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People on the bow of an Argosy boat look out over the lock chamber gates to the salt water beyond An Argosy boat approaches the Locks from the saltwater side - the concrete walls of the lock chamber are as high as the boat People on the bow of an Argosy boat as it approaches the Locks. Concrete walls are on either side People on the bow of an Argosy boat take photos of the locking chamber, with tall concrete walls on either side People are on the outer deck of an Argosy boat taking photos as doors of the locking chamber close behind the boat An Argosy captain drives the boat into the Locks from the wing station as people watch from the bow of the boat and from land People sit on the bow of an Argosy boat as the boat exits the lock chamber into the fresh water People on the bow of an Argosy boat watch as the lock chamber gate opens into the fresh water An Argosy boat exits the locks with a captain driving from the wing station and lots of people sitting on the bow Bow of an Argosy boat approaches the Ballard bridge Map of Seattle showing the Locks Cruise route between Pier 54 on Elliott Bay and AGC Marina on Lake Union An Argosy captain speaks into a microphone while driving the boat from a wing station An Argosy boat exits the locks, with the greenery of the botanical garden in the background
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Seattle One Way Locks Cruise

Enjoy skyline views and city history on this Ballard Locks cruise

  1. Duration: 2h

  2. Live guide: English

  3. Wheelchair accessible

Registered address: 1101 Alaskan Way Suite 201, 98101, Seattle, US
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Included

  • One-way cruise through the Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks
  • Live narration in English with facts about Seattle’s history and industry

Meeting point

Pier 54, Seattle Waterfront, 1001 Alaskan Way, 98109, Seattle

Show your smartphone ticket at one of the following departure locations (depending on your selection):

  • Elliott Bay/Pier 54 - 1001 Alaskan Way (see map)
  • AGC Marina in South Lake Union (or Boarding at Dock E) - 950 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, (located on the south end of AGC parking lot, next to Kenmore Air Seaplanes)

See a different side to Washington State's biggest city on this Seattle Locks Cruise. This one-way Ballard Locks cruise allows you to see the spectacular Seattle skyline, and learn about the city's Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

Your salt-to-freshwater cruise is narrated by a live guide, who'll entertain you with nuggets of local history as you float past fishing boats, seaplanes, and floating homes. Grab a cocktail or soft drink from the bar while passing under historical bridges, and experience the boat rising, and lowering with the locks that control the action on the Puget Sound.

  • Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and will begin 20 min prior to departure
  • Bar available on board with cocktails, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

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