Cruises
Come aboard the 43 foot sailboat Endeavour II. You can enjoy one of our regular cruises listed below or we can arrange a totally customized day, evening or overnight cruise for you and your party. You can be assured that we will provide you with a sailing experience designed to suit your interests and desires. While aboard feel free to just sit, relax and enjoy the scenery or try your hand being part of the crew. On the wine and dining side, we can pamper your group with enticing appetizers or full course meals carefully paired with specialty varietal wines.
Our cruising options include:
Lake Union Cruise: Enjoy fine dining in the cockpit or salon as we meet and greet and go over basic boat operations and safety procedures before we depart for a relaxing cruise around Lake Union. Enjoy the spectacular skyline of downtown Seattle including the Space Needle. See intriguing houseboats including the one shown in the "Sleepless in Seattle" movie and other scenic venues such as Gasworks Park, suspension bridges, boatyards, etc. Experience dramatic sunsets as the sun reflects off the downtown skyline and slowly sinks over Queen Anne Hill.
Lake Washington Cruise: This journey will take us east as you experience going under two drawbridges, cross Portage Bay, through Mountlake Cut and past the University of Washington campus and Aboretum and then enter Lake Washington, the state's largest lake. Relax as we drop anchor in Cozy Cove so that you can enjoy fine dining while you relax and take in the view of Mt. Rainer, the Cascade Mountains, and the Olympics.
Puget Sound Cruise: This journey will take us west as we go under three drawbridges and through the Ballard Locks. Watch your boat be lowered 20 or more feet in the locks as we change from inland fresh waters to the Puget Sound salt water basin, gateway to the Pacific Ocean! Popular destinations could be Blake Island, Kingston, Elliott Bay, Blakely Harbor or picturesque Poulsbo. As we drop anchor or tie up to a visiting dock, you explore the area through a leisurely walk or just sit back and take in the beautiful view!
| Cruise Type1 | Destination | Approximate Duration | Cuisine Options | Group Size | Costs3 |
| Economy Cruise | Lake Union | 2 Hrs | No food or beverages provided | Up to 6 people | $200 |
| Evening Cruise | Lake Union | 3 Hrs | Appetizers or Dinner | Up to 6 people | $325
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| 1/2 Day Cruise | Lake Washington | 4 - 5 Hrs | Appetizers or Lunch or Dinner | Up to 6 people | $450 |
| Full Day Cruise | Puget Sound | 8 - 10 Hrs | Lunch & Appetizers | Up to 6 people | $850 |
| Custom Cruise | TBD2
| TBD | TBD
| Up to 6 people | TBD
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- Food and beverages are provided on all trips except for the "Economy Cruise!"
- TBD = To be determined
- Costs do not include WA sales tax (9.5%)
Special Event Cruises:
Seafair Cruise: During one weekend in August each year, Seafair fans witness captivating sights as the best pilots in the world perform aerobatics over Lake Washington. This air show includes the internationally renowned U.S. Navy Blue Angels is considered the All-Star weekend of air shows! Enjoy a spectacular view on Endeavour II as they fly directly over our sailing vessel on Lake Washington during the show! Don't forget to bring your cameras! Cruises will generally last 1/2 day and include beverages and appetizers. Call for available dates and pricing!
Couple's Overnight Cruise: This special cruise includes all the pampering you'd expect for a romantic experience on the water with the intimacy of having your very own private yacht just for the two of you. The skipper will serve as your very own captain, steward, and chef. Guests will stay in their own private suite and be provided with gourmet meals of their choosing. Call for special pricing!
Lake Union July 4th Cruise & Fireworks Display: Enjoy a leisurely afternoon sail on Lake Washington before returning to Lake Union for an all American dining feast before you sit back and watch one of the best fireworks display in the country! Appetizers and dinner are included!
Seattle Christmas Ship Festival: Each year, the Argosy Christmas Ship sails to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, over 45 in total. Choirs onboard sing 20-minute performances to these communities, all broadcast via state-of-the-art speaker system. On selected evenings, Endeavour II will participate in the festival as a decorated boat. Come aboard and enjoy fine dining before we disembark to meet up with the Argosy cruise ships to join in with the parade and listen to the choirs as they perform each evening.These cruises are held annually in December. The last evening is the grand finale that you sure won't want to miss! The last evening is considered a value night with an additional charge. Call for available cruises and pricing! Click here for more information on the festivities!