seattle fleet week

& Boeing Maritime Celebration

mon-sun, july 29 - august 4, 2024
(10:00 aM - 3:00 pM)
Seattle Waterfront

The spectacle known as the Seattle Fleet Week returns to Seafair once again. The celebration starts with the Parade of Ships through Elliot Bay, followed by a week of events where the public is invited to meet the sailors and guardsmen, enjoy free music, and take ship tours. Seafair has hosted Fleet Week on the Seattle Waterfront since 1950 in celebration of the men and women who serve our country.

This year Seafair, along with Boeing, the Seattle Navy League, and the Port of Seattle, is proud to welcome the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian Navy.

virtual ship tour

quick links

View Seattle Fleet Week Boeing Maritime Celebration Maps and Parking
View Seattle Fleet Week Boeing Maritime Celebration Shuttles and Public Transportation
Scroll down on this page to read through Ship Tour tips and prohibited items.

Prior to attending Seafair events, please read through the entire Event FAQ. Learn about permitted and prohibited items and other common questions.

Boeing Maritime Celebration

• Parade of Ships

• Pier 46 Ship Tours

• Pier 46 Displays & Exhibits

• Fleet Week Night at the Mariners

• Naturalization Ceremony

• Navy Band Performances

ship tours

Experience the power and majesty of naval vessels up close. Tour the impressive ships, meet the dedicated sailors, and gain insight into their vital missions.

In addition, tour the Coast Guard Museum Northwest during fleet week for an up-close look at our military’s nautical past.

Explore maritime exhibits, enjoy interactive displays, and learn about the rich maritime heritage of our region.

Virtual Ship Tour Schedule Coming Soon

The following items are prohibited on board U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian Navy ship tours:

• Food or drinks, including ice chests and coolers
• Pets (except service dogs for the disabled)
• Glass containers
• Guns, knives, clubs, or weapons of any kind
• Mace, pepper spray, spray cans, or other defensive spray or chemicals
• Firearms
• Fireworks or explosives of any kind
• Flammable liquids
• Illegal drugs and/or paraphernalia, including marijuana
• Electronic cigarettes/vapes
• Camera tripods and cameras with lenses greater than 100 mm - Backpacks, oversized camera bags, or large purses
• Skateboards/bicycles/hover boards
• Gang-related clothing
• Unmanned aerial systems (UAS)/drones
• Strollers

Special consideration will be given to items that accompany small children, handicapped, and/or elderly visitors. Visitors are encouraged to bring as few items as possible when arriving for their tour and are recommended to wear flat-heeled, closed-toe shoes. Due to safety concerns no open-toe shoes will be permitted.

tips for ship tours

• Bring your Government Issued ID

• Visitors will pass through a airport style security screening checkpoint and my be subject to search

• Visitors must be physically able to maneuver on board, including climbing narrow ladders

• Bags, Strollers, and Wheelchairs are not allowed and there is no holding area for personal items

• Visitors must wear closed toe shoes

• Do not bring any items from the prohibited list

Questions?
Email info@seafair.org

thank you to our sponsor

Washington has been at the center of aviation since 1916, when Bill Boeing founded our airplane company in a Seattle shipyard. And Boeing has been partnering with Seafair since the festival started more than 70 years ago. Today, Boeing is committed to leading in aviation and innovation by offering airplanes and services that deliver superior safety, sustainability, design and efficiency. Many of our most innovative products are designed and built here in Washington, where there are more Boeing employees than anywhere else in the world. We owe this success in no small part to the talent and community support of people in Washington state – thank you!