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. You can see popular sights on board the tour bus, and once you've purchased your ticket, you can hop off and hop on for its validity duration.

The Seattle Sightseeing Bus tours Elliott Bay to major attractions like the Space Needle and the Coastal Waterwheel, offering views of the city.

The tour also 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 choose a 1-hour or 2-hour ride. The hour tour provides views of the Cascade Range and the city skyline.

The 2-hour tour includes the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, connecting Lake Washington and Puget Sound. Note this option ends 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. You can hop on and off as you like. Reservations can be made within 3 months of the start date.

To select the boat trip date and time, exchange your bus ticket at any bus stop, where staff will validate it and assist with bookings. Boat tickets are valid for use 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 to October 9.

1-Hour Tourist Boat

Boats depart at these times from Pier 55:
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 26 - September 4th: 10:45 am to 7:20 pm at various times.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:
May 25th to October 14th: at 12:30 pm.October 15th to December 30th: Fridays and Mondays at 12:30 pm.