Let’s Go Sailing

Let’s NOT go sailing!!!
I must say I have never been so mad at an establishment before. I scheduled a surprise sailboat cruise for my brother and friends birthday. One who had to fly in from another state that day just for the sunset cruise. I prepared snacks, dinner, and purchased drinks for the 4 of us. They called me an hour before and asked if it was alright even if it was going to rain. I said it would be fine as it is Seattle and I planned for this surprise. We started to drive from Bellevue in rush hour i90 traffic and got another call. They said they had to cancel due to «lack of interest.» I explained my situation and the preparations I had to make for this trip. They offered me $ 15 dollars off the next trip. I was livid. They apologized but this is time wasted I can’t take back. And «due to lack of interest» tells me that the are more interested in making money than making there customers happy.

We went on a cloudy but windy day and still got a great view. Captain and the crew were all went when heading back, and we were hiding under the deck and dry. :)

We had a big group with a few stragglers who were running behind. The staff were very patient with allowing everyone to make it to the boat and made sure that everyone had a great time. It started raining while we were out and the staff were attentive with getting blankets, jackets, etc and generally making sure that everyone was having a good time. I definitely recommend this experience.

Today’s sail was cut short because of the unusually heavy rain, but the crew was awesome, not only did they refund or give vouchers for a future sailing, they actually gave their own jackets to passengers who were getting soaked on the way back.
They were awesome and we definitely took the voucher so that we could come back for a sunset sail in better weather.

This was terrific. My husband and I took a sunset sail with our son; we brought a little picnic with wine and enjoyed a beautiful sail and gorgeous sunset. The wind was pretty steady, and the boat did heel a fair bit so don’t bring more stuff on board than you can hang onto! The staff was quite friendly and helpful. As others have noted, there is a bathroom on board so no worries there. I would do this again for sure!

These guys are so awesome! The bf and I booked a last minute sailing cruise on our last minute trip to Seattle and I’m so glad we did. It was perfect!
We went on an early evening sail and brought some delicious beers and cheeses to snack on. It was really windy so we got to enjoy some exciting sailing followed by a more relaxing sail once the wind quieted down. Incredible views of the Seattle skyline and a super romantic intimate setting, especially since there were only a few other people on the boat. Like everyone recommends, we sat at the bow and I felt like we had the whole boat to ourselves! The crew was super nice and made sure we were enjoying ourselves in an unobtrusive way. We were debating between a sail boat and one of the larger harbor cruises, and I’m just so glad we picked the sailing experience! I cannot recommend this company enough. I can’t wait to come back to Seattle so we can go again!

A stunning experience. I’ve brought 2 groups of friends here that visited from out of the town. The skipper provided blankets during one of the chillier days, and were very friendly. Both times I went on the sunset sail and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Seattle! One thing to keep in mind is that there are a bunch of other people on the boat at the same time, so you kind of sprawl all over the boat.

Such a great experience. The crew was incredibly welcoming. I’m an idiot and wore shorts and a tee so it got a bit cold. Bring layers on my day under 80 and you will be fine. Just a perfect way to unwind and leave your life behind for a couple hours.

Perfect afternoon sail. They have a big sail boat and they don’t over book. A little tip… if you are comfortable on a boat, sit up front on the bow. Great views and very quiet.
We stopped at the little market next store before boarding and got a bottle of wine (they give you cups) and some Ivar’s chowder to take on board.
Highly recommend.

Looking for a fun and moderately priced fun 90 minutes? Take a Let’s Go Sailing cruise! We went for my birthday and had no trouble at all using our coupon (Amazon Local) and the online reservation system was super easy! However you can only book a week in advance so be sure to book asap!
The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable. They are happy to answer questions but there is not guided tour and I was just fine with that. I think this would be the perfect activity to do with some out of town folks because even the locals have fun. I mean how many times can one go up the Space Needle, am I right?
We will for sure be bringing our friends and family on this next time they are in town and next time I want to try the sunset cruise with my husband for a romantic trip out on Puget Sound.
Another cool thing is they let you bring snacks and drinks on board!

Excellent company. Enjoyed their 1.5h sailing trip today and I was happy with the beautiful sail, the kindness of the staff, and the general location. They did a commendable job with most things.
The only reason I give four stars is because it took several attempts for me to actually book a reasonable sailing time. For the weekend sails, they tend to get booked up pretty fast (they only take reservations one week ahead), and for the weekday sails, there were many days when their last sail was at like 4:30. I’m not sure if they did this thinking they would cater to mainly tourists, but since I am a local, having to work till later, and could not free up my afternoon time, it was impossible to get there so early.
Good thing is, I missed one sail due to the traffic downtown and work, and they gladly booked me on another sail, without asking anything.

Brilliant. Great for locals and tourists a like. See the city the way it should be seen … by the Sea.
Perfect for a romantic date — as the boat leans quite a bit at times and you need to hold on tight to your sweetie.
For this same reason, I would say it’s best for kids 5+ and with one adult per child just to be safe.
Also we choose wisely to sit in the back/​stern. The back provides a little more privacy but you also might get shifted around from time to time as the crewmen are working back there. The people up front looked like they got a bit of sea spray but nothing too bad.
And the prices are outstanding for a shared charter and a few hours on the water.

Me and my girlfriend (now fiancé) have been going sailing in Seattle for a couple of years now, and this is definitely our favorite spot. We have always opted for the sunset sail, and find the price and value to be very reasonable. For a couple of young lovers, we find this very romantic and an overall carefree experience. Just reserve, show up, pay, and enjoy!
We usually bring snacks and sit up front, and love every bit of it.

Let’s Go Sailing is my go-​to spot to take out of town guests or friends for a great view of the city and a relaxing experience on the water. I’ve been on 5 – 6 trips over the last few years and don’t have a negative thing to say. How can you beat time on the water with a crew that is laid back, but will happily answer questions and even let you help if you want? What’s more, bringing your own snacks and drinks on board is the way to go. I would suggest easy to access snacks (crackers, sandwiches, etc) and drinks in tumblers or easy-​to-​seal bottles so you can keep them all in a tote bag since the boat is moving and also sometimes tilting due to wind. You don’t want to be the group that has an entire buffet slide off the deck or have plastic wrappers blowing into the water (avoid the plastic all together, in my opinion.) Also, even on the warmest days, bring a light layer because it can get chilly once you’re moving over the water.
Yes, sometimes it won’t be windy and sometimes it will be very windy, but that’s just how it goes when your experience is based on the elements. What’s great is that it’s never the same trip twice. If you’re comfortable on boats and don’t need to sit on a bench, sit in front on the deck and have a real sailing experience while you watch for marine life and wave at other boats.

A great captain, Paul, and a great first mate — gregarious and very friendly, happy to answer questions, making every effort to engage all passengers and show them a great time.
We didn’t have a lot of wind, but that is completely out of the company’s control — and so what, it was a gorgeous day to be out on the water.
The boat is 70′ long and can accommodate a lot of passengers without crowding.

Awesome time! The staff taking the reservations was totally organized and on top of things. I used a Unilocal Deal and they had all of the info. I have used Groupon and had major issues with the process. This was awesome with no hassle. They were on it.
The cruise was great. Crew was very nice. They even let my Dad drive the boat. We had a great time.

We did the sunset sail around the bay and it was a lot of fun!
You can bring your own drinks and food they have a big cooler to keep the beers cold.
Bring a windbreaker/​jacket. It gets cold on the water! They also have blankets available.
All in all a fun time.

When the weather’s cooperative and the winds are good, Let’s Go Sailing is a great way to experience a little bit of what makes Seattle such a great place to live. How about cruising Elliott Bay by sail on a racing yacht, with a BYO drinks and snacks policy so you can make a picnic or happy hour out of it. Take in the sweeping views of the city, watch the sun set over the Olympics, get up close and personal with marine life ranging from salmon to seals.
My first Let’s Go Sailing adventure was a team event for work a few years ago. We did a two-​hour cruise on a crisp and breezy late summer afternoon. Even though it got pretty cool out on the water, we were able to actually sail for the majority of the trip.
This summer, my wife and I took advantage of a Unilocal deal for the sunset sail, and even though we wound up having to motor for the bulk of the three-​hour trip, it stayed warm enough for shorts and short sleeves throughout. After watching the sun slip behind the mountains, we motored through the Magnolia marina to see what kinds of boats the other half have, then we buzzed the Edgewater on the way back to the pier.
Whether you’re a visitor looking for a nautical way to burn a few hours other than riding a Duck, or a local looking for a little different team event or date night, Let’s Go Sailing might very well fit the bill.

For a SEATTLITE the 2.5 Hour Sunset Cruise is perfect! I wouldn’t categorize the cruise as a ‘tourist’ thing to do. However where it is located I would be they get a lot of their business this way. I think we had a boat full of locals which was great, I think this added to the overall experience. Had there been locals asking questions about every building, island, body of water I would have been annoyed.
They had two different boats which they loaded efficiently and it didn’t seem too crowded at all, I want to say there were maybe 30 people aboard. We brough our own cheese, salami, crackers and wine and had ourselves a very enjoyable time. The view of Seattle from the water is fantastic, a must for any Seattle lover!

This is such a cool service! I always take my dad here to get his sailing fix on when he comes to visit. It’s $ 30 for an adult to take a 1.5 hour cruise around the Bay. You don’t go too far out, it’s only an hour and a half, but you see enough of the sights and you get such a cool alternate perspective on the Seattle skyline.
This isn’t a guided tour but I think that is a selling point. The deck hands are eager to chat if you want to but if you choose you can just take a quiet sail and take in the sights without a loud Argosy motor or an obnoxious duck tour operator.
Even if it is nice and sunny you should bring a wind breaker, it’s surprising how much cooler it is once the boat gets going. If you show up early and get in line first you can get a seat in the cockpit, otherwise you can sit up on top or on the sides of the boat. It may seem a. little scary at first but don’t miss out on walking up on the deck while the boat is moving, you feel very secure once you get on your feet. They do have toilets on board in case you’re worried about a lengthy cruise on the water but I have never had to use them.
The best feature I think is that you can bring your own food, beer and wine. We picked up piroshkys and cookies from the market and had lunch out on the water.