The Steamer Virginia V Foundation
The historic steamship Virginia V is available for underway charter cruises and dockside rentals for weddings, holiday parties, corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, performances, cocktail parties, celebrations of life, and memorial services.
Whether you are celebrating dockside at our dock on Lake Union or treating your guests to a cruise on Lake Washington and Puget Sound, this historic ship provides the perfect setting.
All are welcome at our venue!
There are nearby pay parking lots and street parking. ADA parking near the dock is available. Please request code for the parking lot gate ahead of time. The venue is convenient for those utilizing public transportation.
Tables and chairs are provided at no extra charge. Our crew will set them up per instructions from the charter client, in consultation with the catering team.
No refund for cancellations received within 60 days prior to the event.
We can provide a map and parking lot access so that caterers and other vendors can pull up close to the ship to unload food and gear.
Passengers may board up to 30 minutes prior to departure. Visits to the ship for prospective charter clients can be scheduled by contacting our office. Virtual tours via zoom can also be arranged.
No onsite storage available.
Caterers for the charter client must remove all trash and recycling and dispose of them off site at the end of the event.
None required. All alcohol service must be provided by licensed servers under the liquor license of the caterer or bartending vendor.
We strongly recommend reusable, recyclable and/or compostable service items and the appropriate disposal of them after the event.
Discounts for non-profits and members of our Foundation are available.
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