The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival is a ship-to-shore holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition since 1949. The Spirit of Seattle, the Official Christmas Ship, is decorated with hundreds of shimmery white lights and sails to different Puget Sound waterfront communities.
Book a tour on one of the ships or enjoy the view of the boats and the music for free from shore locations. Select your preferred way to experience the Christmas Ship and prepare for the holiday event of the season!
Public Viewing Schedule:
Friday, November 25 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm ❆
*Opening Night*
Departure: Pier 55
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Performance: Don Armeni Park @ 5:35 pm
Saturday, November 26 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Departure: Pier 55
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Performance: Olympic Sculpture Park @ 2:35 pm
Saturday, November 26 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Departure: Pier 55
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Performance: Salty's on Alki Beach @ 5:35 pm
Saturday, November 26 | 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Departure: Pier 55
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Performance: Alki Beach Park @ 8:35 pm
Sunday, November 27 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Departure: Shilshole Bay Marina
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Performance: Carkeek Park Beach @ 5:35 pm
Sunday, November 27 | 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Departure: Shilshole Bay Marina
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Performance: Golden Gardens Park @ 8:35 pm
Friday, December 2 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Departure: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
Choir: Master Chorus Eastside
Performance: Ferdinand State Park @ 5:35 pm
Friday, December 2 | 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Departure: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
Choir: Master Chorus Eastside
1st Performance: Gene Coulon Memorial Park @ 8:10 pm
Saturday, December 3 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Departure: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
Choir: PrimeTime Quartet
Performance: Pritchard Island Beach @ 2:35 pm
Saturday, December 3 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Departure: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
Choir: PrimeTime Quartet
Performance: Seward Park @ 5:35 pm
Saturday, December 3 | 8:00 - 9:40 pm
Departure: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
Choir: PrimeTime Quartet
Performance: Stan Sayres Memorial Park @ 8:40 pm
Sunday, December 4 | 8:00 - 9:45 pm
Departure: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
Choir: Peninsula Community Chorus
Performance: Mt. Baker Beach @ 8:45 pm
Friday, December 9 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Departure: Lake Union Park
Choir: PrimeTime Quartet
Performance: ASUW Shell House @ 5:35 pm
Friday, December 9 | 8:00 - 9:30 pm ❆ - Christmas Ship™ Sold Out!
*7th Annual Parade of Boats*
Departure: Lake Union Park
Choir: PrimeTime Quartet
Performance: Fremont Cut (rolling show) @ 8:20 pm
Saturday, December 10 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Departure: Kirkland City Dock
Choir: Puyallup HS Norselanders
1st Performance: Marina Park @ 2:10 pm
2nd Performance: Magnuson Park (near boat launch) @ 2:50 pm
Saturday, December 10 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Departure: Kirkland City Dock
Choir: Puyallup HS Norselanders
Performance: Juanita Beach Park@ 5:35 pm
Sunday, December 11 | 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Departure: Kirkland City Dock
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Performance: Houghton Beach @ 8:35 pm
Friday, December 16 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Departure: Carillon Point Marina
Choir: Master Chorus Eastside
Performance: Madrona Park@ 5:35 pm
Friday, December 16 | 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Departure: Carillon Point Marina
Choir: Master Chorus Eastside
Performance: Denny Blaine Park @ 8:35 pm
Saturday, December 17 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Departure: Carillon Point Marina
Choir: Vocal Vintage
Performance: Waverly Beach Park @ 2:35 pm
Saturday, December 17 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Departure: Carillon Point Marina
Choir: Vocal Vintage
Performance: Madison Park @ 5:35 pm
Saturday, December 17 | 8:00 - 9:45 pm
Departure: Carillon Point Marina
Choir: Vocal Vintage
Performance: Meydenbauer Bay Park @ 8:40 pm
Sunday, December 18 | 8:00 - 9:45 pm
Departure: Carillon Point Marina
Choir: Touchstone Quartet
Performance: Luther Burbank Park @ 8:40 pm
Monday, December 19 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Departure: Kirkland City Dock
Choir: Bellevue Youth Choir
Performance: OO Denny Park @ 5:35 pm
Monday, December 19 | 8:00 - 9:45 pm
Departure: Kirkland City Dock
Choir: Bellevue Youth Choir
Performance: Log Boom Park @ 8:40 pm
Tuesday, December 20 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Departure: Kirkland City Dock
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Performance: Matthews Beach @ 5:35 pm
Wednesday, December 21 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Departure: Kirkland City Dock
Choir: Holy Names Vocal Ensemble
Performance: Carillon Point @ 5:35 pm
Thursday, December 22 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Departure: Kirkland City Dock
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Performance: Medina Beach Park @ 5:35 pm
Thursday, December 22 | 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Departure: Kirkland City Dock
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Performance: Yarrow Point @ 8:35 pm
Friday, December 23 | 2:00 - 3:45 pm ❆
*Grand Finale*
Departure: Lake Union Park
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Performance: Ballard Locks @ 2:40 pm
Friday, December 23 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm ❆ - Sold Out!
*Grand Finale*
Departure: Lake Union Park
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Performance: Ivar's Salmon House @ 5:35 pm
Friday, December 23 | 8:00 - 9:45 pm ❆ - Christmas Ship™ Sold Out!
*Grand Finale*
Departure: Lake Union Park
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
2nd Performance: Gas Works Park @ 9:10 pm
Image credit: TIA International Photography for Seattle Parks & Recreation
