Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle

Recommended by 95% of travelers

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Seattle, USA

Very popular!

5+ bookings in the past 6 hours.

2 hours (approx.)

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Alan_P ·

Oct 2025

Loved the tour, but wear proper clothing for cold weather. It was different than your typical harbor tour, the German chocolate alcohol was great! I would suggest improving signage and directions of the meeting place though. The views of Downtown Seattle and the sunset over Puget Sound were breathtaking.

· Amy_S ·

Oct 2025

The staff was excellent! It was a lot of fun!!! We beat the rain in! Beautiful views at sunset! Highly recommend!!!

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Overview

Enjoy Seattle’s cityscape, Olympic Mountain and Mt. Rainier views aboard Seattle's premier tall ship. After hoisting the sails, we’ll cut the engine and enjoy the tranquility on our beautiful schooner. As the sun sets, we will celebrate another beautiful summer day in the Pacific Northwest! Enjoy a beverage and the beautiful views as we sail back to the city.

Sail on a tall ship in the waters of the Puget Sound
Enjoy a beverage as the sun sets
Relish water views of Seattle's waterfront, the Space Needle, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains
Possible cannon salute to another amazing Pacific Northwest summer day

What's Included

Restroom on board

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

2201 Alaskan Wy, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
Our sailing tours depart from Bell Harbor Marina. Find us at our booth right next to Anthony's Restaurant.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Set sail on a historic tall ship and enjoy sunset views from the water of Puget Sound on this Evening Colors Sailing Cruise in Seattle.

Make your way to the plaza next to Bell Harbor Marina Office then walk as a group to board the ship. Cruise out onto Puget Sound, then help hoist the sails up. Admire views of the Seattle skyline, including the Space Needle, while sailing around the sound. On a clear day, enjoy views of Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and the Cascade Mountains.

Enjoy a beverage while watching the sunset, with the possibility of a cannon salute, before returning back to marina at the end of the approximately 2-hour cruise.

Seattle Waterfront (Pass By)

Space Needle (Pass By)

Mount Rainier (Pass By)

Olympic National Park (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Strollers can be used to reach the ship and may be securely stowed on the dock. Please note, due to space limitations, strollers cannot be accommodated aboard the ship.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 65 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Trung_L

We met up at the checkpoint indicated and promptly set sail after a short briefing on safety instructions. The crew of 4 were all very polite and friendly. They worked together as a team throughout the sailing on taking drink orders, hoisting the sails, and keeping the guests entertained. In the 2 hours, we had clear weather and got to view Mt. Rainier, the city skyline, and even some whales. This sailing is definitely worth the money, and I highly recommend it

Reviews

4.8

based on 599 reviews

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A must do!

Juliana_G, May 2026

Highly, highly recommend! The ship is absolutely beautiful. An intimate size, very picturesque, especially if you want real sailing photos, not on a big tour ship or a ferry. The crew is also super knowledgeable! There were two crew members who were very new to the job, but you’d never guess it. They obviously get hands on training from the get go. You’ll witness real time sailing communication. The captain, Nick, explained safety rules very clearly. If you get nervous on the water, you have nothing to worry about here. It’s a great amount of time on the water, too. Not too little, not too much — though, who would complain about more time on this ship? The scenery is gorgeous and you get a perfect view of the sun setting behind the mountains. The tour is not guided, which I loved. You get to enjoy the peaceful ride without someone talking at you constantly. However, there are a few interactive where they will call your attention, but it’s for a good reason. Volunteers get to help raise the sails, and there was also a celebratory cannon fire! We booked it to celebrate our engagement and a few crew members congratulated us, which was kind. They serve drinks on board and are very attentive. Keep in mind that they work for tips as well, so bring cash to tip them! A crew member will be holding a bag for tips during debarkation. If you have two hours in your evening in Seattle, absolutely book with them. If you’re visiting Seattle, don’t miss this. We did a guided tour of the bay as well, which we enjoyed, but we had much more fun on this one.

Lovely evening sailing...

Mary_H, May 2026

Lovely evening sailing with an experienced young crew. Absolutely recommend. Crew were all so friendly and informative.

Fun Sailing

Marla_R, May 2026

This was a fun way to spend an evening meeting new people while enjoying a friendly and entertaining crew. A great opportunity to see the coastline, the sunset over the Olympic Mountains and Mt Ranier.

Amazing! The crew was...

Amar_T, Apr 2026

Amazing! The crew was great and entertained us! Shoutout Madison for the conversation, hope your creative endeavors go successfully!

My husband & I went to...

Daphne_C, Nov 2025

My husband & I went to Seattle for my birthday. This was our first cruise/experience when we landed in Seattle, and it was fantastic! Thanks to the marvelous captain & crew!

Poor Experience

Patrick_H, Oct 2025

This was a disappointment. Crew was friendly, but to call it a sailing experience is a far stretch. The tour is 2 hours long. And at least 1 1/2 hours is spent getting in and out. If we were actually under sail for a half an hour that would be a lot. Not worth the money !!

Great tour!

Alan_P, Oct 2025

Great time!!

Amy_S, Oct 2025

The staff was excellent! It was a lot of fun!!! We beat the rain in! Beautiful views at sunset! Highly recommend!!!

Great sunset cruise

Robert_S, Oct 2025

Great crew. Wonderful cruise. Nice sunset even though it was very cloudy earlier in the day. Highly recommended.

best way to see seattle

Abigail_S, Oct 2025

went with mother an d sister visiting from out of town, this was a fantastic experience and it puts seattle and surounding coast in a beautiful light.

Fortunate enough to have...

heidi_s, Oct 2025

Fortunate enough to have beautiful weather making this sail outstanding! Dick and his crew were very accommodating and professional. They made the sunset cruise fun too!! Thanks for a great memory.

Wonderful Experience

Jennifer_I, Oct 2025

Wonderful experience - great views. Couldn't ask for a better time! The crew was amazing and this made for an exciting time!

Seattle Sunset

Debborah_A, Oct 2025

Beautiful 🤩 sight seeing tour of Seattle and sunset. Definitely NOT sleepless in Seattle! Must do tour !

Great experience

John_Y, Sept 2025

The crew was very interactive, friendly and made us comfortable. It was a special treat to get involved with raising the sails.

Great experience

Elizabeth_F, Sept 2025

My daughter told me about this excursion. Beautiful sailing. Workers were very friendly. I would recommend to others.

Awesome experience

Elaine_R, Sept 2025

Awesome experience. Loved the boat. Captain and crew were fantastic. Watching the sails come up were with them help of the guests was interesting.

Amazing!!

Megan_S, Sept 2025

the crew was absolutely amazing!!! Nice, entertaining, helpful!! Would def go again! Sunset was pretty too!

Great time!

Darnell_M, Sept 2025

Everything was perfect, weather, vibe, whole thing. The crew seemed so happy to be there and having a great time. It’s nice to see people who enjoy their jobs

Beautiful sailor and peaceful!

Dave_L, Sept 2025

Take a jacket and take lots of pictures! Tip the crew with cash or Venmo. So many great views. The crew was terrific. Bri f your own snacks. A vacation value!

Fun evening activity with beautiful views

Angela_S, Sept 2025

Such a lovely evening sail. Gorgeous views of the city skyline and the sunset. Captain and crew were friendly and welcoming. Drinks were available including wine, beer, hard cider and soda. I tried a local white blend that was great.

Smooth Sailing

Robert_B, Sept 2025

It is colder on the water than on land. Sailing was very smooth. Adult beverages are for sale onboard. There was a restroom on the boat, steep steps to reach it though.

This experience was very...

Emily_S, Sept 2025

This experience was very fun. The crew were very nice and make personal relationships with the guests. It was really cool to watch them putting up and taking down the sails. Quite an experience!

Definitely Recommend

Styler_E, Sept 2025

We had such a great time! Great crew. Very personable. Really friendly. We enjoyed every second of it!

Great sailing experience!

Kathleen_L, Sept 2025

I loved the sunset sailing! Laid back and unique. Great staff. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!

Fun hosts, beautiful...

Katy_C, Sept 2025

Fun hosts, beautiful views. Romantic sunset with my husband! Beverage service available on the boat. Best part of my trip to Seattle.

Worth it!

Sabrina_W, Sept 2025

Outstanding! Great weather helped!! Crew was wonderful! They engaged with the guest s but also let us enjoy the experience!

Wonderful evening!

Sandy_B, Sept 2025

Fun, exciting experience! The crew made the cruise memorable including us in hoisting the sails and explaining safe practices. Friendly, professional crew who engaged with passengers throughout the cruise. A beautiful night with a light wind, gorgeous sunset, and night light Seattle skyline. Highly recommend sailing the Tall Ship. Small world- Capt Nick is from Oklahoma, too! Thanks to the crew for a great time!

Very relaxing

Loraine_D, Sept 2025

Very relaxing. Loved the crew interact with the crowd. We didnt get see the sunset due to fog and smoke.

Sunset Fun

Kirsten_M, Sept 2025

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

Best way to start my time...

Lena_Z, Sept 2025

Best way to start my time in Seattle. It was a stunning sunset and such a great experience to be out on the water! The crew was wonderful and so was the chance to have a drink while enjoying the views! Highly recommend this as a way to spend an evening if you're in town.