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 offers tours around Elliott Bay, visiting attractions like the Space Needle and the Coastal Waterwheel. You can hop off and on as long as your ticket is valid.

The tour also includes a route through Chinatown with various traditional restaurants.

1 or 2-Hour Tourist Boat

The Seattle tour boat departs from Pier 55 in Elliott Bay, the fifth bus stop. You can choose a 1-hour or 2-hour ride. The hour tour offers views of the Cascade Range. The 2-hour option includes a passage through 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 from the first use. You can use your ticket for bus rides during this time and can start using it within 3 months of your selected date. To book the boat trip, exchange your bus ticket at a bus stop for validation, and book a date and time for the boat, valid for up to 5 days after exchange.

Timetable

Tourist Bus

The Seattle tour bus operates 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 vary by date:

May 8th - 25th: 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:05 pm.May 26th - 29th: additional departures at 5:25 pm and 6:45 pm.May 30th - June 25th: same as May 8th - 25th.June 26th - September 4th: additional departures, including 7:20 pm.September 5th - October 29th: same as May 8th - 25th.October 30th - December 31st: limited to 10:45 am, 12:05 pm, 1:25 pm, 2:45 pm.

No service on December 25th.

2-Hour Tourist Boat

Departure for the 2-hour option:

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