Seattle Princess Cruise Offers Magical Day on the Water

Royal Argosy Princess Cruise Ball provides princess-themed experience without the Disneyland price tag

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:35pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a young girl in a princess dress standing on the deck of a boat, with the sparkling waters of Lake Washington in the background. Soft, warm pools of light and color create a dreamlike, magical atmosphere.A princess-themed cruise on the serene waters of Lake Washington offers an enchanting and affordable alternative to the crowds and costs of Disneyland.Seattle Today

For parents looking to fulfill their child's dream of meeting their favorite princess without the hassle and expense of a trip to Disneyland, the annual Royal Argosy Princess Cruise Ball in Seattle offers a magical alternative. The 2-hour cruise on Lake Washington includes one-on-one time with 14 non-Disney-affiliated princesses, a dessert buffet, and open-air dance parties, all for just $75 per person.

Why it matters

In a city like Seattle with limited options for princess-themed experiences, the Royal Argosy Princess Cruise Ball provides a unique, affordable, and accessible way for families to create special memories. The event is hosted by a local, family-owned business that brings professional princess performers to birthday parties and events across the region.

The details

The Royal Argosy Princess Cruise Ball takes place on a 2-hour cruise that departs from Seattle's Lake Washington. In addition to unlimited meet-and-greets with 14 princesses, the experience includes a dessert buffet and open-air dance parties. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their favorite princess attire to fully embrace the magical atmosphere.

  • The next Royal Argosy Princess Cruise Ball is scheduled for April 25, 2026.
  • The event has multiple departure times throughout the day.

The players

The Painted Palace

A local, family-owned business in Bellevue that provides trained princess performers for birthday parties and private events across the Seattle area.

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What they’re saying

“After carefully considering her extensive wardrobe of play dresses, she chose the Rapunzel gown, topped off with her matching Pascal cutie cuff. To say she felt beautiful was an understatement, and the joy of wearing the ensemble in public amongst kids who shared her sentiment was a priceless start to the day.”

— Candice McMillan, Mother

The takeaway

The Royal Argosy Princess Cruise Ball provides an affordable and accessible way for families in Seattle to create magical memories for their princess-loving children, without the hassle and expense of a trip to Disneyland.