Norene's Tugboat Tours of Seattle

01/10/2025

Hello folks. Sadly we had to say goodbye the Norene in 2024 and will be closing our page. Thanks for all of you enthusiasm and support the past few years.

10/01/2022

More shots from our trip back from Port Townsend two weeks ago.

09/17/2022

She’s back in the water and ready for her return voyage to Seattle tomorrow! Now we await coverage by new insurance before opening our books to Lakes Union and Washington charters :)

09/11/2022

Painted new bottom paint yesterday :) she’s almost ready to return to the water!

08/06/2022

The Norene is looks sweet with her newly refurbished name back up!

04/23/2022

It was a beautiful day to work on the boat! We are getting so excited to start hosting folks on trips around Seattle. Where would you like to go on the Norene?

04/13/2022

Just found this little gem from 11 years ago!

Twice in the past two weeks, the venerable 54' tug Norene has visited Bell Harbor Marina. According to the Tugboat Enthusiasts Society ( h...

04/07/2022

We are excited to share the big news of our launch starting this Summer. Hosting curious and adventurous folks out on the water for tours that highlight Seattle's maritime history and living vitality. The
Norene is such a special old boat and has survived over 116 years through storms, a fire, multiple repurposing, and now a return from retirement. She can host six people comfortably for more boutique and elegant cruises around Seattle. We hope you keep us in mind while planning your Summer vacations--we'd like to share some maritime magic!
Stay tuned as we will soon open our schedules for reservations.

Trips Starting July 1st, 2022