Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle: Historic Tall Ship

Hoist the sails, watch the city skyline fade, catch Mount Rainier in the distance

An evening sailing tour aboard Seattle's historic tall ship on Puget Sound, where you help raise the sails before the engine shuts down and the schooner cuts through the water in silence. The 2-hour tour passes the Seattle Waterfront and Space Needle, and on clear days Mount Rainier appears across the bay. A beverage is included. Restrooms are on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sail and city views

• Board historic sailing ship
• Help hoist the sails
• Enjoy sailing on Puget Sound
• View Seattle Waterfront and skyline
• See Space Needle from boat
• Spot Mount Rainier in distance
• View Olympic and Cascade Mountains
• Enjoy beverage during sunset
• Hear cannon salute

The experience

The Seattle Waterfront is where you board: the historic tall ship sits ready, and the crew invites you to help hoist the sails before departure. Once the engine cuts out, the quiet takes over. The schooner moves through Puget Sound under canvas alone, and the city skyline recedes as you move into open water. Mount Rainier rises in the distance on clear days, and the Olympic Mountains frame the horizon ahead.

Two hours on the water means the sun is already dropping by the time you leave the dock. The Space Needle stays visible from the bay, and the light changes the whole time you're out there: the postcard view most people see from land looks entirely different from the water. A beverage is yours to enjoy while the day closes. The crew may even fire the cannon to mark the end of another summer day.

Restrooms are on board, and the tour works for all fitness levels. If you're bringing a stroller, it can reach the ship and be stowed securely on the dock, though space aboard doesn't allow it on the schooner itself. Service animals are welcome. Public transportation stops nearby if you're not driving to the waterfront.

What’s included

• A beverage to enjoy on deck.
• restroom access on board.
• help hoisting the sails at departure.
• views of the Seattle Waterfront, Space Needle, Olympic Mountains and Cascade Mountain ranges from Elliot Bay Harbor.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 65

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Seattle's Tall Ship

Is this one for you?This tour suits anyone who wants to see Seattle's skyline and landmarks from the water without steering the boat themselves. The crew handles the sailing while you watch the light change and the city fade as the sun sets.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What do I actually do on this sailing tour?

You help the crew hoist the sails at the start, then settle in as the engine shuts down and the tall ship moves through Puget Sound under canvas alone. The rest of the 2-hour tour is spent on deck watching the city skyline, Space Needle and Olympic Mountains pass by as the sun sets.

Can I see Mount Rainier from the boat?

Mount Rainier appears in the distance across the bay on clear days. The view depends on weather and visibility, but when conditions are right, the volcanic peak is visible from Elliot Bay Harbor where the ship sails.

What's included in the ticket price?

The evening sail includes a beverage and access to the restroom on board. The 2-hour tour departs from the Seattle Waterfront and returns to the same dock.

What time does the sunset sail depart?

The tour is timed for evening departure so the sun sets during your time on the water. Exact departure times vary by season. Check your booking confirmation for the specific time on your date.