Seattle Sunset Sailing Adventure Across Puget Sound

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.

Meeting Point

Shilshole Bay Marina

7001 Seaview Ave NW #100, Seattle, WA 98117, USA

Will meet at the entrance gate to the J & K docks, just north (to the right) of the main marina building.

What's included:

• Polar Fleece Pullovers and Coats to borrow in case it ever gets chilly.
• Life Jackets of all sizes (From Adult, to Kids, to Toddlers)
• Onboard Bathroom

Not included:

• Sunscreen

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Golden Gardens Park

8499 Seaview Place NW, , Seattle, 98117, Washington

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.

Pass by without stopping

Discovery Park

3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, 98199-1029, Washington

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.

Pass by without stopping

Mt. Rainier

55210 238th Ave. East Ashford, Ashford, 98304-9733, Washington

On clear days you should have a spectacular view of Mount Rainier, considered one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.

Pass by without stopping

Mount Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest

, , Washington

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.

Pass by without stopping

Olympic National Park

Washington

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.

Pass by without stopping