Boat Tours Seattle offers private sailboat and yacht tours of Lake Union, Lake Washington, and Puget Sound, departing from South Lake Union. Fully licensed and insured, the business gives visitors and locals a way to see Seattle’s waterfront landmarks, from the Space Needle to the houseboats made famous by Sleepless in Seattle, without needing to own or charter a boat outright.

The fleet includes several distinct vessels suited to different kinds of outings. Mitlite is a one-of-a-kind classic wooden yacht at 58 feet, featuring covered and uncovered outdoor seating, three indoor seating areas, and a full galley, with Captain Dorin bringing deep knowledge of Seattle’s local history and boating culture to every trip. Elation, a 33-foot Carver, is described as the fleet’s favorite party boat, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full galley, a flybridge seating eight, and karaoke and Bluetooth speakers on board for a livelier outing. Lavengro, a historical oyster schooner based in South Lake Union, is the largest boat in the fleet, carrying up to 22 people with one captain and two crew members guiding the tour.

Tour lengths vary by boat and destination, with a four-hour option well suited to reaching Lake Washington, including passing through the Ballard or Fremont drawbridges along the way. Trips range from simple per-person ticketed tours to multi-day excursions, giving groups flexibility depending on the occasion, whether that’s a sightseeing cruise, a celebration, or a longer getaway on the water.

For visitors and locals looking for a private, guided boat tour of Seattle’s lakes and waterways aboard a distinctive vessel, Boat Tours Seattle offers a varied fleet and flexible trip lengths departing from South Lake Union.