Seattle Fremont Avenue Ferry Service
(425) 889-0306
801 N 34 St
(at At 34th and Aurora Street Bridge)
Seattle,
WA
98103
47.6494
-122.3486
Neighborhoods: Fremont, Lake Union
Hours:
Sunday ice cream cruise on the hour from 11am-3pm
Parking:
Street
Last updated 9.24.08
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The Experience
Captain Larry Kezner's boat, the Fremont Avenue, cruises the lake 12 times every Sunday, giving passengers a little time on the water along with a little history. Sneak a peek at the work of Northwest glass artist Dale Chihuly, see the now famous Sleepless in Seattle houseboat and get a close up view of the Kalakala, a streamlined Seattle ferry that shuttled passengers across the sound from 1935 to 1967. Kezner's mix of Seattle history along with off-beat humor provides an entertaining journey that comes to an end after 45 minutes--a length that feels just right.
Facts
The trip is billed as an ice-cream cruise, but if you want to imbibe in a sweet treat, you'll have to pay extra. A chocolate root-beer float ($3) is available for revelers in this unlikely mixture of ice-cream and soda. Reasonably priced soft drinks are served in the cabin along with coffee and tea.
User Reviews
UCLARah
May 30, 2009
whoever heard of a chocolate root beer float? It's VANILLA ice cream!! when I asked the captain why he doesn't offer both vanilla and chocolate he said.." I'm the captain, it's my boat. I like chocolate, we only serve chocolate." Chocolate root beer floats taste awful... my opinion.
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Where to Sit:
Sit on the right (starboard) side of the boat for the best views of the Lake's attractions.
The Extras:
After the boat is under way, you can sit in the pilot's cabin for an up-close look at the helm.
Know Before You Go:
Once the boat is under-way it will feel as though the temperature has dropped 10 degrees--dress appropriately.
