Seafair Fleet Week Parade & Ship tours (Aug 1, 2-5) | Seafair Fun

Seafair continues with Fleet Week! There are two major events: the Parade of Ships on August 1, and ship tours from August 2-5.

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From Website:
Seafair Fleet Week – Boeing Maritime Celebration: Parade of Ships & Flight
August 1, 2-5, 2012 | Parade: August 1, 1:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sunday, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Free

Seattle Waterfront
5902 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 684-4396 | More info: www.seafair.org

Parade

The Fleet will participate in the Parade of Ships in Elliott Bay on Wednesday, Aug. 1 starting at approximately 1:45 p.m. Ships will be open for public tours Aug. 2-4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Aug. 5 from noon to 3:30 p.m. Times for tours may vary by ship.

Sailors on board the U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) located at Pier 90, guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) located at Pier 48 and guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) located at Pier 66, will be in Seattle for Seafair as part of the annual festival’s Fleet Week.

Public tours will be on a first-come basis, during hours of operation. Experience the thrill of being aboard a magnificent Navy Ship and seeing first hand the inner workings of the vessels that patrol international waters protecting our country and providing aid, supplies and services to those in need. Sailors will be on hand to lead tours and answer questions.

When arriving for public tours, all visitors will be required to present a government-issued photo ID and pass through an airport-style security screening checkpoint prior to boarding the ships.  All visitors are subject to search prior to entering the security zone.  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

Visitors may be subject to personal search. No bags, strollers or wheelchairs will be allowed on board, and there is no “holding area” for personal items. Visitors must be physically able to maneuver on board the ships and climb narrow ladders.

Seafair Ship Tours

Seafair Fleet Week offers the public a unique opportunity to tour the ships and meet the sailors who operate them. Ship tours will be available daily.

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The Fleet will participate in the Parade of Ships in Elliott Bay on Wednesday, Aug. 1 starting at approximately 1:45 p.m. Ships will be open for public tours Aug. 2-4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Aug. 5 from noon to 3:30 p.m. Times for tours may vary by ship.

Sailors on board the U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) located at Pier 90, guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) located at Pier 48 and guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) located at Pier 66, will be in Seattle for Seafair as part of the annual festival’s Fleet Week.

Public tours will be on a first-come basis, during hours of operation. Experience the thrill of being aboard a magnificent Navy Ship and seeing first hand the inner workings of the vessels that patrol international waters protecting our country and providing aid, supplies and services to those in need. Sailors will be on hand to lead tours and answer questions.

When arriving for public tours, all visitors will be required to present a government-issued photo ID and pass through an airport-style security screening checkpoint prior to boarding the ships.  All visitors are subject to search prior to entering the security zone.  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

Visitors may be subject to personal search. No bags, strollers or wheelchairs will be allowed on board, and there is no “holding area” for personal items. Visitors must be physically able to maneuver on board the ships and climb narrow ladders.

Seafair Fleet Week Ship Tours

Dates: Thursday, August 2 – Sunday, August 5, 2012

Location: Seattle Waterfront

Times: Thursday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Admission: FREE

Age Requirement: 8 years of age or older

Seafair Fleet Week Parking

Pier 46:

The best option is to park near the stadiums and walk to the terminal.

Piers 66 and 69:

Use the standard waterfront parking to access these piers.

Pier 90: 

Follows the signs to the Cruise Terminal parking at Pier 91. Shuttles will run from the parking lot to Pier 90 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Parking is $10.