Summer’s here (finally!), and so are those wacky, fiercely fashionable, and wonderful Tacky Tourists. Watch for stares of confusion and disbelief at Pier 55 and the Ballard Locks, where throngs of innocent bystanders will be in stitches for Project Gangplank as they witness Seattle’s premier floating party: the Queen City Cruise!
The event begins dockside at 1100 hours on Saturday, August 9 with a free pre-boarding extravaganza featuring Seattle’s finest entertainers and lovely and lively hosts, hunky Tony Buff and (direct from Miami Beach) Marina Dennis.
Then, at noon, nearly 500 anxious adventurers will embark on a titillating tour of Seattle’s wettest spots — its scenic harbor and glistening inland passages. A 27-year Seattle tradition, the Queen City Cruise is an Unforgivable Naughtycal Adventure on the High Seas and a deliciously deviant exclamation point to Seafair, Seattle’s water sports extravaganza.
Music, dancing, sun-bathing, booze, and fine food – There’s something for everyone on board: soaking in the sights and sun on the front bow, shaking booty to really great dance music played by DJ Carlo Cochran with special mixes by bucket, drinking cool libations served by fun-loving bartenders, and sampling fine edibles at the bountiful buffet.
Tickets are just $50 with no extra charges or service fees. They just went on sale and this event has sold out every year for over 25 years. So don’t say I didn’t warn you!
