We hosted a birthday party with Sternwheeler Charters and really enjoyed our experience. Jack was…read morevery communicative before, during and after our event. They were very flexible with what food, drink and decor we could bring on board. During the charter we had a great time & the crew kept us safe & having fun! Recommend!

Had an absolute blast on the Christine W. Guests are still mentioning how much fun they had…read more Smooth, beautiful ride around Lake Union and LW. It was a perfect day. Captain Jack is a legend. He was signing autographs of his book by the end of the charter.

We had an amazing time on the Seattle Fun Boat with Captain Jerry and his wonderful wife. They were…read moreamazing to work with and provided such a fun atmosphere for our event. I would 10000% recommend this boat for any group outing. Truly a wonderful experience provided by great people!

What an amazing time! Highly recommend! Captain Jerry and crew were so accommodating!read more

We had a great time celebrating the end of the school year on Sailing Seattle. 4 of us easily…read morebooked tickets for a Monday sunset sail a couple weeks in advance. Upon arrival to the dock, it was very cloudy and cold, but the clouds cleared for a gorgeous sunset cruise. It worked perfectly because there were only ~10 people on the ship with us, so we could spread out with our snacks. Dean kindly brought around blankets and coats for the wind and cold. Tony did a great job sailing us around and making sure everyone got a good view in all directions. I'll definitely be taking out of town visitors here in the future!

This is a great way to experience a Seattle sunset. My friends and I decided to do a sunset sail…read moreand was impressed with the overall experience. This sailing was 2 hours long and the stays within Elliott Bay. Sailing Seattle has a fleet of 3 yachts. We were on a their largest vessel, S/V Obsession. This ocean racing yacht was designed by Sparkman & Stephens and was built for training US America's Cup teams. This yacht can accommodate up to 48 passengers and has a total length of 70ft. We boarded from Pier 56 and settled in for the 2 hour narrated journey. Boarding was seamless. The yacht has some non-slip surfaces and grab handles to help with balance and traction. Seats are first come first serve. After a brief safety demonstration on life vests, we set off on our sunset sail. This experience was further enhanced by their BYOB rule. We were allowed to bring our own snacks, wine, and beer. Our sailing path weaved in and out of ferry lanes and we completed some sharp turns, really showcasing the agility of the yacht. We pulled in after sunset providing everyone a beautiful nighttime view of downtown Seattle and waterfront. Service was fantastic. The crew was friendly and efficient. My biggest recommendation when doing the sunset cruise is to layer up (sweater/jacket) or even bring a nice blanket.

Had a great tour on one of the Navy Whale boats. The Captain was very knowledgeable and friendly…read more Learned a lot about Gig Harbor and the history of the Tacoma Narrows bridges. Along with seeing lots of wildlife (bald eagles, harbor seals, and giant sea lions), we got to see Salmon Beach, a unique waterfront Tacoma neighborhood only accessible by hiking or boat.

Fun boat ride to see wild life and the islands outside of gig harbor. Definitely worth the $50, the…read moretour guide was knowledgeable and spoke clearly. Fun getting out on the water on a clear day. We ran 10 minutes behind and they were even nice enough to wait for us!!! Left a nice tip!

I just moved to the area and I wanted to charter a sailboat and a Captain to take my Dad and I…read morearound the Sound for a few hours. Finally I found Captain Sherry! She met us at the Port Orchard Marina, gave us the Safety brief and within a few minutes we were under sail. Though the Western (her boat) had seen her share of rough weather she could certainly catch the wind like a beauty and tacked on a dime! Captain Sherry was great and we had a wonderful time! Her prices were very reasonable. Sailing lessons are $55 per person for 3 hours and then $20 for every additional hour. We ended up being out there for about 4 hours. We were all having so much fun that no one had their eye on the clock. She also has an all day sail that includes dinner and a few other destinations which is only $150. I'm looking forward to doing this again very very soon.

I took this trip because I thought it would be a nice trip for my friend. Well big mistake, this…read morelady is greedy, all she cares about is money. Her sailing skills are "okay" her boat has definitely seen better days and I wouldn't recommend this lady to my enemy. She makes up stuff as she goes along. I have never in my life met such a woman who will lie and able to get away with it because she's "the boss." Yeah she seems friendly at first but looks are deceiving.

I have nothing but good things to say about this…read more I went on a public cruise on 2019 and had the best time, did a private in 2022 and had a blast again, and just went back a few weeks ago on another public. Start to finish, this is an iconic Seattle adventure. We met at the dock at MOHAI (booked paid parking ahead of time online which I do recommend). Got there a little early to hear the rules/directions, which they always make fun. Checking in was easy, and it doesn't really matter which order you get on in. I was one of the last people on board and felt like it had no bearing on the spot I took as people were moving around. There is only one bar and one bathroom, so I would recommend grabbing a drink before and using the restroom so that you can limit time spent in both lines. The bartender was wonderful. Quick but kind. I ordered a marg and she asked if I wanted a floater of tequila. Ordered a mimosa and she asked if I wanted a splash of guava. It was like she could read my mind. The staff goes all out with the theme. They kept us all safe, but made it fun with costumes, an exciting playlist, and by letting us squirt water at nearby hot tub boats. Book with your friends and have an amazing time. You will not regret going all out on your costume!

Had a great time with this lively and fun crew! We did the Fourth of July fireworks tour and it was…read moreexcellent!

My wife and I recently purchased a Sabre 42. While we have done some boating, we wanted to improve…read moreour safety and protect our investment. We spent a full week with Captain Tony of Sound Mariner. During the week, we learned the boat systems, boating safety, navigation and "what to do" in critical situations. The whole training was completed on our own boat. Captain Tony's training plan is well organized and thorough. Captain Tony is also incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, yet treats each person humbly and with a high level of respect. This allowed us to ask any question, and greatly enhanced our training. In the end, my wife and I both came out of the time with a good level of confidence for our future boating activities. And, we feel like we have a new friend! We highly recommend Captain Tony and Sound Mariner!

We hired Tony to deliver our 60' boat from Victoria, BC to Seattle and to train my wife and I to…read morecaptain the boat because it is significantly bigger and more complex than our current boat. I was very nervous about driving such a big boat but after the first couple hours with Tony, I was much more confident with controlling the boat, "holding station" and was even able to dock it myself. My wife then spent a few hours driving and maneuvering the boat and she was feeling very confident as well. Tony taught us to dock without leaving the boat, grabbing the cleats with the lines and putting turns on the cleats and bringing the lines back to the boat all without leaving the boat. This made both of us feel safer than stepping off the boat to tie the boat up and makes us feel like professionals. Dock hands even watch us and say "Wow!" when they see us do this and friends who have been boating for years tell us how easy we make it look. We spent many hours practicing on various docks, in various wind conditions, docking to port, to starboard, both bow-in and stern-in around Lake Union and Lake Washington. Using the Yacht Controller, I can single-hand the boat taking it in and out of our slip and docking thanks to Tony. I had so much fun, over several weeks I spent over 80 hours on the boat with Tony and my wife spent 30 hours captaining the boat and both of us are still surprised at how well we handle the boat and how confident we are in such a short amount of time. Tony taught us all the essentials about "rules of the road", navigating Puget Sound, VHF radio practice and etiquette, the boat's electronics, electrical and plumbing systems, anchoring, safety equipment, how to go through the Ballard Locks -- our first trip through was not the nerve-wracking experience we were expecting, but felt totally confident while watching other boats fumble with the procedure. Tony is a fount of knowledge of all things boating: techniques, equipment, boat types, boat history, etc. On a whim with our three kids on board one day, Tony taught them how to tie up fenders and do the three key knots so now they help us docking and in the Locks. I'd hire Tony to teach my kids to captain the boat, he'd be a much more patient teacher than I could be!

Captain Rick showed us an amazing time. He put us on the fish ball immediately and we all enjoyed…read morea great morning together catching Pink Salmon with such ease. Capt Rick is a funny guy who made the trip very enjoyable going our and back in with plenty of good stories. #NOBANNANAS!