Tours
Explore Seattle's active waterfronts where people live, work and play with a local guide.
A Future Tides tour unveils Seattle's modern maritime community to locals and curious visitors who might otherwise pass it by.
If you've ever wondered: What's going on out there on the lake? On Puget Sound? Or along the waterfront? Or, how could I get out on a boat?
Then come on out for a FREE walking tour! Bring your curiosity, questions and an open ear. Walking tours start in Lake Union Park and last approximately 90 minutes.
Join Cara Kuhlman of Future Tides for a walk about in South Lake Union and experience Seattle's modern maritime community.
Some popular tour topics:
- How Lake Union is used today
- Recreational boating around Seattle
- Seaplanes and SUPs
- Get to know businesses and nonprofits based on the waterfront
- Adoption of new technology like electric propulsion
- Public and private development along the lake
- And dreaming big: What about a taco boat or a bike/foot ferry between parks?
Upcoming tours:
⛵️ No tours in June, gone sailing!
🗓 Wednesday, July 9 @ 6 p.m.
🗓 Tuesday, July 15 @ 6 p.m. (special Duck Dodge edition!)
🗓 Thursday, August 7 @ 6 p.m.
🗓 Wednesday, August 20 @ 6 p.m.
🗓 Friday, September 12 @ 6 p.m.
🗓 Saturday, September 13 @ 10 a.m. (family-friendly edition!)
While it may vary, the tour route goes through Lake Union Park, along Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop to Lake Union Piers and back. The route is flat and covers approx. 1.5 miles.
Accessibility, in every sense of the word, is important to us. Please contact Cara if you have questions or concerns about being able to participate.