Argosy Cruises

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Complete with boat ride, salmon dinner and live show, this native amusement is three tourist activites in one.. The Experience
From an hour-long boat ride across Elliot Bay to a potlatch style salmon dinner, you'll experience a Disney-like venture into Northwest native culture. Watch craftsmen carve totem poles before heading inside for the buffet. You'll see Tillicum workers cook salmon in the traditional method--lashed to cedar strips and smoked over an alder fire. After the meal, the performance "Dance on the Wind" begins. It's an educational and visually appealing tribute to native lore, though the constant narration is unfortunately reminiscent of a TV documentary and the dance leaves much to be desired.

The Background
Bill Hewitt opened the village in 1962 in order to serve his "potlatch style" salmon bake to the masses.…

Good advertising, but reality's different. If you really have nothing better to do, and money to burn, then this attraction is fine. You start with a ferry ride from Pier 55/56, which in itself is fine for the views of Seattle and the bay. But then, you're better off taking the ferry to Bainbridge.

You land at Blake Island where they ladle clams in incredibly hot water into paper cups. I like seafood in general, but after this experience, I can't stand the thought of clams. No doubt some people liked them - I saw a few empty cups.

Then you stand in line for the buffet. No way is the buffet worth what you pay for it. The salmon's fine, not great. Go to almost any well-recommended seafood restaurant in Seattle for better salmon. What I liked best was their bread made with molasses. At the table you get water, lemonade and iced tea, and some okay chocolate shaped like a salmon.

The dancing was amateurish - I've seen middle schools put on better shows. In my opinion, they do more of a disservice to Native American culture than anything else. Some of the dancers seemed like they'd been pressed into performing.

Then you get about a half-hour to wander along the beach. Most of us went to the beach, stood around for a few minutes, then returned to the ferry.

Overall, a very mild four hours. Not worth the $62-70, but maybe worth $30.…

~Truly Amazing~. I can not possibly believe the bad reviews! This place is great for authenticity, good fresh traditional baked salmon, it is the best natural baked salmon around. There are real native dances, filled with 3rd and 4th generation employees. Tillicum Village is a phenomenal place to glance into history as well as taking a break from the stressful high paced monotony of life. It's a place to relax and enjoy. Try camping on the island.…