guide James was awesome! He was full of knowledge about everything we saw and was funny and amusing too! Great to be dropped off at our hotel afterwards! Definitely a tour not to be missed!!!!”

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More Seattle Harbor Cruises

4.7Seattle: Tall Ship Harbor Cruise$73 5.0Guided Seattle Sailing Adventure from Bainbridge Island2 hours (approx.)$295.00 4.8Seattle: Locks Cruise with Local Guide2 hours$63 5.0One-Hour Private Seattle Sightseeing Cruise – BYOB!1 hour (approx.)$289.00 4.5Seattle Pre-Cruise Tour: Transportation & Seattle City Tour3 hours (approx.)$131.31 4.0Seattle Summer Views Cruise1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$57.42 4.7Seattle: Elliott Bay Sailing Cruise$60 4.3Seattle: Dinner Cruise Experience2.5 hours$131 5.0One Hour Social Sightseeing Cruise – BYOB!1 hour (approx.)$59.00 4.7Seattle: Cruise Port City Sightseeing Tour3 hours$124 5.0Mid-Day & Sunset Sailing on Seattle’s Majestic Puget Sound2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$120.00 4.3Seattle: Summer Views Cruise1.5 hours$57 4.5Seattle Tacoma Airport (Cruise Piers & Downtown Seattle Areas)35 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$113.35 5.0Shared 2 Hour September Sunset Cruise from Gig Harbor$65.00 4.4Seattle: Mimosa Brunch Cruise2 hours$109 4.0Sunday Brunch Cruise with Buffet in Washington2 hours (approx.)$89.00 3.5City Sightseeing Seattle HOHO Bus and Locks or Harbour Cruise1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)$94.00 3.0Seattle: Sightseeing Bus Tour with the Ballard Locks$79 4.3City Sightseeing Seattle: HOHO Bus Tour + Locks Cruise$109 5.0Sail Bainbridge Island & Seattle Waters – Classic Sailboat2 hours$445 3.7Seattle: Lake Union Happy Hour Cruise$49 5.0Tacoma & Gig Harbor Hotel Transportation To/From Seattle Airport1 to 4 hours (approx.)$107.00 5.0Seattle: Puget Sound Sailing Adventure3 hours$549 5.0Seattle Cruise Port and Downtown Hotel One Way Transfers$220.00