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.
🗓 August Family-Friendly Tour - Date TBA
🗓 September Tours - Dates TBA
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.