Seattle Excursions

Seattle is a great place to get out and explore. Whether you're enjoying a cruise on Lake Washington, experiencing the fun atmosphere of Pike Place Market, sipping an espresso at one of the city's fabled coffee houses or taking a ride to the top of the Space Needle, you'll find lots of things to do in the "Emerald City" of Seattle.

Your ship will depart from and return to one of the two cruise terminals in Seattle. Carnival, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Holland America dock at the new Smith Cove Cruise Terminal, located at Pier 91 just north of downtown Seattle. Celebrity and NCL dock at the Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal, located at Pier 66 in the heart of Seattle's downtown waterfront. At both facilities, tour and shuttle buses, taxis and other forms of transportation are readily available for passenger excursions to the city center and major tour attractions.

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Airport Shuttle

Transfer to SeaTac Airport

¾ hour

This motorcoach tour takes you directly to Seattle's SeaTac International Airport. Perfect for guests who are heading home from SeaTac on the day of disembarkation.

City Tours

Boats, Bridges & Billionaires with airport drop-off/ Seattle Boats, Buildings & Billionaires & Airport Transfer

3 hours

Enjoy a pleasant 1½ hour cruise on Lake Union and Lake Washington on the day of your disembarkation. You'll see the historic houseboat and floating home communities on Lake Union, and during your cruise on Lake Washington you'll catch a glimpse of Bill Gate's home on Lake Washington. After the cruise, you'll be taken to SeaTac airport for your flight home.

Cinema in Seattle

3 hours

Film buffs unite! See the sights of Seattle that have been featured on film and on TV. You'll see the locations used in the films An Officer and a Gentleman, Austin Powers 2 and Sleepless in Seattle, as well as the locations for the TV shows Frasier and Gray's Anatomy.

Future of Flight & Boeing Factory Tour

4 to 4½ hours

Witness the present and future of aviation technology when you visit the Future of Flight Aviation Center and take a tour of the Boeing plant at Paine Field Airport in Everett.

Grand City Tour by Land & Sea/ Grand City Tour

6 hours

See all that's fun and exciting in the Emerald City of Seattle. You'll take a bus tour of the city's most notable landmarks, ride to the top of the Space Needle, have time to do some shopping and then take a cruise on Lake Washington and Lake Union for a view of the city from a waterside perspective.

Ride the Ducks of Seattle

1½ hours

The Ducks of Seattle are a city institution, and you'll "quack up" as you enjoy a city tour followed by an amphibious tour of Seattle's waterside attractions. A fun time will be had by all!

Seattle City Tour

3 hours

Enjoy an overview of what Seattle has to offer. You'll ride along the waterfront, passing through Pioneer Square, the International District, Pike Place Market, downtown Seattle and the University of Washington. You'll also see Ballard locks and the fish ladder, and finish the tour with a visit to panoramic Magnolia bluff.

Seattle Essentials with Airport Dropoff/ Best of Seattle/ Best of Seattle & Airport Transfer

3½ hours

Discover a little bit of Seattle before you catch your flight home. You'll visit Pioneer Square, the International District, the downtown shopping district and then take a ride to the top of the Space Needle. After ample shopping time, you'll reboard your bus for the transfer to SeaTac International Airport or your local hotel.

Seattle Essentials/ Best of Seattle

3½ hour

Discover a little bit of Seattle on this fun tour of the city's most famous sights. You'll visit Pioneer Square, the International District, the downtown shopping district and then take a ride to the top of the Space Needle. After ample shopping time, you'll reboard your bus for the transfer back to your ship.

Segway in Seattle

3 hours

Enjoy the sights of Seattle while riding a Segway scooter. You'll travel all over town, from the waterfront to Pioneer Square, from the downtown shopping district to the Seattle Center and Pike Place Market.

Taste Pike Place

3 hours

Take an insider's tour of Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market. The tour includes samples of the food at a number of the stalls, including English crumpets, clam chowder, smoked salmon, organically grown fruits from local farms and authentic Italian gelato. You'll also have time to independently explore the Market and downtown before returning to your ship.

Soar in Seattle: Flightseeing & Space Needle

2½ hours

Experience the beauty and grace of the Emerald City of Seattle from the top of the Space Needle, followed by a 20-minute flight on a floatplane that will take you soaring over the city.

Scenic Tours

Woodinville Wine Country

4 hours

Enjoy a visit to two of Washington State's most acclaimed wineries for a tour of their facilities and some wine tasting. You'll visit the Columbia Winery and Chateau Ste Michelle, located not far from Seattle.

Important Information

Notes on the above cruise excursions:

• The information on the cruise excursions listed above was developed from publicly available sources.
• The cruise lines may elect to add to, change, delete or otherwise alter the itineraries of the excursions above;
• The cruise lines may restrict the number of passengers allowed to go on any particular excursion.
• The cruise lines may impose other restrictions on any particular excursion, including height, weight, minimum age, etc.; make sure to check with them to determine if there are such restrictions.
• There may be seasonal limitations on certain excursions or tours, such as whale watching. Be sure to check with your cruise line to determine if the tour in which you're interested is available when you're on your cruise.

Why buy a tour through the cruise lines?

• They have selected tour operator partners who are safe, reliable, licensed and insured.
• They offer a wide selection of tours, purchasing convenience and can provide expert advice on the most appropriate tour for you.
• They offer a one price, no surprises policy, with no hidden fees.
• They will be happy to credit your onboard account if you've already booked an excursion and there is a change in itinerary of the ship.
• They will wait for you if your tour is late.

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