Good folks running good business! Nice sailing and great crew. I surprise all other good reviews…read morejust disappeared is it Yelp really need some money?

From the owner: We offer amazing 1 hour day sails and 2 hour Sunset Cruises on the beautiful Budd Bay in Olympia,…read moreWA. With our home port in Olympia, WA we also offer custom charters please call for details. Come sail with us and enjoy the beauty and romance of sailing aboard our traditional wooden schooner "Pleiades" will make memories for a lifetime.

We had a lovely time! Our sister came up from LA to visit and this was the best experience for her…read moreand us as a family. The views were incredible and there were seals and blue herons out. Scott and Connie were kind and helpful guides. The kids loved driving the sail boat and seeing how the sails work. Highly recommend!

What I had thought would be a nice, relaxing, and peaceful sailing experience actually turned out…read moreto only fuel my fury. After making the decision to move to another state, I wanted to book something special for myself so I reached out to book a sunset sail. After exchanging a few emails, and me specifically asking about payment, I was given the following response, "Yes we can do Sunday September 4 from 6 to 8 PM. There is no need for a deposit to hold that date. You can cancel at any time without a problem. If it's raining we won't go out. You may pay on the 4th. So as you see, we are pretty relaxed in our operations. When covid started, we tossed the rules out the window and it has proven to be much less stressful for everyone." He then went on to say, "Here are the four methods of payment: Paypal, Venmo, Cash, or Check. The total for a 2 hour cruise is $328.20. Let me know how you want to pay then that's all the information I need from you. Then I will send you a confirmation email that outlines exactly when and where we meet at the marina and other details." Since he said I didn't need to pay until the 4th, I waited until the date got closer. I reached out to him to ensure they got paid so I asked if he'd send me an invoice on paypal and give me the address for the marina so I could put in my GPS. He responded and said that he booked it for someone else because he had not heard from me in 13 days. I'm not sure why I needed to respond if he clearly said I didn't need to pay until the 4th. He mentioned "13 days" as if this was his deciding factor to book someone else. I believed I already had a reservation since he told me the date was available and there was no need to put a deposit to hold the spot. Now, apparently, I'm being punished for not paying.... and he didn't even call or email to let me know someone else wanted that time slot. It just doesn't make sense. He did apologize, but he made no effort to fix this. I told him he needed to get better at communicating with his guests and he agreed. But in any event, I'm the only one who takes a loss for this. So now I'll be leaving Washington without the experience. I told a lot of people about this sail boat cruise and everyone was excited that I was doing something for myself to get a little peace before I left. Now I'll have to go back and tell all those people that I didn't get to go because the "captain" couldn't handle his calendar and apparently the rules that were thrown out, only apply to those who have paid in advance, even though he says you don't have to. Smh. If you're looking for peace, don't use this service. If you like being let down and frustrated, definitely give them a try. What a joke.

Had a great tour on one of the Navy Whale boats. The Captain was very knowledgeable and friendly…read more Learned a lot about Gig Harbor and the history of the Tacoma Narrows bridges. Along with seeing lots of wildlife (bald eagles, harbor seals, and giant sea lions), we got to see Salmon Beach, a unique waterfront Tacoma neighborhood only accessible by hiking or boat.

Fun boat ride to see wild life and the islands outside of gig harbor. Definitely worth the $50, the…read moretour guide was knowledgeable and spoke clearly. Fun getting out on the water on a clear day. We ran 10 minutes behind and they were even nice enough to wait for us!!! Left a nice tip!

This was my first sailing class ever (101) and I gotta say, it was INCREDIBLE!…read moreOur instructor Mike Clidas was exceptional and very knowledgeable. The class flowed very well from one topic to the next and it was easy to follow along with so much information overload. Definitely coming back for my next classes (103/104). I even signed up to be a member for some extra practice. 6 stars if I had the option. Thanks guys

If you're looking for an incredible experience with ASA training or certification, look no further…read morethan PSSI. The instruction was professional, clear, and truly top-notch--these guys are heads above the rest. Mike Clidas and his crew were outstanding. Mike is not only extremely knowledgeable but also an incredible teacher. His patience and ability to explain the course material in a fun, easy-to-understand way made the learning experience both effective and enjoyable. Great job, PSSI team--you made the process seamless and memorable! Kelly Steck

We had a great time sailing with Capt Harry on Oh Joy II! It was everything we hoped for and Harry…read morewas even kind enough to work with us on rescheduling due to a rainy day.

I booked a 3 hour sail for four people, Harry met us at the boat went over things to expect and…read moresafety protocols. He let me take the helm after we left the dock after giving instructions on where to head while he got the boat ready to sail. Once we got out away from the harbor I continued to helm the boat as we headed towards Seattle. Harry and I talked while the rest of party went up on the deck and enjoyed the sun and breeze. After a while I let Andrew take the helm and we enjoyed a glass of wine and the wind, water and tranquility of sailing. Harry is an excellent host and an expert sailor who provided nice sailing experience letting you sail the boat as much or little as you wanted. I would do it again.

This is a great way to experience a Seattle sunset. My friends and I decided to do a sunset sail…read moreand was impressed with the overall experience. This sailing was 2 hours long and the stays within Elliott Bay. Sailing Seattle has a fleet of 3 yachts. We were on a their largest vessel, S/V Obsession. This ocean racing yacht was designed by Sparkman & Stephens and was built for training US America's Cup teams. This yacht can accommodate up to 48 passengers and has a total length of 70ft. We boarded from Pier 56 and settled in for the 2 hour narrated journey. Boarding was seamless. The yacht has some non-slip surfaces and grab handles to help with balance and traction. Seats are first come first serve. After a brief safety demonstration on life vests, we set off on our sunset sail. This experience was further enhanced by their BYOB rule. We were allowed to bring our own snacks, wine, and beer. Our sailing path weaved in and out of ferry lanes and we completed some sharp turns, really showcasing the agility of the yacht. We pulled in after sunset providing everyone a beautiful nighttime view of downtown Seattle and waterfront. Service was fantastic. The crew was friendly and efficient. My biggest recommendation when doing the sunset cruise is to layer up (sweater/jacket) or even bring a nice blanket.

Very friendly crew. Captain Phil willingly shared information about himself and the sailboat…read more We got to see a few dolphins along the way. My only regret was not taking drinks with us. I totally missed reading this when we booked this cruise.

In early August, along with two uncles and some cousins, I hopped onto Ben's boat True. We crammed…read moreinto that vessel and powered through the San Juan Islands for five nights. We celebrated many things, including an uncle's 70th birthday. We broke bread continually while discussing family business, overcoming differences, and simply resting alongside one another. I'm grateful to Ben for navigating our family while moving us from one amazing spot to another. I've spoken to my wife and kids about a True trip someday.

A friend invited my wife and I for a fall sail in the Country Club area with Sail Bainbridge. We…read moremet Ben the Owner/Captain; he is an outstanding host and he has an amazing knowledge of the area. He was super sensitive to where we wanted to sail and clearly puts safety first. The 2 hours went super fast and I definitely want to go again. He mentioned does multi-day trips to the San Juan islands, which would be amazing,

This is very funny actually. We got to Aberdeen, and wanted to see this historical seaport first…read morething. When driving onto to property- it looks abandoned and you ask "am I in the right place?" There is a sign saying you are with vague directions of where to go. After driving in, it looked like an abandoned junk yard with an overall creepy and unkept vibe. We drove out right away, I was surprised there was a recommendation to go here online.

We had an amazing time on the Lady Washington during a battle sail from Jack London Square in…read moreOakland yesterday. My son (4 yrs) is obsessed with pirates and when I learned about the tall ships coming to our area I figured he might enjoy it. We were originally scheduled to do a sunset sail from San Francisco, but was called and emailed the week before to either book the battle sail from Oakland instead (same day and time, at no additional cost) or rebook for Sunday from SF. We chose the battle sail since it was more convenient for us anyways. The sail itself was really fun and my son had a blast. The crew was incredibly helpful and kind to him, answering his questions and letting him help with things like coiling rope and raising the sails. They had some great stories and explained some of what they did. Thank you to the crew for being so awesome!!