FRS Clipper’s Favorite Seattle Activities

A safe and fun way to enjoy Seattle from the water! During this 1-hour narrated cruise, you’ll see all of the beauty and history of the Emerald City. From the skyline to the shipping port, there’s views and history everyone will enjoy.

Duration:  1 hour

Location:  Departs from Pier 55

Why we love it

• Scenic and beautiful way to spend some time on the water with a front-row seat to Seattle’s waterfront!
• Full-service bar on board with cocktails, local wine and beer, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.
• Enjoy majestic mountain vistas on one side and the city skyline on the other.

What’s included

• Narrated cruise of Seattle’s waterfront
• All applicable taxes

Take in the spectacular views and transition from salt to fresh water on this 2-hour cruise through Elliott Bay, Shilshole Bay, the Hiram Chittenden Locks and Lake Union. Enjoy live narration loaded with fun facts about Seattle’s history, while viewing the historic waterfront, city skyline, one of the world’s largest shipping terminals, the majestic Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges and the “Sleepless in Seattle” houseboat community. This is a one-way tour that originates from either Pier 54 or AGC Marina on Lake Union.

Duration:  2 hours

Location:  Departs from Pier 55

Why we love it

• Experience Seattle’s marine scene, from workboats in Tugboat Alley to seaplanes to floating home communities.
• Full-service bar on board with cocktails, local wine and beer, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.
• Seattle is best viewed by water – enjoy majestic mountain vistas on one side and the city skyline on the other.

What’s included

• Narrated cruise through the Hiram Chittenden Locks
• All applicable taxes

Experience a side of the city you never knew existed with a trek through the catacomb-like passageways of Seattle’s historic underground! Gain insight on the birth of the city, 1890’s architecture and more as you explore the storefronts, sidewalks and basements that were once the hub of the city, but became buried underground when Seattle rebuilt on top of the original city after the great Seattle Fire. Not only will you leave with a greater appreciation of the Emerald City, but you’ll also leave armed with a few stories of Seattle’s fascinating and colorful past.

Duration:  1 Hour

Location:  102 Cherry Street, bottom of stairway

Why We Love It

• The chance to explore three city blocks of Pioneer Square’s historic underground!
• Fascinating tales about the birth of the Emerald City as well as the history of the Klondike Gold Rush, Skid Row and the Coast Salish Peoples that first inhabited the area.
• Knowledgeable, expertly-trained local guides offer a wealth of information on Seattle’s culture and history.

What’s Included

• Guided, historical walking tour through and beneath the streets of Pioneer Square.
• 12:30pm and 2:30 pm for 1 hour tours.
• All applicable taxes.

Explore the sights of Seattle at your own pace with stops at 20 of the city’s most iconic spots on this hop-on-hop-off tour. Leave all the hard work to your expert driver as they take you to the world-renowned Space Needle, the beautiful waterfront, Seattle’s oldest neighborhood – Pioneer Square, the lively Pike Place Market and more. All you have to do is sit back, relax and soak in fabulous views!

Duration:  24/48 hour passes

Location:  Based on stop location

Why we love it

• Experience the Emerald City’s attractions from the Puget Sound waterfront to the Space Needle and virtually everything in between!
• Hop on or off right at FRS Clipper’s Seattle terminal and explore the waterfront!
• Dive deep into the history and culture of Seattle with a handy audio guide!

What’s included

• Runs 10am – 4pm, every 30 minutes
• 1- or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass
• Self-guided walking tour of Seattle
• All applicable taxes

Stops Available in Order:

• Space Needle & Seattle Center
• FRS Clipper / Waterfront Pier 69
• Edgewater Hotel & Cruise Pier 66
• Cruise Terminal Pier 66 & Anthony’s
• Pier 55 & Argosy Cruises
• Pioneer & Occidental Park
• Historic Chinatown Gate
• Panama Hotel & Tea House
• Seattle Sky View Observatory
• Seattle Central Library
• Seattle Convention Center
• Starbucks Reserve – Capitol Hill
• Capitol Hill & Jimi Hendrix Statue
• Paramount Theatre
• Westlake Center & Shopping
• Pike Place Market
• Pike Brewing Company
• Seattle Art Museum
• Pier 55 & Argosy Cruises
• Original Starbucks at Pike Place Market
• Space Needle & Seattle Center

Breathtaking vistas of glacier-carved Mt. Rainier, waterfalls and alpine meadows await! You’ll travel to Mt. Rainier through Pacific Northwest scenery with guided narration. Experience old-growth forests, wildflower-filled meadows and waterfalls as well as visit the interpretive center at Paradise or Sunrise to learn more about the mountain. And don’t forget to bring a camera along, this tour is full of stunning landscape views!

Why we love it

• Talk about photo ops! Mount Rainier is stunning all year-round, with wildflowers in the summer months and a winter wonderland of snow-capped evergreens in the winter.
• Options on the tour for all abilities, from hiking to short walks to no walking at all.
• Comfortable, spacious mini-coaches provide a pleasant trip to and from the mountain, as well as scenic views out of large windows.

What’s included

• Stop at the Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center, Park Admission
• Visit Sunrise or Paradise Interpretive Centers
• Fresh, family-style lunch with local wines
• Complimentary hotel pickup/drop-off
• Round-trip transportation to Mt. Rainier, all applicable taxes

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest on this naturalist-guided tour that transports you across Puget Sound to the stunning Olympic Peninsula. Visit Hurricane Ridge to watch for deer, elk, marmots and mountain goats, before continuing west to dip your toes into the deep blue waters of Lake Crescent. Along the way, stop to savor a fresh, family-style lunch paired with local wines as you soak in the fabulous views!

Why we love it

• Learn about the ecological diversity, natural history and Native American traditions on the Olympic Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Enjoy narration from your guide detailing ecological and historical facts along the way.
• Far from the urban sprawl, enjoy this excursion to the rarely explored reaches of Washington State’s rainforest region.

What’s included

• Hotel pick up/drop off at most downtown hotels, guided narration
• Ferry across Puget Sound from Seattle to Bainbridge Island
• Stops at several Olympic National Park landmarks – Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent and Marymere Falls
• Fresh, family-style lunch
• All entry fees, applicable taxes