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icon2 hours  (approx.)
iconOffered in: English

Overview

Pass through the renowned Ballard Locks and learn about the complex system on a cruise that transports you between the freshwater of Lake Union and the saltwater of Puget Sound. The one-way cruise can be used as transportation, making it ideal for travelers who want to avoid traffic and enjoy a unique journey from the Seattle waterfront to the AGC Marina on South Lake Union (or vice versa).
  • Take a one-way cruise through the Ballard Locks
  • Pass by the floating community from the movie Sleepless in Seattle
  • Get details about the sights through live onboard commentary
  • Take photos of the Seattle skyline from the water
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2 hour narrated boat tour through the Ballard Locks
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks (available for purchase on board)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase on board)
Gratuities
  • Pier 54 , 1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
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    ALERT! TWO POSSIBLE DEPARTURE LOCATIONS THAT CHANGE DEPENDING ON TIME OF YEAR! BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR TICKETS! This is a one way tour that starts & ends at two different central Seattle marinas. Check your departure location carefully on your reservation confirmation. If unsure - call Argosy Cruises

  • Argosy Cruises - Lake Union , Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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    ALERT! TWO POSSIBLE DEPARTURE LOCATIONS THAT CHANGE DEPENDING ON TIME OF YEAR! BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR TICKETS! This is a one way tour that starts & ends at two different central Seattle marinas. Check your departure location carefully on your reservation confirmation. If unsure - call Argosy Cruises

    • This activity ends in a different location. See details below:
  • Argosy Cruises - Lake Union , Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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    Argosy Cruises at AGC Marina; Dock E at 1000 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle WA 98109 Located Next to Kenmore Air Seaplanes ALERT! The Locks Cruise is a one way tour that starts & ends at two different downtown Seattle marinas. Always check your end location on your reservation/tickets.

  • Pier 54 , 1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
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    Argosy Cruises - Pier 54 Ticket Booth located at 1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98101 on the Seattle Waterfront ALERT! The Locks Tour is a one way tour that starts and ends at two different downtown Seattle marinas. Always check your end location on your reservation/tickets. Questions - Call

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Kids (3 and under) ride free but do require a boarding pass
    • All vessels offer both indoor & outdoor seating
    • All vessels have bathrooms
    • Wheelchair accessible. PLEASE CALL in advance to secure crew/boarding support.
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Check-in 30 minutes prior to tour - Boarding starting 20 minutes prior to departure
    • Gates close 5 minutes prior to tour departure time for boat preparation and safety checks
    • ALERT! TWO POSSIBLE DEPARTURE LOCATIONS THAT CHANGE DEPENDING ON TIME OF YEAR! BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR TICKETS! This is a one way tour that starts & ends at two different central Seattle marinas. Check your departure location carefully on your reservation confirmation. If unsure - call Argosy Cruises
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 135 travelers
    • OPERATED BY Argosy Cruises
    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

    Learn more about cancellations.

    The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
    Q:
    What is the policy on sanitization during Seattle Locks Cruise?
    A:The policies on sanitization are:

    • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
    • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
    • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
    See all safety measures taken by Seattle Locks Cruise.

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    Reviews

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    star-4
    Cracking locks cruise!
    James_B
    , Jun 2022
    Really enjoyable! Around 2hrs long with great views of Lake Union and the Puget Sound (some amazing mountain views). Commentary was very interesting and seeing the locks procedure was great!
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    star-5
    Great Tour guide and...
    Todd_J
    , Jun 2022
    Great Tour guide and Captain were great. The locks was a nice experience. Beautiful weather and good time. Defiantly recommend
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    star-5
    The tour guide. Best tour...
    James_M
    , Jun 2022
    The tour guide. Best tour guide we’ve ever had. Very, very knowledgeable She really cares about her city.
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    star-5
    Communication good be better
    Jinny_C
    , Jun 2022
    Great tour staff was wonderful and attentive but waiting to take off was delayed but not the crews fault. Communication on your web site very confusing you need to be specific that we need to be westlake address took uber to pier and had to walk to Westlake thank god we had given us enough time to walk. Well worth the walk. But please clarify where we need to be. Also tried call several times to Agrosy but no answer and no one at site to confirm we were in the right place. And Victor staff sent me to the wrong pier.
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    star-5
    Worth tour while. Great tour
    Bonnie_B
    , May 2022
    The locks are very interesting. GreT value. They is a bar on board, so you interact with fellow passengers.
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    star-5
    Fun for the family
    Thomas_T
    , May 2022
    Great narration and the locks were awesome! Got a great close up view of the cruise ships docked in port.
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    star-5
    A beautiful day with...
    Kitty_E
    , May 2022
    A beautiful day with great weather and interesting narration to go with it. We enjoyed every minute of it.
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    star-4
    Great Way to See Seattle
    Marcia_S
    , May 2022
    We enjoyed the friendly staff, awesome narration, and the comfort of the boat. The wine was pricey for the quality, but the concession area and restrooms were nice to have on board.
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    star-5
    A lot of fun
    John_C
    , May 2022
    Loved the hole trip the locks looked a locks still loved the beer popcorn that smell was good k was good wild life
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    star-5
    You should do this
    Douglas_O
    , May 2022
    SIRI said rain and yuck but the sun came out it was an absolutely amazing and beautiful day the sound cruise is full of facts previously unknown to me so it was very interstellar and the boat is clean and BIG enough to feel completely at ease on. The Locks are cool and the lake is wonderful you should do this.
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    star-5
    Great narration and...
    Franklin_S
    , May 2022
    Great narration and staff. Would be better if children weren’t allowed to run free but that is their parents issue.
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    star-5
    Fun trip worth the money
    Kim_P
    , Apr 2022
    Fun unique experience. Beautiful scenery, interesting history of Seattle's waterfront, great lock experience.
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    star-5
    Experience Seattle Differently
    Jennifer_G
    , Mar 2022
    Going through the Locks at low tide was incredible! Seeing boats from the Deadliest Catch, a bald eagle and sooooo much more!
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    star-3
    Awesome Cruise but Ticket Information was very Misleading
    Ghary_G
    , Feb 2022
    This was our first visit to Seattle and found the information on the ticket to be misleading. We took the Uber to Pier 55, which was the departure point stated on the ticket, only to be told that the cruise was actually leaving from Lake Union. Please be more specific and clear about the information that you include in the tour tickets. First-time Seattle visitors DO NOT know that Lake Union is different from Pier 55!
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    1 traveler found this review helpful
    star-5
    Seattle water tour
    James_K
    , Feb 2022
    If you are into LOCKS, a tour of Seattle waters, or some Seattle history this is a great Seattle experience.
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    star-1
    Abandoned at the Lake!
    Vincent_M
    , Oct 2021
    Although I enjoyed the tour, I was appalled and disgusted by Argosy for dumping all of us out in an unfamiliar area of Seattle after conclusion of the tour. This company has no regard or respect for its customers. I had no way to get back to downtown Seattle and the crew was of no help at all! Two years ago when I took the cruise, Agosy provided a bus for a round-trip experience from their pier. Why was this discontinued? How cheap of Argosy to save a few bucks! I would have gladly paid a few extra dollars for the return bus ride. Don't go on this cruise until this matter is resolved!
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    1 traveler found this review helpful
    star-5
    Overview of trip/tour
    helen_h
    , Sep 2021
    This tour was very enjoyable. The staff were excellent, and they gave a great overview of the entire area, the house boats, the Sound, the fishing boats, etc.
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    star-5
    Nice one way cruise
    Beautiful_M
    , Sep 2021
    Loved seeing the house boats and floating homes. Crew was nice very nice. Informative cruise 🚢 was nice.
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    star-5
    Great tour!
    Dianne_D
    , Sep 2021
    Captain Steve, John and Kelly were all fantastic. Lots of information and a nice cruise on the water
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    star-5
    Great tour to be taken!
    Sue_W
    , Sep 2021
    John was the tour commentator and he was fantastic!! John gave so many details and wonderful information about the many sights along the tour. I highly recommend this tour to any tourist or local resident who wants to learn great information about Seattle and the surrounding area.
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