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The Tillicum Village Salmon Bake and Cruise Adventure

Argosy Cruise Ships, Piers 55 & 56 (1201 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98101)
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$30.00 - $79.95
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4.3 by 224 members
This isn't just a cruise. It's a four-hour adventure that begins when you climb aboard the Argosy, a climate-controlled ship with two cash bars. Soak up the beautiful coastal scenery as the narrated trip takes you from Puget Sound to Blake Island. Once on the island, you'll disembark to enjoy an appetizer of clams and nectar, then visit the Tillicum Village longhouse for a buffet meal including salmon baked on cedar stakes in the traditional Northwest Coast native style. At the end of the meal, enjoy a spellbinding performance highlighting the myth, magic and dances of the native Salish people, complete with high-tech effects. There's even a chance to explore the island a bit before heading back on the return cruise.

* Additional fees apply.

Piers 55 & 56,
1201 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101
206-623-1445
Argosy-boat

Goldstar Member Tips

  • Kayticlayton on info
    I suggest bringing a coat if you're going in the evening, it gets chilly on the island
  • Kayticlayton on info
    The salmon is great, if you're a vegan or have food allergies let the staff no ahead of time.
  • Kayticlayton on info
    Come early to find parking! It's extremely hard to find parking by the pier.
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Reviews & Ratings

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5.0
attended May 20 2013

Nice enjoyable trip. Food was good. I do wish Argosy allowed more time on the island itself after the performance because it appears to have some very nice hiking trails.

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attended May 20 2013

Great trip. Everything was perfect.

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attended Apr 29 2013

The dancers were excellent, but , the audio-visual-recorded part of the program needs improvement. At times it was difficult to hear what the "shaman" was saying. need to fix the sound system.
generally the food was good. the salmon was delicious. the apple cake dessert was mediocre.
We have brought visitors in the past, and the old show was much better.

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attended Apr 22 2013

I have gone to Tillicum 2 other times, several years ago. Whoa, things have changed. Video film is now used in place of the Live indian dancers of times past. Not to say the 3 men that did do some dancing wasn't good. It just used to be better. SORRY!

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More Information About Tillicum Village Salmon Bake and Cruise

Website

http://www.argosycruises.com/publiccruises/tillicum.cfm

Description

Your 4-hour event includes: A narrated Cruise to Blake Island, steamed clam appetizers upon arrival, a salmon buffet, Native American-inspired dance show, exploration time on the island and a return cruise!

2013 Tillicum Village Menu
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Steamed Clams in Nectar
As you disembark the boat, join other guests for a welcoming mug of steamed clams in broth with a touch of butter and onions – delicious! As is tradition at Tillicum, the used shells are crushed under foot to create the beautiful pathway.

Traditional Alder Baked Salmon
Savor this centuries-old treat! This salmon, baked around alder wood fires on cedar stakes, is unlike anything you have ever tasted. Taking approximately one hour to bake slowly to perfection, the salmon retains moisture and takes on a wonderful mild flavor unique to this style of cooking. Served with our signature Juniper Berry Seasoning.

Signature Northwest Stew
This thick meaty stew consisting of venison, beef and bison is full of flavors married together in a rich veal stock, combined with root vegetables and potatoes for a mouth-watering dish.

Wild Grain Harvest Rice
Try this wonderful combination of wild and regular rice, cooked to perfection with onions, garlic and a fragrant vegetable stock.

Warm Whole Grain Tillicum Bread
This rich, dark, slightly-sweet bread is made with a hint of molasses – our own private recipe, served warm with butter. So popular, in fact, you can even purchase loaves to take home!

Field Greens Salad
Seasonal greens, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, Oregon blue cheese, with stone ground rosemary dressing or raspberry vinaigrette served on the side.

Tri-Colored Bean Salad
A colorful display of marinated creamy-white cannellini beans and bright, fresh green beans tossed with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and shallots in a red-wine vinaigrette

Fresh Fruit Salad
Assorted Melons, Grapes, Strawberries and Pineapple, served with a Strawberry Honey Dipping Sauce

Northwest Dessert Treat
Individual rustic apple pie, served room temperature.

Please note: Vegan entrees are available with advance request. Menu is subject to change without notice.

Coffee and tea service is provided with your meal at Tillicum Village.

Guests are advised to wear layers, as the weather can be chilly on the water and island.

About the Ticket Supplier: Argosy Cruises - Tillicum Village

For 60 years, Argosy Cruises has been celebrating the breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Northwest as a Seattle attraction. Founded as the Spring Street Water Taxi and then through the years operating as Seattle Harbor Tours and now as Argosy Cruises, the family-owned and Seattle-operated company has become the Northwest's premier cruise company operating from the historic downtown Seattle waterfront, South Lake Union and Kirkland City Dock.