Boat cruising on Lake Union with Seattle skyline
Seattle · WA

Wave Check.
Step On Deck.

Premium boat rentals from South Lake Union through Lake Washington. Skipper your own adventure or kick back — the water's waiting.

5★
Avg Rating
3
Pontoons
10–14
Guests Aboard
// The Fleet

Boats Built
for the PNW.

Hand-picked, fully-fueled, and dialed-in. Every charter comes loaded with safety gear and Bluetooth ready to roll.

Most Booked
The Splash
Slide · Grill · Bathroom · 13 Guests

The Splash

Our flagship pontoon. Built-in water slide, mini grill, and on-board bathroom — the ultimate full-day setup.

Holds 13Water SlideMini GrillBathroomBluetooth
The Grillmaster
Grill · Lounge · 13 Guests

The Grillmaster

Pontoon built around the cookout. Stainless grill on board, plenty of shade, lake-side BBQ all day.

Holds 13Onboard GrillBimini ShadeCoolerBluetooth
The Classic
Extended Seating · 14 Guests

The Classic

Wide-open pontoon with extended wraparound seating. Bring the whole crew — comfort first, no frills.

Holds 14Extended SeatingSpacious DeckBluetooth
Friends on a boat
// The Experience

Your Day,
Our Water.

Captained By Us — Always

Every rental is operated by 206ondeck's licensed captain. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

Skyline + Sunsets

Cruise past the Space Needle, Gas Works, Bill Gates' place — all in a day.

Gear Included

Coast Guard kit and safety essentials included. BYO snacks and drinks — alcohol welcome on deck (21+). Smoking onboard is allowed.

// Where We Launch

Two Docks.
One Lake System.

Dock and undock at Ivar's Moor by the University of Washington, or SLU Moor by the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI). From either, glide through the Montlake Cut and open up across Lake Washington's 22,000 acres. Mt. Rainier views included.

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Ivar's Moor
By the University of Washington
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SLU Moor
By the Museum of History & Industry
// Pricing & Requirements

Your Summer Starts On Deck.

June Special
// Limited-Time Marketing Offer

All 4-Hour Charters $750 Flat

For June only — every 4-hour charter, weekday or weekend, is $750 before possible fuel costs (depending on booking and route). After June, weekend charters become 5 hours at $850. Book now to lock in the rate.

Need more time? Add an additional hour for $150/hr during the LTO (normally $200/hr).

Weekday · 4 Hours
$750 flat
$375 deposit+$375 paid dockside

$750 total — 50% deposit secures your date, remaining 50% paid in cash, Apple Pay, or Zelle the day before your charter (we'll send a reminder). Fuel, gear, and Bluetooth included.

Weekend Charter
$750 June
$375 deposit+$375 paid dockside

$750 flat for 4 hours in June. After June, weekend charters are 5 hours at $850 ($425 deposit / $425 dockside) — the sweet spot for a full lake loop, lunch stop, and sunset run.

Golden Hour · 5.5 Hours
$1,100 flat
$550 deposit+$550 paid dockside

Seattle Nights Start Here. Flat rate — 4pm to 9:30pm, five and a half hours on the water through golden hour.

Half Day · 6 Hours
$1,175 flat
$587.50 deposit+$587.50 paid dockside

Six full hours, flat rate. Day cruise, sunset, and everything in between.

All Rentals Captained By 206ondeck

Every charter includes a licensed captain, so you can focus on the experience. No outside operators or boater-card hassle — just bring the crew, and we'll handle the rest.

Captain Included
// How Booking Works

Four Steps On Deck.

Simple, transparent, no card charged through the site. Request your date, confirm with a deposit, and pay your captain at the dock.

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Request Your Date

Submit the reservation form below with your date, time, and route. Takes about a minute.

02

We Confirm Availability

We check the calendar and email back — usually within a few hours — to confirm your reservation.

03

Send 50% Deposit

Once confirmed, we'll send details for the 50% deposit (e.g. $375 on a $750 weekday charter) via Zelle, Apple Pay, or cash. Booking locked in.

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Pay Balance Day Before

The remaining 50% charter balance is paid the day before your trip in cash, Apple Pay, or Zelle — we'll send a reminder.

50% Deposit — Always Half Your Reservation

Deposit is 50% of your total (e.g. $375 on a $750 weekday charter) and goes toward your charter balance. Cancellations less than 48 hours out are non-refundable, but the deposit can be applied to a rebooked future date.

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// Book Your Day

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Drop your details and we'll confirm availability within hours. Weekends fill fast — lock in your spot on the water.

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Departures run 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. 6:00 PM is the latest start (4 or 5 hour rentals only).

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