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AGC Marina, South Lake Union 1200 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 (Please note the Marina itself does not have a physical address. AGC Marina, Dock E is located at the south end of the Parking Lot next to the AGC building.) Discounted parking for the AGC Marina Lot is provided for Argosy patrons through the onsite pay meter. Please contact our Sales Department for instructions. AGC Marina (Google Maps)

Bell Harbor Pier 66 Marina 2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121 We recommend parking at the Art Institute of Seattle ( directions ). Once at Bell Harbor, walk through the Marina Office and take the elevator or stairs to the water level. Our vessel will be in the charter slip at the end of the dock. Bell Harbor Marina (Google Maps)

Chinook's at Salmon Bay Fishermen's Terminal, 1900 W Nickerson St #103, Seattle, WA 98119 Chinook's at Salmon Bay (Google Maps)

Elliott Bay Marina 2601 W Marina Pl, Seattle, WA 98199 Elliott Bay Marina (Google Maps)

Fishermen’s Terminal 3919 18th Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98119 There is free parking at Fishermen's Terminal! Check the parking lot signage to ensure you are parking in a space that allows for enough time. Fishermen's Terminal (Google Maps)

Ivar's Salmon House 401 NE Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98105 Ivar's Salmon House (Google Maps)

Lake Union   Park  (next to MOHAI; formerly Naval Reserve Dock ) South Lake Union, 860 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109 Lake Union Park (Google Maps)

Leschi Marina 100 Lakeside Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 Leschi Marina (Google Maps)

MOHAI Dock   (part of Lake Union Park; formerly Naval Reserve Dock) South Lake Union, 860 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109 Lake Union Park (Google Maps)

Ocean Beauty Dock 1100 W Ewing St, Seattle, WA 98119 The access streets to reach Ewing Street are Nickerson and 13th Avenue West. Ocean Beauty Dock (Google Maps)

Pier 55, Central Waterfront  1101 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101 Ticket Booth at Pier 55 (Google Maps)  |  Waterfront Parking

Shilshole Marina 7001 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98117 Shilshole Marina (Google Maps)

University of Washington Crew House Docks University of Washington Crew House Docks (Google Maps)

North Sound 

Edmonds Marina 336 Admiral Way, Edmonds, WA 98020 Edmonds Marina (Google Maps)

Carillon Point 1270 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033 (Near the Woodmark Hotel). Please Note: this dock is a different location than the Kirkland City Dock. Carillon Point (Google Maps) There is parking on-site at Carillon Point.  Click Here for more info on parking . *Please note Carillon Point's Special Event parking rates.

Kirkland City Dock 1 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033 (Near Downtown Kirkland) Kirkland City Dock (Google Maps)    Kirkland Parking Map (PDF)

South Sound

Des Moines Marina 22703 Dock Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98198 Des Moines Marina (Google Maps)

Seaport Museum Dock 705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98042 Seaport Museum Dock (Google Maps)

Tacoma Docks Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98042 Museum of Glass (Google Maps)

Blake Island Marine Park Blake Island Marine Park (Google Maps)

Bremerton Marina, Kitsap Peninsula 100 Washington Ave., Bremerton, WA 98337 Bremerton Marina (Google Maps)    Parking near the Bremerton Dock (PDF)

Kiana Lodge 14976 Sandy Hook Rd NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370 Kiana Lodge (Google Maps)

Poulsbo Marina 18809 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370 Poulsbo Marina (Google Maps)

Silverdale Marina 3293 NW Byron Street, Silverdale, WA 98383 Silverdale Marina (Google Maps)

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Argosy Cruises - Lake Union

Explore seattle’s urban aquatic playground.  we have your ticket to spectacular views and majestic backdrops on our public sightseeing cruises.  come experience seattle from the water  – your friend with a boat.

Argosy Lake Union Ticket Booth

Location:  1200 Westlake Avenue North, AGC Marina Dock E*, Seattle, WA 98109 (Ticket booth is located between the south end of the AGC parking lot and Kenmore Air.) Hours : Seasonal; open 30 minutes before scheduled departures Note : This is a   CASHLESS   location taking major credit cards ONLY .

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We recommend giving extra time if you plan to park in a South Lake Union lot or garage.  You can also visit BestParking.com or  Parkopedia  for additional South Lake Union parking options.

REPUBLIC Parking Lot:  1200 Westlake Ave. N., (Next to the AGC Building).

Rates: $4 with an Argosy voucher.

Ask an Argosy crew member for your voucher BEFORE leaving your vessel!

Metered Parking:  Available along Cheshlahud Lake Union Loop (runs parallel to Westlake Ave N.).

Rates: $4/hour

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There’s a number of harbor cruises in Seattle, but Argosy Cruises is the only one included with the CityPass, which is our recommendation for your first time in the city!

Where is it?

How to get there, our experience.

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Quick reference guide.

Argosy Cruises takes you for a tour around Elliott Bay, departing from Seattle’s popular Waterfront, which also houses the Seattle Aquarium, the Seattle Great Wheel, and the Bainbridge Island Ferry. It’s on the outskirts of downtown Seattle, just south of Pike Place Market.

The physical address is: 1101 Alaskan Way Pier 55, Suite 201, Seattle, WA 98101.

It’s sad to say, but the public transportation system in Seattle isn’t that great. Ever since a federal light rail funding package was voted down in the early ‘90s, the city has been struggling to create more public transportation infrastructure. They did pass some funding in the last few years, so expansion is (theoretically) on the way.

The 1 Line light rail route runs through Seattle, with four stops in the Downtown Area, including the International District/Chinatown station, which was nearest to our hostel and connects to the Amtrak King Street Station, the Pioneer Square station and University Street station, which both have access to car and passenger ferries, and the Westlake Center station, that connects to the Seattle Center Monorail .

It connects as far south as Angle Lake, even stopping at the Seattle-Tacoma Airport in SeaTac (a suburb of Seattle), and as far north as Northgate, with a stop at the University of Washington.

The University Street station on the 1 Line is technically the closest to where you’ll board Argosy Cruises, but we just walked there from Chinatown. If you do want to take the 1 Line to get there, be aware that you’ll still have to walk the last half-mile to get to the waterfront, although going towards the water, it should be mostly downhill. The lack of public transportation along the waterfront is baffling, but for now, that’s just the way it is.

If you’d prefer to drive in that case (because Seattle is VERY hilly), there are a number of parking lots and garages around the waterfront district, but be aware that people have gotten confused in the past about who they were supposed to pay for the parking - the city or a private business - which can lead to tickets from either entity. Make sure you’re paying the correct meter and fare before leaving your car to avoid a nasty surprise when you return. Most parking in the area will cost you $30 for the day though, so it’s definitely worth considering strapping on your comfy walking shoes and getting some exercise on the hills while walking there.

We obviously did some research into Seattle before arriving via the Empire Builder during our month-long Amtrak USA Rail Pass adventure , and we settled on using the Seattle CityPass because it would be the best deal to visit the Space Needle and have other stuff to do during our short 2 days in the city. We thought a harbor tour sounded lovely and so chose to do that as well as visit the Chihuly Garden & Glass , Museum of Pop Culture, and Seattle Aquarium, ALL INCLUDED with our passes.

We arrived in Seattle mid-morning, tired and in need of a shower, but our room wasn’t going to be available until later in the day, so we dropped off our bags and forged ahead to visit the Seattle Aquarium and check out a haunted Irish pub before our scheduled cruise at 4:05pm.

The Argosy Cruises dock and the boat were not hard to find, with big signs and friendly employees eager to point out which way to go. They recommend getting there a half-hour early so you don’t miss the cruise (they leave on time, with or without you), but it also helps to ensure you get a good seat, as the covered deck fills up fairly quickly on dreary days. We opted to head up to the open-air top deck to ensure the best views, but the best seats along the side railings of the boat were already full there too.

We won’t lie; the chairs on the boat are cheap. It’s the biggest thing that they could improve upon. Those on the top deck are made of plastic, all facing forward to the tour guide instead of outward towards the views. Either get there either, or better yet pay extra to board first, or you’ll likely have to deal with the heads of strangers in all of the photos you take from the boat.

Something else to bear in mind: when slowed down or docked, the boat is very wobbly. Seasickness is a real thing, so if you suffer from any motion sickness, make sure you have some non-drowsy Dramamine so you aren’t spending your entire cruise in the bathrooms. The boat travels around Elliott Bay at a leisurely pace, so when we were moving, it was much less noticeable.

The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly, joking around with the cruisers. He was a young man who had grown up in Seattle, so he was happy to offer up restaurant recommendations too. He narrated our tour on the top deck into a microphone so the audio would also play on the lower deck for those not willing to deal with the weather, even though the views from the lower deck are far inferior. It was pretty chilly up on the open-air top deck and quite a few people couldn’t hack it for the entire hour-long cruise, so even though the best seats were taken when we initially boarded, we were able to get up and move around for better views later on as fellow passengers gave up to go inside.

Pro Tip: Bundle up for this cruise! The temperature drops dramatically as the sun goes down and it can get windy out on the water but the best views are on the open-air top deck of the boat.

We want to mention, however, that there is also a small concession inside serving beer, wine, and some cocktails, as well as coffee and hot cocoa. The only problem you run into with that is that there is nowhere to put your drink down while you take pictures of the views unless you get there early and snag one of the small tables on the lower deck, but again, the views upstairs are far superior.

The Cruise is really just a big hour-long lap of Elliot Bay in Puget Sound, narrated by a tour guide. We were able to see some amazing panoramic views of the downtown Seattle skyline, including the Space Needle, which gave us an idea of just how tall it actually is, but you still don’t really comprehend it until you’re standing on the glass floors in the observation deck there . Some other sight highlights include:

Seattle Great Wheel, which is the tallest ferris wheel on the west coast at 175-feet

Edgewater Hotel, which was the only hotel who would allow the Beatles to stay in 1964 during their first North American tour. They famously fished out the window and the city promptly banned fishing into the Bay from hotels.

Seattle cruise ship port, with incredibly large cruise ships mostly destined for Alaska

Smith Cove, a marina on Elliot Bay with hundreds of small boats

Lumen Field, where the Seahawks play

Also quite impressive was getting right up next to some really large cargo ships. Seattle is a major hub for receiving cargo ships from across the Pacific, so the industrial side of the Bay was on full display. It’s not something that we would’ve taken our time to do if it wasn’t on the cruise, but some of the cargo ships are upwards of a quarter-mile long and can hold 7500-8000 cargo containers. The sheer enormity of the ships and the idea that they carry so many shipping containers across the ocean is mind-boggling.

We also were able to see the Smith Tower, a 38-story tall building that was Seattle’s first skyscraper and the tallest building outside of New York City when it opened in 1914. It seems small in comparison now, but what sets it aside is the penthouse on top, a 3-story apartment with windows on each facade, creating a pointed top to the building and allowing fantastic views of the city. It was just recently renovated along with the rest of the building and offered up a 12-month lease to a lucky renter at $17,000 a month.

Ticket Prices and Reservations at Argosy Cruises

The easiest way to acquire tickets for ONLY the harbor cruise is to book directly through the Argosy Cruises website , but we went with the CityPass (more on that in a second). The reservation system on their website is updated in real-time, so you’ll have the best chance of knowing if a specific cruise time is available.

During the winter, there are only three harbor cruise times (leaving between 12:05pm and 2:45pm), due to the colder weather and the sun going down much earlier. In the summer, there are 12 cruise times (leaving between 10:45am and 7:20pm).

Argosy Cruises also offers a ‘first to board’ ticket for an extra cost. The amenities for this higher priced ticket are:

First to board, first to the bar, first to find a seat (which could be very useful!)

15% off all beverages during your Harbor Cruise

Access to an exclusive covered seating area

Dedicated concierge available prior to boarding to answer questions and provide tips for your Seattle adventure

Argosy is raising ticket fares in 2023, although it’s still fairly reasonable. The new price breakdown is:

Given the value of the cruise, these aren’t bad prices, but if you’re going to be spending 2 days or more in Seattle, we highly recommend the Seattle CityPass for $115. The CityPass grants you access to 5 attractions in Seattle for the price of 3, including a day/night pass at the Space Needle, admission to the Seattle Aquarium, and your choice of 3 more activities between a harbor tour with Argosy Cruises, admission to the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), the Chihuly Garden and Glass, or the Woodland Park Zoo. We chose to do all except the zoo, since it’s the furthest away while all the other attractions are so close together.

It’s also good to know that Argosy will allow you to upgrade your CityPass ticket to a ‘first-to-board’ ticket for the $15 extra charge. Check out this webpage for more info.

We love having local-guided tours of museums and cities, so this was high on our list of things to do for our first time in Seattle. The tour was informative, fun, and had some really great views of the city, even though it was a bit chilly. With such a great deal with the CityPass, we highly recommend checking it out!

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Argosy Cruises

See and know seattle like a local.

For over 70 years Argosy Cruises has been proud to be Seattle’s “friend with a boat,” showing locals and visitors a side of Seattle they rarely get to see. Come discover and celebrate the beauty, tradition, and history of the Pacific Northwest by boat for fully-narrated, family-friendly tours. Your tickets to spectacular views and majestic backdrops await!

Harbor Cruise – 1 hour tour The quintessential Seattle cruise experience. Learn Seattle history, be dazzled by the ever-evolving Emerald City skyline, explore the workings of our shipping port and get a close-up view of Seattle’s historic waterfront. All this while surrounded by the beauty of Elliott Bay and the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges.

Locks Cruise – 2 hour tour Travel from salt to fresh water – through the beating workboat heart of Seattle – and become the attraction to those on shore as your vessel raises up or lowers with the ever-changing tides of Puget Sound. Between Elliott Bay and Lake Union you’ll be surrounded by floating homes and houseboats, large fishing vessels, seaplanes, majestic city parks, and more. Get double the narration and sightseeing as you explore three Seattle neighborhoods in one go.

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Royal Argosy Cruise Ball

All aboard the Argosy for a Royal Shellabration!

This very special event features at least 14 of our most popular characters, vocal performances, a dance party, stunning views of the PNW, photo opportunities, a dessert buffet, and more!

For even more Royal Fun, be sure to follow us on facebook for the next announcement or check out our other special upcoming events !

Have questions about the event? Check out our FAQs below for more info!

Have questions about the event?

Check out our faqs below.

How many characters will be there?

This event features at least 14 characters, more than any other event we offer! You can be sure that favorites like Elsa, Anna, Mirabel, Ariel, Moana, and more will be onboard, excited to make special memories with you and your family.

How many guests will be there? Will it be crowded?

We only sell our cruises at 75% capacity at the very most to ensure that guests have plenty of space to move around and plenty of time with the princesses!

Is there food on board?

We will have a special dessert buffet with cookies and other sweet treats for you to enjoy while onboard. We recommend eating before attending so that your little ones have a full belly and so that they enjoy the treats without overfilling on sugary snacks!  All dessert items will be nut free and we will have a selection of gluten free desserts available by request once onboard. 

What should we wear?

We recommend wearing something special since we know you'll want to take tons of photos! Most little ones choose to wear a favorite prince or princess outfit or something fancy and we most often see adults in sundresses, slacks, gowns, cocktail attire, or a fun costume. We recommend ensuring that dresses /shoes are easy to walk in and don't drag on the ground to make it easier to move around the boat.

What happens during the cruise?

When you first board the ship, you will be able to explore the entire ship and say hello to all of your Royal Friends who will be spread out around the boat. After 30-45 minutes, we will feature live vocal and dance performances by some of your favorite characters before giving you more time to spend with the characters, take photos, enjoy the desserts, and socialize. To wrap up this special event, we will have even more performances and a big dance party/sing along!

Will we get seasick?

Due to the size of the Argosy ships and the generally smooth waters of Lake Washington and Lake Union, seasickness is rare but is possible. If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking any precautions you need before boarding the boat to ensure that you enjoy yourself.

What if it rains?

We will set sail rain or shine! The Salish Explorer features plenty of indoor space with large windows so you can still enjoy the views regardless of weather.

Who needs a ticket?

All guests need a ticket to board the boat regardless of age. Due to the nature of this event being aboard a boat, we are not able to make exceptions to the policy that every guest needs a ticket to board for this event, however, we do offer many other events where adults and/or babies do not require a ticket.

Do we need to wear masks?

Masking requirements for Argosy ships are determined by Washington State as well as the United States Coast Guard and guests will be required to follow any State or Coast Guard mandates while onboard. At the time of our initial booking, masks are not required and we will keep guests updated should the situation change. 

What should I bring?

Just your family and a camera or phone! We recommend bringing as little with you onboard as possible so that you don't have to worry about your belongings and can focus on the fun! We ask that you leave strollers or any large possessions in the car or at home when possible, to allow us to make the most of the space that we have. If you have medical equipment, accessibility needs, or other larger items you will need while onboard, we encourage you to email us in advance so we can assist with accommodations as needed to ensure you have a smooth experience. 

Where do I park?

Carillon Point features a large, paid parking garage, however, it can get crowded on sunny weekend days so we recommend planning extra time for parking or using a drop off car service. If you cannot find parking in the marina lot, there are other parking lots and street parking within a short distance.

If you have any additional questions, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 425-889-5100 and we would be happy to assist.

To purchase your tickets, visit: Royal Argosy Cruise | The Painted Palace (paintedpalaceparties.com)

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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