Christmas Ship Festival

Mark your calendars for November 29 through December 23! Once again, Seattle celebrates the season in maritime fashion. The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival has been a Pacific Northwest holiday tradition since 1949. Each night, a nautical parade visits different communities along the Puget Sound, from Tacoma to Kirkland. Choirs onboard sing 20-minute performances to these communities, all broadcast via a state-of-the-art speaker system. You can also watch with hundreds of other happy revelers from strategic bonfire-warmed spots along the beach or, on certain dates, from cozy spots like Ivar's Salmon House (reservations strongly encouraged). If wanting to climb aboard, select from a number of cruise options (ride the Argosy Christmas Ship itself with or without dinner and music, or follow along in one of the dozens of additional brightly decorated boats). The Grand Finale enlivens Seattle's waterways on December 23.