Seattle: 70ft Sailing Cruise on Puget Sound BYOB

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Duration2h

GroupUp to 40

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Sailing Seattle’s waters with city skyline views and mountain air

You’ll board a classic 70ft racing sailboat in Seattle for a laid-back cruise on Puget Sound—BYOB style. Watch the skyline fade behind you as trained crew handle the sails, then settle in with your own food and drinks while mountains drift by. It’s all about slowing down, sharing laughs, and feeling that fresh salt air hit your face.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sail Puget Sound on 70ft yacht

Board the 70ft custom sailboat
Bring your own food and drinks
Crew hoists sails and turns off engine
Relax and enjoy Seattle skyline views
Take in surrounding mountain scenery

The Experience

I’d been curious about seeing Seattle from the water — not just the usual ferry, but actually sailing. So when we stepped onto this 70ft boat, I felt a weird mix of excitement and that little nervous flutter you get before something new. The deck had that faint salty tang, and there was this low hum of people chatting as we found spots to sit. Our captain, Tom (who looked like he’d lived about three lifetimes at sea), grinned and told us to crack open whatever we brought — “It’s BYOB, so don’t be shy.” I liked him instantly.

Once we left the dock, the crew moved around with quiet confidence — ropes in hand, sails snapping up, engine off. It got suddenly peaceful except for gulls overhead and some guy laughing too loud at his own joke (not me, promise). The city skyline slid past in slow motion, all glass and steel against those distant blue mountains. I tried to say “Puget” properly; Li laughed and said I sounded French. She wasn’t wrong. There was something about just drifting under wind power that made my shoulders drop — no rush, just cold beer in hand and the sound of water slapping the hull.

I didn’t expect to feel so small out there, honestly. The mountains looked close enough to touch one minute and impossibly far the next. Someone pointed out Mount Rainier peeking through clouds — it almost didn’t look real. We traded snacks with another couple who’d brought way too much cheese (no regrets). The sun kept shifting behind clouds, making everything silvery for a while. I still think about that view when I need a bit of calm.

What’s included

Your day includes time aboard a 70ft ocean racing yacht with all sales tax covered; trained crew will handle all sailing while you relax with whatever food or drinks you decide to bring along—just show up at the dock ready for wind and good company.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sailing Seattle