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Afternoon Aboard Manna: A 90‑Minute Private Cruise Along South Puget Sound
A private 90-minute charter from Boston Harbor Marina aboard the 28’ classic motorboat Manna, offering views of Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Mountains with a professional captain and complimentary beverages.
Afternoon Aboard Manna: A 90‑Minute Private Cruise Along South Puget Sound.
Set out from Boston Harbor Marina for a relaxed, private 90-minute cruise along the south end of Puget Sound aboard the 28’ classic motorboat Manna. Built off a Norwegian cod–boat design and skippered by a professional captain, this short charter is designed for small groups who want to sit back, take in shoreline views and mountains on the horizon, and enjoy an unhurried afternoon on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Mountains
The route focuses on the south end of Puget Sound, where passengers can take in repeated vistas of Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Mountains along the shoreline.
A Classic 28’ Motorboat — Manna
The cruise is aboard Manna, a 28’ classic motor boat designed off a Norwegian cod-boat, offering comfortable bench seating and a cheery atmosphere for up to six guests.
Private Charter with a Professional Captain
This is a private charter for your party of up to six, delivered by a professional captain; each cruise includes a round of complimentary beverages and is BYOB-friendly under the captain’s discretion.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
The ninety minutes move at the pace of the water: slow enough to scan the skyline for mountains and shoreline details, quick enough to keep the outing compact and social. You board at the marina, settle on bench seating aboard Manna, enjoy complimentary beverages (or what you’ve brought), and let the captain steer a comfortable course across the south end of Puget Sound.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The charter lasts 90 minutes.
Embarkation and return take place at Boston Harbor Marina.
Complimentary beverages are provided; guests may also BYOB. No food is provided, but guests may bring snacks. The captain can cut off alcohol service if deemed necessary.
Swimming requires the captain’s explicit permission and a signed OSC Swim waiver provided on board; towels and swimwear are not provided by the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The private charter runs for 90 minutes.
Where do we meet the boat?
Boarding and departure take place at Boston Harbor Marina.
How many people can join a cruise?
This private charter accommodates up to six guests.
Are beverages and food provided?
Each cruise includes a round of complimentary beverages; guests are welcome to BYOB and may bring their own snacks since food is not provided.
Can we swim from the boat?
Swimming is allowed only with direct permission from the captain and after signing the OSC Swim waiver provided on board; towels and swimwear are not provided.
What boat will we be on and who runs the cruise?
The cruise is aboard the 28’ classic motorboat Manna and is operated by Olympia Sailing Company LLC.