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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.

2.Seattle: Guided Harbor Cruise

Discover Seattle from the water with this 1-hour guided harbor cruise, featuring iconic skyline views, live narration, and close-up industry sights.

★ 4.8

“The day trip was great for seniors, stay on the cruise can seen half of the Seattle view :) buying a tickets is easy, service is friendly.”

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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

“Everything was perfect, weather, vibe, whole thing. The crew seemed so happy to be there and having a great time. It’s nice to see people who enjoy their jobs”

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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

“The ride was awesome great views wonderful and friendly and knowledgeable crew and even enjoyed the Seattle rain along the way got to check something off of a bucket list item was a great experience overall”

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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

“It’s a beautiful one way trip and the narrator did an excellent job. There were plenty of chairs outdoors and several inside with good views too.”

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7.2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges

Discover Gig Harbor and Puget Sound on this 2-hour guided boat tour, offering stunning views, wildlife sightings, and engaging local history for just $55.

★ 5.0

“We had a super great time. The Captain and First Mate were very pleasant. The Captain was very knowledgeable. He shared all kinds of interesting information about the Harbor, bridge, land, wildlife, etc. I already told my family whom lives local to take this cruise.”

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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

“The whole experience was excellent. The crew were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The sailing was smooth with a sighting of porpoises and amazing views of the skyline. Would absolutely recommend this.”

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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

“First time on board, it was a very good sailing experience. The crews were so nice and friendly, our captain was making an effort to get us to the wind, so we got a very cool sailing with the wind.”

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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

“Very relaxing and fun! It was a perfect day out and the crew were really open have people help them sail!”

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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.

“Entertaining while informative. I feel like I got a good look at Seattle with a drive through express”

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13.Seattle’s Favorite Sightseeing Floating Homes Cruise – BYOB!

Experience Seattle from the water on this 2-hour floating homes cruise with customizable routes, friendly guides, and BYOB options for a relaxed adventure.

★ 5.0

“Captain Genevieve was an excellent tour guide and host. We had a wonderful experience viewing Lake Union, Gas Works, several bridges and taking in the charms of House Boats, Floating homes and the like. Many great photo moments with the skyline and even Space Needle.…”

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14.Seattle: Sunset Sailing Cruise

Experience stunning Seattle views on a 2-hour sunset sailing cruise. Bring your own drinks, enjoy expert guides, and see Mount Rainier from Elliott Bay.

★ 4.8

“The skipper & first hand were both excellent, the water was calm & weather superb. Highly recommend 👍”

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15.Seattle: Sailing Cruise

Experience Seattle's stunning waterfront and Mt. Rainier from a 70-ft sailboat on a 1.5-hour cruise, perfect for relaxing and taking in iconic views.

★ 4.9

“A great outing at a very reasonable price. The weather was nice and we had a little bit of wind which made it fun”

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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