Sail Seattle's Iconic Lake Union All Year Around
Overview
Relax, take in the views, and discover why Lake Union, in the very heart of Seattle, is one of the city's most fascinating—and beautiful—places to explore.
Your captain, Grant, born and raised in the great Northwest, has been sailing since he was 12 years old and loves taking guests out on the water--while inviting them to steer the boat as much as they like, while he borrows your phone to take photos of you on the helm.
Grant is a U.S. Coast Guard–licensed 100-ton Master of Inland Waters who has sailed in a race to Hawaii, and served as navigator on a sailboat going from Seattle to San Diego. He was also a charter captain in Greece.
Grant is a former reporter for The Seattle Times and a former Science & Medical writer for the Associated Press. His book "The Tomorrow Makers" about AI, robotics, and the future of humanity, was named one of the 10 best books of the year by the American Library Association. He' a natural storyteller who loves conversing with his guests.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Sunscreen
- Life jackets for all sizes (From adults, to kids, to toddlers and smaller)
- Onboard Bathroom
- Polar fleece pullovers and coats to borrow if it ever gets chilly
Meeting Location
2525 Fairview Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98102, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Experience Seattle from the water on an intimate sail through iconic Lake Union—where city skyline, maritime history, and floating homes create one of the most unique urban waterways in the U.S.
• Gasworks Park and Kite Hill (Pass By)
See Seattle’s much loved park from the water. (Pass By)
• Tugs, workboats, and mega yachts (Pass By)
Lake Union is ringed with salty tugs, Alaska fishing vessels, and a wealth of yachts, large and small, all fascinating to look at.
• “Sleepless in Seattle” Houseboat (Pass By)
We’ll sail right by the houseboat that stared in the Tom Hanks movie.
• Center for Wooden Boats (Pass By)
Seattle’s famous Center for Wooden Boats & the Museum of History & Industry.
• Lightship “Swiftsure” (Pass By)
Floating lighthouse that guided ships from the Pacific Ocean into the Strait, to Puget Sound.
• Space Needle and City Skyline (Pass By)
Enjoy beautiful views of the Space Needle and downtown skyscrapers.
• Lake Union Drydock (Pass By)
Always fun to sail past the ships out of the water for maintenance.
• Seattle’s Classic Houseboat Communities (Pass By)
No two are alike, and they make for great photos—as does everything else along the shores of awesome Lake Union.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Sail Seattle’s Iconic Lake Union All Year Around?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-408634P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Bottled water.
- Sunscreen.
- Life jackets for all sizes (From adults, to kids, to toddlers and smaller).
- Onboard Bathroom.
- Polar fleece pullovers and coats to borrow if it ever gets chilly.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sail Seattle's Iconic Lake Union All Year Around is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sail Seattle’s Iconic Lake Union All Year Around will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Sunscreen
- Life jackets for all sizes (From adults, to kids, to toddlers and smaller)
- Onboard Bathroom
- Polar fleece pullovers and coats to borrow if it ever gets chilly
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
