Top 7 Seattle Sailing Trips

1.Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Board a historic schooner near Bell Harbor Marina for a two-hour sunset sail on Puget Sound. Help raise the sails, enjoy Seattle skyline views, and look for Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Drinks are sold aboard, and a cannon salute may mark the evening.

“Best way to start my time in Seattle. It was a stunning sunset and such a great experience to be out on the water! The crew was wonderful and so was the chance to have a drink while enjoying the views! Highly recommend this as a way to spend an evening if you're in town.”

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2.Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Spend about two hours aboard Seattle’s historic sailing ship, leaving from Pier 66 Bell Harbor Marina. You’ll see the Space Needle, waterfront, Olympic and Cascade ranges, and possibly Mount Rainier. Captain Eric and crew may invite you to help raise the sails, with drinks, snacks, blankets, and restrooms available.

“Perfect time, the crew was professional and nice, we had some drinks, with amazing views while we sail, the weather was great too!”

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3.Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 223 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

Board the schooner Bay Lady at Pier 66 for a two-hour sunset sail with an English-speaking captain and crew. Watch the Olympic Mountains glow, see Seattle light up, and, if conditions allow, help raise the sails or steer. Drinks and snacks are available to buy onboard.

“Tall ship sailing was fantastic - beautiful night and a great way to see the beauty of the area. Enjoyed a drink with our trip to enjoy further”

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4.Seattle Sunset Sail BYOB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Sail Puget Sound for about two hours aboard a 70-foot yacht with Seattle’s skyline, Space Needle, Great Wheel, Olympic Mountains, and Mount Rainier in view. Bring your own picnic, beer, or wine, then settle in with captains such as Phil or Matt and crew members including Anna and Bree.

“We had the perfect weather and the crew was awesome. The sail was smooth and the views were great! Thanks so much for an awesome way to end our Seattle trip!”

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5.Sunset Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · from $71

Spend two relaxed hours sailing Elliott Bay aboard a 70-foot ocean yacht built for racing. Your English-speaking captain and deckhand point out Seattle, the Olympic Mountains, and Mount Rainier. Bring your own food, beer, wine, or soft drinks, and pack warm layers for the evening breeze.

“We had a great experience. The guides were knowledgeable and very personable. We had a scheduling problem (our fault) and they were very helpful in getting it resolved so we could do the cruise. The scenery and sunset were great!”

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6.Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · from $49

Join an English-speaking captain and deckhand at Pier 56 for a 1.5-hour sail across Elliott Bay. You can bring food and drinks, use the onboard cooler, and watch Seattle, Bainbridge Island, West Seattle, Mount Rainier, and both mountain ranges from a 70-foot ocean racing sailboat.

“Was a fantastic trip! Crew was wonderful and provided great hospitality and information!”

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7.Elliott Bay Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews · from $60

Meet Sailing Seattle at Pier 56 for a two-hour afternoon cruise on a high-performance sailing yacht. Bring your own beer, wine, food, and warm layers. The crew sails from downtown across Elliott Bay, with possible views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains.

“Rex was great and was a very nice relaxing time. Thanks”

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