Like the other reviewers, we gave this a shot thanks to a Living Social deal. So glad we did as it…read morewas a lovely, magical experience all around. We'll definitely be going back for one of the regular 1/2 day cruises. A friend set this up for triple date night - we brought some champagne and cruised around the Montlake Cut and Portage Bay. Captain Dave was an excellent host who had plenty of great information to share. The boat itself is perfect - a nice blend of indoor/outdoor space so you get to enjoy the elements without any wind. It was a great opportunity to check out all the houseboats and see our town from a different perspective than we usually do. I'd definitely recommend this for a group date night - it's fun to get dressed up and go yachting and pretend you are posh and classy. It would also be a great activity for when you have relatives in town and you want to take them out on the water. Way better than those big tourist boat excursions - being in a small yacht allows you to see everything up close. It was definitely a unique Seattle experience. P.S. We had no problems with booking this or confirming the reservation.

Dave, the Captain is superb, so knowledgeable, kind and great to work with…read more We had a small birthday celebration for our daughter on this well equipped, sea-worthy vessel and had such a memorable time. Easy to recommend Cedar Waves; they are the best! Look no further.

Great experience and even better people. Very professional service and flexible scheduling. Will…read morefor sure be using this company again.

My family and I highly recommend Sangria Maria Charters. Captain Andrew was informative and great…read morewith our twin boys. He is very patient and knowledgeable. We can't say enough about our amazing experience. Don't think twice about it, just book it. You will not regret it.

Had the best time celebrating a birthday in Seattle! Scott and Tracy were incredible hosts; from…read moreour welcome bubbles and charcuterie board, to learning about the history of homes on the water, our trip made us feel like QUEENS. I would absolutely return and celebrate every milestone event with Scott and Tracy on the yacht!

Had an absolutely amazing time on the Private Reserve! What an elite experience, the boat was…read morebeautiful with every detail finely curated. You absolutely feel like a bougie rich woman on your high class yacht for the day! Everything was top notch from the food, to the service, to the crew. Scott and Tracy made the whole process so easy, they made great recommendations and gave clear instructions on how to meet them. Getting on and off the boat was a breeze. Definitely felt like they catered to my every need. Can't wait to go out again and feel like I'm living my below deck dreams!

In early June 2021 we took a 10-day cruise on the Gyrfalcon, including to Glacier Bay National…read morePark. It was the trip of a lifetime, both for the sights -- glaciers, whales, bears, sea lions, seals, mountain goats, porpoises, and sea otters, most of them too numerous to count--and for the atmosphere and company. The Gyr itself is a treasure: an 88' wooden boat built in the early 1940s to conduct marine surveys of the Alaskan Coast for the US Government. Nancy and Peter, the Gyr's loving owners, have carefully and thoughtfully restored what can be restored and updated other facilities to adapt them to 21st century travel. Nancy and Peter have equipped the Gyr with everything one could want for an Alaskan expedition: kayaks, zodiacs, fishing equipment, crab and shrimp traps and binoculars and spotting scopes. The Gyr's leisurely pace allows for close examination of wildlife and quiet contemplation of the majesty of Alaska's mountain ranges; her size allows Captain Nancy to take her into stunning anchorages that crown the day's cruising and delight the eye in the morning. Chief Engineer Peter (who styles himself CEE, or Chief of Everything Else) not only keeps the Gyr's engines, winches, generators and hydraulics functioning, but is an excellent chef. Creative and delicious dinners are shared at the large table in the Pilot House, surrounded by views of the Alaskan wilderness. The staterooms and visitors' bath are comfortable, as is the salon on the main deck. But most time is spent in the Pilot House, in comfortable chairs, viewing the wonders of Alaska as Nancy or Peter steers the boat on her course. The fantail--the rear deck of the boat--is a perfect spot for dropping a fishing line or just sitting with a glass of wine to enjoy the evening. Most of all, Nancy and Peter are perfect hosts. They know this is your cruise and they do everything to exceed your expectations.

Ever since we traveled to Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, Anchorage, and Denali, we had been talking…read moreabout going to southern Alaska's Inland Passage. The choices were numerous - we could take a cruise aboard a big ship, take the inland ferry, or perhaps a small boat. The advantages of a small boat were clear: we could get close to the animals and stop when we see them and travel close to shore. The question was, how small? After reading about the various options, we narrowed in on smaller boats and eventually chose the TFI's MV Gyrfalcon, a 3 cabin + 2 crew, 88-foot historic wooden vessel. The Gyrfalcon is owned and piloted by Captain and wildlife photographer Nancy Everds and CEE (Chief of Everything Else: Engineer, chef, expert birder, and itinerary planner)Peter Mann. As we quickly learned, we could not have made a better choice. Our 7-day trip from Juneau to Sitka was amazing in every possible way. Peter and Nancy were incredible at spotting wildlife. They were also wonderful to get to know! Peter is also a skilled chef; every meal was a gourmet delight. The accommodations were confortable; the trip was smooth. If you have any questions about why we chose the Gyrfalcon or this trip, feel free to message me!

I booked a sunset cruise to surprise our parents for their 50th wedding anniversary. Captain Scott…read moretook excellent care of them. They thoroughly enjoyed every moment. To say they had a great time is just not enough - Captain Scott was so wonderful and my brothers and I are so grateful to him. I can't wait to book a trip for just my hubby and me. All our best, Very Happy Siblings

My daughter booked a 2 hour daysail today for Fathers day with Captain Scott and a few friends and…read morewe all had a total blast!!! I use to sail years ago, and being out on the water brought back great memories. I would highly recommend sailing with Captain Scott. And I look forward to booking another sailing again in the future with him!!!

When I remember magical holiday events, chartering the Discovery for the evening with old friends…read morewill clearly remain at the top. This exquisite wood yacht brought us all back to another era as we followed the Christmas ships on Lake Washington. Captain Ben Swanson was very accommodating and friendly to everyone, Chef Alisa created a beautiful and delicious feast for us, and everyone had a wonderful evening. I would highly recommend chartering this yacht for any special event. I will definitely do this again.

We arranged for a late afternoon/early evening lake cruise for our company holiday party. The boat…read moreis beautiful, very comfortable and surprisingly quiet for such a vintage boat. It was decorated nicely for Christmas and made such an awesome venue for a holiday party. John was super helpful booking and very accommodating for our party. He put us in touch with an excellent caterer and everyone had a great time. The weather on this day was wet and windy, but the boat was warm and cozy and there is more than enough space for everyone to spread out and socialize indoors. Couldn't have asked for a better outcome!

Captain Trig's yacht (the Viaggio) is most certainly luxurious, and the experience you can expect…read morewould be very difficult to surpass. Clients are pampered, fed three gourmet meals each day, and taken on beautiful excursions. We saw an abundance of whales, dall porpoises, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, bald eagles, deer, and bears. Fishing was a delightful success(we shipped 43 pounds of salmon and halibut home). After our cruise, we explored Alaska by land, and although still scenic, the whole land experience was anticlimactic. Any future visits we make to Alaska will center on this kind of cruise, and I can't imagine anyone doing it better than Viaggio Luxury. Floyd Hale

Never been to Alaska. Never been overnight on a boat. Now we want to do both again for future…read morevacations and we will choose Viaggio for our Alaska tours. Only 6 guests allowed, so the boat is quiet and not over crowded. Only 2-3 crew members who take care of everything and with a smile. They emphasize making the trip as stress-free as possible-and it was. Spacious boat, nice, clean rooms, delicious food, friendly crew. Watch and learn from the chef (who will cater to your likes/dislikes, food allergies and preferences), hang out in the wheelhouse and talk with the captain while looking for wildlife, and drive the boat. Great for all ages-fellow travelers ranged from teen to senior. Lots to do on the boat like movies and local books and plenty more off the boat- kayaking, whaler for easier sight-seeing, 27' sport boat so we could fish as often as we wanted (fishing licenses included-so one less thing we had to deal with). Caught crab and fish and had it for our meals the same day and beyond! We even had some to take home. We saw so much wildlife and other special sites without the cost of extra excursion fares. We rarely saw other boats (besides fishermen) so we were out in Alaska's natural element to take in the scenery with privacy-no big cruise ships or 1000s of people-just a small boat and nature. We were able to get close to wildlife without disturbing them or they followed our boat for up-close and personal experiences-from whales to porpoises, bears to porcupines. You spend a lot of time at sea but in a good way-taking in the surroundings you normally wouldn't see with other tours (large cruises) or traveling on your own. But you can make stops in town for a night depending on what tour you book. With never being on a private charter tour before, we really didn't know what to expect, but we were blown away with the experience and being spoiled. PS - They were great about getting back to us when we had additional questions before booking the trip. Also, they will work to pick you up at your hotel or airport.

We had a marvelous time on the Dog House fishing for Coho Salmon. Captain Rich has great equipment…read moreand was patient as he taught us to cast and reel. I am local and had friends from Atlanta visiting that wanted a 'true' PMW experience, it was delivered. We will be back next year.

We had an amazing time fishing this week with Captain Rich. We got a private charter in the…read moremorning for salmon fishing and crabbing. Captain Rich is so good with kids and he definitely knows the water! We maxed out on our salmon within first few hours! Thank you so much Captain Rich for an amazing experience and unforgettable memories.