Top Seattle Water Tours

Enjoy Seattle’s cityscape, Olympic Mountain and Mt. Rainier views aboard Seattle's premier tall ship. After hoisting the sails, we’ll cut the engine and enjoy the tranquility on our beautiful schooner. As the sun sets, we will celebrate another beautiful summer day in the Pacific Northwest! Enjoy a beverage and the beautiful views as we sail back to the city.

Experience the beauty of the great outdoors in the Pacific Northwest on this all-day, guided,small-group tour of Olympic National Park. From beaches and mountains to forests and farms, explore this spectacular wilderness park on a series of nature walks with a naturalist guide. Ride along in a high-roof passenger van or SUV, then stroll through the country’s oldest forests or along beaches with a breathtaking view of the Olympic Mountains. Coffee or tea in the morning with a light morning snack and gourmet picnic lunch, plus hotel pickup and drop-off, are included on this tour.

Pass through the renowned Ballard Locks and learn about the complex system on a cruise that transports you between the freshwater of Lake Union and the saltwater of Puget Sound. The one-way cruise can be used as transportation, making it ideal for travelers who want to avoid traffic and enjoy a unique journey from the Seattle waterfront to the AGC Marina on South Lake Union (or vice versa).

Hop aboard a schooner for a 2-hour sailing journey out into the Puget Sound, ideal for photographers or anyone who wants to capture images of the city from the sea. You'll board right in downtown Seattle's Pier 66 terminal and set out into the water for some fantastic views of the city's skyline and the mountains beyond.

Get out on the water, and soak up the views, while sipping your favorite cocktails, on this private sightseeing cruise, with space for six passengers. Admire views of seaplanes, houseboats, and the scenic shoreline on Lake Union, along with famous sights like the Space Needle from the water. Enjoy personalized attention from the captain as you cruise around.

Sail the seas around Seattle on this private, 3-hour adventure to Puget Sound. Climb aboard the S/V Kingsley and set sail from the Shilshole Bay Marina with an experienced captain leading the way. Learn how to sail or simply sit back and enjoy the view. See an abundance of marine wildlife, the downtown Seattle skyline — including the iconic Space Needle — plus incredible views of the Olympic Mountains, featuring majestic Mount Rainier in the distance.

Spend a day exploring the ancient temperate rainforests and beautiful overlooks with a day tour to Olympic National Park. Your driver will take you and your group to some of the prettiest spots in the park, including scenic Hurricane Ridge and ancient Lake Crescent. You'll also get a chance to stop at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center, where you can familiarize yourself with the park's natural features.

Explore the rich ecosystem of Puget Sound on a guided kayak tour with a small group. Suitable for families and beginner kayakers, follow your guide as you paddle around the sound, soaking up the views and keeping an eye out for wildlife such as wild seals, sea lions, great herons, and more.

Discover Seattle’s original neighborhood, Pioneer Square, on this guided walking tour. Explore the underground pathways that were built in the southwest corner of the Emerald City more than 120 years ago. Learn about Seattle’s history and the events that transformed this once-small Indigenous dwelling place into one of the most popular and thriving cities in the United States. Each small-group tour is unique, with insider tips from a professional, local guide.

Seattle is famous for its bustling waterfront, numerous green spaces, and historic neighborhoods. Ideal for first-time visitors, this sightseeing tour provides an overview of top attractions such as Pioneer Square, the Space Needle, and Pike Place market. Sit back and relax while your guide provides historical and cultural background for each destination, and enjoy stops to walk and take photos.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Seattle from the water on this comfortable, 2-hour, cocktail cruise along Lake Union. Watch seaplane arrivals and departures and see landmark Seattle locations like the iconic Space Needle, Seattle Great Wheel, the Fremont Bridge, Gas Works Park, the University of Washington and much more — plus a plethora of floating homes, including the one from the popular movie ‘Sleepless in Seattle.’ Choose from a morning, midday, afternoon or evening cruise. The first round of drinks is included.

Step aboard a boat for a cruise on Lake Union, hosted by a skipper/bartender who will mix drinks for you between steering the ship. Traveling with a small group of just six people means you'll get tons of personalized attention and the chance to ask questions. Take in sights of Lake Union's draw bridges, seaplanes, and scenic shoreline while listening to engaging narrative and sipping drinks.

No two tours with Evergreen Escapes are the same! Our guides craft itineraries that reflect the best of what the Park has to offer that day, including group interests and dynamics. Please note that the itinerary outlined is a SAMPLE of potential destinations that could be included in the tour. Our Deception Pass State Park Tour from Seattle is an excellent way to spend a day outside of the city. Located on the northern end of the largest island in the Salish Sea, Deception Pass provides unparalleled opportunities to experience the true Pacific Northwest with miles of rugged coast, massive old growth trees, and adrenaline pumping bridges. This small-group day trip limited to 10 people includes French-pressed coffee & tea, pastries, light snacks, a picnic-style lunch and downtown Seattle pick-up and drop-off. Don't worry about a thing.

Head out to Bainbridge Island for a day of wine-tasting and exploring with this private day tour. Your guide will meet you in Seattle and take you out to the island by ferry, where you'll visit two local wineries and sit down for a gourmet lunch, included in the price of your tour. All wine-tasting fees are included and hotel transfers will be provided, free of charge.

The colorful tulip fields are beautiful in the Spring in Washington and and the RoozenGaarde tulip garden is a unique experience only in April and beginning May. Then you experience visiting La Conner which is a cozy small costal town and the Deception Pass Bridge located on the scenic Whidbey Island - one of the many islands in the Puget Sound. The ferry ride from the island to the mainland is nice way to experience Puget Sound.

Experience the tranquil waters of the Puget Sound on this 2 hour private sailing on a a 44 ft sailing ketch. We'll start on Bainbridge Island, a 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle. Captain Ben will take you along the shoreline of the isle, or head out to the glittering Seattle skyline. This sailing is for you to take the wheel, learn the ropes, or kick back and relax—whatever pleases you!

Explore northwest island life on this all-inclusive history and wine tour of Bainbridge Island. After a scenic ferry ride, visit beautiful Bloedel Reserve, a 150-acre (61-hectare) arboretum and garden, and the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial. Enjoy the included gourmet picnic or restaurant meal before exploring the rest of the island’s colorful history. Spend the afternoon visiting the island’s best wineries for tastings, included in the tour price.

Our Family Treasure Cruise program is a 1-hour, fully interactive and choreographed experience focused on children but enjoyed by all ages. On-board activities include choosing a pirate name, learning to be a pirate, a treasure hunt, Epic Cannon Battle, treasure recovery (each child gets one item from the treasure chest), birthday song and pirate certificates.

Adult Pirate Party Cruises are 21 and up (photo ID required at boarding). Party pirates are invited to Get Their Pirate On aboard Queen Anne’s Revenge. A raucous time will be had by all as we party our way around the Lake Washington Ship Canal and Lake Union. Our pirates will have you up on your feet. Defend the honor of Queen Anne’s Revenge as we fire the ship’s water cannons (weather permitting). Enjoy games and contests on the cruise. Nightly prizes for the Best-Dressed Pirate. Guests should arrive at Lake Union Park (860 Terry Ave N) at least 30 minutes prior to boarding time. Upon boarding, all party pirates receive a pirate name tag and all pre-ordered swag. Head to the ship’s store to purchase pirate swag not pre-ordered as well as snacks and beverages, including beer, wine and seltzer. Outside food and beverages are not allowed. Boarding lasts 15-20 minutes. The cruise lasts approximately 1:15 minutes, with up to 15 minutes of disembark time, for a total of up to 1:45.

Get away from the hustle and bustle of Seattle and sink into the quietest place in the country. After pickup from your hotel, you’ll head into Olympic National Park, one of the largest expanses of wilderness left in the Lower 48. Across the next 3 days, you’ll witness Ruby Beach, scout for Roosevelt elk and black-tailed deer, wander the magnificent Hoh Rainforest, explore Hurricane Ridge, and more.