Honor your loved one with a private sea burial in Seattle’s Shilshole Bay. Receive a certificate with precise coordinates for a memorable farewell.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical exertion is required; suitable for most fitness levels.
Wildlife
History
Seattle’s maritime heritage is rich, with Shilshole Bay historically serving as a key fishing and shipping hub.
Conservation
Efforts to protect Puget Sound focus on reducing pollution and protecting marine life habitats essential to the ecosystem.
Seattle Nautic
Honor your loved one with a private sea burial in Seattle’s Shilshole Bay. Receive a certificate with precise coordinates for a memorable farewell.
Seattle Nautic operates from V Dock in Shilshole Bay, Seattle, Washington, offering private charters and sea burial services across Puget Sound. The company provides seasonal and year-round fishing charters including crabbing (July–December), flounder (year‑round), salmon, lingcod, and squid. All gear is provided for every charter, and pick-up is from V Dock for a convenient departure point.
Salmon charters run aboard a Grady White center console and use the traditional mooching technique with cut plug herring, guided by experienced captains. Flounder trips are four hours and available year‑round. Lingcod charters are six-hour trips based at Shilshole Bay. Squid charters run four hours with easy pick-up at V Dock. Crabbing operates seasonally from July through December, supplying all necessary equipment for guests.
Seattle Nautic also facilitates respectful sea burials, providing a Certificate of Sea Burial with exact coordinates and a pick-up at V Dock to ensure a meaningful and organized service. Every offering emphasizes safety, local knowledge of Puget Sound waters, and straightforward logistics.
The business focuses on private charters tailored to groups and individuals seeking a customized experience on Puget Sound. Whether pursuing fishing species or arranging a sea burial, Seattle Nautic centers operations at Shilshole Bay with clear trip lengths, included gear, and specified pick-up. This transparency helps guests plan and trust the service based on location, vessel type for salmon trips, and documented sea burial coordinates. Bookings depart close to Seattle and Tacoma, offering short travel time to fishing grounds and flexible scheduling based on seasonal availability requests.
Location
Shilshole Bay
Departures from V Dock
Trip Lengths
4–6 hrs
Clear durations for planning
Private Charters
6 trips
Species-focused outings & sea burial
Included Gear
All provided
All required gear supplied for charters
Reserve a private, species-focused outing or a respectful sea burial departing Shilshole Bay — check availability and trip lengths before booking.
Arrive Early for Check-In
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure at V Dock to allow time for a smooth boarding and briefing.
Dress for Variable Weather
Seattle’s weather can be cool and breezy on the water, so dress in layers to stay comfortable during your experience.
Respect Ceremony Protocols
Follow the crew’s guidance throughout the service to maintain the respectful atmosphere of the burial ceremony.
Consider Sea Sickness Remedies
If you’re prone to seasickness, bring preventive medication since the waters can be choppy despite the bay’s general calmness.
Layered Clothing
To stay comfortable with changing weather conditions on the water.
Waterproof Jacket
Helps protect against rain and wind during cooler months.
fall
Sun Protection
Includes sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to shield from sun exposure.
summer
Sea Sickness Medication
Recommended for guests prone to motion sickness during the boat ride.