The Christmas Ship Festival 2018 is here!

In other words, we have all the information you need to enjoy this Northwest Holiday Tradition!

The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival is a ship-to-shore celebration that has been a Northwest tradition since 1949.

Throughout the month of December, the Spirit of Seattle – the Official Christmas Ship – is decorated with hundreds of shimmery white lights and sails to different Puget Sound waterfront communities. Choirs on board the Christmas Ship perform to guests aboard as well as to the many Follow boats and to those communities gathered on shore.

The Christmas Ship Festival was first organized by Paul Brown in 1949 wishing to commemorate Seattle’s proud maritime history. He officially named a decorated boat parade the “Seattle Civic Christmas Ship Festival.”

Since the festival began, the number of communities participating has tripled. All boaters are welcome to decorate their boats and join in the parades. Each night the Christmas Ship sails, a different Northwest Choir sings to the groups on shore who often gather around bonfires.

The Christmas Ship festival can be enjoyed by purchasing tickets aboard the lead boat, or as a guest on the follow boats and even by the shore where music can be heard. Below are the details for each option:

Lead Boat Experience – Christmas Ship Festival 2018

Join the Argosy crew aboard the official Christmas ship, the Spirit of Seattle.  Guests are accompanied by Santa Clause and a choir on board this 2-3hour cruise.

Cruise features photos with Santa, a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’, kids holiday crafts & activities, and a full bar w/box meals available for pre-purchase!

Follow Boat Experience – Christmas Ship Festival 2018

On a fully decorated Follow Boat, enjoy views of the Spirit of Seattle and follow her to each performance site. At each location stay to hear the live choir broadcast from the Lead Boat on this 2-3 hour cruise.

Featuring photos of Santa on board, broadcast choir performances , Kid’s holiday craft bags, and a full bar with box meals available for pre-purchase.

Shore Experience – Christmas Ship Festival 2018

Welcome the Christmas Ship  and Follow Boats from a community event on shore. Enjoy this ultimate Christmas light viewing experience with 20-minute choir performances being broadcast from the Lead Boat.

2018 Christmas Ship Festival Schedule

 

To purchase tickets and for more information regarding the Christmas Ship Festival 2018, please visit the Argosy Cruises Website here.

 

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