FAQ
The Spring Show has NEW show days and hours:
Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Yes! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at the Boats Afloat Show. While dogs are allowed on the docks, please do not bring your dog onboard any boat on display, without consent from the exhibitor. Please be considerate and pick up after your pooch!
Please visit our Parking and Transportation page for parking information. All parking lots are privately operated – prices are set by the parking operator, not by the Boats Afloat Show. We recommend ridesharing or public transit – or parking at one of the nearby Amazon buildings that have free parking on weekends!
Military discounts are available; must show valid Military ID. Military tickets are $15 (plus applicable taxes), and are only available for purchase on-site at the show. Discounted ticket is valid for ID-holder only.
We do not offer Senior discounts.
Yes! The Boats Afloat Show is great for the whole family. Children 12 and under are free! Weekends include kid-friendly activities, like toy boat building. We encourage children to wear life jackets while at the show – stop by the info booth to borrow a life jacket, if you don’t have one your own.
We are committed to keeping a ‘fresh air’ environment at the show! Smoking is not allowed at the Boats Afloat Show.
Yes, there are multiple food options available inside the Boats Afloat Show. For our show attendees who are 21 and over, there is a tented outdoor bar, with cocktails, wine and beer. Alcohol must be consumed within the bar and can not be carried around the show.
Most boats at the show are available for boarding by all show-goers. Some boats may require pre-registration in order to board the boat; please respect exhibitors’ boarding processes and rules (no shoes, no food, etc).
There are no ‘boat rides’ at the Boats Afloat Show – the boats are all carefully and closely docked to fit the maximum amount of boats into the show, and can not come and go during the show.
The Boats Afloat Show offers attendees the opportunity to tour a variety of power boats and sailboats – all in their natural environment… in the water! The show also features shoreside vendors, featuring service providers (insurance, financing, etc) and vendors selling peripheral goods – tenders, inflatables, bedding, and much more, as well as educational exhibitors who help make boating safe in the Pacific Northwest!
While boats are the central feature, the Boats Afloat Show also features free daily seminars, live music, fresh food, an on-site bar, and kids’ activities on Saturday and Sunday! Check out the Schedule for more info!
Yes, you can exit and re-enter the show on the same day of your ticket – you will need a valid wristband for re-entry. Multi-day passes are only valid for scanning once per day, so pass holders also must have a valid wristband for re-entry.