Waterways Cruises and Events

Waterways Cruises and Events is proud to celebrate 25 years of providing their guests with high quality dining and event experiences on the water. Hilton Smith and his wife Shirley Turnbow started Waterways Cruises in April of 1994 as a hobby, offering yacht entertainment charters. Within a year, the hobby turned into a full-time private cruise venture. Since its founding, Waterways has successfully expanded its operations to four luxury yachts, becoming Seattle's premier dining cruise and event company, accommodating upwards of 60,000 guests per year for weddings, corporate events, special celebrations and unique public dining cruises. Waterways provides unique dining experiences and sightseeing opportunities to their guests by featuring seasonal menus, scenic routes, exceptional service and exciting entertainment options. Cruises depart from the Waterways Cruises HomePort on north Lake Union, Kirkland Marina Park and other docks on the Seattle area's waterfront.