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!

Years later and I'm back with a five star update! So the rating didn't change but I felt the need…read moreto show them love again. We recently booked Hot Tub Boats with our friends for a triple date day out, and we had a blaaasssttt! I was the only one of us out of six who had done it, so it was so fun getting to introduce them to Hot Tub Boats. Upon arrival they asked if it was anybody's first time, and as mentioned it was, so they gave us a 10% discount and free epsom salt soak which was so nice of them and totally unexpected. They got us back into the locker room quickly to pack up all of our stuff and get ready to head to the boats. After a quick safety demo we were out! It's so fun to bring along some snacks, refreshing beverages, and hang out on the lake on a nice day with friends. It was so cool seeing several sea planes landing and taking off! My only complaint is that two hours on the boat goes waaaay too fast. But that just gives me an excuse to book again. :) 10/10 do recommend checking them out if you haven't, it's the perfect day out!

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!

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.

I cannot rave enough about how lovely our time with Enchantress Cruises was! I booked the dinner…read morecruise as a surprise for my husband's birthday. The experience was worth every penny and then some. The luxury, quality, and attention to detail is unmatched. Mark, the owner, was so attentive and a pleasure to work with. He took care of all the details and answered all my questions. The boat was beautiful and spacious for the two of us. We enjoyed the views and conversation with the crew immensely. My husband is a huge Sleepless in Seattle fan and the highlight of the evening was passing the floating house. The food was amazing. Everything was farm to fork fresh and prepared by a chef onboard. I highly recommend the crab cakes and homemade bourbon ice-cream. The pace of the evening was lovely, it didn't feel rushed or lagging. You could tell Mark worked hard to make sure that our experience from the moment we stepped aboard was seamless. He thought of everything, even providing a cozy blanket when the wind became a little chilly towards the end of the night. I cannot recommend Enchantress Cruises enough! Thank you for a lovely and memorable evening!

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.

Great introduction to sailing. I really enjoyed the hands-on participation, which made the…read moreexperience both fun and engaging. It confirmed that I definitely want to continue and take the ASA 101 course.

Phil Johnson was a fantastic AS101 instructor--calm, patient, and so clear in his explanations that…read moreeverything just clicked. He was confident and relaxed on the boat, and he always gave us plenty of room to try things on our own and really learn how to handle the boat. His experience and genuine enthusiasm made me even more curious about sailing, and I left every class feeling excited to keep going. Can't wait to take AS103 with Phil again very soon.

Professional, accommodating, and an all around enjoyable experience from beginning to end. I…read morecontacted the company 6 months prior to planning a proposal on their beautiful boat and Janaea (one of the owners) made the process so painless it almost had me worried. You could instantly tell this was not their first time entertaining on this boat and it was obvious from the moment you step aboard. I opted for the food package (highly recommended) which Janaea procured from the absolute best local vendors which included locally made salami, artisan bread, smoked salmon, baked brie, and this was all accompanied by a rose. Captain John and Janaea had many stories and always made sure we were having the best experience possible. Words from this review cannot express how wonderful and truly special this made our engagement and i would recommend this experience to everyone!

My family and I have been sailing with Blue Whale Sail twice now. We just took our second trip…read morethis weekend and it was wonderful! My two and a half year old daughter came along for the sail this time and had a grand old time, hair blowing in the wind, fascinated when the sails went up and down. John and Janaea had everything we needed on board to make her safe and comfortable like a child size life jacket and cozy quilts. John told us lots of amazing sailing stories and we all laughed a lot and had a great time. Would recommend a sail with John and Janaea any day!

Captain Trig's yacht (the Viaggio) is most certainly luxurious, and the experience you can expect…read morewould be very difficult to surpass. Clients are pampered, fed three gourmet meals each day, and taken on beautiful excursions. We saw an abundance of whales, dall porpoises, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, bald eagles, deer, and bears. Fishing was a delightful success(we shipped 43 pounds of salmon and halibut home). After our cruise, we explored Alaska by land, and although still scenic, the whole land experience was anticlimactic. Any future visits we make to Alaska will center on this kind of cruise, and I can't imagine anyone doing it better than Viaggio Luxury. Floyd Hale

Never been to Alaska. Never been overnight on a boat. Now we want to do both again for future…read morevacations and we will choose Viaggio for our Alaska tours. Only 6 guests allowed, so the boat is quiet and not over crowded. Only 2-3 crew members who take care of everything and with a smile. They emphasize making the trip as stress-free as possible-and it was. Spacious boat, nice, clean rooms, delicious food, friendly crew. Watch and learn from the chef (who will cater to your likes/dislikes, food allergies and preferences), hang out in the wheelhouse and talk with the captain while looking for wildlife, and drive the boat. Great for all ages-fellow travelers ranged from teen to senior. Lots to do on the boat like movies and local books and plenty more off the boat- kayaking, whaler for easier sight-seeing, 27' sport boat so we could fish as often as we wanted (fishing licenses included-so one less thing we had to deal with). Caught crab and fish and had it for our meals the same day and beyond! We even had some to take home. We saw so much wildlife and other special sites without the cost of extra excursion fares. We rarely saw other boats (besides fishermen) so we were out in Alaska's natural element to take in the scenery with privacy-no big cruise ships or 1000s of people-just a small boat and nature. We were able to get close to wildlife without disturbing them or they followed our boat for up-close and personal experiences-from whales to porpoises, bears to porcupines. You spend a lot of time at sea but in a good way-taking in the surroundings you normally wouldn't see with other tours (large cruises) or traveling on your own. But you can make stops in town for a night depending on what tour you book. With never being on a private charter tour before, we really didn't know what to expect, but we were blown away with the experience and being spoiled. PS - They were great about getting back to us when we had additional questions before booking the trip. Also, they will work to pick you up at your hotel or airport.

Filthy boat, unpainted and splintery rails, captain(?) was sleazy, and unkempt., tiny space with…read morelarge dog in the way. Cabin was so dirty you were afraid to touch the cushions, dirty silverware on table, uneaten food spread in the area, all day, not a bite, no food or water available for guests. Only area for "fishing" was in the middle of bloody mess from cutting bait, no clean-up. Just disgusting and very expensive for terrible experience. NOT truely a "Charter"..looks like a liveaboard trying for an excuse to deduct expenses. avoid at all costs and save the money. Note all good reviews are long ago...NOT what it is today!!

If you want to catch fish this isn't the place now if you want a nice boat ride for the small price…read moreof $350 well this would be perfect for you. OTHERWISE THIS IS A BIG SCAM