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 tourists can see major sights on board the tour bus. After purchasing your ticket, you can hop off and on as long as it is valid.

The Seattle Sightseeing Bus tours Elliott Bay, visiting key attractions such as the Space Needle and the Coastal Waterwheel for city views.

Additionally, the tour passes through Chinatown, known for its traditional Asian cuisine.

1 or 2-Hour Tourist Boat

The Seattle tour boat departs from Pier 55 in Elliott Bay, which is the fifth bus stop. You can opt for a 1-hour or 2-hour ride. The 1-hour tour features views of the Cascade Range and city skyline.

The 2-hour tour includes a passage through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, connecting Lake Washington to Puget Sound, concluding at 1200 Westlake Ave N.

How does it work?

The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from first use. You can get on and off the bus multiple times during this period.

You can reserve the service for up to 3 months from the chosen start date. To book a boat trip, first exchange your bus ticket at any bus stop to get it validated and schedule a time. The boat ticket is valid for up to 5 days post-exchange.

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 specified times:

May 8th - 25th: 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:05 pm.May 26th - 29th: times include 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: spans hours from 10:45 am to 7:20 pm.September 5th to October 29th: at 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:05 pm, 5:25 pm.October 30th - December 31st: at 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 as follows:

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