# Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival > Event for families in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue area (WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 27 – Dec 23 · 2:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Where: Lake Union Park (Argosy Cruises Departure Dock), 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 - Ages: All ages (climate-controlled heated decks, strollers must fold for boarding; free shoreline viewing) - Price: Adults (13+) $48–$54; Youth (4–12) $32–$36; Toddlers (0–3) free on lap; Shoreline viewing completely free - Organizer: Argosy Cruises - Official page: https://www.argosycruises.com/argosy-cruises/christmas-ship-festival/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/argosy-cruises-christmas-ship-festival--listing-56759afe8b6bdefc5378b08a ## About The Puget Sound Christmas Ship Festival is a beloved maritime tradition that has illuminated regional waterways since 1949. The official flagship, the Spirit of Seattle, is draped with hundreds of thousands of twinkling white lights and sails to more than 40 waterfront parks across Lake Washington, Lake Union, and Elliott Bay. Onboard, passengers enjoy live performances by celebrated regional community choirs, a broadcast sound system, holiday crafts, and a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Santa. Families with young children can book daytime or early evening all-ages sailings featuring cookies with Santa and festive holiday sing-alongs. Coast Guard-inspected indoor heated cabins feature comfortable viewing booths, snack counters, and restrooms that comfortably accommodate families. Shoreline spectators can also gather for free at scheduled public beach bonfires to listen to the choir broadcast over the water. ## Similar picks in Seattle - [A Christmas Carol at ACT Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/a-christmas-carol-at-act-theatre--listing-a7736edd0cb2a687ef014baa) — Nov 27 – Dec 27 · 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM · ACT Contemporary Theatre (The Allen Theatre) · Ages 5+ · From $39 · checked Nov 4. For nearly 50 years, ACT Contemporary Theatre has presented Gregory A. Falls' beloved, heartwarming stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. 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