Seattle, nicknamed The Emerald City, is a green gem with spectacular views of the Cascade mountains to the east, the Olympic mountains to the west and evergreen surroundings throughout. You will get a new perspective of the Seattle skyline as you enjoy your leisurely sightseeing cruise of beautiful Lake Washington and Lake Union. While it is interesting to see the Emerald City, its marinas, beautiful coastline during daytime, you should not miss the glittering views of the Seattle skyline at night. If you cruise on your private boat during sunset, you will get to see the best of both the Seattle worlds. Here, we have mentioned 5 spectacular views of Seattle that you can't get anywhere else.

• Mt. Rainer as the beautiful backdrop to the Seattle Skyline

The majestic Mt. Rainier – the Cascade Range's tallest peak – stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. Looming to the southeast of the city, it forms a dramatic backdrop in the Seattle skyline. The breathtakingly beautiful snowy peak of Mount Rainier stands almost 4,400 meters above the Seattle streets. Don't miss out on this prime photo opportunity of this impressive backdrop to the cityscape during your boat ride.

• Center for Wooden Boats – A maritime view of history

The Center for Wooden Boats at South Lake Union is a great place to see historic wooden boats and learn about "old time" small sailboats and rowboats. If you're a boat nerd, you would love to visit this center and see more than the 100 historic boats – all these boats are fascinating examples of structure and design.

• The colorful sunset over the Olympics

With the Olympic Mountains and the Puget Sound in the west, the city witnesses beautiful, colorful sunsets that create undulating dazzle and sweeping views of shimmering Seattle waters. You will get to see the orange and pink flames of the sun springing from the snowcapped peaks of the Olympics with the stunning reflections on the Puget Sound waters during your sunset cruise on the Pacific waters.

• Incomparable view of the city from the deck of Space Needle

Built as the inspiration for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, the Space Needle has since become a globally-recognized icon for the city. Take advantage of your cruise in Seattle and visit this 605 feet tall tower to get the unparalleled views of the wonderfully diverse Seattle city. From the top of the landmark on its slowly rotating observation deck, you will feel that the cityscape is blending with the Pacific Northwest waters and the Cascade & Olympic mountains.

• View of the once-upon-a-time tallest building of the West Coast

Once the tallest building on the West Coast and the first “skyscraper” on the Western side of the world, Smith Tower offers the original view of the grand city from its Observation Deck. Stand on the deck of your boat or yacht as it moves into the bay and watch how this tallest building & the grand city disappear into the majesty of the distant mountains.

One of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world, the Emerald City offers many fun and amazing sightseeing cruises that give fashion and flavors of Seattle. Book your Seattle boat charters and cruise along the Seattle Harbor, Elliott Bay and Puget Sound to discover the captivating sights and scenic splendors of Seattle.