Pretty good Ive been on 2 Electric boat rentals. I have rented and driven large 55' houseboats on Lake Mead and Lake Powell. Plus speed boat driving for skiing. read more

Electric Boat is a great place to rent a boat to go around Lake Union where you'll have a moderately speedy boast with comfortable seating, Bluetooth to the speakers, and a table for sharable plates of food. Had no issues with our boat and it was fun to be out in the water with the sun out. Service was helpful. read more

The Electric Boat Company - Boating Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What a fun experience! My friends took us out on the waters with an electric boat with this company. Check in was quick and easy with the friendly staff. We were shown to our boat and we were off on our own in minutes. The boat was easy to maneuver and fortunately it wasn't crowded in the bay so it was easy to navigate around. We were out for 2 hours and it flew by. It was so relaxing and fun. We brought along wines and snacks for our trip. The water was pretty calm that day. The weather was nice too. We were comfortable. If it got too windy or cold, we zipped up one plastic panel to block the wind. read more

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This is a very fun interesting way to get out on Lake Union and see Seattle from a different perspective. These quiet ( no stink from diesel fuel ) boats are easy for a beginner to navigate, especially if they have a copilot looking out for other boats or seaplanes. You can bring your own food and even if it's a bit rainy you are sheltered but open enough to see all the cool houseboats and the Seattle skyline. Great for visiting out of town guests too. read more

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This was my third time planning a team event with the Electric Boat Company. It's such a unique experience and always a hit with the team! Their staff are easy to work with, responding quickly and with patience with my many questions and adjustments. They are very helpful and are great partners in planning. Also, their catering is great! I wasn't sure what to expect but we usually get the fruit, charcuterie, vegetable, and dessert trays and they're beautiful and overflowing with a great variety of food. My favorite part of the electric boat company is that they think of everything - down to forks/cups/napkins, coolers with ice, and wine and snacks for purchase in the office - in case you forget anything. Also captains hats! Bluetooth speakers and recycle bins on the boat are nice touches. Parking is easy in a big lot out front - and very affordable. The bathrooms are clean and indoors - another worry for the group because we didn't know what to expect from a bathroom on the dock. Totally ok! Better than ok. Two hours was totally enough for our event, though we could have gone longer since we were having a good time. Highly recommend for work, or any events. I'm already looking forward to next year's spring event! read more

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I love taking one of these boats out on a sunny day, or even a rainy one! They are fully enclosed and heated, making them great in any weather. Super easy to drive and set up with everything you could need. The check in is super easy, some waivers and brief instruction. We were on the water within 5 minutes or so. The boat maneuvers super easily and Lake Union is such a stunning spot for a casual ride around. We usually bring snacks and drinks, and they have a trash can and cup holder on board which make it super easy. No bathroom on board, but there is no rule against driving back to the dock for a quick pee break in the middle of the reservation, which is nice. The boat also has a great speaker. So fun all around! Would definitely come back any season. Just beware of the geese! read more

We had a great time on the lake and while I was not financially responsible the process seemed smooth enough. We did have to wait like 15 mins from reservation time however to get going as no employees were in sight on the dock. We appreciated them allowing us to decorate the boat early however! Honestly can't go wrong with a special summer night on the water. read more

We did a team building activity here. The boats were reliable, if a teeny bit worn down (the seats were ripped and duct taped in places). We brought our own food and had a lot of fun cruising the lake for 2 hours. There are lots of cool landmarks and houses to see. 2 hours was a good amount of time since you can explore most of the lake but finish up before you get bored. read more

This was a fantastic experience for me as it was my first time in Seattle. We were able to book easily on the day of online. Check in was easy and they have a nice seating area and bathrooms while waiting. It was Labor Day weekend and a nice and sunny day out, so it was quite busy on the waters. Children under 12 are required to wear a life vest. Someone in your party has to have a boating license if you don't want a driver. The boat itself was easy to navigate. There is a table, which was nice to have while eating our lunch and placing the kid's snacks/belongings. The seating was all around, which I thought was nice to give an engaging atmosphere. The two hours on the water was nice and fun to have a different perspective of the city, see the seaplanes depart, and the boat homes up close. Bluetooth is also available, so it was fun to hear our playlists while out on the water. Lake Union does get busy, so you always have to keep an eye out for passer byers whether on another boat, in the water, etc. read more

The Electric Boat Company - Enjoying a sunny day on Lake Union - Boating Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Electric Boat is awesome. Took out their 10-person vessel with my wife and parents for 2-hours. Very nice way to spend the time. We packed a picnic lunch and ate it on the boat. A beautiful way to see the city and neighborhoods. The boat can be completely covered for warmth or opened up. The ride was quiet (electric) and warm. The staff was awesome. Easy to book. Very clear instructions. Very nice people. I'm eager to do this again with friends. read more

Everyone always loves going out on the lake and this is a really fun and easy way to do that! Great customer service and helpful staff! I've rented these boats for years and it never disappoints! Fun for locals and visitors alike! read more

The Electric Boat Company - Boating Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Rented a boat for my friend's bachelorette party and we had a blast! We rented for 2 hours, which was the perfect amount of time to cruise around Lake Union and see all of the sights. The boat was extremely easy to drive, had a Bluetooth speaker and plenty of room for the 7 of us. Definitely would recommend this experience! read more

Staff was friendly. Our issue was with the boat. It was soooo slow, the people on paddle boats went faster than our boat. Not that we expected it to go fast but maybe a little faster than 2 miles per hour ( at least it's what it felt like) The views from the boat were nice. The blue tooth speaker had allot of static, our horn didn't work. We got tired of how long it took us to move we ended up returning the boat a few minutes early. read more

The Electric Boat Company - The view from the boat - Boating Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A great way to spend a day in Seattle. Lake Union was beautiful. The boat was clean and a reasonable price, about $200 for the session.

We had such a wonderful experience with The Electric Boat Company in Seattle! Everything was so smooth--from the friendly staff to the delicious food and wine we picked up there before setting off. Captaining our own boat around the lake was relaxing and fun, with beautiful views all around. Truly one of our favorite things we did during our visit to Seattle! read more

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I've been on a boat through this company twice now and both times have been really fantastic. It's a bit pricy but it's great for a friends or family outing on the lake. You can BYOB and food which is awesome! The boat is relatively easy to drive and all you have to do is watch a fun video with safety instructions. They provide a map to show you where not to go into and it's just such a fun experience to see the beautiful sights on the lake; city views, house boats, people paddling/kayaking, other larger boats, etc. Parking nearby is also quite easy and convenient! read more

It's a fun way to scope out properties on the waterfront and hang out with your girlfriends for the day, drinking wine and gabbing about boys. Not as riveting as kayaking or paddleboarding, which I would have preferred, but I was happy enough to spend time with my mates in this slow-paced boating experience. read more

I love boating and just relaxing on the water, but don't like being held hostage to a throttle that maxes out at 7 knots. It is a fun setting but much like riding a handicap scooter with the battery failing. Frustrating how very slow they are. Many post, Jennifer C "Soooo Slow. Paddle boats went faster". Asher "Not as riveting as Kayaking". These are not just slow boats but are "so... slow" . If you check out youtube you will find post saying the same. I prefer a boat that has at least the ability to move, not just assisted float. Please read the not recommended reviews for a fuller understanding of issues. Somehow these 1 star reviews don't get calculated into their total star count. read more

Friendly people but the boat itself was not great. Maybe too old? We've driven speed boats, etc. so have experience. This boat did not steer well at all. They warned us that the steering could have a delay, but what we experienced was pretty major. Maybe 20 seconds after turning the wheel the boat might turn or maybe it wouldn't. The other major issue is that the boat just wouldn't go straight either even after we tried to center the wheel. We had roughly balanced the weight of people on the boat on either side too. it didn't seem that windy. It wasn't like driving a golf cart or other boats we've used. Took away a lot of the fun. Maybe it was just this one boat, but it wasn't normal. read more

Go when it's cold and a bit stormy but not choppy. Lake Union will be empty of traffic but it's a great time. A coat and the little heater they provide is plenty warm and you'll have the lake to yourself. read more

Great service love Thr Electric Boat Co. This is my 5th year using the Promo 2hrs for the price of one. read more

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Lived here for over a decade, and this was a unique and amazing "first" to share with my visiting family! Such a beautiful experience to see the city from a different view. Staff was knowledgeable/helpful; our luxury boat was nice and clean; the portable heater was much appreciated! Little side note: I may have missed this part, if any, but marker points would've been helpful- my sister and I (drivers) were low key freaking out trying to precisely follow the map, but had fun figuring it out ;-D ! Definitely recommend and will return! read more

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When the sun is out, it doesn't get much better than this in Seattle!! We've rented electric boats from The Electric Boat Company many times over the years. Luckily, we have gotten great weather. Our family loves being out on the water, watching the boats, checking out houseboats, dodging kayaks. The boats are equipped with Bluetooth sound system, very handy. Lots of room to enjoy the water! Staff is very helpful, from booking to departing. I would highly recommend checking them out!! read more

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The boat was very easy to steer even if you don't have experience. There is a map that they give you so that you know where you are along the water. You can bring your own food and beverage on. If you're splitting the cost between friends, the boat is fairly priced! Would definitely recommend for outing in the water. read more

Over the past 20ish years, I have worked with the Electric Boat Company for work team events, family events, and even my birthday (in late December!). They never fail to deliver a great time for all. Their customer service is top notch and they take their time to make sure you have the best experience possible. I continue to recommend this company to anyone looking for a fun event for any occasion. read more

I've recently had the opportunity to rent a boat from The Electric Boat Company & was blown away by the ease of rental, customer service and overall experience. After booking online, I drove down to the Electric Boat Company & was pleased to find a huge parking lot with an abundance of parking, which was free on weekends & after 4 PM. Once parked, I walked over to the Electric Boat Company, down the stairs & was greeted by the front desk manager, Brian, who put this first time boater of Lake Union at ease. He immediately took my payment, walked myself over to the safety protocols and made sure my group made it out to the docks on time. Next on the docks, we were pointed to over to the dock manager, Tyler. Tyler helped us board the luxury boat with seating for 10. Once onboard, I was impressed with the size of the boat which had plenty of room for adult beverages & food, which you can bring at no charge - which helps bring down the overall costs of a fun afternoon. Pulling out of the docks for the 2 hour cruise was a breeze, it was easy to navigate Lake Union especially with the curated audio tour, which was easy listening pointing out all of the sites and sounds and as it was an electric boat - it was pretty easy to handle. After 2 hours of fun & sun, we pulled back into the docks with Tyler who helped us get off the boat & grab our remaining items. For a group of 10 to go out on a sunny day on Lake Union for about $30 a person with the ability to bring our own food/drink, it was an absolute steal especially with a glass of house wine going for $10+ in Seattle. I'll definitely be back this summer on Lake Union to enjoy another day of fun & sun with this all star cast. read more

Fantastic! Service is great! The his was a wonderful new experience for us. Definitely recommend. I gave 4 stars because I was not expecting he driver. No one in my group had experience driving a boat and from their perspective it looked stressful avoiding the ships, planes, other smaller vessels and waves while staying on course. Still I'd do it again! read more

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I purchased a Groupon deal for a two hour rental. It was easy to reserve a time/date on their website. We were a group of 6, and the boat was comfortable for us. Although it was a cloudy day, it made for a fun activity and we didn't have to worry about other obstacles to maneuver in the water. The little space heater worked well, and we didn't even have to wear our jackets. The two hours flew by! We all had such a great time sharing snacks, drinking, and chatting. I can't wait to do it again! *I knocked a star off only because their sound system to connect to Bluetooth and by USB didn't connect properly to play music. They had a great backup alternative though and let us use a portable Bluetooth speaker which worked well the whole time! read more

The Electric Boat Company - Boating Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Booked the luxury Duffy boat for my birthday with my friends and I, and we loved it! Easy online booking and even though I had to change the time to 30 min later a than the original booking time, they were very accommodating. I loved that we could bring our own food and drinks! We also liked how we could open and close the plastic coverings since there was some light rain: I would definitely recommend their boats but wished we had the option to do three hours instead of two. read more

We reserved the donut Duffy for 4 of us at 11:30 am, but we were further than we thought and I called the day before and asked if they could push us back and the girl who answered was so helpful and courteous and gave us a later option. Thankfully When we arrived , we were a bit earlier, and they were so accommodating to us to get us in our boat asap- even with others ahead of us. We forgot a Bluetooth speaker and the guy who assisted us to our boat I believe his name was Lachlan(forgive my spelling) was soo nice and went and grabbed one for us. (Which totally enhanced our experience) The lake was beautiful and our experience with the electric boat company was just so amazing! We are definitely coming back - next time with swim wear ( as we didn't know the donuts have ladders to get in and out of the water ) read more

We celebrated David's birthday and It was a wonderful evening on Lake Union even though a little wind picked up and it got a little chilly.. We had music on the boat and put and had heat, so were perfectly comfortable. The staff were amazing an made it a great first time experience for David's first tour on the lake. Thank you, Linda M Bagley read more

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Great activity to do with friends. Rent out a boat and enjoy the beautiful view of Seattle. It had different packages and we had taken a 3hr package which was sufficient to enjoy and be back on time. The boats were clean and they make you go through a small safety video also. Overall a lovely evening..!! Price - just a little expensive but if you are going in a group - it's worth it. read more

The Electric Boat Company - Boating Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I reserved The Electric Boat Company for my best friend's Bachelorette party, and it was the best experience I could have hoped for! The staff was friendly and helpful. The Boat was in great condition, included a heater and Bluetooth, and was plentiful in space. We were permitted to bring alcohol (21+) and food to enhance the experience. I will definitely be back! read more

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We had a day to fill with family in town, and my MIL has some mobility issues. Rather than driving to sight see in Portland, we decided on a picnic on one of the electric boats. The rental process and check-in were easy, the staff were nice, the boat was spotlessly clean and very comfortable, and we had a wonderful time cruising around the Willamette River from the Tillikum to Fremont bridges. For $10 more, it was totally worth it to have a clean cooler full of fresh ice waiting for us to pack in our picnic lunch and drinks. Definitely recommend! read more

The Electric Boat Company - Family enjoying our relaxing and fun electric boat ride - Boating Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First of all, I'm pretty scared of boats (it's this phobia I have from falling out of canoes, inner tubes, etc as a child). BUT my bubble wanted to go out on a 'venture so off we went boating on a beautiful sunny Seattle day! You get two hours and at first my friend had a bit of a hard time figuring out how to steer it (didn't help that a paddleboarder was taking a selfie and not looking up!) but we made it out onto the lake without hitting anything! Whew! You can bring food/drinks (+adult bevvies) and pump up the music as well on board. We had littles with us so had thought that they'd be bored sitting there for 2 hours, but they had a great time snacking and looking all around them. We didn't get too far - just staying basically in Lake Union. There are bigger boats and kayaks/paddleboards/hot tub boats (yes, apparently that's a thing here!) so watch out for boat traffic and waves!! It was a nice boat ride and with a cover to block out those rays! Overall a great time with friends and some beautiful views! read more

Great experience and staff. Will come back again Boat is clean. Our family have so much. Fun riding the boat read more

Great way to relax on a sunny Seattle day! The employees were so friendly. The boat was so easy to use. Great experience that I'll do again.

I've done this a handful of times and always had a blast! Nice way to spend two hours on the water without needing someone with a boating license. It only goes 6 miles per hour, but that's fine with me. We rented one yesterday (12/5) and they warmed up the boat nicely where we didn't even need to wear a jacket. Overall, always a great experience and the workers are always so friendly and helpful. My only complaint was the Bluetooth speaker in our boat did not work. read more

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Rented out a boat and highly recommend The Electric Boat Company! From start to finish, I had an excellent experience with them. The only mishap was that they didn't apply the deposit when charging for the rest of the boat, snacks and drinks and I corrected that easily with them the next day. The boat was well maintained, with the captains getting a quick and easy lesson on how to navigate it. The boat has these plastic windows that roll up or down with a button to keep them in place, so while we took off on Lake Union in wonderful weather, when it started raining on us, it was easy to put the windows down. They supplied us with snacks and a cooler of drinks at an extra reasonable price. They gave us a map of where we could take the boat, which is basically over all over the lake. We had a 2 hour time limit, which was plenty. The boat only goes about 10-15 mph max, which was a leisurely, relaxing cruise. The crew insisted on taking the trash out for us when we docked, and they offered to take a group pic too. Parking is free if it's after 4 pm, otherwise you have to pay at the meter. read more

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Had a beautiful day out on the water in a donut electric boat last weekend in august Reservations were easy online and made a res about a month out so plenty of options! We definitely think the donut boat is great if you have a small party (6people), on a budget, and want to more enjoy SLU in a bobbing floating ball vs being in an actual boat that cruises the lake. I was surprised it could make it to the opposite side of the lake from the dock near the house boats but was definitely slower than a kayak so keep that in mind. It seemed even the regular boats are pretty slow too at 3-4 mph. Check in was easy: arrive early because most reservations start at the same time: I'd say 5-10mins before your reservation. One star off because we had some trouble getting the umbrella above the boat to open and one of the rods was broken. Also the dial to open and close it showed reverse instructions of which way to crank which was confusing and I think is something that should have been pointed out how to open by one of the crew Otherwise TLDR a great time on the water and would rent from them again for my next adventure :) read more

The Electric Boat Company - View from donut boat - Boating Near Me - Seattle, Washington