We took the Harbor Cruise as part of our City Pass package, thinking it would be a good use of time…read moreand a fun way to see Seattle from a different perspective. We ended up really enjoying the tour and would highly recommend to visitors. This would especially be a great thing to add to your itinerary if you're only in the city for a short time, as you get to see a lot of landmarks in a short time. You also get to hear about the city's history and key industries. The ride overall is pretty smooth, and my husband, who gets motion sickness, was totally fine. The boat when docked can experience a little more motion, however, so your mileage may vary. We also found it easy to get seats with good views, and the guides were easy to hear anywhere on the boat. The crew were friendly and engaging, and Angelo and the other staff were very kind to us when my husband and I mentioned we were celebrating our anniversary.

We reserved our spots for 4pm via CityPass tickets. People started lining up 20-25 minutes prior to…read moregrab the seats at the top of the deck. The check-in and onboarding process was super easy. The ship promptly left dock at designated time. The top deck had open view. The second level had enclosed area with glass window views. Also both ends were open to guests as well. From start to end, the staff member did an amazing job of narrating many aspects of the views from the deck. A lot of it was about the downtown Seattle buildings, Space Needle, buildings and parks by the shore, the sea ports and many other cool facts along the way. I throughly enjoyed the hour long tour. The weather was also fantastic to take stunning pictures of the downtown, the mountains and the port. They also had a bar in second level where they served alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, pop corn and some small snacks. Prices were decent for it being a tourist activity. We liked both popcorn and the strawberry lemonade.

We had family visiting from out of town and wanted to show them a unique view of Seattle. We took…read morethem on a boat tour with BoatTourSeattle on a sunny weekend in July. Derek had a very calm and friendly demeanor, and a great sense of humor. He Evan offered to let my cousin steer the boat! Needless to say, everyone on the trip had fun and it was a very relaxing experience. We will most certainly be using them again.

Captain DB offered a unique view of Seattle. His command of the boat was supernatural and his charm…read morewhile at the helm was magical. The best part of the tour was the hands-on experience. Derek allowed everyone (who wanted to) to play a part in the sailing experience by pulling the lines and steering the craft (at least long enough to take a FB profile photo). Bring a camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, a jumper, and questions about the early days of Seattle for the "Stump Derek" portion of the trip, and get ready for a great time. I'm looking forward to my next visit!

My family held a memorial service and released our loved one's ashes on Puget Sound with Ben as…read morecaptain of his boat. He was very accommodating to my needs as a person with disabilities. The boat trip was lovely and enjoyable. He demonstrated great warmth and sensitivity for our family's needs during our remembrance. There were no unpleasant surprises. He demonstrated great communication and punctuality. He took what could be a sad day and left us with lovely memories. I recommend him wholeheartedly.

Ben is a great Captain and tour guide!! The views were incredible. We went through the lock and it…read morewas a very cool experience. BYOB. Highly recommend!!

My friends and I had the best time on our tiki tour Saturday! The weather was awesome and it was…read moresuch a great way to enjoy the sun and see the city. The boat had speakers and we brought snacks and drinks and partied all around lake union. Captain Matt was amazing and took us wherever we wanted to go. And when the stereo system wasn't working he also had a backup party box so our dance party was back on. I'd recommend Seattle Tiki Boat tours for both tourists and Seattleites wanting to spend time on the water and see the city from a new perspective.

Best time at the lake! The boat is very clean! nice speakers! And the driver was A+ super nice! I…read morewill rent this boat again!

It's clear they've put a lot of thought and effort into delivering the most polished experience…read morepossible: Easy parking, straightforward rental process, several changing rooms, restrooms, affordable towel rental. In the boat they provide a Bluetooth speaker, dry bag, and a QR code to a GPS pin for navigating back. They were super helpful with answering questions on the phone before I booked. The boat was in great shape and the water temperature was perfect. It was a very relaxing and memorable experience for my anniversary. Ashley got us set up and went above and beyond to make it awesome! My only recommendation is to bring a hand towel to help with using your phone, and don't eat much before if you get seasick since the water can get choppy at times.

Had a blast really cool time !!! Was cold outside in January but felt good to get out and cool off…read moreand sit on edge ! Would have been better if it snowed ! great staff very professional Also loved looking at houses that still had their Xmas light up late January

Terrible captain and planner. Kelley canceled on us less than 12 hours before the meeting time. We…read morewere approved for almost a month and he did not cancel any time during that. My friends and I were trying to coordinate this for months and our plans were scratched right before we were supposed to go on. Extremely disappointing ordeal would not recommend.

We booked a month in advanced. The day right before they cancelled with no explanation or reason…read more They eventually responded that there were engine issues. If the boat was experiencing engine issues, and the company and captain was aware that guests had booked a MONTH in advanced why was this issue not fixed the day before or the week before? It really doesn't make sense for guests to book in advance to get a text 12 hours before their cruise. Absolutely unacceptable.

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!

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.

Captain Jason is a true professional and a credit to his craft as charter fishing Captain. Our half…read moreday excursion was filled with great service, incredible knowledge of the fishing. Jason was on the job from the time we boarded to the time we left the dock. Top notch gear, awesome boat, and overall a magnificent day. We have never witnessed such passion for doing a great job and working hard.

I recommend that you read this before you book with this outfit:…read more The website is well done and would lead one to believe that this is a professional operation. However, based upon my direct experience, it is not. I booked a morning charter for my son and me last weekend while I was visiting my son's new place in Seattle. I confirmed the departure location with Captain Jason via phone several weeks ahead of time. When I called, Captain Jason's tone sounded as if I was causing him an inconvenience and bordered on sounding rude...though he did warm up a bit at the end when I identified myself as a paying customer. I followed up with an email to him two days before the charter to ask if he had any additional requirements or recommendations for my son and me prior to our arrival, but he never replied. I wasn't too concerned...I guess he had no additional information for us and after all, he had already had accepted my 10% deposit and had my email and phone number if there was some type of issue. The day before the charter, my son and I drove to the marina to make sure that we knew exactly where we were going the next morning as we would be leaving early and I was entirely unfamiliar with the area. According to Captain Jason's instructions, my son and I arrived promptly at the dock at 4:45 am the next morning...15 minutes before the charter start time of 5:00 am. However, neither Captain Jason nor anyone affiliated with Bow to Stern Charters was there. We waited until 5:15 and then called Captain Jason's cell phone number. It rang and rang, and then went to voicemail. I made another call at 5:45, and again no answer. I then made a final call at 6:15 am, and again, no answer. So, with our one-day fishing licenses, camera, snacks and beverages in hand, my son and I got back into our rental car and drove back to the hotel. I sincerely don't know if I have ever felt more disappointed. If I could, I would leave zero stars for this business but it seems that Yelp requires at least one star to post a review. I'm 52 years old, and have never left a Yelp review before. I went to Captain Jason's Bow to Stern website today and see that he is still actively booking for trips today and through the rest of the week, so it would seem that he is still in operation. However, three days after our monumental disappointment, I have yet to receive a reply to my email and three unanswered phone calls as to why a Captain would do such a thing to a father and son.

Yep it's me! If you have ever wanted to experience a chartered yacht now is the time to do it!!! My…read morefriends and I scheduled the 2 hour tour (you have book a minimum of 3 people no more than 6) and since nobody else booked it was just the 3 of us!!!! WINNING!!! AND they were running a special!! Our captain (Captain Madeline) was PHENOMENAL!!!! I had spoke with her the day before we booked and even though she was giving me bad news, she was very nice about it. :) We met with her around 11 in the morning and we (I) should've read the email a little better. You can have drinks (DRANKS) on the yacht BUT the Captain pours them and already has them there. You can bring your own (we brought champagne) but if you're running behind (like we were) you don't need to stop, there's a nicely stocked bar on the yacht AND Madeline is licensed. She was super knowledgeable and pointed out all types of fun facts! What was even cooler is I'm in real estate so she talked to me about all the lake houses and the price points of them and such, even down to the square footage, lol! It was great! If you're in the Seattle area and want a nice relaxing yacht ride you should definitely book with Canderé, and most specifically Captain Madeline

We had the best time reminiscing about our old sailboat we use to own in San Diego, and the captain…read morewas so friendly and attentive! I would recommend this experience to anyone! What memories we made for my bday weekend!

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!