Captain Larry treated us to a 1x1/2 hour cruise around lake union and shared his expansive…read moreknowledge of the area and it's history. What a perfect way to celebrate my wife's 40th. We sailed off into the sunset. Check out the pics. Thanks Larry.

I took the beginner's course with Anna and Nick, who were both amazing captains and instructors…read more Anna relocated after several classes, which I understood at the start, and Nick picked up for the last of my classes. I got some great instruction from them both, with helpful quizzing on what I had learned, and opportunities to put learning into practice. Both instructors were such a joy to sail with and learn from. Nick's broad experience and passion for teaching really shine through! Additionally, Lake Union Charters is one of the very few places that could accommodate my schedule for sailing lessons. I am a breastfeeding mama, so I can only be away from my little one for a few hours at a time, and most schools do their beginner's courses over a weekend of 8hr days. I also felt that my 2 hour/class 6 class beginner package was the perfect spacing to allow knowledge, book learning, and the experience I was accumulating to really soak in. These guys are awesome!

Jay and Jonathan were great hosts and operators for our friend's birthday boating event. We had an…read moreexcellent experience. We had three boats for the party and we felt very safe and had a lot of fun. We synced all three speakers and were able to play our own music. I plan on having future events on n their boats.

Immediately upon entering the nicely appointed check in area, you are greeted with a smile and…read morefriendly "hello" Both the check in space and the changing shack Is very clean and organized. There is one bathroom and two changing rooms with lockers within the changing shack. We did add rose petals and eucalyptus Epsom Salt The boats run well and had no mechanicals issues whatsoever ever. You feel very stable and secure within the boat. There is room for for 6 adults in one boat, how we husband and I both noted it would have been as comfortable with two more people (we only had 4 in our party). 4 adults allows you to stretch out comfortably so nobody is impeding on another's personal space. We went 8-10pm and that was amazing because we had lots of daylight and then a gorgeous sunset decide floating back in, in the dark. The boats have blue light strips and that looks nice at nice! Great choice for out of town guests to experience the beautiful weather, sunsets. Extra long summer evening and a scenery with a fb post :) This business is consistently a guest fav Very unique. Another friend also suggested this is a great wedding gift!

I'm gonna be honest with you, I have a huge fear of deep water. Then why would I purposely get on a…read moreboat cruise. Because fear shouldn't limit you. Booked ahead of time and made my way here at the time I chose. Once here, scan your QR code, get in line and wait until the boat is ready to be boarded. Don't do like other people, walking up to the loading area in the wrong direction expecting to be let on the boat because you are entitled. Once onboard, you will get the safety messages. There are a lot of places to go on the boat. Most will automatically go to the third level, the top deck with all the chairs. Where one might think that you would get the best views. I did this, that is until I felt boxed in and realized I could walk around at free will. Instead I found a place at the stern that gave me better views. I also would transfer to the bow every so often depending on where we were on the tour. This would be the second level, where you could purchase food, drink and souvenirs. The best part of this cruise/tour, I learned more about the history of city than I did on just wandering around. Learned about the history of the city on where things were, why they are there, and deep dives into buildings and companies of the city. The tour starts at Pier 55, and heads north. Going past other piers, waterfront landmarks, and neighborhoods. Seeing corporate campuses, industrial piers, islands, bases, cargo ships, and much more. An hour cruise sure did pack in the history for the city. Plus the captain was entertaining and knowledgeable. Be sure to pay attention during the tour, you'll get the inside scoop on the city and what to seek out when you are exploring.

It was one of the options in our CityPass and it was an absolutely awesome decision to add in our…read moreSeattle itinerary. My husband and I had the best time in the ferry tour. The highlight was listening to Erin (hope I spelled her name right) who was our tour guide. She was hella funny!! It's almost as if we were in a comedic space yet it was so informative! Just 10/10, highly recommend that you include in your list when you're in the area! Thanks Argosy!

If you are looking for the party of your life, then stop what you are doing immediately and book a…read moretrip with Seattle Fun Boat! We rented the boat for a going away party (23 people) and it couldn't have been better! They let us bring our own food and drink on board, swim in Lake Washington, and have an amazing party. Captain Cameron and the deckhand were awesome! Super helpful, hung out with the group, and got us back safely. For the price, you won't find a better boat!

We had an amazing time on the Seattle Fun Boat with Captain Jerry and his wonderful wife. They were…read moreamazing to work with and provided such a fun atmosphere for our event. I would 10000% recommend this boat for any group outing. Truly a wonderful experience provided by great people!

A wonderful attraction! Everything about this experience…read morewas lovely. Check in was smooth with friendly & accommodating staff. Being out on the lake on a beautiful sunny day was top. There was a lot of boat traffic but it didnt impact our time. Bring your favorite snacks or finger foods to enjoy on the ride.

The employees here are a real joy. Most of us have forgotten what real customer service feels like,…read morebut here they nail it on the head. This is not a boat rental for anyone looking for speed. But for a leisurely float with some food and drinks with friends! This is the place for you!

I booked a sunset dinner cruise with Mark and team in July of 2017 for my mother's 60th birthday…read more Everything was spectacular - from the first time I reached out to him via email to the evening of the dinner. I tend to be terrible with email and follow-up but Mark made the entire planning process very easy for me! :) The food was amazing (Mark used to be a chef), our tour was informational and educational, and the scenery stunning. Mark worked really hard to ensure all parts of the dinner was special and amazing for my mom! We will be back - thank you Enchantress Cruises!

We were in Seattle for a few days before an Alaskan cruise. We wanted a unique experience so when I…read morefound Enchantress Cruises, we were sold on the idea. Experience has taught me to be cautiously optimistic but Tim and Captain John delivered in a spectacular way. Great tour, incredible food and just a perfect way to spend an afternoon. if I could give more than five stars I would.

Surprisingly affordable. Staff were excellent, drinks were affordable, excellent views of the city…read more We had a lovely sail, the kids got to help raise the sails. They shot off a mini cannon. Which was random, but fun. Would recommend to anyone that's in the area. Can't say enough good things about our experience.

We had a great time celebrating the end of the school year on Sailing Seattle. 4 of us easily…read morebooked tickets for a Monday sunset sail a couple weeks in advance. Upon arrival to the dock, it was very cloudy and cold, but the clouds cleared for a gorgeous sunset cruise. It worked perfectly because there were only ~10 people on the ship with us, so we could spread out with our snacks. Dean kindly brought around blankets and coats for the wind and cold. Tony did a great job sailing us around and making sure everyone got a good view in all directions. I'll definitely be taking out of town visitors here in the future!

We had a wonderful time on our mimosa brunch cruise. I don't remember our server's name but she…read morewas super friendly and beyond attentive. It was awesome getting to hang out with Captain Jeff in the wheelhouse and for our baby to drive the big wheel. Crew mate Austin was upper friendly as well. The bartender literally saved the day - we totally forgot a cup for our baby to drink milk out of so he hooked us up with a cup and even knew to cut the straw to a shorter length. Hallelujah! The boat we ended up on, the "Sightseer", was not their regular brunch cruise boat but it was still super cool. We didn't mind the family style seating although I think if we were to do this cruise again we'd want to at least try the other boat style just for the experience. The food was excellent and the mimosas were bottomless - as intended. We had a really great time and I could totally see us doing this at least once a year. I highly recommend it.

For my first supper cruise, they didn't set a very high bar. I'll start off by commending the staff…read moreof the ship. The captain was very nice as well as everyone else. We were waited on by John and Andrea. They do an amazing job taking care of everyone aboard the vessel. One tip I might give to John is that the phrase, No Problem is a double negative and not very good verbiage for customer service. He was very grateful and said, "Thank you so much" after almost every sentence. He gave us a short rundown of the ship right after we sat at our table and let us know where the washrooms are and how to get to the upper deck. He informed us that we were free to roam at our leisure. We stayed at our table for a bit to take in the ambiance and then before we knew it, dinner was served. I suppose it is fitting as you have to pass through the marina and down a slough with not much to look at before you get to Lake Union so why not spend that time eating. When it comes to the food, I was sorely disappointed. They had a buffet set up with chicken thighs, salmon, mashed potatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, macaroni and cheese, rice pilaf, a green salad and some bread. The chicken was very dry and overcooked. The salmon was very well done and dry as well. The broccoli and mushrooms were also overcooked, and you could see charring on the broccoli, so I assume most of the food was cooked on a grill. My wife liked the macaroni and cheese and we both like the mashed potatoes and green salad. Neither of us had the rice but the bread was okay. After we finished eating, we went to the upper deck to check out the views but by that time, the cruise was half over. The boat doesn't really travel that far in one hour and then they turn around and head back. Outside on the deck, you have an awesome view of the surrounding areas. We traveled underneath a lot of bridges. Ballard, Aurora, Ship Canal and Freemont bridges to be exact. We saw a ton of house boats, gasworks park and a ton of other boaters who were enjoying the water as well. The captain did come over the PA and point out a couple of sights, but I really wish they he'd done more. We're from the Seattle area so we knew most of what we were looking at but there was a couple who were obviously new to Seattle, and I think they would have appreciated a bit more detailed information about what they were seeing. They don't even point out when you pass the houseboat that was featured in the movie, Sleepless in Seattle with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan while you're passing it. The boat was mostly quiet except when they needed to make a sharp turn and then this very disruptive motor would kick on and stop our conversation mid-sentence. Other than that, the ride was relaxing but overall, for the money they charge, I expected more and I definitely expected good food. Adult beverages are priced very high and I was even charged for club soda with cranberry juice. I can't say that I'll be taking any more of the Waterways cruises after this first experience but at least I can say that I've been there and done that.

32 years in seattle and I've never seen the city like I did taking a boat with my family!…read more Tuesday afternoons in the summer you can even hang out on the water and watch the sailboats race. It'll be a lasting family memory! Well worth the money

A fun way to enjoy summer in Seattle. DH, DD and I took out one of the inflatable electric…read morecatamarans for a couple of hours on Lake Union. The weather was perfect and we had fun buzzing (slowly!) around the Lake. While the catamarans are smaller than the traditional electric boats, they do allow for passengers to take a dip which was fun! Service was great from online booking to checking in, launching and returning to the dock. Would definitely recommend.

Visiting this fantastic store brings me immense joy every time! The staff members are incredibly…read moreknowledgeable, and they offer top-notch equipment. I used to spend a lot of time here attending classes and tours. I even named my silly tabby cat after this place, NWOC. I recently held a party here to christen my new boat, and I was blown away by the expanded array of repair tools and special equipment they offer. I wholeheartedly give them ten stars!

NWOC has been a strong supporter of paddling sports for decades. They have promoted white water…read moreriver running, such as I do with Paddle Trails Canoe Club, as well as flat water such as lakes & sea kayaking. We are very luck in the Seattle area to have NWOC! I just learned about a Meetup group that does a monthly paddle from NWOC combined with having Swedish pancakes at the nearby (about 4 blocks away) Swedish center. Apparently this happens the first Sunday of each month. Several of us from PTCC plan to try that out.