Boat Tours

The Emerald City is is sandwiched by Lake Washington and Puget Sound. If this is your first visit to the area, you certainly want to take advantage of a boat tour. Pike Place Market is a must visit, too. Seattle is a port city, a major gateway for trade. Get ready to explore the best of Rain City by booking one of the best boat tours.

This first tour is going to familiarize you with Friday Harbor. Are you ready to do some whale watching? Whale watching from Friday Harbor is an adventure you don’t want to miss. You’re going to see plenty of orca whales because they are over near San Juan Island feeding on salmon. The boat for the tour features great viewing windows, and there is a heated cabin. You might also catch a glimpse of humpback whales, gray whales and minke.

Now it’s time to board the Victoria Clipper and enjoy a day trip. This boat ride is going to take you to Victoria, British Columbia. Talk about an adventure! The scenic route taken makes for a truly remarkable ride and you’re going to enjoy the views of the Puget Sound. Upon arriving at your destination, you get to check out the city of Victoria and everything it has to offer. The historic downtown district is one of the highlights.

Probably the Seattle boat tour that is the most fun, especially if you have your whole family, are Ride The Ducks of Seattle boat tours.  The Duck boats have been operating in Seattle since the 1990’s and are really unique in that they are amphibious.  The are old beach landing boats from WWII, so they had to sail on the water, then drive up on to the beach to deliver troops.

The Duck boats are a great way to see Seattle and the keep it family friendly by not only telling you about the sights in Seattle and the history, but also cracking jokes that kids and lighthearted adults get a real kick out of.

The Seattle Harbor Cruise is a great way to see more of Rain City itself. You want to see as many of the landmarks as you can while visiting, right? This is one great way to do it, enjoying the views this harbor tour provides. This operation has been in business for decades. You’re going to see the Space Needle, Mount Rainier and so much more, and the commentary during the tour helps you get to know the city a whole lot better. Get your dose of Seattle culture with The Seattle Harbor Cruise.

Seattle Locks Cruise is another great option. It features a boat and bus package combination. This is another chance for you to get to see everything Seattle has to offer. Are you familiar with Lake Union? This tour takes off from Pier 55. You’re going to take in great views of the Puget Sound, and you even get to check out the docks that are used in Deadliest Catch. Have you seen that popular show? Enjoy this boat tour offered up by Argosy Cruises.

This next opportunity highlights itself as a cocktail cruise. You’re on vacation, and you might as well enjoy a drink or two, maybe three. In all seriousness, imagine enjoying your favorite cocktail while taking in the beautiful sights surrounding Lake Union. Your first round of drinks is on the house, too. You’re going to see Husky Stadium, Gas Works Park and much more. Seattle’s Favorite Sightseeing and Cocktail Cruise is operated by Candere Cruising.

Clipper Vacations offers another San Juan Island & Friday Harbor whale watching tour that departs from Downtown Seattle. If you happen to be staying in that area of the city on vacation, this cruise might be more ideal for you than the other one mentioned earlier. Have you ever seen Dali’s Porpoise? This could be your chance to see a lot of the wildlife in the area, including bald eagles. Many people end up spotting seals and otters, too, and of course the various whales the guide will point out during the 2.5 hour tour.

This next opportunity is another cocktail cruise, and it is a shorter ride. The one hour sightseeing cocktail cruise also takes you out to Lake Union, and the boat only takes six people out at a time. That is interesting because it makes for a more intimate ride. You get more attention and can ask all your questions. Be sure to check out all the cool drawbridges that Lake Union has to offer. You’re going to see seaplanes, too. And the scenic shoreline is enough to take in as you enjoy those scrumptious cocktails.

How about a hot tub cruise? The Lake Union Hot Tub Cruise lasts two hours, and up to 6 people can take the tour. You steer the boat yourself, and you get to enjoy all the sights and sounds while in the hot tub. Reviews mention that the office that books these tours is also a boat. How cool is that? Are you ready for a nice hot tub cruise around Lake Union?

What about fishing? Boat cruises are typically seen as sightseeing tours, but a fishing charter would be a lot of fun, too. No Worries Fishing Charters is on Kitsap Peninsula, and they certainly have an adventure waiting for you in the Puget Sound. And while you’re out there fishing, you might also be whale watching and seeing all kinds of wildlife. You’re certainly going to enjoy the views of Mount Rainier, too. The fishing charter offered by Captain Lorenzo and his crew lasts for four hours. How many fish can you catch during that time?

Ballard Kayak and Paddleboard adventures are also available. You can check out all different kinds of watersports opportunities while in Seattle. Don’t forget to make your way to all of the attractions in Downtown Seattle and in the outlying areas, too. You want to get a full look at Rain City, experiencing all the culture that Seattle WA brings to the table.

Eight cruise opportunities were presented to you, and you get to decide which one you want to book. If you have enough time and money while on vacation, you might want to try out a couple different cruise experiences. That trip to Victoria, British Columbia would have you setting foot in Canada, too. That would be neat.

Is it going to be a hot tub and Lake Union? Or do you like the sound of one of those cocktail cruises? Maybe you are set on heading to Canada as part of your vacation fun. One thing for sure is Seattle and the Puget Sound is going to blow you away.