Seattle's Favorite Sightseeing Floating Homes Cruise - BYOB!
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Seattle's Favorite Sightseeing Floating Homes Cruise - BYOB!
By Candere Cruising
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Join a small group of passengers aboard a cozy vessel for sightseeing in Seattle. It’s a celebratory way to enjoy classic landmarks like the Space Needle, Gas Works Park, and Husky Stadium—all narrated by your captain and local guide. Bring your own beer or wine!
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$605.27
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Ages 0-120, max of 6 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Cruise on Lake Union: a unique way to sightsee in Seattle
- Watch seaplane take-offs and landings up close from the water
- Select a morning, midday, afternoon, evening, or city lights cruise
- Bring your own beer or wine!
- Local guide
- Sightseeing cruise with narration
- Vessel is equipped to be comfortable in any weather
- Start:
- 1341 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103, USADeparture Point: North side of Lake Union in Fremont. Address: 1341 N. Northlake Way Seattle, WA 98103 Directions: VERY IMPORTANT: Parking in Seattle is extremely limited. For the most enjoyable and stress free experience, Uber, Lyft, Taxi or bus services are strongly recommended. The address for is 1341 N. Northlake Way, Seattle, WA, 98103. Please walk around to the left side of the Divers Institute building. (Face the front door, go left) Please DO NOT go into the Divers Institute. Go down the ramp into the parking lot, the boat will be waiting for you at the end near the picnic tables and plants. Feel free to bring along any food and nonalcoholic beverages as desired.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8554P3- Most travelers can participate
- A maximum of six people per booking
- No animals allowed on board
- Cruise runs rain or shine, the boat can be enclosed
- Captain reserves the right to terminate any cruise before or during if unsafe conditions arise. 'Unsafe condition' includes, but is not limited to, the weather, mechanical failure, intoxication of passengers, unsafe or inappropriate behavior of passengers
- Bring any food and nonalcoholic beverages as desired. You may bring a limited amount of beer or wine as well.
- Smoking is prohibited
- Boat is equipped with bathrooms
- Consult a physician if suffering from motion sickness
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8554P3
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Itinerary
- 1341 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103, USADeparture Point: North side of Lake Union in Fremont. Address: 1341 N. Northlake Way Seattle, WA 98103 Directions: VERY IMPORTANT: Parking in Seattle is extremely limited. For the most enjoyable and stress free experience, Uber, Lyft, Taxi or bus services are strongly recommended. The address for is 1341 N. Northlake Way, Seattle, WA, 98103. Please walk around to the left side of the Divers Institute building. (Face the front door, go left) Please DO NOT go into the Divers Institute. Go down the ramp into the parking lot, the boat will be waiting for you at the end near the picnic tables and plants. Feel free to bring along any food and nonalcoholic beverages as desired.
- Pass bySpace NeedleGas Works ParkLake UnionUniversity of WashingtonSaint Mark's Episcopal CathedralHusky StadiumCandere Cruising
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- mikedd7540 contributionsbirthdayThe captain was great... and we got to tow a boat full of drunk kids. Good views of the lake and house.Written August 30, 2024
- jamiegD7042VA0 contributionsGreat sailingExcellent sailing with Captain Russ! Would highly recommend. Easy to book. Clear directions. Great facility. Knowledgeable and friendly captain!Written August 29, 2024
- huskygirl30 contributionsPeaceful and relaxing afternoon on the waterCaptain Russ was knowledgeable and entertaining. Although we did not have much wind to sail, it was a calm and relaxing experience. We saw the Seattle skyline, Ballard locks/Magnolia area and marine life. Nice family afternoon.Written August 18, 2024
- Whistler5610 contributionsGreat opportunity to experience sailing on the Puget Sound.This was the third time we have gone out with Captain Russ, who adds so much to the experience of sailing on the Puget Sound. A Master Seaman whose sailing skills are impressive. Highly recommend for a memorable trip.Written August 4, 2024
- charisp2760 contributionsGreat Sailing TripFantastic sailing with Russ. We loved every minute of it. Beautiful and peaceful setting that was fun for our whole family.Written August 3, 2024
- BAMAMO100 contributionsLake UnionGreat Tour of the Lake! Very personable. Dylan was amazing. Couldn’t have picked a better tour. Perfect day and weather for a boat ride.Written August 1, 2024
- K3904JWcarolinew0 contributionsAmazing experiencefantastic trip with a wonderful skipper. Russ was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and made the whole trip very special. We even saw a hump back whale! an unforgettable experience the whole family will remember - highly recommend this company for a private trip.Written July 27, 2024
- Sunshine446099459310 contributionsBYOB cruise!Really nice way to see Seattle and lake Union. We had few cold ones and enjoyed a really warm day on the water. Captain had great stories!Written July 17, 2024
- S6734TZsarahs0 contributionsRelaxing ride in the soundRuss was super accommodating and very fun to hang out with. He has a lot of experience and was knowledgeable about the area and sailing the sound. He took us to go see some seals on the way back to the dock. We had a blast!Written June 30, 2024
- brookemF8088HD0 contributionsBest way to spend time on the water in Seattle!Gorgeous boat, awesome captain (Captain Mark), and incredible views!! 10/10 would go sailing again with Candere Cruising again. I've rented through other companies and Cadere Cruising was top of the line, super responsive, and even worked with our group to find something that would work around our tight schedule.Written June 24, 2024
- blakep5870 contributionsGreat tour of the Sound!We had an amazing time on the Sound with Captain Russ. My wife and I enjoyed some wine and sandwiches we brought aboard while our captain gave us a wonderful tour. I would highly recommend booking this, and thank you Captain Russ again for the amazing afternoon!Written June 15, 2024
- W1979RRdianem0 contributionssunny cruisingstarted with great directions after booked. Captain Curt greeted us and was a wonderful host. we wanted to see the house boats. this was the best way. it was very informative, relaxing and gave you a different perspective of seattle. thanks captain curt! he even gave us tips on our upcoming visit to alaska.Written May 24, 2024
- morgansH382OZ0 contributionsGreat group activity!I booked a sunset cruise with Captain Russ as my fiancés birthday present, and had the best time. Captain Russ was friendly and informative as he answered our questions about the boat and about the Pudget Sound. We were onboard the Kingsley, and found it very comfortable, with a bathroom and plenty of seating. Captain Russell was able to show us a stunning sunset. I really appreciate his friendliness and expertise! 10/10 would recommend to anyone interested in having a nautical adventure in Washington!Written April 30, 2024
- A2085HFbriang0 contributionsGreat Sail!My wife and I booked a private sail trip with Captain Russ for a 3 hour day a sail on the Puget Sound. The weather cooperated and the sight seeing was great. Captain Russ told great stories and we had a great/relaxing sail. Would highly recommend Candere Cruising!Written April 8, 2024
- tonyt87320 contributionsSkyline and Seal PupsMy wife and I had a great time on The Sound with Captain Russ! He was knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to see the downtown skyline and also too see the seal pups, 12/10 had an awesome time!Written October 6, 2023
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SharonCT
Connecticut91 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We had a fabulous afternoon cruising around Lake Union, seeing the sites, and enjoying cocktails with Captain Dylan. I love that this was a small group experience, which are always the best kind. You can probably see the same stuff on a large tour boat but this is like having your own boat cruising around with friends, as Dylan told us stories and gave us background on everything we saw around the lake. The sun was shining, the day was warm, but not too hot. A perfect day spent waiting for our Alaska cruise to commence the following cay.
Written September 9, 2023
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Tami M
Bingen, WA8 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
So much fun. Nice relaxing cruise with the family celebrating our UW grad. Davis was an excellent host and had tons of fun facts about where we were without sounding like a full-on tour guide. We packed a big picnic and they had drinks on board for purchase (and it wasn't nearly as expensive as was anticipated). It was great being able to go through the cut and be in another lake. Views were spectacular from every angle.
Written June 12, 2023
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Colin G
7 contributions
We had an awesome time on a sunset tour with Dillon this evening! He is extremely knowledgable on the local history and found us a fantastic spot to watch the sun go down. Perfect cozy setting for friends, couples, and family. We will definitely be back.
Written September 23, 2022
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Cheryl W
Reston, VA27 contributions
This was a very relaxing and entertaining cruise. The instructions were perfect how to find the boat, and we listened to the advice about parking in Seattle being rare, so we got there early. Pro tip: bring sunscreen. Dylan was fabulous and gave us a ton of great information on the various attractions we passed in a very humorous manner. Next time in in Seattle, I will bring sunscreen and take this tour again. Thank you!
Written May 16, 2023
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Laura E
2 contributions
Aug 2023
The weather was perfect and so was the cruise. Dylan was a great tour guide - he told historical stories and was pleasant and friendly. He is also a great bartender. :) The cruise was relaxing and very enjoyable. Our family loved every minute!
Written August 4, 2023
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Rachel L
Virginia Beach, VA8 contributions
Mar 2020
Our tour guide, Maleine was awesome! The tour itself was the perfect amount of time, super informative, relaxed, and so cool! We loved watching the seaplanes take off and land. My fiance and I live here and we learned so much about our neighborhood. We went with some family who were visiting and this is the perfect tour for visitors AND locals. We will definitely be back. So much fun!
Written March 11, 2020
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Erin
Nottingham, MD2 contributions
This was a nice relaxing couple hours on the water! It was just my boyfriend and I and another couple we didn’t know before. It was a nice intimate experience on a beautiful day. We got to get away from the hubbub of the city and just enjoy the water. Captain Davis was great as well! Solid bartender and tour guide. I wish I could have spent all day out there!
Written July 2, 2023
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Henry R
6 contributions
It was winter when we booked but it was a nice ride around Union lake. We booked the 6 pm cruise and it was perfect! We saw the sites of Seattle just as it was getting dark and then saw it light up.
I would highly recommend it the staff was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the history.
I would highly recommend it the staff was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the history.
Written February 24, 2018
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Katie W
Eau Claire, WI69 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
We had a rocky start for this cruise. About 15 minutes before we were supposed to depart, Dylan called us to tell us the boat was having problems. So, we were able to reschedule for the following evening on a different boat and didn't already have plans that night. Thankfully we had gorgeous weather both nights. Dylan and another driver accompanied us on the boat ride. The cruise felt like a social evening out. The lake is beautiful.
Written June 28, 2018
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Hi Katie,
Thanks again for your flexibility and understanding. I work hard to keep the boats safe and in ship shape, but occasionally things break. I am glad we were able to get you out on the water and that you enjoyed yourselves!
Cheers,
Dylan
Written June 29, 2018
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Wamser04
48 contributions
I really enjoyed this two hours on the lake. The Captain was very well versed in the area and extremely entertaining. It was very relaxing to enjoy a drink while cruising around looking at the sites. Don't miss this one!!!
Written August 19, 2019
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Is a minor allowed with their parent?
Written August 24, 2020
Is there a military discount (retired from US Coast Guard, 25 yrs active duty)
Written April 4, 2018
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