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!

What an amazing time! Highly recommend! Captain Jerry and crew were so accommodating!read more

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.

A wonderful and exciting way to spend on the water in the PNW! Amazingly spacious, comfortable,…read morefriendly and beautiful water craft! I enjoy every time I have been on the Amelia. Best way to see and experience Seattle. Would be the perfect summer party venue for family, friends, for work events and more. Best boating experience ever!

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!

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.

The foot ferry between Port Orchard and Bremerton is so cool. The ferry is old school but very well…read moremaintained. There are pictures on the walls showing the history of it. You can sit inside or go outside (there are benches there) and take in the view and breeze. It is usually $1-2 a trip but from now till end of 2024, it's free on Sundays. There's a public parking lot by the ferry terminal which is free for 3 hours parking. Great to make short trip to Bremerton. It's about 10 minutes ride away. There is a sheltered waiting area so you can hide from the wind and rain if needed. Note: I got sea legs after coming back from Bremerton. The water was not particularly choppy. Going was fine, but coming back was not. It took a while to feel ok. If you're prone to seasickness, the ferry may not be for you.

Since moving to Port Orchard, the PO Foot Ferry (Carlisle II most days) has become a mainstay of my…read moreneed to be in downtown Seattle on a frequent basis. I take the Foot Ferry across Sinclair Inlet, then board the "big ferry" to Pier 52 in Seattle. Super easy commute. The ferry runs every 30 minutes from PO to Bremerton, and on the return leg, there is one every 15 minutes at the end of the day - the one on the "15" goes on to Annapolis while the even hour goes just to Port Orchard. Great service - and in my experience, always on time. Dave

Had the best time celebrating a birthday in Seattle! Scott and Tracy were incredible hosts; from…read moreour welcome bubbles and charcuterie board, to learning about the history of homes on the water, our trip made us feel like QUEENS. I would absolutely return and celebrate every milestone event with Scott and Tracy on the yacht!

Had an absolutely amazing time on the Private Reserve! What an elite experience, the boat was…read morebeautiful with every detail finely curated. You absolutely feel like a bougie rich woman on your high class yacht for the day! Everything was top notch from the food, to the service, to the crew. Scott and Tracy made the whole process so easy, they made great recommendations and gave clear instructions on how to meet them. Getting on and off the boat was a breeze. Definitely felt like they catered to my every need. Can't wait to go out again and feel like I'm living my below deck dreams!

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!

Harry sailed with us around Bainbridge Is and it was a very enjoyable 7 hr trip! We enjoyed…read morelearning so much about the Island, Puget Sound, and the vistas were beautiful. Most importantl, we love to sail and Oh Joy!! is a lovely craft and fun to help Harry sailing.

Great day on the water with Captain Harry. Fun and low key sail with great views and a chance to…read morelearn a little bit about sailing.