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Seattle Insider's Boating Guide - Rentals
Don't have a seafaring vessel to call your own? Pick your craft of choice and head out on the water. All places are located in Seattle unless otherwise noted.
Agua Verde Cafe and Paddle Club
1303 N.E. Boat St.
(206) 545-8570
Hourly kayak rentals on Portage Bay, Lake Union. Also sells food.
Lake Union Boat Rentals
2144 Westlake Ave. N.
(206) 910-0954
Northwest Outdoor Center on Lake Union
2100 Westlake Ave. N.
(206) 281-9694
Sea kayak rentals, classes, tours and sales.
Pacific Water Sports
16055 Pacific Highway South
Sea Tac, WA 98188
Specializes in canoes and kayaks: instruction, rentals, tours
Sea Craft Water Adventures and
Sea Doo Jet Ski Rentals
(253) 531-6876
(888) 350-8999
1/2 day, full day and weekly rentals
Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley St.
(206) 382-2628
After you prove your sailing skills to them in an half-hour test, you'll be able to check out classic sailboats and canoes. If you flunk, try a rowboat instead. They also offer sailing classes.
Pier 57 Parasail
Pier 57
1101 Alaskan Way
(206) 622-5757
Parasailing is basically a parachute, pulled by a powerboat, providing the rider with great views of the surrounding area. No experience necessary.
Seacrest Boat House
1660 Harbor SW
(206) 932-1050
14/16-ft aluminum boats with 6/8-hp motors
University of Washington
Waterfront Activities Center
SE corner of Husky Stadium
Lake Washington (off Montlake Blvd)
(206) 543-9433
Canoe rentals
Windworks Sailing Center
7001 Seaview Ave NW
Shilshole Bay Marina
(206) 784-9386
Bareboat or skippered; day or week rentals; 22'-40' sailboats
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