The 7 Best Seattle Brewery & Cocktail Tours

1.Seattle Sunset Sail BYOB

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

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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2.Seattle Sailing Experience BYOB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $60

Board a 70-foot ocean-racing yacht at 1201 Alaskan Way for a two-hour sail on Puget Sound. The crew, including Captain Phil and first mate Anna, handles the sails while you bring your own snacks, beer, or wine and watch Seattle, mountains, and possibly orcas from the water.

“This was a great way to get out of the busy city. Was super peaceful to be on the water and it was nice to interact with the crew. Very sweet men running the business. Thank you for a great time!”

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3.Seattle’s Best Private Sailing Adventure on the Puget Sound BYOB!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend three hours aboard the S/V Kingsley with Captain Russ, Mark, or Dylan, sailing from Shilshole Bay between Seattle and Bainbridge Island. Help handle the sails or relax with your own drinks while watching for seals, porpoises, eagles, and clear-day views of Mount Rainier.

“I wanted to surprise my husband who had been an avid sailor with a special trip with our grandson and his fiancée for his 84th birthday and Mark made sure that everything went smoothly and that we had a great sail in Elliott Bay.”

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4.Seattle’s Favorite Sightseeing Floating Homes Cruise – BYOB!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Cruise Lake Union and the Ship Canal with a captain who also bartends. See floating homes, Gas Works Park, the Space Needle, UW, bridges, and possibly the stadium. The boat holds six, runs about two hours, and allows limited beer or wine plus your own food.

“Captain Genevieve was an excellent tour guide and host. We had a wonderful experience viewing Lake Union, Gas Works, several bridges and taking in the charms of House Boats, Floating homes and the like. Many great photo moments with the skyline and even Space Needle. Would highly recommend. Great way to spend an afternoon in Seattle.”

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5.Mad Scientist Cocktail and Mocktail Lab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

At Greenfire Loft in Capitol Hill, Jen of Greenfire Workshops gives you a lab coat, tools, spirits, mixers, herbs, teas, bitters, and zero-proof options. Follow a recipe or invent your own drinks with smoking guns, test tubes, edible garnishes, and plenty of room for trial and error.

“Perfect for anyone who wants to try something different in Seattle. The vibe is friendly and welcoming, and the emphasis on experimentation lets you discover new flavors and combinations. It’s more of a playground than a class, which means you can take your time and enjoy the process at your own pace.”

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6.One-Hour Private Seattle Sightseeing Cruise – BYOB!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Spend an easygoing hour on Lake Union aboard Candére with a private captain and up to five companions. You’ll see the Space Needle, Gas Works Park, seaplanes, floating homes, and the Sleepless in Seattle house. Bring a picnic, mocktail, beer, or wine, and expect friendly commentary from captains such as Curt, Amy, Brian, and Mark.

“Beautiful day! Marc was a great host… friendly, outgoing, informative and made our trip a great one! Our friends had never visited Seattle before and celebrating their 23rd anniversary 💕”

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7.One Hour Social Sightseeing Cruise – BYOB!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $59Best value

Set out from North Northlake Way for a one-hour Lake Union cruise with up to six people. Captains such as Dylan, Curt, Mark, and Genevieve share local stories while you see seaplanes, houseboats, Gas Works Park, the Space Needle, and the Sleepless in Seattle home. Bring your own beer or wine.

“Fun ride with the experienced guide I highly recommend this I wish you guy had longer time on the boat I could listen the guide all day long”

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