Where: Various Puget Sound locations
When: December 1-23
Who: All ages
How much: Free at a beach near you or see ship prices
Where to call: 206-623-1445

Outfitted with thousands of white lights and holiday decorations, the Christmas Ship leads other decked-out parade boats and private vessels to form a beautiful holiday flotilla. Each night the boats cruise to various waterfront locations. Choirs aboard the ship sing holiday songs.

There are two ways to enjoy the Christmas Ships:

At a Beach Near You
Most beaches offer bonfire sites where people gather to enjoy the beauty of the ships while listening to holiday music. To see when the Christmas Ships will be at a beach near you, see the full schedule.

OR: Take a Cruise on a Christmas Ship
Argosy Cruises, the creator of the Christmas Ship tradition, has a variety of boats and options for one to enjoy the festival from the water where it all happens. The boats depart from a number of locations. Ticket prices are as follows:

Offical Christmas Ship: Adult $31, Child $18; 12/23: Adult $55, Child $35
Christmas Ship Value Nights: Adult $21, Child $11
Argosy Parade Ships: Adult $21, Child $11
98.9 Smooth Jazz Ship: Adults 21 and over only, $31
MV Kirkland: Adult $31, Child $18
Royal Argosy Dinner Ship: Adult $85, Child $43; 12/23: Adult $99, Child $49

Child prices are for ages 5-12. For more information or to make a reservation, visit the Argosy Cruises Web site or call 206-623-1445.

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