Aug 12

Aug 12 Ice Cream Cruise

For Jasper's nine month birthday we wanted to do something festive. So the moment I saw a large bouquet of multi colored balloons hanging off the dock I was interested. Below the balloons sat a little sandwich board which advertised an Ice Cream Cruise; a one hour cruise around Lake Union. It looked festive and fun, so on a whim we hopped aboard. The sky had been threatening rain all morning so the boat was only minimally full. We set out on our cruise around the lake as a light rain started to fall and seaplanes buzzed by overhead. One of my favorite things about Lake Union is it is always a bustling place. In a five minute span you might see a stand up paddler, a sailboat, a kayaker, a seaplane and a helicopter. There is no shortage of boat traffic or things to look at.

The things I liked most about the Ice Cream Cruise was how laid back it was. With minimal effort we were able to explore every nook and cranny of the boat all while keeping Jasper's attention and interest. Most of the time, we were able to feel like we had the boat to ourselves. Informational facts and trivia about Seattle were shared over an intercom, but other than that it was just a nice little boat ride around the lake. In my opinion, the best way to explore and appreciate Seattle is from a boat so the Ice Cream Cruise was the perfect little experience for both young and old alike.