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Christmas Ship Opening Night at Pier 55

When
Fri, Nov 27 · 4:15 PM–9:30 PM
Where
Argosy Cruises Pier 55 – Seattle Waterfront1101 Alaskan Way, Pier 55, Seattle, WA 98101Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages
Cost
Opening Night sailings ticketed (prices in Argosy checkout)
Organizer
Argosy Cruises

The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival opens on the Seattle waterfront. Before the 5:00 pm sailing, Santa leads a countdown from the Pier 55 dock at about 4:15 pm and lights up the Spirit of Seattle to start the multi-day festival. Opening-night sailings at 5:00 and 8:00 pm carry The Dickens Carolers, a holiday raffle and Santa's reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, with shoreline performances at Salty's at Alki Beach (5:35 pm) and at Alki Beach (8:35 pm), where Argosy lists a planned public onshore event. Riding the ship requires an opening-night ticket; the Alki Beach stop can be enjoyed from shore.

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Pier 55 address from the departure-locations page (printed without city: '1101 Alaskan Way, Pier 55, 98101'). The dock countdown is described as 'prior to boarding our 5 pm sailing'; Argosy does not say whether non-ticket holders can watch from the pier.

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