A Northwest Tradition For Over 75 Years
Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival Is A Ship-To-Shore Holiday Celebration That Has Been A Northwest Tradition Since 1949. 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.

Schedule Of Events:

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Preview Sailing
Departs: Pier 55, 5:00-6:30 Pm
Choir: Pacific Sound Chorus
5:35-5:55, Don Armeni Park

Preview Sailing
Departs: Pier 55, 8:00-9:30 Pm
Choir: Pacific Sound Chorus
8:35-8:55, Alki Beach Par

Onshore Bonfires Sponsored By Seattle Parks & Recreation:
8:35-8:55 Pm - Alki Beach Bark

Sunday, November 24, 2024
Preview Sailing
Departs: Shilshole Bay, 4:00-5:30 Pm
Choir: Seattle Girls Choir
4:35-4:55, Carkeek Park

Preview Sailing
Departs: Shilshole Bay, 7:00-8:45 Pm
Choir: Seattle Girls Choir
7:15-7:35, Golden Gardens
7:55-8:15, Blue Ridge (P)

Onshore Bonfires Sponsored By Seattle Parks & Recreation:
4:35-4:55 Pm - Carkeek Park
7:15-7:35 Pm - Golden Gardens

Friday, November 29, 2024
Opening Night Sailing
Departs: Mohai, 5:00-6:30 Pm
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
5:10-5:30, Lake Union Park

Opening Night Sailing
Departs: Mohai, 8:00-9:30 Pm
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
8:35-8:55, Seattle Yacht Club (P)

Saturday, November 30, 2024
First Sailing
Departs: Hyatt Regency Lake Wa, 2:00-3:30 Pm
Choir: In The Mix
2:35-2:55, Pritchard Island Beach

Second Sailing
Departs: Hyatt Regency Lake Wa, 5:00-6:30 Pm
Choir: In The Mix
5:35-5:55, Seward Park

Third Sailing
Departs: Hyatt Regency Lake Wa, 8:00-9:45 Pm
Choir: In The Mix
8:40-9:00, Newcastle Beach Park

Onshore Bonfires Sponsored By Seattle Parks & Recreation:
2:35-2:55 Pm - Pritchard Island Beach
5:35-5:55 Pm - Seward Park

Sunday, December 1, 2024
First Sailing
Departs: Hyatt Regency Lake Wa, 4:00-5:45 Pm
Choir: Emerald City Voices
4:40-5:00, Mercerwood Shore Club (P)

Second Sailing
Departs: Hyatt Regency Lake Wa, 7:00-8:45 Pm
Choir: Emerald City Voices
7:45-8:05, Newport Yacht Club (P)

Friday, December 6, 2024
First Sailing
Departs: Hyatt Regency Lake Wa, 5:00-6:30 Pm
Choir: Holy Names Vocal Ensemble
5:35-5:55, Mercer Island Beach Club (P)

Second Sailing
Departs: Hyatt Regency Lake Wa, 8:00-9:30 Pm
Choir: Holy Names Vocal Ensemble
8:20-8:40, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

Saturday, December 7, 2024
First Sailing
Departs: Leschi, 2:00-3:30 Pm
Choir: Peninsula Community Chorus
2:20-2:40, Madrona Beach Park

Second Sailing
Departs: Leschi, 5:00-6:30 Pm
Choir: Peninsula Community Chorus
5:35-5:55, Covenant Shores (P)

Third Sailing
Departs: Leschi, 8:00-9:30 Pm
Choir: Peninsula Community Chorus
8:35-8:55, Stan Sayres Memorial Park

Onshore Bonfires Sponsored By Seattle Parks & Recreation:
2:20-2:40 Pm - Madrona Beach Park
8:35-8:55 Pm - Stan Sayres Memorial Park

Sunday, December 8, 2024
First Sailing
Departs: Leschi, 4:00-5:30 Pm
Choir: Vocal Vintage
4:35-4:55, Ferdinand Street Boat Launch

Second Sailing
Departs: Leschi, 7:00-8:30 Pm
Choir: Vocal Vintage
7:35-7:55, Mt. Baker Beach

Onshore Bonfires Sponsored By Seattle Parks & Recreation:
4:35-4:55 Pm - Ferdinand St. Boat Launch
7:35-7:55 Pm - Mt. Baker Beach

Friday, December 13, 2204
First Sailing
Departs: Lake Union Park, 5:00-6:30 Pm
Choir: Primetime Quartet
5:35-5:55, Asuw Shell House

9th Annual Parade Of Boats
Departs: Lake Union Park, 8:00-9:30 Pm
Choir: Primetime Quartet
8:20-9:10, Evanston Plaza In Fremont

Saturday, December 14, 2024
First Sailing
Departs: Carillon Point, 2:00-3:30 Pm
Choir: Naughty & Nice
2:35-2:55, Seattle Tennis Club

Second Sailing
Departs: Carillon Point, 5:00-6:30 Pm
Choir: Naughty & Nice
5:35-5:55, Medina Beach Park

Third Sailing
Departs: Carillon Point, 8:00-9:45 Pm
Choir: Naughty & Nice
8:40-9:00, Meydenbauer Bay

Onshore Event Sponsored By City Of Bellevue Parks Department:
8:40-9:00 Pm - Meydenbauer Bay Park

Sunday, December 15, 2024
First Sailing
Departs: Carillon Point, 4:00-5:30 Pm
Choir: Touchstone Quartet
4:35-4:55, Windermere Park (P)

Second Sailing
Departs: Carillon Point, 7:00-8:45 Pm
Choir: Touchstone Quartet
7:40-8:00, Luther Burbank Park

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
First Sailing
Departs: Kirkland City Dock, 5:00-6:30 Pm
Choir: Cloud 9 Singers
5:10-5:30, Kirkland Marina Park
5:50-6:10, Carillon Point

Second Sailing
Departs: Kirkland City Dock, 8:00-9:45 Pm
Choir: Cloud 9 Singers
8:40-9:00, Log Boom Par

Onshore Bonfires Sponsored By City Of Kirkland Parks & Community Services:
5:10-5:30 Pm - Kirkland Marina Park

Thursday, December 19, 2024
First Sailing
Departs: Kirkland City Dock, 5:00-6:30 Pm
Choir: Choir Of The Sound
5:35-5:55, Yarrow Point

Second Sailing
Departs: Kirkland City Dock, 8:00-9:45 Pm
Choir: Choir Of The Sound
8:40-9:00, Lake Forest Park Civic Club (P)

Friday, December 20, 2024
First Sailing
Departs: Kirkland City Dock, 5:00-6:30 Pm
Choir: Puyallup High School Norselanders
5:35-5:55, Parkshore (P)

Second Sailing
Departs: Kirkland City Dock, 8:00-9:30 Pm
Choir: Puyallup High School Norselanders
8:35-8:55, Oo Denny Park

Onshore Bonfires Sponsored By City Of Kirkland Parks & Community Services:
8:35-8:55 Pm - Oo Denny Park

Saturday, December 21, 2024
First Sailing
Departs: Kirkland City Dock, 2:00-3:30 Pm
Choir: Naughty & Nice
2:35-2:55, Laurelhurst Beach Club (P)

Second Sailing
Departs: Kirkland City Dock, 5:00-6:30 Pm
Choir: Naughty & Nice
5:35-5:55, Matthews Beach

Third Sailing
Departs: Kirkland City Dock, 8:00-9:30 Pm
Choir: Naughty & Nice
8:35-8:55, Madison Park

Onshore Bonfires Sponsored By Seattle Parks & Recreation:
5:35-5:55 Pm - Matthews Beach
8:35-8:55 Pm - Madison Park

Sunday, December 22, 2024
First Sailing
Departs: Kirkland City Dock, 2:00-3:30 Pm
Choir: Master Chorus Eastside
2:35-2:55, Juanita Beach Park

Second Sailing
Departs: Kirkland City Dock, 5:00-6:40 Pm
Choir: Master Chorus Eastside
5:40-6:00, Sheridan Beach Community Club (P)

Third Sailing
Departs: Kirkland City Dock, 8:00-9:30 Pm
Choir: Master Chorus Eastside
8:35-8:55, Warren G. Magnuson Park

Onshore Bonfires Sponsored By Seattle Parks & Recreation:
8:35-8:55 Pm - Warren G. Magnuson Park
Onshore Bonfires Sponsored By City Of Kirkland Parks & Community Services:
2:35-2:55 Pm - Juanita Beach Park

Monday, December 23, 2024
Grand Finale
Departs: Lake Union Park, 2:00-3:45 Pm
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
2:35-2:55; Ballard Locks

Departs: Lake Union Park, 5:00-6:30 Pm
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
5:35-5:55; Ivar’s Salmon House

Departs: Lake Union Park, 8:00-9:45 Pm
Choir: The Dickens Carolers
8:30-8:50; Portage Bay
9:10-9:30; Gas Works Park

Onshore Bonfires Sponsored By Seattle Parks & Recreation:
9:10-9:30 Pm - Gas Works Park

Date: November 23 - December 23, 2024

Location: Various Venues In Seattle, WA

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