6 Evening Tours in Seattle Worth Booking

1.Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Join Seattle’s Tall Ship for a roughly two-hour evening sail from Bell Harbor Marina. Help raise the sails, then cut the engine and watch Seattle, the Space Needle, Olympic Mountains, Cascades, and possibly Mount Rainier glow in the sunset. Drinks are available onboard, and a cannon salute may mark the evening.

“This experience was very fun. The crew were very nice and make personal relationships with the guests. It was really cool to watch them putting up and taking down the sails. Quite an experience!”

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2.Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbor Cruise

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

Board the schooner Bay Lady at Pier 66 for a two-hour sunset sail across Seattle Harbor. You can relax on deck, buy beer, wine, cider, or snacks, and possibly help raise the sails or steer. Expect city views, Olympic Mountain sunsets, and Mount Rainier on clear days.

“The whole experience was excellent. The crew were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The sailing was smooth with a sighting of porpoises and amazing views of the skyline. Would absolutely recommend this.”

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3.Seattle Sunset Sail BYOB

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

Sail Seattle’s harbor aboard a 70-foot yacht for about two hours, with views of the waterfront, Space Needle, Great Wheel, Olympic Mountains, and Mount Rainier. Bring your own beer, wine, soft drinks, and picnic. Captains and crew, including Phil, Matt, Anna, and Bree, keep the mood friendly and relaxed.

“Loved it - Absolutely beautiful evening and friendly staff! Side note: Glad I listened to the reviews mentioning how COLD it is out there. I wore leggings, sweatshirt, and rain jacket (only other jacket I packed), and was still very cold. Layer up!!”

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4.Sunset Sailing Cruise

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

Spend two hours aboard a 70-foot sailing yacht with a captain and deckhand, watching Seattle, the Olympic Mountains, and Mount Rainier from Elliott Bay. Bring your own food, beer, wine, or soft drinks. Crew members such as Anna and Matt may share the sailing duties and local stories.

“The skipper & first hand were both excellent, the water was calm & weather superb. Highly recommend 👍”

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5.Scenic Night Tour with Space Needle & Skywheel

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 45 reviews · from $189

See Seattle after dark in a small group of up to 10. Ride the Great Wheel, stop at Kerry Park for skyline and Mount Rainier views, then visit the Space Needle. A live English-speaking guide provides downtown pickup and return in a complimentary vehicle.

“Our guide was sick so our tour was canceled that day. We did receive an apology email and they offered to refund it.”

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6.West Seattle Sunset Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Join Alki Kayak Tours at 1660 Harbor Ave SW for a two-hour sunset paddle in Elliott Bay. Your guide, including Eathan on some outings, provides safety instruction and gear as you kayak roughly 3.5 miles near the Duwamish River, with skyline and Olympic Mountain views.

“Great kayaking experience! Round trip was roughly 3.5 miles of pleasant rowing. Roughly 2 hours. Would recommend!”

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