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Seattle Private Boat Cruise on Lake Union and Lake Washington 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

AverageTop 32% in Seattle

4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Seattle
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Cruise from Lake Union to Lake Washington on a private Seattle boat tour, with landmark sights, a cooler, and room for your own snacks and drinks.

About this tour

Set out from South Lake Union for a private boat cruise through Seattle’s waterways, where floating homes, landmark parks, and mountain views frame the city from the water. This 120-minute Seattle private boat cruise on Lake Union and Lake Washington offers a relaxed way to explore with your own group.

Pass Gas Works Park and the shoreline homes, including the house associated with Sleepless in Seattle, then cruise through the Montlake Cut toward Lake Washington. Along the way, see Husky Stadium and the boathouse featured in Boys In The Boat. Look toward Medina’s waterfront mansions and Mount Rainier before returning to Lake Union for views of the Space Needle and Seattle skyline. Optional stops may include Downtown Kirkland, Old Bellevue, or Fisherman’s Terminal near the Ballard Locks.

A guide, onboard restroom, and cooler are provided, and you’re welcome to bring snacks and drinks. Departures run daily at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm from near The Cove restaurant. Choose a time and enjoy Seattle by water on a private cruise across Lake Union and Lake Washington.

Highlights

  • Cruise past Gas Works Park and Lake Union’s floating homes
  • Pass through the Montlake Cut to Lake Washington
  • Spot Husky Stadium and the boathouse featured in Boys In The Boat
  • Admire Mount Rainier, Medina’s mansions, and the Seattle skyline
  • Bring your own snacks and drinks for a relaxed private cruise

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Cooler
  • Restroom on board
  • Guide

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Pickup and drop-off near The Cove restaurant in South Lake Union
  • Daily departures at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm; alternate start times may be requested
  • Parking is available near the meeting point
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the cruise?

The cruise lasts 120 minutes.

Where is the pickup and drop-off point?

Pickup and drop-off are near The Cove restaurant in South Lake Union.

What departure times are available?

Daily departures are at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm. You can request a different start time.

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

Yes. You can bring your own snacks and beverages, and a cooler is available on board.

What sights will I see?

The route passes Gas Works Park, floating homes, the Montlake Cut, Husky Stadium, Medina, and Seattle’s skyline. Mount Rainier may be visible.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 4 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Seattle
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 32% in Seattle means it ranks in the top 32% of tours in Seattle by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Seattle

How many tours in Seattle have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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