The 15 Best Boat Trips in Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,077 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45.70Our pick

Seattle harbor in 1 hour with live narration, Space Needle and Great Wheel views, working port cranes, and mountain panoramas. Drinks onboard.

“On a good weather day, which we had, it was a very enjoyable and informative experience. Excellent tour guide!”

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Seattle: Harbor Cruise with Local Guide

2.Harbor Cruise with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 599 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Seattle harbor cruise from Pier 55 with live narration, skyline views, port sights and possible Mt. Rainier. One hour, small group.

“We attended the 12:05pm cruise on Monday, 7/22/24 cruise. The staff was so very friendly and accommodating (even though I was in a wheelchair ♿️) and unable to enter/exit the boat runway without assistance. The staff was eager to assist and safely guided me on/off the boat! To see the level of professionalism, dedication and care shown by each of these employees was everything that’s good in the world! Although the day was planned for a surprise for our adult autistic son (who enjoyed himself immensely💕) I was just as pleasantly surprised and we owe our AWESOMELY AMAZING day to your AWESOMELY AMAZING staff/employees!🥰!……..The Wilkins family of FL”

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Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle

3.Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Seattle Evening Colors sunset sail on a historic tall ship. Hoist the sails, sip a drink, and spot Space Needle, Rainier and mountains.

“Staff is very friendly. The whole experience was very nice. The best part was helping out with hoisting one of the sails.”

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Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour

4.Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Sail Seattle’s waterfront on a historic tall ship from Pier 66. 2 hours of skyline views, possible Mount Rainier, and onboard restrooms.

“The ride was awesome great views wonderful and friendly and knowledgeable crew and even enjoyed the Seattle rain along the way got to check something off of a bucket list item was a great experience overall”

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Seattle Locks Cruise

5.Seattle Locks Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63.28

Cruise one-way through Seattle’s Ballard Locks from Lake Union to Puget Sound, with live narration, skyline views, and plenty of photo stops.

“Very enjoyable. Learned a lot from local guide. Seeing locks do their thing was awesome. pleasant crew”

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Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

6.Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 378 reviews · 4 hours · from $148

Whale watching cruise from Seattle Pier 69 in the Salish Sea, naturalist guide, 97% sighting rating, and snacks onboard.

“Absolutely incredible. The crew was so friendly and knowledgeable, and the route was stunning—at times it didn’t even feel like the U.S. with how surreal the views were. We watched a pod of orcas, a humpback whale, and even minke whales. One of those trips that sticks with you. Couldn’t recommend more.”

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2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges

7.2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $55

2-hour Gig Harbor boat tour on Puget Sound with Mt. Rainier views, wildlife, and Tacoma Narrows Bridge passes for $55.

“It was very interesting. I learned a lot. Would recommend to anyone old and young. Saw a lot of animals.”

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Seattle: Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbor Cruise

8.Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 223 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

Sail Seattle Harbor at sunset on the Bay Lady from Pier 66. Help hoist sails, steer by wind, and enjoy skyline lights with a bar onboard.

“We got lucky and the weather was fantastic. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset on the boat. The crew were really knowledgeable and extremely welcoming.”

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Seattle Sunset Sail BYOB

9.Seattle Sunset Sail BYOB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Seattle sunset sail on a 70ft yacht with BYOB, city skyline and mountain views. 2 hours, small groups, sales tax included.

“The setting is perfect and the view of the city can’t be beat. Fantastic crew. Bring food and drinks to make it a perfect evening.”

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Seattle Sailing Experience BYOB

10.Seattle Sailing Experience BYOB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $60

A 2-hour BYOB sail on a 70-foot yacht from Seattle’s Alaskan Way, with skyline views, trained crew, and wind-powered cruising.

“Beautiful, well maintained boat; friendly and professional crew. This is an excellent value, just make sure to dress for the weather!”

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Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

11.Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $147.50

Post-cruise Seattle highlights with cruise pickup, guided narration, iconic photo stops, and drop-off at the airport or hotel.

“Entertaining while informative. I feel like I got a good look at Seattle with a drive through express”

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Seattle’s Best Private Sailing Adventure on the Puget Sound BYOB!

12.Seattle’s Best Private Sailing Adventure on the Puget Sound BYOB!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $549

Private 3-hour Puget Sound sailing from Shilshole on S/V Kingsley. Day or sunset, BYOB, skyline views, wildlife, small group up to 6.

“Our family of 3 had a wonderful experience. Winds were low that day, so not much "sailing," but Russ still made it a great afternoon! He was full of information and fun conversation. We hung out in the Sound, ventured near the Locks, and watched some seals swimming near the rocks. Sunny and temps in the 80s, so no jacket/sweatshirt needed for us. Beautiful surroundings, very peaceful. Highly recommend Russ and his tour.”

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Seattle’s Favorite Sightseeing Floating Homes Cruise – BYOB!

13.Seattle’s Favorite Sightseeing Floating Homes Cruise – BYOB!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $605.27

BYOB Lake Union floating homes cruise with a captain-bartender. See Seattle by water, including Space Needle and Gas Works, rain or shine.

“Curt was awesome!! So knowledgeable and so fun!! It was a great little tour of the city! Highly recommend”

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Seattle: Sunset Sailing Cruise

14.Sunset Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · from $71

A 2-hour Seattle sunset sail on a 70 ft ocean yacht over Elliott Bay, with skyline views, Mount Rainier, BYO drinks, and friendly crew.

“Loved the sunset cruise! Our guide was so nice! She spoke and explained everything so well! The weather and the sunset were beautiful!”

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Seattle: Sailing Cruise

15.Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · from $49

1.5-hour sailing on Elliott Bay from Pier 56 for great skyline and Mount Rainier views. Bring your own food on a 70ft sailboat.

“Great way to spend a few hours! It was a beautifully sunny day, not super windy. Our guides were helpful and informative. Definitely would do it again!”

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