Mid-Day & Sunset Sailing on Seattle's Majestic Puget Sound
Description
Experience the magic of being carried by the wind, just as Peter Puget was when he mapped these waters back in 1792. From Seattle’s Shilshole Bay Marina we sail west across Puget Sound toward the magnificent Olympic Mountains. Along the way we will watch for orcas, schools of our local porpoises, sea lions, harbor seals, bald eagles, great blue herons, and other wildlife. On the Sunset Cruise, we’ll enjoy the light show as the sun drops behind the well-named Mount Olympus and other peaks in the Olympic Range and illuminates feathery horizon clouds into glorious colors. Captain Grant, who holds a 100-ton Master of Inland Waters License from the U.S. Coast Guard, is dedicated to sharing the joy of being on the water with others. A former reporter for the Seattle Times, former Science and Medical writer for the Associated Press, and author of four books (one of which was named one of the year’s 10 Best nonfiction books by the American Library Association) Grant is a natural story teller.
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Itinerary
On the way out of the marina, enjoy the view of more than 1,800 yachts as we then pass by Seattle's favorite saltwater park Golden Gardens as we set sail, heading west across Puget Sound.
To the south, we will sail past Discovery Park with its historic West Point Lighthouse, which has protected ships from shoal waters while entering Seattle since 1881.
On clear days you should have a spectacular view of Mount Rainier, considered one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
On a clear day, to the north, enjoy the view of Mount Baker, the state's second highest mountain. It's called a "Two Mountain Day" when you can see Mount Baker to the north and Mount Rainier to the south while sailing across Puget Sound.
As we sail west, across the sound we will be aimed directly at the magnificent Olympic Mountains, the heart of Olympic National Park. For sunset sails, the mountains make for stunning sunsets. As the sun sets behind them it illuminates the mountain range and any wispy clouds above.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(32)
Loved the laid back, friendly vibe of this trip! Got to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery which included baby seals sunning on the rocks on way out of the marina. Captain Grant and his daughter Grace were most hospitable and generous in sharing details of the area. Each of the passengers even had a turn in steering the boat! Highly recommend!
Capt Grant and his daughter were awesome! Very accommodating. Very knowledgeable. They provided an incredible experience and treated us all like family coming in for a weekend visit. Would highly recommend.
This trip was amazing. We managed to see seals, sea lions and dolphins all in one trip. So relaxing and the captain was very accommodating to everyone on board. It was the best way to spend and afternoon.
Great Trip! We had a wonderful time! Grant loves to sail, and his enthusiasm made it fun for everyone!
We had a wonderful time sailing with Captain Grant! I booked this as a birthday gift for my husband’s 74th birthday! Both of us loved sailing when we were younger and throughly enjoyed this trip! We saw dozens of sea lions in a dock at the outer edge of the marina, were both able to take the helm crossing the Sound and enjoyed a couple of glasses of champagne in celebration on the way back. I highly recommend this trip - you will not be disappointed!
I had a great time with the Captain and his daughter. 1st class all the way. Saw Herons, Sea Lions, Seals, Art, and just a beautiful day on the water. The Captain even dropped me off by the Locks so I could enjoy the Sequoia, Sweetgum and a gorgeous park. Thank you! 🙏 ❤️
Captain Grant did an awesome job welcoming us aboard Sparkles. We really enjoyed our time with him and his lovely daughter Grace. The sunset was beautiful and I can't wait to return to discover more of Puget Sound
Excellent sailing on puget sound, I recommend getting there early and enjoying the beach, park, and coffee shop by the Marina. The sunset was stunning
Our visit to seattle was a mixture of fun and adventure...from sightseeing, eating and sailing for the first time!..we had a great time!...the cold breeze, the calmness of the sea and the serenity of the sail and the exchange of stories and facts with our awesome Captain Grant tops up our seattle trip!..thank you captain grant for your warm welcome, expertise and kindness!..forever grateful and we shall be keeping this sailing experience in seattle in our hearts! #sailing in seattle
Amazing service from Captain Grant! It was so beautiful to see the sunset. He made sure we had a great time, and even tried to help us see the wildlife. Luckily for us, there were plenty of seals waiting for us to say hi! Will definitely be back, made us feel very comfortable and right at home on his boat. Thanks Grant!
