Seattle: One-Way Locks Cruise + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Seattle One-Way Locks Cruise and Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Experience Seattle from two perspectives with this combined package featuring a scenic cruise from the Ballard Locks and unlimited access to the city's hop-on hop-off bus network. This tour lets you see the city's maritime heritage up close before exploring downtown Seattle's top attractions at your own pace.

Your adventure starts at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, where you'll board a narrated cruise that takes you through Seattle's waterways for two hours. Watch seaplanes land, spot floating homes, and learn how the fish ladder helps salmon migrate while your guide explains the locks' engineering and history. The cruise ends at Seattle's central waterfront, perfectly positioning you to continue exploring by bus.

The hop-on hop-off bus pass gives you 24 or 48 hours of unlimited travel around Seattle's key neighbourhoods. Visit Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, Olympic Sculpture Park, and Pioneer Square while enjoying audio commentary and the flexibility to explore each stop as long as you like. Both the cruise and buses are wheelchair accessible and operate rain or shine.

What is Included

• Two-hour narrated cruise from Ballard Locks to central Seattle
• 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass
• Audio commentary on the bus in multiple languages
• Access to all designated bus stops throughout the route
• Indoor and outdoor seating options on both cruise and bus

Good to Know

The cruise departs from the Ballard Locks and lasts approximately two hours, ending at Seattle's central waterfront piers. Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure and bring valid photo identification for ticket verification. Both the cruise vessel and hop-on hop-off buses accommodate wheelchairs.

Tours operate in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately for Seattle's climate. The hop-on hop-off portion allows you to start at any designated stop along the route, and buses run frequently throughout the day. Check operational schedules in advance as times may vary seasonally.

This combination works particularly well for first-time visitors who want to see Seattle's waterfront heritage before exploring the city centre. Consider pairing your tour with a visit to the Space Needle observation deck or exploring more of Seattle's food scene at Pike Place Market during your bus tour stops.