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Seattle One Way Locks Cruise

People on the bow of an Argosy boat look out over the lock chamber gates to the salt water beyond

An Argosy boat approaches the Locks from the saltwater side - the concrete walls of the lock chamber are as high as the boat

People on the bow of an Argosy boat as it approaches the Locks. Concrete walls are on either side

People on the bow of an Argosy boat take photos of the locking chamber, with tall concrete walls on either side

People are on the outer deck of an Argosy boat taking photos as doors of the locking chamber close behind the boat

An Argosy captain drives the boat into the Locks from the wing station as people watch from the bow of the boat and from land

People sit on the bow of an Argosy boat as the boat exits the lock chamber into the fresh water

People on the bow of an Argosy boat watch as the lock chamber gate opens into the fresh water

An Argosy boat exits the locks with a captain driving from the wing station and lots of people sitting on the bow

Bow of an Argosy boat approaches the Ballard bridge

Map of Seattle showing the Locks Cruise route between Pier 54 on Elliott Bay and AGC Marina on Lake Union

An Argosy captain speaks into a microphone while driving the boat from a wing station

An Argosy boat exits the locks, with the greenery of the botanical garden in the background

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Tickets for Seattle One Way Locks Cruise

Enjoy skyline views and city history on this Ballard Locks cruise

Provider:

Argosy Cruises

Registered address: 1101 Alaskan Way Suite 201, 98101, Seattle, US

Contact details

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Duration: 2h

Wheelchair accessible

Smartphone tickets accepted

Live guide: English

Instant ticket delivery

Duration: 2h

Live guide: English

Wheelchair accessible

Instant ticket delivery

Smartphone tickets accepted

What's included

One-way cruise through the Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks

Live narration in English with facts about Seattle’s history and industry

Important information

This is a one-way tour that starts and ends at 2 different marinas. Check your reservations departure location. Tour from Pier 54 ends at the AGC Marina, the tour from AGC Marina ends at Pier 54.

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Cruise Map with Meeting Points

Meeting point

Pier 54, Seattle Waterfront, 1001 Alaskan Way, 98109, Seattle

Highlights & Description

Join a one-way Seattle Locks Cruise and see the city from a unique perspective
Admire the city skyline and cruise through the Ballard Locks with a live narrator
Experience the Puget Sound tide and find out all about the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

See a different side to Washington State's biggest city on this Seattle Locks Cruise. This one-way Ballard Locks cruise allows you to see the spectacular Seattle skyline, and learn about the city's Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

Your salt-to-freshwater cruise is narrated by a live guide, who'll entertain you with nuggets of local history as you float past fishing boats, seaplanes, and floating homes. Grab a cocktail or soft drink from the bar while passing under historical bridges, and experience the boat rising, and lowering with the locks that control the action on the Puget Sound.

Instructions

Show your smartphone ticket at one of the following departure locations (depending on your selection):

Elliott Bay/Pier 54 - 1001 Alaskan Way (see map)
AGC Marina in South Lake Union (or Boarding at Dock E) - 950 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, (located on the south end of AGC parking lot, next to Kenmore Air Seaplanes)

Additional info

Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and will begin 20 min prior to departure
Bar available on board with cocktails, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks

Reschedule and cancellation policy

Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

Ratings & reviews

3 verified customer reviews

3 reviews

Anonymous

02 Jun 2022

Excellent

Cruise itself was very good, verify Tiquets data with the source. Was told in emails from Tiqets we needed mask, vaccination proof and a negative Covid test to take the cruise. Argosy updated...

Cruise itself was very good, verify Tiquets data with the source. Was told in emails from Tiqets we needed mask, vaccination proof and a negative Covid test to take the cruise. Argosy updated their requirements in April.

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17 Jun 2023

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