Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours in Seattle

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Seattle from Lake Washington on this 1.5-hour narrated cruise. Learn about Seattle's historic waterfront and take in the view of the city's skyline with a spectacular panoramic background of the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, including majestic Mt Rainier. See the houseboat and waterfront homes of the area's rich and famous. Food and beverages are available for purchase on board the ship.

Get up close with the orca whales off the San Juan Islands near Seattle on this 4-hour whale-watching cruise. San Juan Island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from mid-April to October. It's also considered the best place to view orca whales.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Seattle from the water on this 2.5-hour narrated cruise along Ballard Locks, one of the the city's most popular tourist attractions. Learn about Seattle's historic waterfront and take in the view of the city's skyline with a spectacular panoramic background of the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, including majestic Mt Rainier. See the houseboat and waterfront homes of the area's rich and famous. Food and beverages are available for purchase on board the boat.

Sail the seas around Seattle on this private, 3-hour adventure to Puget Sound. Climb aboard the S/V Kingsley and set sail from the Shilshole Bay Marina with an experienced captain leading the way. Learn how to sail or simply sit back and enjoy the view. See an abundance of marine wildlife, the downtown Seattle skyline - including the iconic Space Needle - plus incredible views of the Olympic Mountains, featuring majestic Mount Rainier in the distance.

Get out on the waters of Lake Union in a sailboat with a professional captain for a 2-hour intro to sailing lesson. With a small group, learn the ropes of of sailing a small vessel, including sailing theory and safety while enjoying views of the Seattle scenery. Multiple departure times offered throughout the day.

From picturesque houseboat districts to luxury waterfront homes and the Husky Stadium, former home to the NFL's Seahawks - this two-hour cruise is an unforgettable way to experience the best of Seattle. See dramatic scenery and the volcanic Mt. Rainier as the tour cruises Lake Washington. You have your choice of the standard cruise or an adults-only wine cruise.

Get up close with the killer whales of Anacortes, the home port to the San Juan Islands, on this guided, 3-hour whale-watching cruise. Led by naturalist guides and captains, climb aboard a Blackfish fleet vessel and travel through some of the most picturesque scenery in the Pacific Northwest searching for orca, humpback and gray whales. Along the way, see ocean wildlife in their natural environment, like seals, porpoises, sea lions and otters - plus a wide variety of birds and more. Sightings are guaranteed from April through early September.