Seattle
Seattle 04/09/2021
Seattle was founded along the shores of Elliott Bay. Today, set sail via either the historic Hiram M. Chittenden Locks or picturesque Shilshole Bay and cruise along the city's shoreline before dropping anchor in a tucked away cove.,
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Seattle: Private Seattle City Tour (4-hours)
Highlights:
Begin your city tour in the downtown core and become acquainted with Seattle’s evolution from frontier town to a thriving regional urban centre. You will hear about the origins of some of Seattle’s most notable attractions, such as Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, International District, and the Space Needle, and their continuing influence as the city grows. Your tour will also take you to different areas of the city so you can gain an understanding of why Seattle is consistently ranked as one of the best places to reside. Encounter stately and trendy neighbourhoods, lush, bountiful parks, and plenty of scenic water views. Observe recreational and urban amenities available to residents, and gain a true insider’s perspective on the Emerald City. At the conclusion of your private tour, you will be dropped off at a location of your choice.
Tour can operate:
Anytime while in port.
Inclusions:
Private vehicle and driver, private guide, and driver and guide gratuities.
Not Included:
Anything not listed as included.
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Seattle: Land & Water Tour (4 Hours)
Highlights:
Seattle’s visual appeal is forged by its hilly topography and bodies of water. The hills allow residents in numerous neighbourhoods around the city to claim property with fabulous views, while the water enables a distinctive living style on floating homes and a variety of recreational boating activity. Touring Seattle by land and by water will provide you with two different perspectives and the most unique way to experience the city.
Beginning with the land segment of your excursion, you’ll become acquainted with Seattle’s evolution from frontier town to a thriving regional urban centre. Your tour will also take you to different areas of the city so you can gain an understanding of why Seattle is consistently ranked as one of the best places to reside. Upon arrival at Lake Union, you and your guide will board a restored wooden cruiser navigated by a Coast Guard certified captain versed with Seattle’s maritime history. You will get a close-up view of the houseboat communities, the myriads of sailboats plying the water, and scenic shorelines, while traveling one of the city’s exceptional water corridors.
At the conclusion of your private tour, you will be dropped off at a location of your choice.
Tour can operate:
Anytime while in port.
Inclusions:
Private vehicle and driver, private guide, and driver and guide gratuities.
Not Included:
Anything not listed as included.
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Seattle: Walking Tour (3 Hours)
Highlights:
Distinguished by its continuous change and vitality, Seattle’s city centre has always been an integral part of its evolution, from an isolated frontier outpost, to the significant Pacific Rim city it has become today. Accompanied by your local guide, your walking excursion of downtown will mesh notable areas such as, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, and the interesting streetscapes of 1st Avenue and 5th Avenue, with obscure and picturesque public spaces and diverse architecture, along with a peek into future transformative development.
At the end of your walking tour, you will have gained an insight to the people and events that have impacted Seattle’s history, along with an understanding of what propels its future as America’s fastest growing city.
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Seattle: Tacoma & Museum Tour (6 Hours)
Highlights:
Located 30-miles (48-kms) south from Seattle on Puget Sound, and once a mill city, Tacoma has reinvented its identity and become a museum destination and the site of acclaimed and panoramic Chambers Bay Golf Course, host of the 2015 US Open Tournament. Along with the old warehouse district repurposed for a University of Washington campus, the hillside Proctor residential neighbourhood, and adjacent Old Town, Tacoma illustrates how cities can revitalize derelict and abandoned areas and become appealing regional destinations.
On this worthwhile excursion from Seattle, you will gain a sense of the diversity and allure of the Puget Sound area, along with insight on how the two major population centres of Tacoma and Seattle are linked. You will visit three of Tacoma’s museums starting with the Tacoma Art Museum, where you will view the significant Haub Family collection of Western American art; the adjacent Museum of Glass, featuring a working hot house and the stunning 500-foot (152-metres) pedestrian walkway, the Chihuly Bridge of Glass; and Lemay – America’s Car Museum, spotlighting America’s love affair with the automobile that even non-car enthusiasts will find interesting.
Afterwards, enjoy the area’s natural setting and striking views of Commencement Bay, Chambers Bay, and nearby Lakewold Gardens, a manicured estate set among tall trees with a path leading to a hidden lake.
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Seattle: Urban Rural Mix Tour (6 Hours)
Highlights:
At thirty miles (48-km) in length, Lake Washington is a distinguishing feature of the Seattle metropolitan landscape. The shoreline on the west side forms the eastern boundary of Seattle, while across the lake, places that were once farms or suburban commuter neighbourhoods, are today, vibrant and distinctive places that prompt Seattle residents to cross the lake for work and pleasure. On this tour, you will gain both an urban and a rural perspective of these flourishing eastside communities.
Your first stop will be Snoqualmie Falls, a picturesque destination in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, where water cascades over a wall of rock 270 feet high. You will have the chance to view and photograph the impressive falls and surrounding area from observation plazas and nearby trails.
From Snoqualmie, rural roads will lead you to Woodinville, which has become the place to taste Washington wines. At Chateau Ste. Michelle, the state’s largest winery, you will have the opportunity to enhance your food and wine pairing knowledge while sampling a flight of wines expertly combined with morsels of tasty treats.
Next, you will visit Redmond, the location of the Microsoft Campus, where the visitor centre exhibit traces the history of the company and showcases hardware utilizing the company’s software; followed by Kirkland, with its village-like atmosphere, small shops, boutiques, and charming waterfront; and lastly, Bellevue, with its contrasting skyline reflective of its position as the commercial and tech centre of the eastside.
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At Sea
At Sea 04/10/2021
You've landed in one of the most scenic areas of the Salish Sea. The rocky outcroppings of Lopez Island play host to harbor seals—and it's also orca territory. When kayaking, keep your eyes peeled above and below the surface. Go on an intertidal nature walk, hike through the forest to hidden lakes, or "take the high road" on trails that lead to ridges overlooking the islands. Join your expedition team on deck searching for whales, seals, and sea lions as you cruise through the myriad San Juans—no two islands are the same.,
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04/10/2021 |
Deception Pass
Deception Pass 04/10/2021
Wake up surrounded by the wilderness of the Salish Sea. Today, there are many opportunities to investigate this sea-salty playground of islands. A guided kayak reveals local inhabitants—sea stars, anemones, jelly fish, perhaps even inquisitive harbor seals. Walk along a curiosity-rich intertidal zone or stretch your legs on a mossy hike. And tides and current permitting, sail through swirling waters of Deception Pass. Cap off your first day of adventure with a front-row view of the sunset from the bow.,
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04/10/2021 |
04/10/2021 |
Lopez Island
Lopez Island 04/11/2021
Your Captain navigates through the islands to your basecamp at Orcas Island—for a day of play where the options are unending. A local favorite, hike Mt. Constitution—it's the highest peak in the San Juan Islands (2,409 feet high) and has a mind-blowing view of the archipelago. If you're interested in skiff exploration or more paddling, the kayaks and paddle boards are up for grabs. You might also visit the charming community of Eastsound—it's nestled above Fishing Bay and been around since the late-1880s.,
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04/11/2021 |
04/11/2021 |
Orcas Island
Orcas Island 04/12/2021
The treats keep coming! With no paved roads or even ferry access, enjoy your day on picturesque Sucia Island—total year-round population of four—a Washington State Marine Park filled with hidden coves and bays. You feel a million miles away from it all, exploring the intertidal zone with your guides, hiking across the island, and kayaking in a protected bay. Weather permitting, there's even a barbeque ashore.,
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04/12/2021 |
04/12/2021 |
Sucia Island
Sucia Island 04/13/2021
Make it an ideal morning by kicking it off with an early soak in the on-deck hot tub, a paddle along the shores of the Olympic Peninsula, or both! Your captain sets the course today for explorations in the rain shadow of the Salish Sea. You may find yourself hiking deep into the mossy towering old growth of the Olympic Peninsula or beachcombing for anemone and hermit crabs along the shores of Puget Sound. Or perhaps, a chance to kayak and paddle board, investigate bird rookeries, or search for whales in the sea's rich emerald waters.,
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04/13/2021 |
04/13/2021 |
Captain's Choice
Captain's Choice 04/14/2021
Hike (or snowshoe if the snow is still there!) in Olympic National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—surrounded by rainforest, old growth forest, and top of the world 360-degree views. Your trek at Hurricane Ridge takes you across fields of sub-alpine flowers in warmer weather and snow-covered hills in the colder months. On a clear day, you can see Canada across to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This evening, wrap it up with a Farewell Dinner and slide show highlighting your week's adventures.,
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04/14/2021 |
04/14/2021 |
Port Angeles
Port Angeles 04/15/2021
Hike (or snowshoe if the snow is still there!) in Olympic National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—surrounded by rainforest, old growth forest, and top of the world 360-degree views. Your trek at Hurricane Ridge takes you across fields of sub-alpine flowers in warmer weather and snow-covered hills in the colder months. On a clear day, you can see Canada across to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This evening, wrap it up with a Farewell Dinner and slide show highlighting your week's adventures.,
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04/15/2021 |
04/15/2021 |
Seattle
Seattle 04/16/2021
This morning, cruise into Seattle either via the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks or at Shilshole Bay. After breakfast, the captain and crew bid you a fond farewell. Safe travels to all!,
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Seattle: Private Seattle City Tour (4-hours)
Highlights:
Begin your city tour in the downtown core and become acquainted with Seattle’s evolution from frontier town to a thriving regional urban centre. You will hear about the origins of some of Seattle’s most notable attractions, such as Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, International District, and the Space Needle, and their continuing influence as the city grows. Your tour will also take you to different areas of the city so you can gain an understanding of why Seattle is consistently ranked as one of the best places to reside. Encounter stately and trendy neighbourhoods, lush, bountiful parks, and plenty of scenic water views. Observe recreational and urban amenities available to residents, and gain a true insider’s perspective on the Emerald City. At the conclusion of your private tour, you will be dropped off at a location of your choice.
Tour can operate:
Anytime while in port.
Inclusions:
Private vehicle and driver, private guide, and driver and guide gratuities.
Not Included:
Anything not listed as included.
-
Seattle: Land & Water Tour (4 Hours)
Highlights:
Seattle’s visual appeal is forged by its hilly topography and bodies of water. The hills allow residents in numerous neighbourhoods around the city to claim property with fabulous views, while the water enables a distinctive living style on floating homes and a variety of recreational boating activity. Touring Seattle by land and by water will provide you with two different perspectives and the most unique way to experience the city.
Beginning with the land segment of your excursion, you’ll become acquainted with Seattle’s evolution from frontier town to a thriving regional urban centre. Your tour will also take you to different areas of the city so you can gain an understanding of why Seattle is consistently ranked as one of the best places to reside. Upon arrival at Lake Union, you and your guide will board a restored wooden cruiser navigated by a Coast Guard certified captain versed with Seattle’s maritime history. You will get a close-up view of the houseboat communities, the myriads of sailboats plying the water, and scenic shorelines, while traveling one of the city’s exceptional water corridors.
At the conclusion of your private tour, you will be dropped off at a location of your choice.
Tour can operate:
Anytime while in port.
Inclusions:
Private vehicle and driver, private guide, and driver and guide gratuities.
Not Included:
Anything not listed as included.
-
Seattle: Walking Tour (3 Hours)
Highlights:
Distinguished by its continuous change and vitality, Seattle’s city centre has always been an integral part of its evolution, from an isolated frontier outpost, to the significant Pacific Rim city it has become today. Accompanied by your local guide, your walking excursion of downtown will mesh notable areas such as, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, and the interesting streetscapes of 1st Avenue and 5th Avenue, with obscure and picturesque public spaces and diverse architecture, along with a peek into future transformative development.
At the end of your walking tour, you will have gained an insight to the people and events that have impacted Seattle’s history, along with an understanding of what propels its future as America’s fastest growing city.
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Seattle: Tacoma & Museum Tour (6 Hours)
Highlights:
Located 30-miles (48-kms) south from Seattle on Puget Sound, and once a mill city, Tacoma has reinvented its identity and become a museum destination and the site of acclaimed and panoramic Chambers Bay Golf Course, host of the 2015 US Open Tournament. Along with the old warehouse district repurposed for a University of Washington campus, the hillside Proctor residential neighbourhood, and adjacent Old Town, Tacoma illustrates how cities can revitalize derelict and abandoned areas and become appealing regional destinations.
On this worthwhile excursion from Seattle, you will gain a sense of the diversity and allure of the Puget Sound area, along with insight on how the two major population centres of Tacoma and Seattle are linked. You will visit three of Tacoma’s museums starting with the Tacoma Art Museum, where you will view the significant Haub Family collection of Western American art; the adjacent Museum of Glass, featuring a working hot house and the stunning 500-foot (152-metres) pedestrian walkway, the Chihuly Bridge of Glass; and Lemay – America’s Car Museum, spotlighting America’s love affair with the automobile that even non-car enthusiasts will find interesting.
Afterwards, enjoy the area’s natural setting and striking views of Commencement Bay, Chambers Bay, and nearby Lakewold Gardens, a manicured estate set among tall trees with a path leading to a hidden lake.
-
Seattle: Urban Rural Mix Tour (6 Hours)
Highlights:
At thirty miles (48-km) in length, Lake Washington is a distinguishing feature of the Seattle metropolitan landscape. The shoreline on the west side forms the eastern boundary of Seattle, while across the lake, places that were once farms or suburban commuter neighbourhoods, are today, vibrant and distinctive places that prompt Seattle residents to cross the lake for work and pleasure. On this tour, you will gain both an urban and a rural perspective of these flourishing eastside communities.
Your first stop will be Snoqualmie Falls, a picturesque destination in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, where water cascades over a wall of rock 270 feet high. You will have the chance to view and photograph the impressive falls and surrounding area from observation plazas and nearby trails.
From Snoqualmie, rural roads will lead you to Woodinville, which has become the place to taste Washington wines. At Chateau Ste. Michelle, the state’s largest winery, you will have the opportunity to enhance your food and wine pairing knowledge while sampling a flight of wines expertly combined with morsels of tasty treats.
Next, you will visit Redmond, the location of the Microsoft Campus, where the visitor centre exhibit traces the history of the company and showcases hardware utilizing the company’s software; followed by Kirkland, with its village-like atmosphere, small shops, boutiques, and charming waterfront; and lastly, Bellevue, with its contrasting skyline reflective of its position as the commercial and tech centre of the eastside.
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04/16/2021 |
04/16/2021 |
