Waterways Cruises & Events

What is your capacity for receptions?

Waterways’ fleet of beautiful yachts, Emerald Star, Olympic Star, and Destiny, accommodates groups from 10 to 200 guests for charters and up to 130 guests for a seated dinner.

What is your price range for plated dinners? For buffet?

Our menus offer a variety of choices for your reception and we can work with you to design custom menus to fit your specific needs. Buffet and dinner prices can range from $30 to $40 per person, plus service and taxes.

What is the room rental fee?

Charter fees vary depending on yacht selected, length of event, season and time of the day. Please call for rates for your particular date and time of year

Our indoor reception rooms include tables, chairs, cloths and place settings for up to 60 guests for indoor receptions

Am I required to use your food, beverages, and serving attendants? Or do you allow outside caterers?

Full service in-house catering, artfully crafted and stylishly presented by our culinary team

What is your cake-cutting fee?

We don’t charge a cake-cutting fee.

What time do you close?

Our cruises disembark at your convenience according to your arranged charter time.

Is there adequate parking available?

There is ample parking for guests at Waterways HomePort at no additional charge

Do you have a PA system?

All yachts are equipped with a PA system

Do you have overnight accommodations available?

Waterways Cruises can refer you to surrounding hotels for overnight accommodations.

Do you have ceremony space?

We have a perfect space for ceremonies on the upper deck of each yacht. The yacht can be located at any location on Lake Union or Lake Washington for a scenic background in your wedding photos during your ceremony. Our captains are licensed to perform ceremonies.

Is there anything else you would like me to know?

"Thank you so much for the absolutely GORGEOUS wedding my husband and I enjoyed at Waterways! The boat was beautiful, the food was very delicious, and I'm so glad we made the choice to go with Waterways Cruises for our wedding. Over one year later, we still look at our pictures with fond memories."

- Jessica and Adam’s Wedding

"It was such a pleasure to welcome friends and family aboard the Emerald Star. The staff was beautifully prepared. The boat was spotless and classy. The food was incredible and everything ran like clockwork. The ceremony itself was truly memorable. Captain Jim’s remarks were so thoughtful, appropriate and moving. Over and over guests from each generation commented on how meaningful the ceremony was. You managed to deliver exactly what we had hoped the day would be."

- Robyn and John’s Wedding