About this experience
Relax, take in the views, and discover why Lake Union, in the very heart of Seattle, is one of the city's most fascinating—and beautiful—places to explore.
Your captain, Grant, born and raised in the great Northwest, has been sailing since he was 12 years old and loves taking guests out on the water--while inviting them to steer the boat as much as they like, while he borrows your phone to take photos of you on the helm.
Grant is a U.S. Coast Guard–licensed 100-ton Master of Inland Waters who has sailed in a race to Hawaii, and served as navigator on a sailboat going from Seattle to San Diego. He was also a charter captain in Greece.
Grant is a former reporter for The Seattle Times and a former Science & Medical writer for the Associated Press. His book "The Tomorrow Makers" about AI, robotics, and the future of humanity, was named one of the 10 best books of the year by the American Library Association. He' a natural storyteller who loves conversing with his guests.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Sunscreen
- Life jackets for all sizes (From adults, to kids, to toddlers and smaller)
- Bottled water
- Onboard Bathroom
- Polar fleece pullovers and coats to borrow if it ever gets chilly
Itinerary and highlights
Experience Seattle from the water on an intimate sail through iconic Lake Union—where city skyline, maritime history, and floating homes create one of the most unique urban waterways in the U.S.
• Gasworks Park and Kite Hill (Pass By)
See Seattle’s much loved park from the water. (Pass By)
• Tugs, workboats, and mega yachts (Pass By)
Lake Union is ringed with salty tugs, Alaska fishing vessels, and a wealth of yachts, large and small, all fascinating to look at.
• “Sleepless in Seattle” Houseboat (Pass By)
We’ll sail right by the houseboat that stared in the Tom Hanks movie.
• Center for Wooden Boats (Pass By)
Seattle’s famous Center for Wooden Boats & the Museum of History & Industry.
• Lightship “Swiftsure” (Pass By)
Floating lighthouse that guided ships from the Pacific Ocean into the Strait, to Puget Sound.
• Space Needle and City Skyline (Pass By)
Enjoy beautiful views of the Space Needle and downtown skyscrapers.
• Lake Union Drydock (Pass By)
Always fun to sail past the ships out of the water for maintenance.
• Seattle’s Classic Houseboat Communities (Pass By)
No two are alike, and they make for great photos—as does everything else along the shores of awesome Lake Union.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Park in any of the Marina stalls (for free) and walk to the gray dock door, and call Grant to let you in.
Languages and tickets
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Joyful Water Days LLC
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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