Guided Seattle Sailing Adventure from Bainbridge Island

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Seattle, USA

2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

See Seattle’s striking skyline from the water’s edge—and admire a new perspective on the Pacific Northwest scenery—aboard this private sailing tour from Bainbridge Island. Meet your captain at the Bainbridge Island City Dock, hop aboard the sailboat, and set off through Eagle Harbor before raising sails. You can see Seattle and Mt. Rainier, look out for seals and whales, and soak up the peaceful ambiance of Puget Sound.

This private sailing tour offers a luxurious, peaceful way to explore
See a side of the Seattle area and Puget Sound that most visitors miss
Soak up views of Mt. Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and Puget Sound
Spot wildlife, see historical landmarks, and learn Seattle history

What's Included

A cooler with ice, bottled water, and soft drinks.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

301 Shannon Dr SE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA
We will meet you and drop you off at the Bainbridge Island City Dock, which is a short walk from the Bainbridge Ferry Terminal. We are conveniently located one block south of Winslow Way and the Town & Country supermarket.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

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

Most travelers can participate
Because of the nature of sailing, the minimum age is 3 and--unfortunately-- pets are not allowed.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

Tina_A

It was a wonderful trip and perfect time to purpose to my fiancé! She said YES! The scenery was beautiful! Captain Scott was awesome! He was very friendly, knowledgeable, humble, and right on cue with the champagne! 100 % recommend!

Reviews

5.0

based on 82 reviews

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Excellent Sail with Captain Scott

Kerry_R, Jul 2025

We had a terrific sail with Captain Scott. We learned a lot, had a chance to participate a bit, and just enjoyed the scenery and comfort of a lovely boat with a knowledgeable sailor. Couldn't have had a better time and we'll book again with friends.

Great Sailing Trip

Heather_R, Jun 2025

We had a great experience on our private sail around the Seattle harbor. From the moment we stepped aboard, the atmosphere was calm, welcoming, and relaxing—exactly what we were hoping for. The boat itself was very comfortable with plenty of seating, perfect for sitting back and enjoying the views. Our captain, Scott, truly made the tour special. He was warm, conversational, and had a treasure trove of interesting stories about the area, sailing, and local history. It felt more like sailing with a knowledgeable friend than just a tour guide. One thing that really stood out was how attentive and accommodating he was—especially when helping one of our travelers who had some difficulty walking. He was incredibly kind and patient in making sure they got on and off the boat safely and comfortably. Overall, it was a smooth, scenic, and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy the beauty of the Seattle waterfront from a peaceful, personal perspective!

Amazing sailing trip!

Tammy_M, Aug 2024

The sailing trip was amazing. There were beautiful views, marine life, and a great guide! Highly recommend!

Must Do Event in Seattle

Andrew_D, May 2024

Captain Scott showed us an awesome time on the water! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and shared interesting stories about the shoreline sights, as well as his sailing travels around the world. When the weather forecast changed and called for rain, Captain Scott proactively reached out to us to suggest other times to ensure we had a great experience. Sailing with Captain Scott is a must do event in Seattle and we highly recommend this experience!

Highly Recommend

Alice_W, May 2024

Captain Scott was a pleasure to have as a host/guide. He is so chill and friendly. Small World - we both went to Lakes High School and he knew my high school boyfriend. The sail boat was clean and comfortable. My daughter Savannah and I sat up in the front of the boat where the view was amazing. Thank-you for a relaxed sailing adventure. Highly Recommend a sail boat ride while visiting the area.

A wonderful sail on...

Helen_O, Jul 2023

A wonderful sail on Elliot Bay with Captain Scott. He gave us loads of background information about the area, wildlife, general history and social life. A very enjoyable afternoon.

Amazing sailing experience!!

Tina_A, Jul 2023

Awesome sailing experience

Jason_C, Jul 2023

Great time! Would definitely go again. We got to learn some things about sailing, brought drinks and sat at the front to enjoy being on the water, and chatting with Scott was enjoyable. it was the perfect day for sailing and seeing the views of the city. The waters around Bainbridge were beautiful!

A must do!!!

MAURICIO_M, Aug 2022

Great experience, our tour guide was great, so friendly, knoledgeable, and great all around. Would recomend 100%

Captain Scott is...

Pei_L, Aug 2022

Captain Scott is extremely friendly and informative. My family had a great time on the water. The boat is clean and beautiful.

A Sublime Sailing Experience

Damian_S, Aug 2022

Scott, what a host. We felt like kings such care and consideration about what we wanted from the trip and then delivered to perfection. This was a big deal for me with my kids post covid and day 1 of our vacation it couldn't have gone better and set the tone for the rest of our holiday. Perfect 10/10 from us all YNWA...

Highly recommend!!

Laura_H, Aug 2022

The two hour sunset sail with Captain Scott was absolutely fantastic! My family and I were so grateful to have an incredible adventure tailored exactly to what we wanted- from seeing wildlife to learning about the area to even taking turns sailing! We couldn’t have had a better time or a better captain!

Captain Scott was very...

CecileAnne_S, Aug 2022

Captain Scott was very knowledgeable about the area and personable! Wonderful conversationalist and we enjoyed our time out on the water. Nice clean boat, he gave clear directions on how to get there and we even participated a bit with the sailing aspect. One place for improvement would be that we wanted slightly more structure or direction on how we were spending the time - maybe reiterating the options of where we could go and see more specific things (like "seals might be over here", or "this is a nice skyline"). We didn't ask though, so it is partly on us.

Relaxing and peaceful

Todd_L, Jun 2022

Our family enjoyed the peaceful sail around the sound. Being from out of town and non sailors, Scott provided us with engaging information on sailing and the areas history. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to see the area in a relaxing atmosphere out on the water.

Captain Scott was...

Flor_M, Jun 2022

Captain Scott was incredible and very knowledgeable. He offered fresh drinks and made our experience unforgettable. I highly recommend booking with him!

Sailing near Bainbridge Island is a must!

Spencer_J, Jan 2022

Booked the sailing adventure for my husband an avid sailor. The tour guide provided drinks and provided a safe, clean environment for our sail. The guide was well acquainted with the area and an experienced sailer. It was a beautiful sail and the highlight of our trip. Bainbridge Island is very quaint. It has shopping and variety of food options.

We had a great time out...

Nicole_S, Oct 2021

We had a great time out on the water with Scott. He was very knowledgeable and we felt comfortable even though the water was quite choppy. We had a great time and would definitely book again.

360 Degrees of Beauty

Susan_M, Oct 2021

Captain Scott was gracious, extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area, and took us on a wonderful, relaxed and fun sailing. It was a treat to have such a beautiful perspective of a special spot on this earth.

Awesome Bainbridge Island sailing tour

Dennis_K, Jul 2021

Great tour around Bainbridge Island. Captain Scott was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We enjoyed hearing about and seeing Bainbridge Island's history, and even got to see a few seals! Very relaxing. Will definitely do it again!

Bainbridge Sailing Outing

Tina_P, Jul 2021

Captain Scott was knowledgeable, a great storyteller and organized. What a great way to spend an afternoon away from the crowds and experiencing something the Seattle area is known for.

Eagles. Seals. And more!!

cynthia_o, Jun 2021

Scott was wonderful. This is something we’d really like to do again. Perhaps even one of the other offerings. Highly recommend.

Sailed and chilled

MarieCarla_S, Jun 2021

It was a very relaxing experience. Captain Scott was a very helpful and informative guide. I will do this again but in San Juan Islands.

Sailing the Sound

Robin_L, May 2021

What an absolutely fabulous afternoon sailing the Sound. Captain Scott’s knowledge of the area coupled with his easygoing personality made for a memorable two hour sail. We can’t wait to book him again for our next trip to Bainbridge.

Highly recommend

paramvir_B, Nov 2020

Scott was great. Very knowledgeable. Even in choppy waters it was a smooth sailing. Had a great time sailing and talking to him.

Great experience

Jeremy_L, Sep 2020

Captain Scott was extremely nice and extremely knowledgable. He was prompt and on time. He pulled off an amazing parking job that displayed he has some serious skill with his boat. I would not hesitate to book a charter from him again.