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All Rivers & Saltwater Charters
307 reviews
#1 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"I fished with Mark and Merry Coleman in Costa Rica this past December on their 31 foot charter
boat
, what a fantastic trip, the crew on the
boat
was simply awesome plus it was a bonus to have Mark and Merry join i..."
"Booked a trip Sept 5th and 8th Had
Captain
Nick Clayton both trips, WOW!!! Great trip both times, I had some first timers with me and did they have fun."
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Candere Cruising
252 reviews
#2 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"The captain was really informative but also laid back, and the boat was wonderful and clean, nice selection of drinks to choose from too! Loved seeing all of the
floating homes
and skyline views."
"Both times we had excellent captains (good conversation, quiet when the group was talking, knowledgeable about the area, and relaxed), great
boats
(clean, sturdy, etc.), and a smooth booking experience."
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The Electric Boat Company
142 reviews
#3 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"It is amazing how relaxing it is to float on
Lake Union
, being outside looking at the most gorgeous view of city in the perfect Seattle summer afternoon."
"Knew from the production of the
safety video
, that it'd be a good experience 🤣 Awesome customer service, beautiful day, and a fun way to spend an afternoon tooling around the lake!!"
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Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
3,050 reviews
#4 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"Took a grand solo vacation from the August heat of Dallas TX to the beautiful Seattle WA! Everything was perfect , especially the Argosy Cruise .. Seattle waterfront ... it was spacious comedic
tour guide
beautifu..."
"Seattle from the water, complete with tight passage under a drawbridge, sightings of an eagle, a sea lion, harbor seals, the snow-covered Olympias, and photo ops of the Seattle skyline, Alaskan fishing
boats
, Rain..."
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Kenmore Air
545 reviews
#5 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"We took the aerial tour of Seattle on Nov, 5th with two friends and While I wish the tour were longer, cause riding in a
sea plane
is awesome...in fact, the take off, flying and landing were smoother than big plan..."
"Beautiful
seaplane flight
up front in right seat from Victoria to Seattle! Very courteous and helpful staff!"
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Argosy Cruises - Lake Union
299 reviews
#6 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"... - terrific even with less than perfect weather 3. Friendliness of the staff 4. Adjacent to much in Seattle, from
downtown
to the Seattle Center, it was very easy to find and in the middle of a lot to see and do"
"Lost of great information about the areas that we saw, wonderful to be on the water and to enjoy the beautiful weather and views of the houseboats, Montlake cut, Lake Washington,
Gas Works Park
and the bridges tha..."
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Ballard Kayak & Paddleboard
123 reviews
#7 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"After outfitting each of us with
gear
they gave us a very informative intro to kayaking!"
"We kayaked to the
Ballard locks
, which had been strongly recommended to me already and saw the railroad bridge raised and lowered for boats."
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Ride the Ducks of Seattle
3,131 reviews
#8 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"We enjoyed the tour our guide was very good enjoyed every moment water ride was excellent.view of the lake too good we could see seaplane
boats
cruises all around lake was beautiful i recommend to all frnds and fa..."
"... is quaking fun!!! My friends thought this was the best tour they have ever taken......learn some facts about Seattle and spend time on Lake Union while enjoying lively tunes and an entertaining
tour guide
."
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Argosy Cruises - Tillicum Excursion
873 reviews
#9 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"... of the Seattle skyline and surrounding islands, but after a smooth 45-minute ride, you arrive on
Blake Island
to enjoy a delicious, all-you-care-to-eat buffet of fire roasted salmon and all sorts of delicious ..."
"A pleasant boat trip with great views of Seattle followed by a delicious lunch then a colourful and interesting performance highlighting the
storytelling
culture of the local native American people."
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Waterways Cruises
725 reviews
#10 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"Loved the
boat
, food, service, music, narration *not too loud/too "extra" *thank you, Captain Chris."
"Wonderful smooth sunset cruise around lake Washington and
lake Union
."
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Emerald City Pirates
71 reviews
#11 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"They made it so fun for all ages and enjoyed beautiful weather with a beautiful view of
lake Union
!! Highly recommend this excursion!"
"There's a little bar with drinks/snacks and a bathroom on board, a viewing deck,
water cannons
, fun games with prizes (limbo, costume and name contests), music, and more."
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All Star Fishing Charters
87 reviews
#12 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"
Great Captain
, very knowledgeable, didnt take home any legal fish despite being a perfect day but still one of the best charters ive been on."
"Nick is a great guy and a knowledgeable skipper and Gretchen is loaded with charisma and knows her way around a fishing
boat
."
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Fish Finders Private Charters
74 reviews
#13 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"We went fishing with
Captain Carl
and talk about a phenomenal experience!!! Our adventure was so well organized from booking our charter to bringing the fish home."
"We ended up heading out on a different
boat
(Captain Aaron and Dale from Ruby D charters), but we had a great time, caught our limit, and ended up going in early!"
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Clipper Vacations
2,073 reviews
#14 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"At both ports, they made
boarding process
easy and stress-free and the seats were very comfortable, We opted to upgrade our seats and were very glad we did, as the spectacular view and munchies were such a nice ad..."
"It was a
great trip
specifically on the Clipper ... easy to board in Victoria, easy customs to traverse through, plenty of seating locations, comfortable seats with tables or without tables, easy carry on luggage..."
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Spot Tail Salmon Guide
53 reviews
#15 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"... a license for two we released those after we got photos with all of them:) During the trip we saw
porpoises
and also caught 3 small sharks (which we didn’t take photos with)...Captain Sean also filleted our ta..."
"Great fisherman,
great captain
, perfect boat and a wonderful trip!"
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Sailing Seattle
87 reviews
#16 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"I so enjoyed this, the conditions were perfect, the
crew
were great and completely relaxed which eased my slight nervousness."
"If you are looking for a romantic getaway where you can enjoy drinks and food (that you bring) on a huge
sailboat
, I highly recommend this trip."
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Seattle Ferry Service Day Tours
74 reviews
#17 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"If you’re downtown,
ride
the South Lake Union streetcar up the hill, and check out the historic ships, the Center for Wooden Boats, and museum while you’re up there."
"- The
Bainbridge Island
wait has a bunch of factoids up on signs above you to keep your teens busy if they are curious and care to answer
Bainbridge Island
questions."
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Lake Union Hot Tub Boats
22 reviews
#18 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"Two hours in a hot tub was about right to have a
fun
time in the water and the tub stayed comfortably warm throughout the trip."
"At first wasn’t sure if this was going to be feasible, but once we got out there, it was super
fun
!"
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Far Niente Sailing Charters - Day Tours
36 reviews
#19 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
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Seattle Dive Tours
27 reviews
#20 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"... as part of our trip to the PNW, and when we had our morning to do our own things, I wanted to make sure I spent time in the water around the area to try and catch a glimpse of the gpo or other unique
wildlife
."
"Scott and Maddi and the whole
crew
at Seattle Dive Tours make training and diving fun and stress-free."
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Alki Kayak Tours
53 reviews
#21 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"I
would highly recommend this tour
because of the careful consideration of the tour operators, the wonderful views and the fun of kayaking in the ocean."
"She took us from Seacrest Park (Water Taxi dock in West Seattle) out to the Alki Point
Lighthouse
and back."
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Blue Sky Outfitters Whitewater Rafting
114 reviews
#22 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"I have used this company to raft the Teiton
River
three times now and this year was BY FAR the very best!! Our raft lead was GARRIN and he was fantastic...knowledgeable and extremely reassuring!"
"The guides are so knowledgeable and attentive, they really know the
river
!"
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Upbeat Sailing
26 reviews
#23 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
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Seattle Charters
21 reviews
#24 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"Had a wonderful weekend on the Splendido where we saw orca's, ate amazing food and learned about the sea from the great
Captain Trevor
."
"We saw seals, the Chittenden Locks, the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat, waterfront mansions, and the real Seattle of Lake Union happy hour celebrants with their
boats
tied together."
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Hot Tub Boats
26 reviews
#25 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"We booked our trip with Hot Tub Boats for a birthday and had a great time puttering around
Lake Union
."
"I would definitely suggest for a
fun
way to see the city from a unique view."
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Ruby D Charters
17 reviews
#26 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"Wow...I wish I was eloquent enough to accurately describe how amazing this trip was!
Captain Dale
is extremely knowledgeable and has obviously spent a ton of time forging strong relationships with other fisherman."
"It turned out to be super fun and challenging!!! Captain Dale knows everything there it is to know about
fishing
, he's also incredibly patient and encouraging."
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Northwest Outdoor Center
25 reviews
#27 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"
Lake Union
is also a good introduction for beginner kayakers, though more experienced kayakers could do a longer session and kayak to Lake Washington or even the Puget Sound (via the Ballard Locks)."
"So well organized, and a perfect way to see Seattle, the
Ballard Locks
, and Golden Gardens - all against the backdrop of a summer sunset."
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Moss Bay Kayak Paddle Board & Sail Center
34 reviews
#28 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
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Lake Union Charters & Adventures
29 reviews
#29 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
"
Captain Geoff
provided exactly that experience for us, and we had a great time!"
"Our December Sunset cruise with
Captain Geoff
did not disappoint."
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SheSails Seattle
16 reviews
#30 of 85 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Seattle
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Which experiences are best for boat tours & water sports in Seattle?
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Seattle's Favorite Sightseeing and Cocktail Cruise
One Hour Seattle Sightseeing Cocktail Cruise
Seattle Locks Cruise
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What are the best places for boat tours & water sports in Seattle?
These places are best for boat tours & water sports in Seattle:
Sailing Seattle
Best Seattle Fishing
Sangria Maria Charters
Wind Knot Salmon Guides
Seattle Adventure Sports
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Seattle for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly boat tours & water sports in Seattle:
Spot Tail Salmon Guide
Seattle Charters
Clipper Vacations
Candere Cruising
Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Seattle for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking boat tours & water sports in Seattle:
Sailing Seattle
Seattle Charters
Clipper Vacations
Candere Cruising
Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Seattle for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking boat tours & water sports in Seattle:
Clipper Vacations
Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
Argosy Cruises - Lake Union
Argosy Cruises - Tillicum Excursion
Waterways Cruises
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Seattle for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly boat tours & water sports in Seattle:
Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
Emerald City Pirates
Seattle Ferry Service Day Tours
Ride the Ducks of Seattle
Ballard Kayak & Paddleboard
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