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    Seattle Donut Boat

    4.5 (28 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Love the view!
    Ana M.

    These are a great experience for a family reunion or little kids. You get to be neat water and go around Lake Union. You can also bring food and have lunch on a sunny day bringing the umbrella down and puttback up when wind comes around. Just a stick to move with steady hand as it moves easily to different directions. Be careful of waves from other boats. A really fun activity to spend out this summer!! We took plenty of pictures too. Bring shades. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Patient with babies. My only notes would be that the one we took had only one gear. They should also have something more visible for our return hahaha we almost lost them :D

    Katherine Y.

    Had a great time on a donut today. The shop is very easy to find and there are plenty of parking. 6 of us were on the cinnamon and it was very fun and still pretty roomy. You can bring your own drinks and snack. It was nice to be on the water on a lovely sunny day. The water was pretty choppy but it was still very enjoyable.

    My son enjoying his donut on a donut boat while the boat did donuts
    Felicia K.

    Our family had an amazing time at Seattle Donut Boats! I randomly heard about them from an article about where to find the best donuts around. (note: you do have to bring your own donuts now but it's worth it) Our host John was SUPER nice! We booked the one hour sunset option and unfortunately between the fog/clouds/smoke we couldn't see the sky but it was still gorgeous We will try again in the summer time. The boat comfortably fit the 3 adults and 2 kids + all the snacks we brought.

    Guinnivere R.

    OMG! This was so amazing! I was looking for something different to celebrate my birthday and heard about this. I'm so glad we did this, and on my birthday! Booking online was super easy. Getting there was actually pretty convenient too. They're tucked into a cute little corner of Lake Union near MOHAI. We rented a boat for 2 hours and did the grand tour of Lake Union. The boat is sturdy and easy to steer. All the little boathouses on the lake are cute! The view of GasWorks was awesome! Seattle Seaplane Tours take off and land in the middle of the lake frequently but they were excellent pilots and did not crash into us or any other boats. We picked a good day too. We went on Monday so there wasn't a lot of other boats on the lake. Lots of standup paddle boarders and rowers, but an only a few boats. We packed a picnic lunch and chowed down while we floated around the lake. The time goes by fast. If you want to see all the lake book for 2 hours. If you just want to float and hang out 1 hour is just fine. This is the best way to see Seattle!

    Ly V.

    We had an amazing time cruising around SLU in the donut boat last weekend! Definitely recommend this if you're looking for an afternoon of stress-free and fun with friends on the water. The seats were so comfy and there's a large table in the middle where you can put your drinks and snacks. We also brought some board games to play. The boat goes very slow so you don't have to worry anything might fly off. It will take you at least 30 minutes to go to gas work so plan ahead! Another plus point is the White Swan pub is right nearby the boat-launch so you can have foods and (really great) drinks with friends before or after.

    Amanda N.

    So much fun! I did one yesterday with some friends and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The first thing I noticed was how easy it was to check into the boat. Everything is paid for and all the waivers are done online so you literally just show up and get on the boat. The staff was incredibly friendly and very helpful with showing us how to maneuver our doughnut. They wipe down the boats in between guest reservations which was nice to see given Covid. I can't wait to come back and drive again! Thanks again for a fantastic time.

    Kate C.

    So much fun and a great day out on the water! We took a group of 5 out on the afternoon of a 90 degree day and the umbrella gave us plenty of shade. It was fun to see all of the floatplanes taking off and landing right in front of us as well as see all of the awesome houseboats along the way. I would definitely recommend this for families and small groups looking to get out on Lake Union.

    We had a great trip
    Bruce F.

    We went as a family birthday party for a great two hour trip on the new Seattle Donut Boats. First thing to know- there is no donuts. The boat is shaped like a donut and you all sit around a table. There is a small electric motor that drives the boat and is both quiet and slow. LOL It took us around 1/2 hr. to get from South Lake Union to the Gasworks Park. We were passed by Kayakers, Paddle Boarders and all sorts of boats. Many took pictures of us in our cute Donut. Fortunately we picked a great day and it was not too hot with a slight overcast. They do have an umbrella over you which you can take down - it comes down easy - hand crank on bar holding it up. We brought Cheese and Meat with Cupcakes for dessert - to enjoy as we leisurely (very leisurely) cruised the lake enjoying the sites. It is a great way to get up close to the famous house boats, watching Seattle's skyline including the Space Needle and relax. I would recommend it for a nice relaxing day on the lake.

    Zara-Maria R.

    This business is located in a marina at the edge of Seattle. Look for a little kiosk close to the water next to a bar. Check in was quick and easy. There were waivers that needed to be signed and then the owner walked us through the operation of the donut boat and also gave us some tips for using the boat in the bay. It was a bit of a windy day so managing the boat was a bit of a challenge but I got the swing of it after a few minutes. Even though the day was kind of gloomy, we were able to enjoy the ride. We got to see the Sleepless in Seattle home, Gas Works, and travel around the waterway to see all the boathouses up close. We brought food and drinks with us to make it more relaxing. We were scheduled for a two hour block and with the winds blowing, it took us that amount of time to make it from the donut boat dock to Gas Works and back to the donut boat dock. I was able to get a great deal from Groupon for five people to ride in a boat. This was a nice experience for us to enjoy amidst the pandemic and all.

    Donut boat fun!
    Hannah C.

    My girlfriend and I booked a donut boat for our anniversary and had a wonderful picnic out on the water! The boat was clean, spacious, and we felt so special cruising around the lake. The company provided a tutorial on how to operate, as well as a speaker and some suggestions for where to go. The staff was super nice- especially Bronwen and Nick! This was the perfect way to spend an afternoon, and we'll definitely be back.

    7 life vests, 5 donuts, 4 seaplanes taking off, and 2 hours later...another memorable day in Seattle with the family...priceless!

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