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. The Seattle Sightseeing Bus will take you on a tour of Elliott Bay, visiting attractions such as the Space Needle and the Coastal Waterwheel. The tour also includes a pass through Chinatown.

1 or 2-Hour Tourist Boat

The Seattle 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 tour includes a stop at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and ends at 1200 Westlake Ave N.

How does it work?

The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours after first use. You can hop on and off the bus as many times as you like during this time. The ticket can be used up to 3 months after the selected start date. To schedule the boat trip, exchange your bus ticket at any bus stop for validation and booking.

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 to October 9.

1-Hour Tourist Boat

Departure times from Pier 55 are:
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.

The boat does not sail on December 25th.

2-Hour Tourist Boat

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