Updated on July 31st to reflect new Fleet Week tour times
📍Along the waterfront: Pier 46, Pier 62, Pier 66
⏰ See event schedule here
There’s a scene in the “Anchors Away” episode of Sex in the City where Carrie Bradshaw has an existential crisis—about her relationship with men, but also her relationship with the city. And then her besties remind her of the joy of city life. There’s always something to do, they say. And as they look around, one shouts: “Ladies, seamen, 12 o’clock!” while pointing at passing sailors.
Luckily for us Emerald City citizens, we can enjoy the splendor of sailors invading the city yearly during Fleet Week. A part of Seafair, the Seattle Fleet Week Boeing Maritime Celebration has been held at the waterfront since 1950. What is Fleet Week? Well, it’s when US Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard ships that have been deployed return to dock in major cities for one week. Meanwhile, the sailors get a chance to enjoy the sites and sounds of the city after being confined for far too long. They also offer us an opportunity to tour their fleet—which technically is our fleet. Taxpayer dollars, y’know.
@theticketsea Ahoy sailors and Seattleites, it’s Fleet Week ⚓️ A part of Seafair (@seafairfestival), the Seattle Fleet Week Boeing Maritime Celebration has been held at the waterfront since 1950. What is Fleet Week? It’s when US Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard ships that have been deployed return to dock in major cities for one week. The sailors get a chance to enjoy the city, and they also offer us an opportunity to tour their fleet. Below is a list of some tour dates and times. See a full list by clicking our link in bio 🫡 ⚓️ PIER 46 ⚓️ 🚢 US Navy Ship Tours 🚢 August 3rd, 4th, and 6th: Tours 9:30 am – 3 pm August 5th: Tours 9:30 am – 11 am 🚢 US Coast Guard Ship Tours 🚢 August 4th – 6th: Tours 9:30 am – 3 pm ⚓️ PIER 62 ⚓️ 🚢 US Coast Guard Ship Tours 🚢 August 1st: Tours in the afternoon ⚓️ PIER 66 ⚓️ 🚢 US Coast Guard Ship Tours 🚢 August 2nd: Tours 9:30 am – 3 pm August 3rd: Tours 9:30 am – 11 am Tours are free and open to the public. On Tuesday, Pier 62 was the place to be for the Parade of Ships and performances by US Navy Band Northwest! Ships featured were the USS Barry, HMCS Yellowknife, and HMCS Edmonton. 🖊️ @patheresa_ #theticket #fleetweekseattle #seafair ♬ original sound – TheTicketSeattle
Fleet Week starts with a Parade of Ships on August 1st at 1 pm when all the ships make their way to dock. The sailors unload to explore, and we can take a peep at multiple piers. Below is a list of tour dates and times.
PIER 46
🚢 US Navy Ship Tours 🚢
Thursday, August 3rd – Friday August 4th: 9:30 am – 3 pm
Saturday, August 5th: 9:30 am – 11 am
Sunday, August 6th: 9:30 am – 3 pm
🚢 US Coast Guard Ship Tours 🚢
Friday, August 4th – Sunday, August 6th: 9:30 am – 3 pm
🚢 Royal Canadian Navy 🚢
Thursday, August 3rd: 9:30 am – 3 pm
Friday, August 4th: 9:30 am – noon
Saturday, August 5th: Noon – 3 pm
PIER 66
🚢 US Coast Guard Ship Tours 🚢
Wednesday, August 2nd: 9:30 am – 3 pm
Thursday, August 3rd: 9:30 am – 11 am
Tours are free and open to the public. Note there’s a security checkpoint, and a government-issued ID is required. Backpacks, strollers, and open-toed shoes are prohibited.
