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Waterways Gift Cards – How Do I Purchase A Gift Card and How Can I Redeem It?

  Want to do holiday gifts like a pro? Give a great gift for someone on your list this year in five clicks or less with a Waterways Cruises Gift Card. Our gift cards can be purchased in any denomination, can be applied towards the purchase of tickets for any Waterways’ cruise in addition to…

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November 2, 2020

6 Ways to Cruise Through the Holidays with Waterways Cruises

Staying close to home here in Seattle for the holidays this year? Celebrate the holidays while cruising in style on a holiday-themed dining cruise with Waterways Cruises. Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise – November 12 – 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Fall in love with autumn while enjoying a delicious lunch. Experience autumn beauty aboard an…

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October 26, 2020

The Emerald Star is Getting a Big Refresh!

Q: How do you make a luxury yacht look younger? A: With Boat-tox! While our yachts have been docked during quarantine, the largest yacht in our fleet, the Emerald Star, has been getting quite the makeover. A few members of our hard-working crew have been busy here at our HomePort in Seattle (at a safe distance of course) getting all of our yachts, especially the Emerald Star, into ship shape for our grand re-opening once the current sanctions have been lifted by the governor and it’s safe for us to resume our cruising schedule again. Our crew started with giving each of our yachts including the Destiny and Olympic Star a top to bottom deep cleanse, but the biggest project our crew has been working on (and that we’re all so excited about) has been all of the renovations made…

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May 7, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Our Temporary Closure in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In response to Governor Inslee’s announcement of the temporary order to shutdown restaurants, bars, entertainment and recreational facilities statewide due to the coronavirus, we here at Waterways Cruises have made the decision to put a temporary pause on our small business. Beginning Monday, March 16th, we are temporarily closed until further notice. We apologize for…

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March 18, 2020

COVID-19 Advisory: Pursuant to Governor Inslee’s Executive Order, We Are Temporarily Closed.

*Updated as of May 25th, 2020 In response to Governor Inslee’s announcement of the temporary order to shutdown restaurants, bars, entertainment and recreational facilities statewide due to the coronavirus, we here at Waterways Cruises have made the difficult decision to put a temporary pause on our small business. Beginning Monday, March 16th, we are temporarily…

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March 17, 2020

The Health and Safety of All of Our Guests and Staff is our Number One Priority.

To Our Waterways Cruises Customers, The news of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in our area has been concerning for many, including all of us here at Waterways Cruises. The health and safety of all of our guests and staff is our number one priority. This is why we are working daily to keep our environment…

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March 6, 2020

Introducing Our New Executive Chef, Leonel Martinez

Chef Leonel Martinez has been a rising star here at Waterways Cruises over the last four and a half years. As the sous chef, Chef Leonel has been quietly putting his own spin on a few dishes featured on all of the Waterways dining cruises for both our public cruises and private charters. At the…

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December 9, 2019

10 Unique Facts You Might Not Have Known About Seattle, Washington

Photo Credit: Christina Servin Photographs For the last 25 years, Waterways Cruises has been a unique venue for weddings, corporate events, special celebrations and public dining cruises here in Seattle on Lake Union and Lake Washington. A cruise on a Waterways yacht gives guests a chance to see Seattle in a completely different way than…

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November 25, 2019

What’s the Difference Between “Boarding Time” and “Departure Time”?

When visiting our website and checking out the cruises we offer online, a question guests often ask is, “What’s the difference between ‘boarding time’ and ‘departure time’?” Having multiple times listed for each cruise on our website can be confusing so we decided to make it as easy as possible by answering this question in…

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November 18, 2019

See Seattle From A Different Perspective with A Waterways Dining Cruise

Come see Seattle from a whole new perspective…from the water. At Waterways Cruises, we offer a variety of dining cruises on Lake Union and Lake Washington, from our HomePort in Seattle or the Kirkland City Dock, depending on the date of the cruise. Our popular dining cruises including the Seattle Dinner Cruise, Weekend Brunch Cruise…

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November 11, 2019

10 Best Things to See and Do in Fremont, Seattle

Photo Credit: Fremont Mischief What is it about Fremont that has locals wanting to stay indefinitely and visitors coming back repeatedly? Fremont is a funky, creative and artsy Seattle neighborhood filled with good food, hip bars, local shopping, and plenty of unique landmarks. Whether you’re a Seattle local or visiting from out-of-town, there are plenty…

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October 21, 2019

What Should I Wear For A Waterways Cruise?

One of the questions we get asked all the time by our guests is, “What should I wear for a Waterways Cruise?” At Waterways Cruises, our number one goal is to ensure our guests have an incredible experience while enjoying their time onboard any one of our beautiful yachts. We always want our guests to…

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September 30, 2019