Celebrate the Season of Giving
This heartwarming event takes to the water as independent boaters and charter operators volunteer their boats, crew and time to host more than 2,000 developmentally disabled guests on a special holiday cruise on Lake Union and Lake Washington. Nearly 400 boaters will decorate their boats in a festive display of lights and welcome guests aboard at various docks and yacht clubs around the area. Once on board, guests are treated to snacks and beverages provided by participating boat owners and skippers, as well as entertainment and visits from Santa Claus as they cruise for two-hours through the Mountlake Cut and near the 520 bridge. Simultaneous cruises take place in Bremerton, Tacoma and Olympia.
The 76 Seafair Holiday Cruise is scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, 2012. Passengers will begin loading at various dock locations at approximately 2:30 p.m. Departure times vary by dock location.
For more information about this event, please contact us at:
Phone: (206) 728-0123 x102
E-Mail: holidaycruise@seafair.com
Volunteer Your Boat
The Holiday Cruise is a meaningful event for all who attend and as participation increases we need your help to accommodate each guest. If you would like to volunteer your boat for this holiday event, please fill out the below and submit to the Seafair office. All participating boats must be power boats at least 26 feet in length. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate sailboats in the Holiday Cruise.
If you are affiliated with a yacht club, please contact your club for additional information. If you are not currently affiliated or your club does not participate, please:
-Contact the Seafair office at (206) 728-0123 ext. 102 or
-Email holidaycruise@seafair.com to register your boat
-CLICK HERE to sign up your boat online
Dock & Yacht Club Sites*
Chandler's Cove
Puget Sound Yacht Club
Queen City Yacht Club
Seattle Yacht Club
Tyee Yacht Club
Lake Union Ivar's
Naval Reserve
North Star Marina
Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club (in partnership with Rainer Yacht Club)
*Subject to change
In addition to our boating guests, the Holiday Cruise attracts thousands of landside spectators and receives local media coverage. We encourage everyone to decorate their boats with bright lights and holiday decorations. Be creative so your boat will stand out in the parade!
Volunteer Your Time
If you are interested in serving as a volunteer for this event, please e-mail holidaycruise@seafair.com or call the Seafair office at (206) 728-0123 x102. CLICK HERE for more information on volunteer shifts.
Registration
Seafair & 76 encourage the participation of developmentally disabled guests in the Holiday Cruise. Please take into consideration the factors of open water boating, weather and crowd excitement when signing up to participate in this event.
Please register for the Special People's Holiday Cruise through one of the organizations listed below. Each agency has rules specific to their organization that must be followed regarding ratio of chaperones to guests. Guests must be at least 12 years of age. Each guest must submit a registration form and hold harmless waiver in order to participate. Wheelchair guests will need to secure their own transportation to and from the cruise.
Participant Registration Form
Participant Hold Harmless Form
It is recommended that you dress warm and wear a waterproof jacket and rubber-soled shoes. Lifejackets are required and will be supplied by boat operators at the event. Light snacks will be served.
Snohomish County
Work Opportunities, Janet Bruckshen
Mail: Janet Bruckshen,
C/O Work Opportunities,
22316-70th Avenue W STE F,
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Email: janet@workopportunities.org
Phone: (425) 778-5051
Please visit www.workopportunities.org to register for the 2012 Holiday Cruise.
Seattle Area & Eastside
Friendship Adventures, Maureen Browning
Email: Maureen@friendshipadventures.org
Phone: (360) 668-3840
Seattle & Seattle Parks Specialized Programs
Seattle Parks Department Specialized Programs participants please call
(206) 684-4950 and they will assist you with registration.
Special Thanks
The Holiday Cruise exists because of generous individual donors and our corporate partners: 76 Gasoline Stations, First Student, PromoShop, Radio Disney, Wells Fargo, The Boeing Company, Charlie's Produce, Bartell Drugs, Argosy Cruises, Virginia IV Foundation, Albert Lee Appliance, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News, Seattle Mariners and Uber.
About the Foundation
The Seafair Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was established to create programs to celebrate and reward cultural diversity, education and community engagement in Greater Seattle.