Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship™ Festival is a ship-to-shore holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition since 1949. This year's event is November 25 through December 23. The Spirit of Seattle™, the Official Christmas Ship™, is decorated with hundreds of shimmery white lights and sails to different Puget Sound waterfront communities – around 40 in all. Choirs on board the Christmas Ship™ perform to guests aboard, to follow boats, and to communities gathered on shore. Take in the holiday magic aboard the official Christmas Ship™, the Spirit of Seattle™, as she sails to various Puget Sound waterfront communities.

Be a part of the most dazzling nautical holiday spectacle in the Pacific Northwest. In the tradition of the Grand Finale, decorated boats from all over the region convene for the final performances of the Christmas Ship™ Festival.

The Christmas Ship Grand Finale is December 23. Departing from Lake Union Park. (The second and third sailings are sold out; the first sailing from 2-3:45 p.m. is still available but check website for confirmation.) Kick off the final day of the festival aboard the Christmas Ship™ as she makes her way into the Ballard Locks for the first of the final four choir performances of the year. This 2 pm sailing will include cookies with Santa – perfect for the kiddos!

Departure: Lake Union Park
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
Performance: Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks @ 2:40 pm | Cruise Route

OR: Enjoy the festivities & music from shore at the Ballard Locks, Ivar’s Salmon House, or Gas Works Park. Seattle Parks & Rec is hosting the traditional Grand Finale bonfire at Gas Works Park at 9:10.