RIDE THE DUCKS OF SEATTLE
the exhibition opening, and it includes a private photographer
and a USB drive of images for the group to take home.” The
experience also includes the museum shop’s Chihuly Catalog
coffee table book.
After my tour of the exhibition and garden, I ascended the
Space Needle. The views are exceptional, and the integration
of digital technology into the attraction is fascinating.
“Guests can experience augmented reality, 3-D images and
virtual reality as if they are flying on a seaplane or walking
the halo at the top of the Needle,” says Schmidt.
After downloading the attraction’s mobile app, I was able
to point my phone’s camera and see simulated views through
portholes in the floor, or take a selfie with a tiny Space Needle.
Later in the week, I toured the city with Ride the Ducks of
Seattle. I climbed aboard a World War II-era amphibious transport for a ride around Seattle, seeing the city’s landmarks and
some of its quirkier nooks. Then, we splashed down into the
water and enjoyed a beautiful panorama of the city’s houseboats, skyline and Gas Works Park. The tour has been voted
Seattle’s best for eight consecutive years. From where I was
sitting, I understood why.
“My absolute favorite moment is when we transition
from being a streetside duck to a water-based duck,” says
Tammy Guill, director of sales for Ride the Ducks of Seattle.
“Especially that feeling of liftoff and watching the faces of
folks who have never ridden with us before.”
“We offer [tour operators] a lot of value-added options,”
says Guill. Her company has partnered with Ruth’s Chris
Steak House, Buca di Beppo, Gordon Biersch and the Hard
Rock Cafe to create combination packages, and it offers a
staggered pricing structure for NTA tour operators. Ride the
Ducks has also worked with tour operators to provide guide
services to neighborhoods its tours do not normally reach.
“We pride ourselves on being an entertainment venue from the
moment guests step on until they leave,” says Guill. During the
ride, guides provide narration, crack jokes and turn the music up.
To learn more about the Space Needle & Chihuly Garden
and Glass, contact Schmidt at [email protected].
For more about Ride the Ducks of Seattle, contact Guill at
[email protected].
UNFORGETTABLE EXCURSIONS.
UNMISTAKABLY SEATTLE.
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combo Ticket
Space Needle Scavenger Hunt
Chihuly Garden and Glass VIP Experience
Chihuly Garden and Glass Private Hosted Tour
TO INQUIRE ABOUT DISCOUNTED RATES FOR GROUPS AND AVAILABILITY CONTACT:
Space Needle Group Sales
206.905.2186
[email protected]
spaceneedle.com/groups
Chihuly Garden and Glass Group Sales
206.905.2186
[email protected]
chihulygardenandglass.com/visit
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