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!

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!

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!

We had an absolutely incredible hot tub boat experience yesterday--truly perfect from beginning to…read moreend. Every detail was thoughtfully executed and made for such a memorable time. The water temperature was just right, and the rose petals and Epsom salt add-on completely elevated the vibe felt luxurious, relaxing, and intentional in all the best ways. You can really tell care was put into creating an experience, not just a service. Ashley was amazing so gracious, accommodating, and welcoming, even though our entire group arrived late (which we really appreciated!). She made us feel taken care of from the moment we arrived and throughout the entire experience. 10/10 across the board--we would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for something unique, relaxing, and special. We'll definitely be back!

Had an absolute blast on the Christine W. Guests are still mentioning how much fun they had…read more Smooth, beautiful ride around Lake Union and LW. It was a perfect day. Captain Jack is a legend. He was signing autographs of his book by the end of the charter.

We had such a great time having one of my wedding events on the charter boat!! Great team to work…read morewith and we appreciate them letting us decorate the boat!! Highly recommend :)

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.

Capt. Tony and the crew were very friendly and provided a great service. We booked the Seeker to…read moredisperse our father's ashes and it was a very beautiful and memorable day. We can't wait to go again for a purely leisure trip!

Captain Kelvin was so incredible! I called him quite a bit while planning, and he was always…read morewelcoming towards questions and flexible to changes. I could not have had a better time in the setup or onboard. The trip was beautiful and everyone had a fantastic time.

What amazing fun. Having never sailed before I decided that now is the time. So glad I did it…read more Exceptional value. Stunning way to see Seattle from the water. Brilliant education and introduction to sailing. So much so I am going back for more. Great location with easy parking. Superb instruction that did not overwhelm - just gave great confidence and yearning to do it again. They run mixed and women only sessions so all are welcome. I went on my own but will be looking to take some friends next time too. And all for $80 for 2 fun filled hours. If you have ever wanted to try sailing - this is the place. More like sailing with a friend rather than an instructor. Except this friend is dynamic, smart and knowledgable enough to help you get your sea legs.

Lisa is amazing! She took us from zero to functionally viable sailors in two short but…read moreinformation-packed sessions. She's all about empowerment and teaching everyone, especially women, to be involved at a very practical level with the challenges posed by operating a sailboat. Whatever your comfort or skill level as a novice sailor, Lisa has some reassuring lessons to teach you. She also takes real pride in her work and will help you get oriented in the world of sailing far beyond the cockpit, which is a huge part of the experience. Three cheers and five stars for Lisa. I sincerely can't recommend her highly enough, and if you're privileged to learn from her, you'll soon agree that she's truly, truly wonderful.

I took the beginning keel boat course in Late July 2025. All of the instructors (3) were obviously…read moregreat instructors and experienced persons. Top Notch. BUT in this basic class, one must remember that not only are you learning to sail a boat BUT you are also learning a new language. Sailors have their own language. Period. A rope is no longer a rope but a Sheet. Or a halyard. Confusing, eh? So do your reading before the course. There are also 3 different instructors on three different days. That leads to some confusion as each has their own nuances. It might be helpful to students if the 3 of them sailed together one day to learn how everyone is teaching students; it may help resolve some of the confusion for students.

Top notch all the way around! Great instructors, great dock techs, great boats; you will not be…read moredisappointed.

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!