Fishing Camps in Seattle, WA

Discover the best of Seattle on a scenic cruise through the heart of the city and experience the iconic Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks, a ‘boat elevator’ connecting Puget Sound and Lake Washington Ship Canal. On the saltwater of Puget Sound, take in breathtaking views of the city skyline and majestic mountain ranges. Then, glide through the freshwater canal for a closer look at historic neighborhoods, commercial fishing vessels, floating homes, seaplanes, and more. Along the way, enjoy captivating stories of Seattle’s past and present from a live, local guide.

Discover Ballard, the Seattle neighborhood where maritime grit, Scandinavian heritage, & modern urban energy collide. This 2-hour walking tour brings the past to life as you explore preserved 1890s–1910s architecture, hear stories of mill workers, fishermen, & immigrant communities, and see how Ballard grew from an industrial boomtown into one of Seattle’s most vibrant districts. Walk historic Ballard Avenue—once the commercial core of an independent city—and visit landmarks like the Cors & Wegener Building & the Romanesque Sanborn Block while learning how Scandinavian settlers shaped its fishing culture. Then experience modern Ballard’s breweries, cafés, & public art before finishing at the Ballard Locks, where boats rise and fall, salmon climb the fish ladder, and Seattle’s engineering history comes alive. This tour blends architecture, maritime heritage, culture, & waterfront scenery into one memorable walk through a neighborhood that never stops reinventing itself. Rain or shine.