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The 14 Best Sailing Trips in Seattle

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Engine off, the Olympics turning pink across the water, downtown lighting up behind the mainsail. These 14 sailing trips are the ones that get the timing right, with the length of each cruise, whether you can bring your own bottle and how much the crew will let you steer.

Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle

Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle - Where you meet at 2201 Alaskan Wy, and how boarding works

Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour

Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour - The Seattle Waterfront and skyline: where the water changes the photo game

2.Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour

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

Sail Seattle Harbor from Pier 66 on a 2-hour tall ship. Skyline views, Space Needle photos, possible Mount Rainier, and restrooms.

“Great crew, tasty beverages, beautiful views. Great activity to do with just about anyone - partner, friends or family! Will be bringing folks again!”

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Seattle: Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbor Cruise

Seattle: Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbor Cruise - A 2-Hour Sunset Timeline That Actually Feels Like Sailing

3.Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbor Cruise

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

Sail on the Bay Lady from Pier 66 for a 2-hour Seattle Harbor sunset cruise, steering and hoisting sails plus a bar for drinks.

“Whole experience was amazing from start to finish! Captain and his team were very welcoming and good crack along the way! The boat was lovely with spectacular views of the city’s skyline and sunset! I’d recommend this trip!”

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Seattle Sunset Sail BYOB

Seattle Sunset Sail BYOB - What you see: skyline plus mountains, with a real sunset feel

4.Seattle Sunset Sail BYOB

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

Seattle sunset sail on a 70ft yacht with BYOB. Skyline plus Space Needle views, plus a relaxing 2-hour ocean cruise.

“Crew was friendly, knowledgeable, interactive and seemed to love their work. We even saw some humpback whales which was an unexpected treat. So relaxing after a hot summer day!! We highly recommend it!!”

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Seattle Sailing Experience BYOB

Seattle Sailing Experience BYOB - What Happens After Boarding on a 70ft Ocean Racing Yacht

5.Seattle Sailing Experience BYOB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $60

Seattle 70ft sailboat BYOB cruise with crew raising sails and engine-off views of skyline and mountains, about 2 hours.

“We had an amazing experience with this crew. The team was very friendly and made sure each guest was comfortable out on the water. The tour out on the water was breathtaking.”

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Seattle’s Best Private Sailing Adventure on the Puget Sound BYOB!

Seattle's Best Private Sailing Adventure on the Puget Sound BYOB! - S/V Kingsley and your captain: the difference private makes

Seattle: Sunset Sailing Cruise

Seattle: Sunset Sailing Cruise - The 70ft ocean yacht: what the sailing feel means for you

7.Sunset Sailing Cruise

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

Sail a 70ft race-built yacht at sunset from Elliott Bay. Bring your own drinks and snacks, and spot Mount Rainier views.

“Really enjoyed the cruise! Sat in the back in the cock pit for some seating ease but really had fun conversing w both the captain and first mate. Met some fun people as well and just had a very fun time celebrating our 41st anniversary on the Salish Sea!”

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Seattle: Sailing Cruise

Seattle: Sailing Cruise - Pier 56 Check-In, Without the Stress

8.Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · from $49

A 1.5-hour Seattle sail on Elliott Bay from Pier 56. Bring your own snacks, enjoy skyline and Mount Rainier views, great value at $49.

“I always love to spend time on the water. The tour guides are really nice, it will be perfect if they can play some relaxing background music, so it won’t be too quiet sometimes.”

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Guided Seattle Sailing Adventure from Bainbridge Island

Guided Seattle Sailing Adventure from Bainbridge Island - The Real Itinerary: Eagle Harbor, Sails Up, and Seattle’s Skyline Comes Into View

10.Guided Seattle Sailing Adventure from Bainbridge Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Private 2-hour sailing from Bainbridge Island. Calm Puget Sound views, wildlife sightings, and a story-filled captain on a comfortable boat.

“Great time! Would definitely go again. We got to learn some things about sailing, brought drinks and sat at the front to enjoy being on the water, and chatting with Scott was enjoyable. it was the perfect day for sailing and seeing the views of the city. The waters around Bainbridge were beautiful!”

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Seattle: Elliott Bay Sailing Cruise

Seattle: Elliott Bay Sailing Cruise - The yacht setup: high-performance sailing, passenger-friendly comfort

11.Elliott Bay Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews · from $60

BYOB sailing from Seattle’s Pier 56. Cruise Elliott Bay for 2 hours on a high-performance yacht with skyline and mountain views.

“It was a nice day to say, with sun out and mild winds we could have had a great sailing experience in the puget sound waters but the sail boat for whatever reason never went far from the shore line and”

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Sail Bainbridge Island & Seattle Waters – Luxury Classic Sailboat

Sail Bainbridge Island & Seattle Waters - Luxury Classic Sailboat - What You Can Expect in 2 Hours on Puget Sound

Mid-Day & Sunset Sailing on Seattle’s Majestic Puget Sound

Mid-Day & Sunset Sailing on Seattle's Majestic Puget Sound - Getting Aboard: Shilshole Bay Marina and What to Expect

13.Mid-Day & Sunset Sailing on Seattle’s Majestic Puget Sound

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Midday or sunset sailing on Puget Sound from Shilshole Bay, with fleece gear, coffee, and mountain views plus chances to spot seals.

“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!”

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Sail Bainbridge Island & Seattle Waters – Classic Sailboat

Sail Bainbridge Island & Seattle Waters - Classic Sailboat - The boat experience: classic sailing feel on a 44-foot ketch

14.Sail Bainbridge Island & Seattle Waters – Classic Sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $445

Private 2-hour sailing from Bainbridge Island, take the wheel, spot wildlife, and enjoy Seattle skyline views with coffee included.

“I loved this sail so much the first time that we brought our kids along for the second experience, and they absolutely loved it too! As a returning customer, I can honestly say it’s totally worth the cost, and don’t think twice—do this, you won’t regret it! We saw a rare elephant seal, which was incredible to witness, and Captain Ben also saw orcas with clients the day before—something I didn’t even know we might see! Going to have to go a third time. Be sure to grab a coffee from the adorable, Instagram-famous Pegasus Coffee at the marina before heading out—it's the perfect start—and they also offer amazing sunset…”

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