Seattle Sunset Cruise
Overview
There’s no better way to experience a summer evening in Seattle than from the water. Join us for the Seattle Sunset Cruise, a relaxing 1.5-hour cruise with minimal narration timed perfectly to capture the golden hour and sunset over Puget Sound.
Come aboard and head to the open-air deck as the city begins to glow in the warm evening light. As the captain navigates through Elliott Bay, enjoy breathtaking views of the Seattle skyline, passing ferries, and the Olympic Mountains.
Whether you’re enjoying a date night, celebrating with friends, wanting a memorable evening on your trip, or simply soaking in summer, the Seattle Sunset Cruise offers a peaceful and unforgettable way to end the day on the water.
What's Included
- Panoramic views of the Seattle skyline and the working waterfront
- Full-service bar with cocktails, local wine & beer, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks for purchase
- Perfectly timed summer departures to experience golden hour and sunset
- 1.5-hour scenic cruise through Elliott Bay, past Alki Point, and into Puget Sound
- A relaxed atmosphere with minimal narration so you can take in sunset over the Olympic Mountains
- Gratuities
- Food and additional drinks (available for purchase on board)
Meeting Location
1101 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101, 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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Seattle Great Wheel
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Myrtle Edwards Park
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Space Needle
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Terminal 91
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Olympic Mountain Range
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Puget Sound
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Mount Rainier National Park
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Alki Point Lighthouse
Admission Ticket Free
Harbor Island
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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
- 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
- Kids (3 and under) ride free but do require a boarding pass
- Check-in 30 minutes prior to tour - with boarding starting 20 minutes prior to departure
- If you have any questions, you can reach us out directly.
- Wheelchair accessible. Please call in advance to secure crew/boarding support.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 175 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Seattle Sunset Cruise?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-2960P17
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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).
- Panoramic views of the Seattle skyline and the working waterfront.
- Full-service bar with cocktails, local wine & beer, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks for purchase.
- Perfectly timed summer departures to experience golden hour and sunset.
- 1.5-hour scenic cruise through Elliott Bay, past Alki Point, and into Puget Sound.
- A relaxed atmosphere with minimal narration so you can take in sunset over the Olympic Mountains.
- Gratuities.
- 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 Sunset 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 Sunset Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Panoramic views of the Seattle skyline and the working waterfront
- Full-service bar with cocktails, local wine & beer, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks for purchase
- Perfectly timed summer departures to experience golden hour and sunset
- 1.5-hour scenic cruise through Elliott Bay, past Alki Point, and into Puget Sound
- A relaxed atmosphere with minimal narration so you can take in sunset over the Olympic Mountains
- Gratuities
- 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
- 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
- Kids (3 and under) ride free but do require a boarding pass
- Check-in 30 minutes prior to tour - with boarding starting 20 minutes prior to departure
- If you have any questions, you can reach us out directly.
- Wheelchair accessible. Please call in advance to secure crew/boarding support.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 175 travelers
