Sailing is all about the journey, but that said, it’s still a good idea to have a sense of where we’re heading. Plans can always change on the day of to accommodate weather, or even your preferences in the moment!
The Puget Sound boasts some of the best sailing in North America. There are numerous islands, bays, and small towns we can visit by boat. Not to mention the San Juan Islands, a top destination just one day from Serafina’s home port in Seattle, WA. Inquire now to see how we can customize your charter!
| Port | Sail Time | Best For |
| Blakely Harbor | 1 hour | Day sails or to maximize time at anchor relaxing in a wind-protected cove with city views. |
| Blake Island | 1.5 hours | Day sail and anchor offshore of a State Park with potential to see orcas. |
| Eagle Harbor | 1.5 hours | Day sail to Bainbridge Island with option to dock and visit a charming town with restaurants, shops, and galleries. |
| Kingston | 2.5 hours | Day sail with option to tie up and walk to the restaurants, shops, and art galleries. Has a farmer’s market Saturday mornings in summer. |
| Poulsbo | 3-4 hours | Overnight charters love it here. Full of places to eat, shop, and escape. Home to American Legion Park offering grassy areas to play. |
| Gig Harbor | 4-6 hours | 2+ night overnight charters, especially if you want to disembark to visit a bustling town. |
Blakely Harbor, Bainbridge Island, WA
This is a consistent guest favorite. About a 1-hour sail from Serafina’s home port, Blakely Harbor is a very well protected inlet on the south end of Bainbridge Island. It offers sweeping views of downtown Seattle and Mount Rainier, especially at sunrise. Private and secluded, it offers abundant wildlife including bald eagles, seals, porpoises, and many other sea birds and fish.
Blakely Rock stands guard off the harbour entrance with its white four-second light flashing the rock’s presence to mariners. Blakely Harbor is a residential harbour with homes and the largest undeveloped waterfront area on Bainbridge Island.
In 1841, Lieutenant Wilkes named the quiet harbour in remembrance of Captain Johnson Blakely; he and his ship were lost at sea during the war of 1812.
The view from inside the harbour is spectacular. Across the blue waters of Puget Sound, the downtown Seattle skyline rises above Elliott Bay. The skyline glows at sunset with the reflection of the setting sun on the buildings and at night the lights of Seattle appear to twinkle. We enjoy Blakely Harbor’s contented ambiance, possibly because it’s so quiet and peaceful.
If you like to kayak ashore and explore, you’ll love Blakely Harbor. The entire head of the harbour, 40 acres, is a park. Explore the beaches, tide pools and the remains of the turn of the century Port Blakely Mill. The mill was once the world’s largest lumber mill. Relics of the huge old mill, remnants of old wharves, stub pilings and the remains of a millpond dam can be found in the park. Trails fan out through the park. It’s a delightful place.
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Gig Harbor, WA
This is one of the most perfectly protected harbors in the Puget Sound, and one of the most charming towns. It’s a 4- to 5-hour sail from Seattle, and is best enjoyed with a 1½ or 2 day charter to avoid rushing. There is plenty of good overnight anchorage in the harbor, and if interested, we could pull along side a dock and venture into town. The town’s village-like commercial streets are lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. At least two shops in town serve enormous ice cream cones and have chairs out front to take in the views. Several good restaurants from casual to elegant. On the casual side, we can even pull up to Tides Tavern where they will come take our order from the boat, and deliver the meal dockside.
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Blake Island, WA
About 90 minutes from Serafina’s home port, this State Park island is the birthplace of Chief Seattle (namesake of the city) and is only accessible by boat. Anchoring here provides access to the islands many trails and beaches by kayak, or enjoy the sweeping 360º views from the boat.
Orcas and other native marine wildlife are often spotted here.
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Seattle-area Sailing
There are far too many options to list, so please reach out to us and we’ll customize your trip!
