Seafair begins this week with Seafair Fleet Week. Six vessels from the US Navy, US Coast Guard and Canadian Navy will dock in Elliott Bay, and while the 5,000 sailors are ashore watching the hydroplanes, visitors can tour all of the ships.
Parade of Ships – Wednesday, August 3
The Fleet will make its entrance in Elliot Bay on Wednesday, August 3 between approximately 1:45 pm and 2:45 pm. Show your support by welcoming the Fleet at Bell Harbor as they parade through Elliot Bay. *Please note the ship rider application process has closed.
Ship Tours – Thursday, August 4 – Sunday, August 7
Thursday, August 4 – 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Friday, August 5 – 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Saturday, August 6 – 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Sunday, August 7 – Noon to 3:30 pm
Ship tours are free.
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