Argosy Cruises is a family-owned company that has been in operation for over 60 years. They provide a variety of cruises, including private cruises for parties or corporate events, theme cruises, sightseeing cruises and dining cruises. The sightseeing cruises depart from the Seattle waterfront and last from one to four hours, sailing around Elliot Bay, the Locks, Lake Union and Blake Island. Argosy Cruises operates a fleet of eight vessels of varying size: the Royal Argosy, the Spirit of Seattle, the Lady Mary, the Celebrations, the Champagne Lady, the Goodtime II, the Goodtime III and the Queen's Launch.
Argosy Cruises
1101 Alaskan Way
Pier 55
Suite 201
Seattle, WA 98101
206-622-8687
argosycruises.com
Waterways Cruises offers a range of cruises departing from Lake Washington or Lake Union, including dinner cruises, sightseeing cruises and specialty cruises. Sightseeing cruises generally last from two to 2 ½ hours and take passengers to view various sights around the Sound. Passengers are treated to a four-course meal and live entertainment on board the dinner cruises. Waterways Cruises has a fleet of three vessels of varying size: the Emerald Star, the Olympic Star and the Destiny.
Waterway Cruises
2501 N. Northlake Way
Seattle, WA 98103
206-223-2060
waterwayscruises.com
For those looking for a slightly different type of cruise, Island Adventures offers exciting whale watching trips departing from both Anacortes and Everett Marina, just a short distance outside of Seattle. The company offers a range of tours, including Gray Whale tours, Orca Whale tours, Humpback/Orca/Minke Whale tours and private charters. In addition to whales, passengers are often treated to the sight of sea lions, porpoises and other marine life. Island Adventures has one cruise vessel, the Island Explorer 3. Food service and restrooms are available aboard the vessel, as well as spacious upper and lower viewing decks.
Island Adventures
1801 Commercial Ave.
Anacortes, WA 98221
360-293-2428
island-adventures.com
