The 10 Best Seattle Harbour Cruises

1.Seattle’s Original Guided Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,077 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45.70Our pick

Seattle harbor in 1 hour with live narration, Space Needle and Great Wheel views, working port cranes, and mountain panoramas. Drinks onboard.

“On a good weather day, which we had, it was a very enjoyable and informative experience. Excellent tour guide!”

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2.Harbor Cruise with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 599 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Seattle harbor cruise from Pier 55 with live narration, skyline views, port sights and possible Mt. Rainier. One hour, small group.

“We attended the 12:05pm cruise on Monday, 7/22/24 cruise. The staff was so very friendly and accommodating (even though I was in a wheelchair ♿️) and unable to enter/exit the boat runway without assistance. The staff was eager to assist and safely guided me on/off the boat! To see the level of professionalism, dedication and care shown by each of these employees was everything that’s good in the world! Although the day was planned for a surprise for our adult autistic son (who enjoyed himself immensely💕) I was just as pleasantly surprised and we owe our AWESOMELY AMAZING day to your AWESOMELY AMAZING staff/employees!🥰!……..The Wilkins family of FL”

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3.Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Sail Seattle’s waterfront on a historic tall ship from Pier 66. 2 hours of skyline views, possible Mount Rainier, and onboard restrooms.

“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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4.Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 223 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

Sail Seattle Harbor at sunset on the Bay Lady from Pier 66. Help hoist sails, steer by wind, and enjoy skyline lights with a bar onboard.

“We got lucky and the weather was fantastic. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset on the boat. The crew were really knowledgeable and extremely welcoming.”

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5.Tall Ship Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 86 reviews · from $73

Sail Seattle’s harbor on the Bay Lady schooner, get hands-on with the sails, and enjoy skyline and mountain views for 2 hours.

“Very enjoyable relaxing sail. Anthony, Madison and Clark were attentive, wonderful hosts. We didn't want it to end.”

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6.Elliott Bay Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews · from $60

2-hour Elliott Bay sail from Pier 56, bring-your-own booze, skyline and mountain views, friendly crew, high-performance yachts, $60.

“Crew friendly and proficient with their sailing abilities. Thought we would go further into the Puget sound but we stayed in the bay. Just went straight out and turned around to come back. Was also hoping for more info on the areas we were looking at, but crew was more interested in talking to another local about restaurants etc.. who was on the boat too.”

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7.City Sightseeing Seattle HOHO Bus and Locks or Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Seattle HOHO bus plus optional Locks or Harbour cruise, audio guide, and Arnocular XR app, with stops at Space Needle, Pike Place, and more.

“Helpful bus drivers. Great way to get around Seattle with ease, especially on hot days and walking too much! Added the boat your of Elliott Bay, in hindsight should have done the locks.”

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8.Elliott Bay Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139.99Top rated

Paddle Elliott Bay with a small Seattle sea kayak group. Equipment included, wildlife chances, and skyline views in about 2 hours.

“This was a good first time kayaking experience. All 4 of us in our party, ages ranging from 21 to 72, did as well or better than expected. Arm fatigue is a factor for anyone that does not work out regularly. Our guide was a little on the new side but everything was fine with our small group of 4. It was a beautiful day, great conditions, and we all had a good time.”

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9.Seattle in a Day Space Needle, Harbor Cruise and Underground Tour

★★★★★★★★★★1.0 · 2 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $249

Skip-the-line Space Needle, a narrated harbor cruise, and Seattle Underground walks with skyline views, ending at Kerry Park.

“Guide never picked me up! Company never got back to me about crediting me for the tour. Meeting place cost was $150 to park for 5 hours. Which I paid. Very expensive morning to stroll the pier alone at 7am. In the dark. By myself.”

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10.Elliott Bay Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 2 hours · from $139

Paddle Elliott Bay with Alki Kayak Tours, see Seattle skyline and mountain views, and watch sea lions, seals, eagles, plus osprey.

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