Seattle Happy Hour Cruise
Overview
Step aboard our Happy Hour Cruise and enjoy a laid-back summer evening on the water. This 1.5-hour cruise is the perfect way to kick back and socialize — whether you're meeting friends, seeing Seattle for the first time, entertaining visitors, or simply soaking up summer in the city. With minimal narration, the experience is designed for relaxing, sipping a refreshing beverage (1 cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage included!), and enjoying the scenery as the captain takes you on a scenic route through Elliott Bay.
What's Included
- 1.5-hour cruise around Elliott Bay, Alki Point, and into Puget Sound during golden hour
- Interior and exterior seating areas
- Restrooms available on board
- 1 drink included — our signature cocktail or mocktail (sub for wine or beer)
- Food and additional drinks (available for purchase on board)
Meeting Location
1001 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront (pass by)
Seattle Great Wheel (pass by)
Myrtle Edwards Park (pass by)
Space Needle (pass by)
Terminal 91 (pass by)
Olympic Mountain Range (pass by)
Puget Sound (pass by)
Mount Rainier National Park (pass by)
Alki Point Lighthouse (pass by)
Harbor Island (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All vessels offer both indoor & outdoor seating
- Check-in 30 minutes prior to tour - with boarding starting 20 minutes prior to departure
- Wheelchair accessible. Please call in advance to secure crew/boarding support.
- Kids (3 and under) ride free but do require a boarding pass
- All vessels have bathrooms
- Boarding gate closes 5 minutes prior to the tour time for final dock/crew safety checks
- Boat departs dock promptly at schedule tour time
- If you have any questions, you can reach us out directly.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 175 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Seattle Happy Hour Cruise?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-2960P12
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Average 4.44 out of 5 stars based on 41 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- 1.5-hour cruise around Elliott Bay, Alki Point, and into Puget Sound during golden hour.
- Interior and exterior seating areas.
- Restrooms available on board.
- 1 drink included — our signature cocktail or mocktail (sub for wine or beer).
- Food and additional drinks (available for purchase on board).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Seattle Happy Hour Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Seattle Happy Hour Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 1.5-hour cruise around Elliott Bay, Alki Point, and into Puget Sound during golden hour
- Interior and exterior seating areas
- Restrooms available on board
- 1 drink included — our signature cocktail or mocktail (sub for wine or beer)
- Food and additional drinks (available for purchase on board)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All vessels offer both indoor & outdoor seating
- Check-in 30 minutes prior to tour - with boarding starting 20 minutes prior to departure
- Wheelchair accessible. Please call in advance to secure crew/boarding support.
- Kids (3 and under) ride free but do require a boarding pass
- All vessels have bathrooms
- Boarding gate closes 5 minutes prior to the tour time for final dock/crew safety checks
- Boat departs dock promptly at schedule tour time
- If you have any questions, you can reach us out directly.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 175 travelers
