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Seattle’s Original Sailing Cruise (Est. 1984) – 70ft Boat - BYOB

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Seattle, USA
Popular pick
Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Marguerite_G ·
Sep 2025
Very relaxing. Comfortable sailing with stable boat. Friendly Captain and First Mate. Beautiful setting. Great way to end a busy day with amazing views of Seattle from the water. We enjoyed the sail very much. Thank you!
· Joy_M ·
Sep 2025
This experience is not suitable for anyone with ADA requirements. My friends and I had a fantastic time, the crew/captain were very experienced. Although our weather was overcast and a bit chilly, we had a great time watching the porpoises, jumping salmon and seeing Seattle from the waterside. If you get cold, they have blankets which I thought was a nice touch. I highly recommend this excursion.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Sales Tax
    • Alcoholic Beverages
      You may bring your own onboard!
    • Snacks
      You may bring your own onboard!

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 1201 Alaskan Wy, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

      Please arrive 20 minutes early to check in and receive your boarding passes. You will find our yellow and green booth at the north side of Pier 56. We have many red signs with our company name. We are directly next to "The Seattle Shop."

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    1

    Elliott Bay Waterfront

    2

    Seattle

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Featured review

    Joanna_D
    We had a wonderful time. The views of the city, mountains, and surrounding sights are spectacular. We live near Seattle and have never done this. We definitely recommend for locals and tourists to check it out. We packed a bottle of wine, as well as some light snacks. The crew was very hospitable and professional!

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 179 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Beautiful, well...

    Erika_G, Sep 2025
    Beautiful, well maintained boat; friendly and professional crew. This is an excellent value, just make sure to dress for the weather!

    Beautiful chill day on the water

    Kathy_K, Sep 2025
    This was just as described, a basic sail on Puget Sound. Limited seating. Check in early to get your boarding passes as you board by number and therefore have best seating choice

    Must do

    Nancy_L, Sep 2025
    Best way to see the Seattle skyline and take in the sights. Captain Phil and 1st mate Anna were awesome. Very capable, knowledgeable, kind and friendly. The sun even came out and super relaxing.

    Great trip. Lovely crew,...

    Joe_H, Sep 2025
    Great trip. Lovely crew, great way to see the City while also being peaceful and enjoying Puget Sound

    Very relaxing. ...

    Marguerite_G, Sep 2025
    Very relaxing. Comfortable sailing with stable boat. Friendly Captain and First Mate. Beautiful setting. Great way to end a busy day with amazing views of Seattle from the water. We enjoyed the sail very much. Thank you!

    Must do cruise, family friendly!

    Andra_K, Sep 2025
    I took my mom and 6Y old son on this cruise, and it didn’t disappoint. It was a great experience for the whole family! The captain and deck hand were very knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to see lots of orcas. Took some pictures of the sunset and the great wheel as we were cruising. And we got to bring our own food/drinks which was a plus! Definitely recommend this cruise for all ages!

    September review

    Tristana_W, Sep 2025
    This was a great way to get out of the busy city. Was super peaceful to be on the water and it was nice to interact with the crew. Very sweet men running the business. Thank you for a great time!

    Salmon, porpoise and wine - oh my!

    Joy_M, Sep 2025
    This experience is not suitable for anyone with ADA requirements. My friends and I had a fantastic time, the crew/captain were very experienced. Although our weather was overcast and a bit chilly, we had a great time watching the porpoises, jumping salmon and seeing Seattle from the waterside. If you get cold, they have blankets which I thought was a nice touch. I highly recommend this excursion.

    Completely worth it! This...

    Melanie_J, Sep 2025
    Completely worth it! This was a lovely way to spend a few hours and get a different perspective of Seattle. Great views and friendly/knowledgeable crew.

    Boring

    Christine_P, Aug 2025
    So boring. Zero commentary from crew. We sailed so slow it felt like we were not even moving. People actually were falling asleep. You will take away no knowledge of Seattle. So if you want to just relax I guess it is fine but not what we expected from a trip that has 99% tourists.

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Hi Ms. Pelle, I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your time onboard. We don't market ourself as a guided tour (because our goal is to be relaxing), but I understand where you are coming from. Send me an email to joey@sailingseattle.com and I will set you up with another cruise on our boats. Cheers. Joey co-owner

    A fabulous afternoon on puget sound!

    Anthony_T, Aug 2025
    It was worth every penny. We brought sandwiches and a bottle of wine and throughly enjoyed our 2 hour cruise. The staff was friendly and professional. We highly recommend sailing seattle. Can’t wait to do it again.

    Not relaxing.

    Maria_H, Aug 2025
    It’s very important to know that there is limiting seating. If u do not have a seat, u have to sit on the floor and u have to keep moving out of the workers way so they can sail the boat. The view was nice but if you’re looking for something u can relax and be left alone, this is not it. Something else that bothered me was having a man sail the boat and the female staff member was doing all of the hard manual work. I hated to witness that SO MUCH! The bathroom was also dirty and smelly, the staff is strict u can’t play music, can barely walk around or do anything. I felt like I was in kindergarten.

    Sail Away

    Ronnie_G, Aug 2025
    We had a beautiful day on the Puget sound with perfect wind and a very pleasant crew. My grandson’s first time sailing and he loved it.

    Very relaxing and fun! It...

    kerri_p, Aug 2025
    Very relaxing and fun! It was a perfect day out and the crew were really open have people help them sail!

    We had an amazing...

    Stacy_T, Aug 2025
    We had an amazing experience with this crew. The team was very friendly and made sure each guest was comfortable out on the water. The tour out on the water was breathtaking.

    Perfect sail!

    Kristina_R, Aug 2025
    It was our first sail and it was a very relaxing and perfect experience! It was a beautiful day to sail and see Seattle and surrounding area!

    Relaxing and fun...

    Reza_T, Aug 2025
    Relaxing and fun experience with some lessons on how the sailing boats operate. The crew were friendly and accommodating.

    A Great Staycation!

    Wendy_D, Aug 2025
    It was a fabulous experience! I have lived in the area for 20+ years and never gone sailboating. I surprised my husband for his 60th birthday and it was a hit! The staff were great and it was fun to swap stories with those on the sailboat. I highly recommend!

    Was relaxing with...

    Sharon_W, Aug 2025
    Was relaxing with stunning views of the Seattle Skyline. Staff (crew) was very friendly yet professional.

    Great time sailing

    Caitlin_W, Jul 2025
    We had a lovely time sailing, well worth the cost. The crew was very knowledgeable and friendly. A really nice experience.

    Seattle sail

    Alyssa_U, Jul 2025
    Staff allowed me to steer that sail boat , we talked about their experience of sailing and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere with my spouse.

    Relaxing time on the...

    Deborah_G, Jul 2025
    Relaxing time on the water on a beautiful boat. Bring your own drinks, sit back and enjoy the ride. It was spectacular.

    Amazing time

    Marshele_R, Jul 2025
    The crew were amazing, from the guy at the dock to the captain and first mate. We had an amazing and relaxing time. Would highly recommend!!!!

    We had a wonderful time....

    Joanna_D, Jul 2025
    We had a wonderful time. The views of the city, mountains, and surrounding sights are spectacular. We live near Seattle and have never done this. We definitely recommend for locals and tourists to check it out. We packed a bottle of wine, as well as some light snacks. The crew was very hospitable and professional!

    Sail Seattle

    Suzanne_P, Jul 2025
    It was beautiful day and relaxing sailing trip. Highly recommend this experience. The crew was engaging and friendly.

    Cathartic trip

    Donnielle_D, Jul 2025
    My husband, our 11 year old son & I took this 2 hour cruise. It felt amazing out on the water. The view & time on the water were cathartic. The crew was professional & kind. The captain allowed my son to help him steer for a bit & it made my son’s day. It was the perfect way to wrap up our Seattle visit.

    Great experience

    Deangelo_S, Jul 2025
    Great experience the service was nice and simple would book again probably sooner than later thank you!

    Great Experience

    Sam_K, Jul 2025
    It was great and different. If you like open seating on a sailboat ⛵️ it's great on a windy summer day when the sun 🌞 is out. It can be very calm and peaceful.

    Gorgeous views!

    Gigi_H, Jul 2025
    What a great way to see the city. Views of Mt Ranier, stadiums, space needle and more!! What a peaceful, experience. You will not be disappointed.

    Fun afternoon on the water in beautiful Seattle

    Lara_Z, Jun 2025
    Super chill sail around the ought sound on a beautiful day. Didn’t feel touristy as there wasn’t info about what we were seeing unless questions were asked. Great way to get out on the water. Friendly crew. Especially Rex!
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