Argosy Cruises

My husband and I did the Argosy Cruise as part of the City Pass attractions. My husband doesn’t really like cruises or boat activities but I thought an hour wouldn’t kill him. Lol. He held up and did fine. This 1 hour cruise is informative and not to long, it’s like the perfect amount of time and you see and learn the main foundation for the city of Seattle. We also had an amazing tour guide named Melissa. She was spunky, had a good personality, and knew her information. Good job Melissa. These tours are always that much better when you get a good tour guide that knows what they are explaining. We really enjoyed this cruise and enjoyed the information we gained along the way. Definitely a must try.

If you’re like me and like to learn interesting facts about a City, especially from cool local residents that like to show their hospitality, are knowledgeable about their history and are able to describe cool sights that make you feel connected and educated — then this is definitely worth the value.
My fiancé and I bought a City Pass for $ 75 each to see 5 Seattle tourist attractions — this was one of our favorite choices. Best way to see the City and tourist attractions. It was also a great choice because it was right next to the Seattle Aquarium and Ferris Wheel. We got to do it all in a matter of a few hours.
The Harbor Tour is only about an hour long. I’d recommend you show up at least 20min early if you want to get in front of the line. Prior to boarding, they do a quick photo at the loading dock. Not sure what they cost, we didn’t get ours.
The tour is an hour long and departs every two hours, which actually makes for easy vacation planning. The boat makes a large circle around the harbor. You’ll definitely see a lot of ducks and sea lions. Passing under the harbor shipyard is pretty cool. Something you’d never see that close.
If you plan to go in the winter like we did, it definitely gets cold, so dress warm.
Only down side to this attraction: Drinks are terribly expensive — coffee, water or alcohol — way over priced. Being in the cold dry air, you naturally want to drink coffee or water to hydrate, but it’s such a bummer to pay $ 5 for a small bottle of water.

Did this as part of the city pass. Greg was our guide and he was GREAT. Very informative and he provided good cornyish jokes.

The harbor tour was part of our city pass that we purchased throughout our stay in Seattle. The day we decided to go it was overcast weather and about 55 degrees out. The process of claiming our voucher to board the cruise was effortless and took less than 1 minute. Prior to boarding they take a photo of your group which can later be purchased at 15 $ for one picture or 20 $ for two. Upon boarding, we headed towards the bar. because beer. It was May fourth so they also had two cocktail drinks for star war fans which was nice.
There is sections to sit for all age groups. There is a covered area downstairs, a covered area upstairs and a completely open area in the upstairs where you feel the wind more than ever. We decided to go for the open area in order to enjoy the weather and city views. The tour is about an hour and their is a tour guide discussing landmarks the whole time. Also, the bartender from downstairs walks around during the hour to see if you would like any addition drinks and also offers to take photos which was really nice. We were able to get some really nice photos of our own as well as you get many angles of the city. I would highly recommend it and even more on a sunny day!

We took the 1 hour tour, on a weekday. The tour is narrated with some great trivia and great views of the skyline. There are beverages and popcorn on board, for sale.
Our tour took us North, in the harbor, then counter clockwise their the southern part of the harbor. We got some great view of Mount Ranier as well as the cargo areas…
The boat is clean, and the tour is well organized.

We purchased a City Pass for our trip to Seattle and this was probably not something I would have done had it not been included. However, I’m really glad we had the opportunity for a tour.
We arrived about 15 – 20 minutes before the first tour of the day which was perfect timing because soon after the line to board got really, really long! There is a Starbucks (of course) right by the dock so my husband grabbed us a hot coffee to share while on board. We were allowed to take our drink and muffin on board but I wouldn’t attempt to bring much more since they do serve snacks and drinks/​alcohol during the cruise. We bought a shot of Baileys to add to our coffee for extra warmth!
We sat on the upper deck on the right side of the boat as suggested by a few Unilocalers and the view sure did not disappoint (the closest you can get to the Space Needle during the tour). You are also more than welcome to get up from your seat and walk around.
The tour guide was fantastic! He was funny and knew quite a bit about the Seattle area. The cruise is also perfect timing at 1 hour with lots to see. by the time we were over it, we were already pulling into dock. I liked that we got a great overview of the area and learned some cool facts. I would highly suggestion going on this tour… bundle up, bring your camera and coffee and grab a seat at the top right of the boat!

This cruise was a lot of fun and a part of our city pass. The tour guide was informative and we got some great shots of the entire area.
Make sure to have your camera ready as the weather isn’t always cooperative. They have space located inside the cabin and an area to sit up top which is open. We learned a couple of neat stories that involved the world fair, people storing fish in the walls of a hotel and how the shipping area worked in the shipyard.
I would love to go on this again and honestly I recommend this for anyone wanting to know a little more about Seattle.

Loved the Harbor Cruise! I bought a City Pass and since it was included, I decided to go on the cruise. I am so glad I did! The cruise tour guide was very informative and I learned so much about the geography and history of Seattle. Plus, the view of the skyline and mountains from the water are incredible! The boat is very spacious with three levels (two indoors) for you to explore on. There are plenty of seats and there is a full bar with beer, wine, liquor, pop and snacks available!

I went on a one hour tour of the water front and harbour hosted by Argosy Cruises. It was a time! I suggest you prepare for weather accordingly. When we left the harbour it was sunny and by the time we returned it was dreary and cold. But fear not, I prepared for the cold rain and had a really good time; we stayed in the outdoor section for it’s entirety.
The one hour tour cost $ 27.40 USD which converted to a little under $ 40 CAD. I felt the price was fair, maybe a touch on the over-​priced side but not by much. There were lots of cool facts to learn and the tour guide was very educated and witty. I enjoyed listening to him.
The bar had some decent drink options too. A friend and I had the mimosas which, albeit small, were still tasty. The bartender was super nice and made friendly conversation.
My only regret? I didn’t order the long island iced tea.

The Harbor Cruise is a MUST if you’re a tourist to Seattle. This is a great opportunity to learn some cool facts, see sights that truly capture the city’s history, and relax your feet from walking around Pike Place Market.
Here’s a further breakdown…
Pros: The cruise guide is hilarious and loaded with random facts! Cheap snacks and drinks at the bar! Family friendly and acceptable for all ages!
Cons: Go on a day where it isn’t too rainy/​cloudy. The winds can pick up heavy once you’re far out so come prepared with layers.
Considering that the cons list is out of Argosy’s control, there really isn’t anything wrong about their services. Highly recommend going!

As part of the City Pass, we enjoyed a rather informative fun harbour cruise in late December. Boy was it cold! I rather enjoyed the hot chocolate with Baileys I had at the bar in the boat while we toured. It was well worth the price. Even though we were indoors it was still pretty cold during our tour because we were out on the water — this was the coldest we were during this trip to Seattle. We actually bought our City Passes here and it was great that the employee who sold them to us were able to tell us the regular prices for different attractions such that we could choose the most affordable way of doing the extra ones.
The photos we got prior to boarding the ship were pretty awesome. There was discount for them with the City Pass too, so that was great. It is kind of nice to have a physical photo to take home from a trip like this one.

Got the last ride @ 4:05pm. Half off price! Great skyline of the city and great narratives of historical landmarks and recommendations on what to do, where to go, and what to eat! This was a sporadic l, spontaneous trip and if it weren’t for those recommendations we wouldn’t have gone to Beecher’s!!!
Bundle up! It’s cold! Thermal tights and sneakers… Tank top, long sleeve thermal hoodie, uniqlo vest, large coat, and a scarf was not enough! Winter…
A must for tourists to get more out of Seattle!

The harbor cruise is a fabulous cruise to take out-​of-​towners on, and fun for locals too. Great view of the City from out on the water. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, humorous and entertaining. I learned a lot of unknown facts about my own area and the harbor that were highly interesting. The whole thing was fascinating.
We even got lucky enough to see a large sea lion at pretty close range, resting on a buoy looking at us like, «Sigh…there goes that stupid boat full of gawking people snapping pictures again…» The guide had a very wide knowledge base and an entertaining way of sharing it. He was able to spontaneously inform about the very latest on sea lions and how and from where this one probably strayed in. Too fun – can’t wait to take my next visitors on this!

It’s safe to say I actually liked this cruise a lot more than I had anticipated! I thought it would have been a boring tourist thing but I actually had fun. We went in January so it was balls cold and I couldn’t feel my body when I stepped outside to snap some photos (aka this is a place to definitely bring your camera) but it was so worth the cool shots I got. Seagulls fly next to you, you sail under the giant cranes (or as I like to call them metal giraffes), not to mention the Seattle skyline and mount rainier. If you’re a photographer, I would definitely recommend an evening sunset cruise… Thank me later and show me your Flickr account.
The captain was hilarious and super knowledgeable about our city! I’ve lived here for 22 years aka all my life and I learned lots of cool new things about Seattle! Makes me more proud to be a seattleite… Or whatever we call ourselves.
The inside was a little dirty. I’m sure it’s because they didn’t have much time to clean after clearing out the previous cruise. But they did have tasty drinks and popcorn, so I’m not complaining! A fun experience, tourist or local!

Classic tour cruise.
Service:
The staff were friendly from picking up my vouchers for the City Pass to the people that work onsite during the cruise. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and had quite a character. It wasn’t boring and he kept it entertaining but with informative information of the city. Some people were obviously not listening maybe cause they don’t speak English very well or they are too occupied with taking selfie pictures but men, the tour guide was good!
If you are planning to see a different side of Seattle or take amazing pictures or would like to know more about the city then I would highly recommend the Argosy Cruises.

I SWEAR I could have done this cruise over and over again the whole time I was in Seattle and would have never been bored.
Argosy offers all kinds of tours; this review is specifically their one hour tour of Seattle’s waterfront. It’s a very popular activity.
I was able to get on this cruise as I ordered the SEATTLE CITY PASS (highly recommend)
This was a nice activity to take a break from all the walking I was doing in Seattle. The ticket recommends «booking» a spot but I just walked up to the counter and was able to get on the next cruise. The cruise took about an hour with a little extra for loading and unloading. We learned a little history about Seattle as we got to see the city from afar. Excellent views of city skyline, Space Needle, and major buildings. Tour guide provided excellent commentary on all the major points of interest in the harbor. Good food and drink options and clean restrooms.
I really learned so much about Seattle on this short cruise. I was able to take pictures and see bald eagles and sea lions. The views of Seattle and the Puget Sound harbor were amazing!
We went up north a little to see where you would catch a boat to Vancouver and down south to the shipping containers.
At the end of the cruise you can buy your cruise pictures at the end and there’s a coupon in the City Pass book to get 2 for the price of 1, which is $ 15. I was able to get 1 for $ 10, GO ME!
Our tour speaker Dan did an amazing job. This is a must do if you visit Seattle. I definitely recommended for children as they will enjoy this tour very much. Very knowledgeable staff and a good way to spend an hour. You will learn a lot about the city.
FYI:
I hear you can Upgraded the Seattle Harbor Cruise from the City Pass to the Ballard Locks cruise for an extra $ 19. You get to see most of what you would see on the harbor cruise plus go up though Lake Union and the Ballard Locks. It was 2.5 hours long and we took a bus back to the Argosy office from Lake Union. It was interesting. Saw fishing vessels and the North American from seasons 1 & 2 of the Deadliest Catch. Houseboats on Lake Union and even water planes taking off from lake union. Navigating through the locks was fun and interesting to learn about it from the boat’s crew as well. I think the upgrade is worth it.

We took the Argosy cruise, the one-​hour Harbor Tour, that is included as part of the City Pass.
We really joined this cruise. It’s not simply a beautiful water tour of the Seattle skyline (which it is), but they do a great job with a running commentary of what you are seeing and the history behind it. We learned more about Seattle and its history in this one hour than anything else we did the entire week.
If it’s a nice day, the best strategy is to get a seat in the open air on the top level of the boat. We didn’t realize this, and although the view from inside is okay, it’s not the same experience. Unfortunately, by the time we realized this, open-​air seating was pretty taken.
Be aware that if you use this method, you can’t reserve a spot online as you can when you are a cash customer, so you pretty much have to show up and hope there are spots available. This could be an issue at peak times, however we had no problem. Also, their schedule changes after Labor Day so make sure you are looking at the scheduled times for when you are going.
Highly recommended for Seattle visitors!

Solid cruise that gives a nice overview of Seattle.
We wanted to get out on the water during our trip and opted to take Argosy’s Harbor Cruise in the early afternoon. I boarded quickly to grab seats on the top deck, but had to go downstairs at one point because of the cold wind. No matter where you end up sitting, you can hear what the tour guide has to say. Speaking of the guide, ours was a younger girl who seemed a bit nervous, but managed to stick to the script and taught me some interesting tidbits along the way.
There is a bar downstairs with a variety of alcoholic and non-​alcoholic drinks, and a few snacks. They even had some runners bringing drinks up to the top deck for those that ordered.
Overall, it was a really pretty day and a nice, albeit short, escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. I’d recommend if you’re looking for a standard boat tour to take during your first trip to Seattle.

This cruise certainly gives you a different perspective of the city. Walking through the city doesn’t give you the same feel as going out to the water and seeing the city skyline from a distance. The view from the water is gorgeous!
My boyfriend and I both bought city passes, which included the one hour argosy cruise tour. I loved every minute of it. The guide was very energetic! He provided great information on both the history and fun facts of Seattle while pointing out neat places like the Starbucks headquarters (for all you coffee lovers out there). If you’re worried about getting sea sick, don’t! The trip is very smooth; you literally feel like you’re floating. But make sure to wear sunglasses and sunscreen if you plan on sitting outside!
There’s plenty of seating on the upper outside deck, and there’s an indoor bar if you’d like to sip on a cocktail while taking the view in. In addition, you take a picture on the dock before entering the cruise, and you can purchase it at the end for memories’ sake (with the city pass, it was $ 15 for two pictures — not bad!) If you’re interested in a longer trip, they also offer 2 and 4 hour tours! Overall, I think this cruise is a fun activity for people of all ages.

My husband and I got tickets to go on the 2.5 hour locks tour. This was a fabulous tour. We have lived in Seattle for one year and was a great learning experience. The cruise is beautiful and so interesting. It was cool to go through the locks.
The tour starts with a bus ride which I was so confused about. I thought we would be departing from the pier. There were announcements made for our tour group but the announcer got the time wrong during her announcements and later corrected herself but I still felt confused boarding the bus. Nobody was checking our tickets either as we boarded. We waited on the bus for about 10 minutes while the tour person talked about the make/​model of the bus and what driving was like in Seattle. As we departed she began talking about Seattle. I was sure I got on the wrong tour. After about 15 minutes we ended up at South Lake to start the tour from there. I was relieved but I think it needs to be a little clearer that the tour begins with a bus ride.
The tour took us through many areas of Seattle (Ballard, Fremont) and different bodies of water (the locks, puget sound, Elliot bay). We also saw some jumping Salmon and seals! It was a fabulous tour for $ 34!
Highly recommend and can’t wait to go on another tour. Whether you are from Seattle or away it’s worth it!