




2 hours
Mobile ticket
Relax, take in the views, and discover why Lake Union, in the very heart of Seattle, is one of the city's most fascinating—and beautiful—places to explore.
Your captain, Grant, born and raised in the great Northwest, has been sailing since he was 12 years old and loves taking guests out on the water--while inviting them to steer the boat as much as they like, while he borrows your phone to take photos of you on the helm.
Grant is a U.S. Coast Guard–licensed 100-ton Master of Inland Waters who has sailed in a race to Hawaii, and served as navigator on a sailboat going from Seattle to San Diego. He was also a charter captain in Greece.
Grant is a former reporter for The Seattle Times and a former Science & Medical writer for the Associated Press. His book "The Tomorrow Makers" about AI, robotics, and the future of humanity, was named one of the 10 best books of the year by the American Library Association. He' a natural storyteller who loves conversing with his guests.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Experience Seattle from the water on an intimate sail through iconic Lake Union—where city skyline, maritime history, and floating homes create one of the most unique urban waterways in the U.S. • Gasworks Park and Kite Hill (Pass By) See Seattle’s much loved park from the water. (Pass By) • Tugs, workboats, and mega yachts (Pass By) Lake Union is ringed with salty tugs, Alaska fishing vessels, and a wealth of yachts, large and small, all fascinating to look at. • “Sleepless in Seattle” Houseboat (Pass By) We’ll sail right by the houseboat that stared in the Tom Hanks movie. • Center for Wooden Boats (Pass By) Seattle’s famous Center for Wooden Boats & the Museum of History & Industry. • Lightship “Swiftsure” (Pass By) Floating lighthouse that guided ships from the Pacific Ocean into the Strait, to Puget Sound. • Space Needle and City Skyline (Pass By) Enjoy beautiful views of the Space Needle and downtown skyscrapers. • Lake Union Drydock (Pass By) Always fun to sail past the ships out of the water for maintenance. • Seattle’s Classic Houseboat Communities (Pass By) No two are alike, and they make for great photos—as does everything else along the shores of awesome Lake Union.
Option 1 - April Start Times: For 2026 have to start this after my Promo deal ends on April 26, so just setting for few days until new May time.
Sunscreen
Life jackets for all sizes (From adults, to kids, to toddlers and smaller)
Bottled water
Onboard Bathroom
Polar fleece pullovers and coats to borrow if it ever gets chilly
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Alex H,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
Captain Grant was a wealth of knowledge and made the entire trip enjoyable and relaxing. Highly recommend for visitors or locals who want to learn about the area. Will see the captain again on our next voyage!
Jared H,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
Had an amazing time sailing with Grant. Had fun steering and learning a bit about sailing, beautiful views.
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