I believe we first noticed it last summer when Mari and I were out on a walk around the lake and happened to run into a friend if mine with his son. He pointed over to the boat and explained that his parents were in town and they were just about to board and enjoy the day with a cruise around the lake. Ever since then, there hasn't been a month that has gone by where we don't promise to take the boat "this coming Sunday".
The boat is named The Fremont, and costs $11 per adult, with a capacity of approximately 42 people.
The boat docks literally adjacent to the MOHAI (Museum of History and Industry) located within the beautifully constructed South Lake Union park.
The cruise traveled northward along Eastlake towards the University Bridge, then turned west and looped back around returning south along Westlake. There was a little history given along the way by the Captain and his loud PA system. He also pointed out little insights and personal experiences, as well as unique sites to see like the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat. As it was a beautiful day, the lake was loaded with other water craft. We saw big yachts, small yachts, giant yachts, motorboats, sail boats, kayaks, and paddle boards. As well as the occasional inflatable boat. Plus the shoreline was littered with people in shorts and bikinis taking in the cool lake waters.
It was nice to see our neighborhood from the other side for once. It was really a site to behold. Very enchanting. The breeze was nice and cool, and there's just something special about being on the water on a hot summer day.
Now, if we can only make it to the MOHAI one of these first Thursdays. That's another one that's been on the list for years.
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