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Review what your cruise includes, what to bring, arrival expectations, safety requirements, cancellation terms, and website privacy information before booking your experience aboard the Rainbird.
What Your Cruise Includes
Each booking is designed to provide a private and comfortable Seattle sightseeing experience for your group.
- Local guide
- Narrated sightseeing cruise
- Private tour for your group
- First round of nonalcoholic drinks
- Enclosed vessel for changing weather
- Access to onboard bathroom facilities
The Rainbird is equipped with sheltered interior space so cruises can operate comfortably in a range of Seattle weather conditions.
What Is Not Included
The following items are not included in the listed cruise price:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
Gratuities are recommended but remain at the guest’s discretion.
Booking Confirmation & Group Size
Booking confirmation will be received within 48 hours of submitting a reservation request, subject to availability.
A maximum of six passengers is permitted per booking. Cruises are private, meaning only your invited group will participate alongside the operating crew.
All passengers are charged the adult price, regardless of age.
Arrival, Transportation & Parking
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Allow additional travel time for traffic, parking, and finding the boarding location.
Paid parking is available, with further details provided at the time of booking. Because parking and traffic conditions can vary, public transportation, Lyft, or taxi service is strongly recommended.
Late arrival may affect the available cruise time and does not automatically extend the scheduled return time.
Food & Beverage Information
Guests may bring their own food and nonalcoholic beverages aboard the Rainbird. Coolers and picnic baskets are also permitted.
Food and containers should be manageable, securely packed, and suitable for use aboard a moving vessel. Alcoholic drinks are not included with the cruise.
Guests planning a cake, larger cooler, catered food, or special presentation should discuss the arrangement before arrival.
Weather & Cruise Operations
Cruises operate rain or shine. The Rainbird is fully enclosed and includes sheltered areas for guests when weather conditions make open-deck seating less comfortable.
The captain reserves the right to delay, modify, shorten, or terminate a cruise before departure or while underway when unsafe conditions arise.
Unsafe conditions may include, but are not limited to:
- Severe or changing weather
- Mechanical failure
- Passenger intoxication
- Unsafe passenger conduct
- Inappropriate behavior
- Conditions affecting safe vessel operation
Safety decisions made by the captain must be followed by all passengers.
Passenger Conduct & Onboard Rules
Smoking is prohibited aboard the vessel.
Animals are not permitted onboard.
Guests must follow captain and crew instructions throughout boarding, cruising, and docking. Behavior that places passengers, crew members, the vessel, or surrounding boat traffic at risk may result in the cruise being ended early.
Guests are responsible for behaving respectfully and using onboard spaces, fixtures, and equipment appropriately.
Accessibility & Health Considerations
The Rainbird is not wheelchair accessible.
Pregnant guests may attend, but each passenger should consider their own comfort, mobility, and medical circumstances before booking.
Guests who experience motion sickness are encouraged to consult their doctor before the cruise. Any medication should be taken only according to medical advice and product directions.
Passengers with mobility limitations, balance concerns, or other health-related needs should discuss them before booking so practical boarding and onboard limitations can be explained.
Voucher Information
Guests may present either a printed paper voucher or an electronic voucher for the activity.
The voucher should be available at check-in and must correspond with the confirmed booking information.
A voucher alone does not replace the need for a confirmed reservation.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
A 50% refund will be issued when a cancellation is made at least 30 days before the scheduled cruise departure date.
Cancellations made within 30 days of the scheduled departure are nonrefundable.
Guests should review their preferred date, travel plans, group availability, and weather expectations carefully before confirming a reservation.
Any cancellation request should be submitted as soon as possible and must clearly identify the booking name, cruise date, and contact information.
Website Privacy Policy
Who We Are
The Soundview Sunset Cruises website address is: https://soundviewcruises.com
Personal Data We Collect
When visitors leave comments on the website, the site may collect:
- Information entered in the comment form
- The visitor’s IP address
- The visitor’s browser user-agent string
This information may be used to support spam detection and website administration.
Gravatar Information
An anonymized string created from an email address, sometimes called a hash, may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether the visitor uses that service.
The Gravatar privacy policy is available through Automattic. After a comment is approved, the associated profile picture may become publicly visible alongside the comment.
How Long We Retain Information
When a visitor leaves a comment, the comment and its associated metadata may be retained indefinitely.
This allows the website to recognize and approve later comments automatically rather than holding every follow-up comment for moderation.
For users who register on the website, if registration is available, the website may store personal information entered into the user profile.
Registered users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators may also view and edit that information.
Your Data Rights
Visitors who have an account or have left comments may request an exported file containing the personal data held about them, including information they previously provided.
They may also request deletion of personal data held by the website.
This right does not include information that must be retained for administrative, legal, security, or other legitimate operational purposes.
Where Visitor Data May Be Sent
Visitor comments may be reviewed through an automated spam-detection service.
Third-party services may process limited information according to their own privacy practices and applicable policies.
Questions Before Your Cruise?
Contact Soundview Sunset Cruises before booking when you need clarification about arrival, accessibility, food, weather, passenger requirements, or cancellation terms.
Phone: +1 (206) 310-2926
Email: kelley.marriott@comcast.net