cocktails on the water

Who says Happy is only an hour? Wind down your week with a lively afternoon cruise on the smooth, tranquil waters of Lake Union or Lake Washington. Step aboard a beautiful yacht, order your favorite beverage from our full service bar, indulge in Chef Udo’s scrumptious taco bar selections, and sit back and enjoy Happy Hour, the Waterways way! During the cruise, your Captain will point out interesting sights, local landmarks and some fascinating facts about the history and culture of Seattle and surrounding areas

Happy Hour Cruise Includes:

  • 1.5 hour cruise on Lake Union or Lake Washington
  • Chef Udo’s Taco Bar
  • Captain’s narration of interesting sights
  • Views of Seattle skyline and scenic shorelines

Purchase your drinks in advance and save with our online Happy Hour Special! Order 2 signature drink tickets (house wine or beer) for $10 or 2 premium drink tickets (premium wine and beer) for $12, available for online sale only. Handcrafted cocktails, wine, beers, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase during the cruise. Flowers, wine, chocolate-covered strawberries, personalized cakes, and other cruise enhancements are available to complement your cruise experience with an advance purchase.

 HAPPY HOUR MENU

Blackened Tilapia Tacos
with chipotle ranch and cabbage slaw

Cheese Enchiladas
with verde sauce

Chicken Tinga Enchiladas
with house-made hot sauces

Fresh Green Salad

Fried Corn Tortilla Chips

Tequila Black Bean Dip

Grilled Tomatillo Salsa

Cilantro and Lime Sour Cream

House-made Flan

Cruise routes are subject to change without notice. 

Happy Hour Cruise from South Lake UnionHappy Hour Cruise from Kirkland

Happy Hour Cruises depart from the South Lake Union Park on Fridays at 4:30 pm and from the Kirkland Marina Park on Saturdays at 4:30 pm, with boarding starting at 4:00 pm. Tickets are $44/General, $39/Senior and Military. Gratuity, sales tax, and port charges are additional. This cruise is for guests 18 and older.

BUY TICKETS ONLINE for Happy Hour Cruise from Seattle or Happy Hour Cruise from Kirkland.  Cruises run from June 1 through September 28. 

Group Reservations
To purchase tickets for groups of eight or more guests, to reserve an entire deck for a private event, or to book a private yacht charter, contact us by email or call 206.223.2060. Special pricing is available on many cruises for groups of eight or more. 

Advance purchase required on all cruises