75th anniversary in full swing and worth celebrating !…read more They offered 30 minute city Seaplane tours for $75 this weekend, so we brought our kiddo to celebrate her 6th birthday. She was all smiles and still talking about all the sites she saw on her very first flight (UW, Space Needle, Puget Sound). "Everyone gets a window seat on one of their beautifully restored de Havilland Beaver or Otter Seaplanes for a birds-eye view of the Emerald City, University of Washington, Shilshole Bay, and Discovery Point." The pilot, Quinn, went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. He took photos for our family, and even let our kiddo sit in the cockpit after landing. The maintenance crew was also willing to answer any questions and were full of smiles. It was truly nice to see people who enjoy their jobs/careers. In the lobby you'll find awesome coasters, teeshirts, beautiful coffee mugs, hats, and even a toy seaplane that our kiddo had to have. I love that everyone was required to wear a mask, especially since our kid is unvaccinated. Hubby and I look forward to catching another flight in the near future! Thank you for an unforgettable experience during such uncertain times.

Had such a pleasant experience flying from SLU to Victoria! Once we got checked in, they let us…read morewalk around in the area, so we grabbed some food and coffee before our flight. Just be aware of the weight limits before booking.

I've been flying since I was 3 years old and I'm 52 now, so that should tell you how many flights…read moreI've taken in my life. Somehow, though, this was my first time ever on a seaplane. To say I was anxious is an understatement. Every bad thought was going through my head. Every movie about a plane crash, every news article about a small plane or seaplane accident, every worst case scenario you can imagine. I was honestly questioning my life choices and wondering why I had agreed to do this. The first reason was my daughter. She flew with Harbour Air from Vancouver to Seattle, and she has the same flying anxiety that I do. She absolutely loved it and kept telling me, "Mom, you have to try it!" The second reason was that my friend and I only had 24 hours in Victoria. I didn't want to spend half the day driving to the ferry terminal, waiting, taking the ferry, and doing the whole process all over again on the way back. We wanted to maximize our time, so we decided to be brave and go for it. Honestly, right up until boarding, I was thinking about turning around and calling it a day. I had my noise-canceling AirPods ready, my anxiety was at a solid 100%, and I was trying not to panic. Luckily, I met a lovely lady who ended up becoming a friend, and she gave me a few tips to help when my anxiety started kicking in. The flight from Seattle to Victoria was honestly wonderful. The weather was beautiful, the views were amazing, and the pilot was a young gentleman who was an absolute sweetheart. Smooth takeoff, smooth flight, smooth landing. I couldn't have asked for a better first seaplane experience. The flight back was a little different. We had an older pilot, there was some fog leaving Victoria, and it was a bit rougher than the first flight. But that's weather, not the airline. We landed safely, and that's what matters. I also have to give a shout-out to the staff in both Seattle and Victoria. Every single person we dealt with was super nice, super chill, professional, patient, and helpful. Nobody made me feel silly for being nervous, and their calm attitude definitely helped. Would I do it again? Absolutely. Would I be nervous again? Probably. Would I still do it? 100%. The views alone are worth it. The time savings are worth it. And for someone who spent half the trip thinking about all the things that could go wrong, I ended up really enjoying it. So if you're anxious about flying on a seaplane like I was, take it from someone whose imagination is way too active you'll probably be just fine. And yes, I would do it again.

**dont go!*** unless you want to wait and get cancelled out last minute just don't!!!!…read more Less than Mediocre experience overall. I was very patient waiting around for the delayed departure due to the heavy fog, etc. very underwhelming and I was looking forward to my trip. **At least they refunded back the money***** A staff ignored me while I was standing right in front of him, felt like he was discriminating against me (the only female, Latina) because he would approach every other guest to give them updates but for me, I had to go up to the counter to ask for updates. He would make an announcement but frequently would directly offer ferry trips to others. Please acknowledge people in front of you and be equally fair to all paying customers. The First Gentleman who assisted me was the nicest towards me. I appreciate that. Book the ferry ride instead. I couldn't do it since I was limited on my stay so I lucked out. I get that my time was wasted overall. Do better with customer service and be transparent to everyone; not just who you want to approach.

Such a convenient resource on Lake Union. Ample room on the dock to pull up, fuel up, Pumpout,…read moregrab some snacks or beverages in their well-stocked shop. Always clean, always friendly.

Always great service. One stop shop and fuel. Also have had oil changes and engine servicing done…read morehere

When I was 1st thinking of moving here, I took their Seattle fly around tour. Wow, what a hoot, I…read morethoroughly suggest you try this at least once, for a unique view of Puget Sound and city. I think it would make a great birthday present for you 10y/o too. It certainly made me feel 10 again.

Absolutely wonderful experience. Not only a beautiful flight but everyone is extremely nice and…read morehelpful.

Best fuel dock inside the locks! Here's why:…read more THE ROSES: First thing is the prices for fuel. They are, in a word, amazing! I filled up my boat this weekend, and ethanol free unleaded was .80/gallon cheaper than Shilshole! How they can sell for so much less than the competition is a wonder to me (but I'm not complaining!). The staff is great as well; very helpful! THE THORNS: Since they primarily cater to the commercial/workboat/fishing trade, their dock is a bit on the tall side for recreational boaters, making tieups a bit more tricky that places like Morrison's on Lake Union. They also take up very little waterfront width, so they can be tricky to find if you've never been there before. THE VERDICT: When you're taking on 100 - 300 gallons of fuel (or more?) a small difference in price can add up to big savings. Covich Williams sells for significantly less than competing fuel docks in Seattle, making it well worth the effort to find them.

Take my yacht there always for gas and I am met by someone to grab my lines. Best fuel price in…read moretown and most knowledgeable employees.

Such a cool tour! I recommend coming here if you or family/friends are into cars! Honestly came…read morehere on a whim to just check the place out just out of curiosity and signed up for the tour! It was very fun and saw lots and lots and lots of cool cars from the classics to celebrity owners vehicles to some personal vehicles and well. I would say it last maybe around like a good 30-45 min of checking the place out and then towards the end they have a little I guess restaurant area where you can eat for a bit, there was a very long wait but thankfully the hostess got us in asap so was very thankful for that gesture! Their food was ok but I did love the vibes since there's a window you could look at to some more cars and stuff while you're eating.

I'm a car guy and love stopping by here on a Saturday morning to see what's in the parking lot…read more Also the viewing area where you can see many of the amazing cars stored in the building is a treat for the eyes. But... the coffee is unremarkable and there's no excuse for that in Seattle. The food in the Derby restaurant is ok if you want big greasy burgers, but I don't eat that stuff. So I was among the original members, and I kept my Ferrari there for a while, but I was paying too much and getting too little.

Good prices, fast shipping. They made the process of ordering what I needed very easy.read more

I needed to replace my ARCARTEX ELT battery. I searched several well known sellers and they quoted…read moreprices of $959, $833.87, $786.03, $725.00, $655.95, some with shipping included. National Aviation's price including two day shipping was $595. I called them to verify the price and battery date. I spoke with Jack who was extremely helpful and verified the battery date, price and shipping info. That was late in the day on Monday, March 31st., I received the correct battery & documentation in the early evening of April 1st.!!! National Aviation had the best price, shipping cost included, good web site, and great live person service! Willy

We have stayed at Arabella's 4 times over the past couple years. We have had a great experience,…read morenice people, clean docks, good restaurants nearby. Restrooms clean. Price for guest moorage was reasonable for the area

We have been here for guest moorage twice over the years and have always been happy with the…read moreservice and amenities. The facilities are clean and updated, they have free wifi and the location is close to town!