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, allowing visitors to see major attractions. After purchasing your ticket, you can hop on and off as long as it's valid. The sightseeing bus tours Elliott Bay and offers views of the Space Needle and Coastal Waterwheel, along with a pass through Chinatown.

1 or 2-Hour Tourist Boat

The tour boat departs from Pier 55 in Elliott Bay. You can choose between a 1-hour or 2-hour ride. The 1-hour tour provides views of the Cascade Range and city skyline. The 2-hour option includes a visit to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, ending at 1200 Westlake Ave N, not at Pier 55.

How does it work?

The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from first use. This allows unlimited bus rides during that period. Reservations can start on any date chosen within 3 months of booking. To schedule the boat trip, you must exchange your bus ticket at a bus stop with staff, who will validate your ticket and assist in scheduling your boat journey within 5 days.

Timetable

Tourist Bus

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

1-Hour Tourist Boat

The boats depart from Pier 55 at various times depending on the date. For example:
May 8th - 25th: at 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, and 4:05 pm.May 26th - 29th: additional times at 5:25 pm and 6:45 pm.Subsequent schedules vary; please refer to the details for each date range.

No service on December 25th.

2-Hour Tourist Boat

The 2-hour boat tour operates:
May 25th to October 14th: at 12:30 pm.October 15th to December 30th: on Fridays and Mondays at 12:30 pm.