The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship™ Festival is a beloved Pacific Northwest tradition that has been lighting up the holidays since 1949.
Each season, the Spirit of Seattle™—our Official Christmas Ship™—is adorned with hundreds of sparkling white lights and sails to 40+ waterfront communities across the Puget Sound. Experience the Christmas Ship™ as the onboard choir fills the night air with festive music, delighting guests aboard, passengers on follow boats, and communities gathered along the shoreline.
December 23 Sailing Options:
2:00-3:45 pm
Departs: Lake Union Park
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Shoreline performance: 2:35-2:55 pm at the Ballard Locks
Special experience: Cookies with Santa
5:00-6:30 pm
Departs: Lake Union Park
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Shoreline performance: 5:25-5:45 pm at Ivar’s Salmon House
Also available: 21+ and all-ages Follow Boats
8:00-9:45 pm
Departs: Lake Union Park
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Shoreline performances: 8:30-8:50 pm at Fritz Hedges Waterway Park in Portage Bay and 9:10-9:30 pm at Gas Works Park*
Also available: 21+ and all-ages Follow Boats
NOTE: Sailings only depart from Lake Union Park on Dec 11 and Dec 23, but there are daily sailings from other locations from Nov 27-Dec 23. Visit Argosy’s website for the full schedule.
