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Argosy Cruises

Offers special dinner and sightseeing cruises. The most common tour visitors take is the hour-long journey on Elliott Bay, which gives you an excellent view not just of the Space Needle and the Downtown skyline, but the freight harbor to the south as well.

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Address: 1101 Alaskan Way, Pier 55
Hours: Cruise times vary by season
Price: Prices vary according to your itinerary; $23.75 for harbor cruise
Website: argosycruises.com (opens in a new tab)

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