Join Seattle’s grandest maritime tradition aboard a luxury yacht from Roam Yacht Charters. Experience the pageantry and excitement of Opening Day on the log boom at Montlake Cut—the official celebration marking the beginning of boating season in the Pacific Northwest.
Opening Day, hosted by the Seattle Yacht Club on the first Saturday in May, represents the official start of boating season in Seattle. Our exclusive yacht charters offer you:
Our signature package includes:
For the ultimate Opening Day experience:
Our team has decades of combined experience navigating the excitement of Opening Day. We understand the intricate protocols of the log boom, the parade routes, and how to secure the best viewing positions while ensuring your complete comfort and enjoyment.
“Opening Day with Roam was spectacular! Our captain secured an amazing spot on the log boom. We had front-row seats for the parade and races while enjoying fantastic food and drinks. It’s the only way to experience this Seattle tradition!” – Thomas B., Seattle
Opening Day is one of our most popular charter dates and availability is extremely limited. We recommend booking 3-6 months in advance to secure your reservation.
Opening Day packages start at $4,495 for groups up to 6 people.
Larger yacht options available for corporate events and bigger groups.
The log boom is a floating boundary that creates a designated viewing area for boats during Opening Day festivities. Securing a spot along the log boom provides the best vantage point for watching the crew races and boat parade.
Absolutely! If you wish to participate in the official boat parade, we handle all registration requirements and decorations based on the year’s theme. Just let us know when booking.
We recommend boarding early (around 8:00 AM) to secure prime positioning. The crew races typically begin mid-morning, with the boat parade starting around 12:00 PM.
Contact us today to reserve your perfect yacht for Opening Day at Montlake Cut—Seattle’s most celebrated boating tradition!
Red Wine or other staining drinks
Cigarettes
High Heels
Marijuana (Federal Coast Guard Rules)
No Pets are Allowed
No Glitter or Confetti
No hookah, shisha, or other items that utilize open flames
No bronzing sun lotions
No Flaming Hot Cheetos
Bring food or beverage items along that you’d like
Bring a towel if you’d like to swim
Bring Sunglasses
Bring Sunscreen
Bring a Hat to help shade the sun
Absolutely nothing but the toilet paper provided can go in the toilets. You will be charges if someone puts anything else in the toilet.
Per Federal US Coast Guard regulations, maximum 13 passengers allowed.
Yacht has a fridge, kitchen and bathroom on board.
Yacht has a great sound system. You may connect your cell phone via Bluetooth to play your own music.
Please listen to the captain and crew as they have your safety top of mind
We love animals and would feel terrible if they get seasick, so as a general rule no pets allowed.
Any experience can be canceled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 14 days before the experience starts. Holiday Charters need 21 days notice to cancel.
If the day of your charter there is bad weather, we can reschedule for another day without any additional fee.
Monday
9-5
Tuesday
9-5
Wednesday
9-5
Thursday
9-5
Firday
9-5
Saturday
9-5
Sunday
9-5
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