Port of Tacoma and Puget Sound 2 Hour Guided Boat Tour

Explore Tacoma’s waterfront on a 2-hour guided boat tour. Witness wildlife, stunning views, and maritime history aboard a US Navy vessel.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tacoma - Tacoma is known as the “City of Destiny” and we are Destiny Harbor Tours! Tacoma became the western terminus of the Northern Pacific Railway in 1874, connecting “Sea to Shining Sea!”
What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities are not included in price.
Additional Information

This is a compelling, 2 hour, professionally guided tour of the City Waterfront and Port of Tacoma! Enjoy the 12 mile long adventure and sights of bald eagles, seals, Mt. Rainier the Olympic Mountains, ships, tugboats, bridges and the wonders of the secret passage! You will be shown the splendors of the wildlife, history, ecology and adventure on Puget…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Daniel_m
Sep 15, 2024
Lots to see - great guide - Captain Eaton was a great narrator - historical perspective, knowledgeable, but not overly chatty. Had a good eye on surroundings to point out wildlife, sea planes, tugs, etc. I loved going by the cargo ships getting loaded. A fun trip!
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Laureen_d
Sep 9, 2024
Fun tour for locals and tourists alike. - This is the third time I’ve been on a boat tour with Captain Ethan in Gig Harbor and Tacoma taking friends along each time. He shares so much information and history about the area. The boat is comfy and roomy, and you can see everything so well. Captain Ethan is friendly and knowledgeable. This is a great easy adventure for out-of-town guests.
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Shelleyk538
Aug 15, 2024
40th birthday celebration was a success! - This was a great tour! I learned so much about the Tacoma Waterfront. The guide was knowledgeable and funny. We not only got the history behind alot of the sites, but also got to see some native animals of the waterfront! The views are phenomenal. That boat is spacious. Great tour, great guide.
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602drewg
Aug 30, 2023
"That's a big crane. I wonder what it's for..." - If you're ever in Tacoma looking over the Puget sound and see all the ships/cranes/massive boats in the harbor and think "huh, I wonder what that's used for..." this is the tour for you. You'll get some basic Tacoma history as well as a rundown of what pretty much everything you see in the water is. Our guide was great (sorry, I forget his name, red hair/beard, good guy) and the weather was perfect. You'll see some seals and maybe some jumping salmon at the right time of year. Recommended!
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Goody1
Aug 29, 2023
Don’t Miss This!!! - This tour is a real gem. I have lived in the Tacoma area most of my life but was unaware of much of what Captain Ethan showed us in this two hour cruise. He has all the facts and his delivery is interesting but not overwhelming. Just right!! I highly recommend both this tour and the tour from Gig Harbor that takes in the Narrows bridge.
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Charles_b
Aug 20, 2023
Great trip - CPT if the vessel was extremely knowledgeable was an awesome trip. Saw a lot of wildlife that was not expected
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Pegl62
Aug 14, 2023
The Blue Collar Side of Tacoma via the waterways - Captain Ethan was entertaining and very knowledgeable. I have to admit that where we went was out of the ordinary but it made for a very enjoyable trip. Especially loved seeing all the seals. We saw the industrial side of Tacoma and how Tacoma recycles even old ships and barges.
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Felita_p
Aug 13, 2023
Amazing - Learning of The rich history and seeing the seals; the narrator did an excellent job. We all Enjoyed the boat ride
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Claudettekrell
Jul 23, 2023
Beautiful day on Commencement Bay! - Beautiful day on Commencement Bay! Captain Eathan is an excellent guide. His explanations are clear and interesting. He also is very knowledgeable about the area in general and willing to answer any questions.
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Brian_m
Jul 16, 2023
Overall Experience - Tour guide was awesome. Ethan shared a great deal of stories and history during the tour. Very fun! The glass museum parking made it convenient to find tour guide. Very narrow parking entrance and exit.
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