Seattle Tourist Boat & Bus Tour
Description
Discover the seaport city's hidden gems aboard a Seattle Tourist Boat Bus Tour. Navigate through quaint streets and enjoy a unique water view of this vibrant metropolis.
Seattle Tourist Boat & Bus Tour
Routes and Stops
With 17 stops across downtown Seattle, this tour allows you to explore the city's key attractions using the bus. Your ticket grants you the flexibility to hop on and off as you wish during its validity period.
The sightseeing bus will guide you through Elliott Bay, enabling visits to notable sites such as the Space Needle and the Coastal Waterwheel, known for its stunning aerial views of Seattle.
As the tour progresses, you will pass through Chinatown, famous for its authentic Asian cuisine served in local eateries.
Refer to the route map of the Seattle tour bus: Seattle tourist bus route
1 or 2-Hour Tourist Boat
The boat sets sail from Pier 55 in Elliott Bay, which corresponds to the fifth stop on the bus route. You may choose either a 1-hour or 2-hour cruise. The hour-long journey showcases breathtaking views of the Cascade Range, home to the majestic Olympic Mountains. The skyline of the city is a sight not to be missed!
If opting for the 2-hour tour, the route includes a passage through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, facilitating the movement of vessels between Lake Washington and Puget Sound. Please note that this option concludes at 1200 Westlake Ave N, rather than returning to Pier 55.
How It Works
Your ticket remains valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours starting from first use. For instance, if you activate your 48-hour ticket on a Monday at 3 pm, it will remain valid until Wednesday at the same time.
During its validity duration, you can board and disembark from the bus multiple times, allowing for a thorough exploration of Seattle's highlights.
When booking, you will select a starting day, but you're allowed to utilize the service at any time within three months of that date.
To schedule your boat ride, you must first exchange your bus ticket at any designated bus stop, where local staff will validate it. They will then assist you in reserving your preferred date and time for the boat trip. Note that you can use the ticket for the boat up to 5 days after this exchange.
Timetable
Tourist Bus
The Seattle sightseeing bus departs from the first stop every 20 to 30 minutes between 10 am and 4 pm. It is operational from April 28 to October 9.
1-Hour Tourist Boat
Boats leave from Pier 55 at the following times:
- May 8 - 25: 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, and 4:05 pm.
- May 26 - 29: 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:05 pm, 5:25 pm, and 6:45 pm.
- May 30 - June 25: 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:05 pm, and 5:25 pm.
- June 26 - September 4: 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 12:40 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:20 pm, 4:05 pm, 4:40 pm, 5:25 pm, 6:00 pm, and 7:20 pm.
- September 5 - October 29: 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:05 pm, and 5:25 pm.
- October 30 - December 31: 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, and 2:45 pm.
Note that there are no departures on December 25th.
2-Hour Tourist Boat
The 2-hour boat tour adheres to the following schedule:
- May 25 - October 14: at 12:30 pm.
- October 15 - December 30: Only on Fridays and Mondays at 12:30 pm.
What's included
- Unlimited use of the tourist boat for 24 or 48 hours
- Boat tour ticket for 1 or 2 hours
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
Present this voucher at City Sightseeing Seattle, Stop 1, located at 600 Broad Street. There you will receive your tickets for the bus and boat tour.
Timetable
Tourist Bus
The Seattle tour bus will depart from the first stop every 20 to 30 minutes between 10 am and 4 pm. With your ticket, you can get on and off as many times as you like during the validity of your ticket.
The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from the time it is first used, i.e. if it is used on a Monday at 3 pm, it'll be valid until Tuesday at 3 pm.
It's possible to use this voucher to access the City Sightseeing tour bus at any of its stops.
Although when making the reservation you're asked for a start day you can use the service during the 3 months following the date indicated.
The ticket for the bus includes a brochure with offers and discounts for the main tourist attractions in Seattle.
1-Hour Tourist Boat
The boats depart at the following times from Pier 55:
- May 8th - 25th: at 10:45 am,12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, and at 4:05 pm.
- May 26th - 29th: at 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:05 pm, 5:25 pm, and 6:45 pm.
- May 30th - June 25th: 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:05 pm and 5:25 pm.
- June 26th - September 4th: at 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 12:40 pm, 1:25 pm, 2 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:20 pm, 4:05 pm, 4:40 pm, 5:25 pm, 6 pm, and 7:20 pm.
- September 5th to October 29th: at 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:05 pm, and 5:25 pm.
- October 30th - December 31st: at 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, and 2:45 pm.
On December 25th, the boat does not sail.
2-Hour Tourist Boat
The 2-hour boat tour option follows the below schedule:
- May 25th to October 14th: at 12:30 pm.
- October 15th to December 30th: Fridays and Mondays at 12:30 pm.
To choose the date and time of the boat trip, you must first exchange your bus ticket at any of the bus stops, where your ticket will be validated by a member of the local staff. This staff member will then be able to book a date and time for the trip. Please note that you'll be able to use your ticket for the boat up to 5 days after exchanging your ticket at the bus stop.
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