A big congratulations to the Class of 2017! This day marks the flip of the page to the next chapter of your life. Just for you I have written three pieces; the first for the Graduates who have worked so hard to get to where they are, the second to the parents who can give a…
Another year, another beautiful summer in the Pacific Northwest! Even though just the thought of sunshine is cause for celebration, we are so fortunate to have an even greater cause. Sunday, June 18th is Father’s Day, and if you are scrambling to try and get something together for dad–don’t worry! We have you covered. With our annual Father’s…
Well, it’s officially December, which means holiday festivities are in full force. As wonderful as this time of year is, it can also be a bit overwhelming as we juggle our hectic schedules crammed with holiday shopping, parties, and family gatherings, on top of our regular responsibilities. At Waterways, we believe the best way to…
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in the autumn of 1621. But did you know it did not become a national holiday until over 200 years later? That’s right, it was not until 1863 that President Lincoln made Turkey Day a national holiday. President Lincoln also declared the holiday to be celebrated on the fourth Thursday…
Due to the recent weather reports calling for multiple storms to hit the Seattle area, we have been forced to cancel our Weekend Brunch Cruise and Sunset Dinner Cruise on Saturday, October 15, 2016. The decision was made out of concern for the safety of our guests and crew. To check out the weather report, click…
SEAFAIR OVERVIEW Seafair Fleet Week has been a tradition in Seattle since 1950 with multiple ships annually coming into the Port of Seattle to celebrate this region’s premier summertime festival. In partnership with Navy League Seattle Council and Port of Seattle, Seafair Fleet Week honors the men and women of the military who proudly and…
It would be a surprise to find more than a handful of Seattleites who haven’t heard about, observed, or participated in the annual Seafair festivities that have happily graced this town for the last 69 years. Seafair has pretty much become synonymous with Seattle summer fun. For most, it’s not a question about whether they…
Waterways Cruises launches new dining cruise series, created for families. We are kicking off our Sunday Supper Cruise series on June 6. The cruises will take place every Sunday, June 6 through September 25, excluding special holidays. The cruise series was developed with families in mind and features a Northwest dinner cuisine buffet and incredible…
Romance is still in the air even though Valentine’s Day is over, so let’s take a walk down memory lane and remember unique weddings that happened aboard our yachts. Veronica and Edwin were married on the Emerald Star in 2000. It was a beautiful wedding in every way, just as they imagined it. Sixteen years…
What is it like to spend 4 months in the Pacific Ocean, sailing from one exotic island to another, surviving fierce storms? Ask our Captain Larry Fisher and he will tell you that you can lose a lot of weight on the healthy diet of bananas and fish and that it is treacherous to sail…
