Seattle Locks Cruise: Explore Lake Union and Puget Sound

Embark on a one-way Seattle Locks Cruise to explore Lake Union and downtown Seattle. See famous floating home communities, seaplanes, and historic neighborhoods while passing through the Ballard Locks. Enjoy stunning views of Seattle’s skyline, the Olympic Mountains, and Mt Rainier.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Union - 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 Drydock Co - See large commercial fishing vessels hauled out of the water in drydocks at one of the oldest businesses on Lake Union
  • Floating Homes Association - See…
What's Included
  • Live narration
  • 2-hour sightseeing cruise
  • Interior and exterior seating areas
  • Restrooms available on board
What's Not Included
  • Snacks and beverages (available for purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation between start and end location (return bus ticket available for purchase seasonally)
Additional Information

Explore the highlights of Seattle on a picturesque cruise through the city’s core, featuring the renowned Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks, a ‘boat elevator’ that links Puget Sound with the Lake Washington Ship Canal. While on the saltwater of Puget Sound, admire stunning views of the city skyline and the impressive mountain ranges. Then, smoothly…

Location
Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
Alaskan Way
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Graham_b
May 9, 2025
Seattle lock cruise review - Easy to find for boarding, ship with plenty outside seats. Very knowledgeable information from Larz about all parts of the sailing. Wonderful day with great sights
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Cedric_w
May 5, 2025
Great Locks Tour Just Do It! - excellent customer service from greeting to answering questions. Nice facility, Great people. excellent facts shared about the history of the Seattle area. Great visuals of the skyline and Locks and lake union area
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Hailey_w
May 3, 2025
Great experience - This was a really enjoyable experience! Seeing how the lochs work was really interesting and the view of downtown Seattle from the boat was a great photo opp.
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Jamie_l
Apr 27, 2025
Very friendly and... - Very friendly and informative staff. Great way to see and learn about Seattle! Would definitely recommend.
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Michele_s
Apr 25, 2025
Tour has Beautiful views.... - Tour has Beautiful views. Very informative, knowledgeable guide. Friendly helpful staff. Great bus driver for return trip.
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Lesliecheryl
Apr 22, 2025
Don’t miss this tour! - LOVED this tour. The history of Lake Union, ship building, Puget Sound and more was information that made me appreciate Seattle even more.
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Richard_r
Apr 19, 2025
Well done tour! - Great views of Seattle and an opportunity to learn about all the activity on the waterfront, frim shipping to floating homes. Lars is a cheerful guide and the Captain also talked us through how the boat transits the locks. The boat is clean and comfortable, Samantha does a nice job at the bar too.
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Bobbi
Apr 10, 2025
Sunny morning cruise! - Lars was our guide this morning. He grew up in the area and provided knowledgeable and interesting commentary. The crew were lovely.
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Charlotte_s
Apr 5, 2025
Lock tour is great - Bring warm jackets if you want to be outside on deck. You might need sunscreen too if the weather is good.
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Kerryn_s
Apr 25, 2025
Lovely way to spend a morning on the water - A lovely 2 hours spent on the puget sounds with great views of Seattle and the mountains. Going through the lock was interesting and Lars our guide provided some great information and history on sights.
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From $63
up to 19 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).