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Waterways Cruises Celebrates 25 Year Milestone by Partnering with Non-Profit and Offering Special Discounts to Guests SEATTLE, Wash.—(May 1, 2019) — Waterways Cruises and Events is proud to celebrate 25 years of providing their guests with high quality dining and event experiences on the water. To celebrate this special milestone, Waterways has planned a series of events to mark its 25th Anniversary. Special promotions and celebrations include discounts, a social media contest and an Anniversary Celebration Cruise in the Opening Boat Day Parade on May 4, 2019. Hilton Smith and his wife Shirley Turnbow started Waterways Cruises in April of 1994 as a hobby, offering yacht entertainment charters. Within a year, the hobby turned into a full-time private cruise venture. Since its founding, Waterways has successfully expanded its operations to four luxury yachts, becoming Seattle’s premier dining cruise and event…

Book your Holiday event with Waterways Cruises by October 31, 2018 and receive these complimentary upgrades: Champagne toast upon boarding Custom colored linens Custom Holiday centerpieces Contact our sales team at contact@waterwayscruises.com or call 206.223.2060 to check available dates and to receive a full proposal and estimate of costs.

What comes to mind when you think of the Fourth of July? Is it the sight of a sky lit with fireworks? Is it the joy of family and friends coming together? Or is it merely the bliss of a well-prepared Independence Day dinner? Perhaps there is something more sentimental? Is it the memory of…

Waterways Cruises and Events believes that although we may grow old, we never grow up! Especially in this generation, we are seeing seniors choosing active lifestyles. We developed our first senior cruise over seven years ago, and have made many friends over the years with our senior guests. Did you know that the owner of…

A big congratulations to the Class of 2017!

Well, it’s officially December, which means holiday festivities are in full force. As wonderful as this time of year is, it can also be a bit overwhelming as we juggle our hectic schedules crammed with holiday shopping, parties, and family gatherings, on top of our regular responsibilities. At Waterways, we believe the best way to…

The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in the autumn of 1621. But did you know it did not become a national holiday until over 200 years later? That’s right, it was not until 1863 that President Lincoln made Turkey Day a national holiday. President Lincoln also declared the holiday to be celebrated on the fourth Thursday…

Due to the recent weather reports calling for multiple storms to hit the Seattle area, we have been forced to cancel our Weekend Brunch Cruise and Sunset Dinner Cruise on Saturday, October 15, 2016. The decision was made out of concern for the safety of our guests and crew. To check out the weather report, click…

SEAFAIR OVERVIEW Seafair Fleet Week has been a tradition in Seattle since 1950 with multiple ships annually coming into the Port of Seattle to celebrate this region’s premier summertime festival. In partnership with Navy League Seattle Council and Port of Seattle, Seafair Fleet Week honors the men and women of the military who proudly and…

It would be a surprise to find more than a handful of Seattleites who haven?t heard about, observed, or participated in the annual Seafair festivities that have happily graced this town for the last 69 years. Seafair has pretty much become synonymous with Seattle summer fun. For most, it?s not a question about whether they…