City Sightseeing 24/48HR Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Seattle + Locks Cruise

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Discover Seattle’s iconic sights by land and sea with our great-value package. Your ticket includes a 2-hour cruise, one-way through the historic Ballard Locks, as well as a flexible 24- or 48-hour ticket on our double-decker, hop-on hop-off buses. The historic Ballard Locks are a piece of Seattle’s history. At over 100 years old, they’re still going strong, carrying more boat traffic than any other lock in the United States! As you cruise along, you’ll get great views of Seattle’s singular salmon fish ladder. Hop on and make a splash with us – book today! Ballard Locks Cruise: Start your Seattle adventure at the Ballard Locks, also known as the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Our fully-narrated Ballard Locks Cruise takes you on a 2-hour journey along this remarkable waterway system. The locks link the saltwater Puget Sound with the fresh water of Ship Canal, which sits over 20 feet above. It’s quite a sight to watch boats rise and sink 22 feet as they make their way between salt and fresh water. And you’ll get to experience this for yourself as you take a fun ride on our “boat elevator”! During the cruise, expect to see all sorts of other unusual sights, from boathouses to seaplanes and fishing boats to the unique Ballard Locks fish ladder. This ladder was built to give migrating salmon a helping hand (or should that be fin!) as they try to get to their mating grounds. During spawning season (June to September), you may even see gangs of hungry sea lions pouncing on the unwitting salmon. Hop-On Hop-Off Seattle: To complete your Seattle experience, we’ve included a choice of 24 or 48 hours on our hop-on hop-off bus around Seattle. We’ll show you the best of the city, and you can hop off at any stop you like the look of! Hop back on again to continue your journey. Naturally, you can hop off right next to the scenic Seattle waterfront to soak up the salty ambiance, as well as Pier 55, where you board your Locks Cruise. We’ll also take you to Seattle’s top sights, from the iconic Space Needle to the giant Great Wheel and buzzing Chinatown to bustling Pike Place market. Book today with City Sightseeing!