Seattle Tourist Boat & Bus Tour

Explore every corner of the seaport city in the most comfortable way with this Seattle Tourist Boat Bus Tour. Discover the secrets around the charming streets and get a unique view from the water.

Seattle Tourist Boat & Bus Tour

Routes and stops

There are 17 stops throughout downtown Seattle, where you can see the city's popular sights on board the tour bus. Your ticket allows you to hop off and on for its duration.

The Seattle Sightseeing Bus tours Elliott Bay, visiting attractions such as the Space Needle and the Coastal Waterwheel, offering views of the city from above. The tour also passes through Chinatown, known for traditional Asian cuisine.

1 or 2-Hour Tourist Boat

The Seattle tour boat departs from Pier 55 in Elliott Bay, the fifth bus stop. You can choose between a 1-hour or 2-hour ride. The 1-hour tour showcases the Cascade Range and the city skyline. The 2-hour tour includes a passage through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and ends at 1200 Westlake Ave N.

How does it work?

Your ticket is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from its first use, allowing unlimited bus use within that period. Reservations specify a start day but can be used within 3 months of the indicated date.

To schedule your boat trip, exchange your bus ticket at any bus stop for validation and booking. The boat ticket is valid for up to 5 days after validation.

Timetable

Tourist Bus

The Seattle tour bus departs from the first stop every 20 to 30 minutes between 10 am and 4 pm from April 28 to October 9.

1-Hour Tourist Boat

Departure times from Pier 55 are as follows:

May 8th - 25th: 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:05 pm.May 26th - 29th: 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:05 pm, 5:25 pm, 6:45 pm.May 30th - June 25th: 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:05 pm, 5:25 pm.June 26th - September 4th: 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, 7:20 pm.September 5th to October 29th: 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:05 pm, 5:25 pm.October 30th - December 31st: 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm.

No service on December 25th.

2-Hour Tourist Boat

The 2-hour boat tour schedule is:

May 25th to October 14th: at 12:30 pm.October 15th to December 30th: Fridays and Mondays at 12:30 pm.