Seattle · SAILING
10 reviewed
Good sailing trips fill up fast in Seattle, and the great ones fill up first. Here are the 10 best, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can lock it in before the calendar does.
A 2-hour tall ship sail from Pier 66 for skyline photos, Space Needle views, and a clear-day shot at Mount Rainier.
“It was fun. Chris and Madison were good crew, and Anthony was a good captain. Focused on safety. Added some fun elements such as letting guests raise the sails, and firing a toy cannon off the boat. It was an all around fun tour.”
Sail the Bay Lady at sunset from Pier 66 for 2 hours. Help raise sails, enjoy skyline and mountain views, and sip beer or wine onboard.
“Best experience we have had here. The captain and crew were tremendous.”
BYOB on a 70ft Seattle sailing yacht with the engine off for skyline views, friendly crew, limited seating, and 2 hours of Puget Sound calm.
“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!”
Private 3-hour Puget Sound sailing from Shilshole Bay. Up to six, daytime or sunset, BYOB, skyline views, wildlife spotting.
“Russ was responsive, professional and entertaining. The saling was peaceful and relaxing. Nature did her part and gave us a stunning sunset to take in. This is simple and easy and private. Absolutely perfect. Thank you Russ!! -Nick and Family”
2-hour sunset sail on a 70-ft ocean yacht over Elliott Bay. Bring your own drinks, enjoy skyline, Rainier, and mountain views.
“Really enjoyed the cruise! Sat in the back in the cock pit for some seating ease but really had fun conversing w both the captain and first mate. Met some fun people as well and just had a very fun time celebrating our 41st anniversary on the Salish Sea!”
Sail Elliott Bay from Pier 56 on a 70ft racing boat. Downtown skyline and Mount Rainier views, BYO snacks, blankets provided.
“Was a fantastic trip! Crew was wonderful and provided great hospitality and information!”
Enjoy a private 2-hour sail from Bainbridge Island. Calm views of Puget Sound, Seattle, Rainier, Olympics, plus wildlife and stories.
“Scott was wonderful. This is something we’d really like to do again. Perhaps even one of the other offerings. Highly recommend.”
Two hours on a high-performance sailing yacht in Seattle’s Elliott Bay. BYOB, skyline views, and mountain scenery for $60.
“It was a nice day to say, with sun out and mild winds we could have had a great sailing experience in the puget sound waters but the sail boat for whatever reason never went far from the shore line and”
Private 2-hour luxury sail on Puget Sound from Bainbridge Island to Seattle skyline with Captain Ben, 44-ft ketch views and wildlife.
“First visit to Bainbridge. We had such a nice time sailing and weather was perfect. Getting to enjoy the water was a treat and our captain was super.”
Small-group Puget Sound sail from Shilshole Bay: Rainier or Baker views, Olympic Mountains sunsets, seals and dolphins, warm gear.
“Our day was hazy and cool but I'm not sure if it could have been any better. The Olympic Mtns were steeped in clouds and mist which gave them a magical aurora. When the sun set behind them the color radiated though the clouds lighting up the sky making the light on the water sparkle.”
