FAQs

How many people are allowed in a Yacht Tub?

The maximum Coast Guard capacity is 6 people , not to exceed 1050 lbs total weight.

DO THE BOATS HAVE MUSIC?

YES! The Yacht Tub has a built in stereo with Bluetooth. Oh, it bumps!

is there storage on the boat?

Yes! The boat has dry storage for your towels shoes and drinks. There is enough room for about 2 bags. The hatch opening is about 18” wide. We also provide dry storage for phones on deck.

are drinks and food allowed on the boats?

Yes, we allow food and drinks. Please be mindful of food and drinks that could stain the boat decks. Glass containers are strictly prohibited. Like a car, it is also illegal to drink and drive a boat.

Are the Yacht Tubs easy to drive? Do I need a boating license?

Yacht Tubs are incredibly easy to operate. No boating license is required.

How do you drive them? How fast do they go?

Yacht Tubs are powered by quiet electric motor and an easy side to side motion of a joystick steers the boat. A Yacht Tub's max speed is about 4 mph.

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age to book & operate the boat is 21. Children ages 3 years and up are welcome to join. Children under 13 are required to wear their life jacket aboard. We do carry child sized life jackets for use. If the child is not potty trained they need to wear a swim diaper.

How long is the rental? Can I rent for longer than 2 hours?

The standard rental is 2hrs. If you are planning a special event please contact us well in advance and we can see how to accommodate your request.

DO I NEED TO BRING A TOWEL?

We either recommend bringing your own towel or we have plush towels to rent for $5 each. You can request a towel at check in,

Do I need to bring a life jacket?

You are welcome to BYOLJ (bring your own life jacket), but they are provided onboard the boat. However, they are not required to be worn unless you are under 13 years old. We also carry kid sizes.

What if something goes wrong?

We regularly check and maintain the boats but also have a motorboat at the dock to assist our guests if required.

Where do I check-in?

Check-in is located at the Yacht Tub Club located on the Riverplace Promenade, 3 shops down from McCormick & Schmicks. After you check in, our staff will walk your party down to the dock, set you up, and help you disembark.

Do you have a changing area?

Yes, there is a bathroom & changing rooms located inside the Yacht Tub Club that our guests are welcome to use. We do not have showers on site.

Where do I put my dry clothes?

We provide secure lockers for our guests to use. There is also storage on the boat (but may not be 100% dry). A dry box is provided for your phones.

Does the water stay warm?

Yes. The water is preheated before the rental and also stays warm with an onboard heating system to the ideal temperature.

Is the tub water clean?

Of course! Before each rental the tub is cleaned with biodegradable soap and filled with fresh city water and is not treated with any pool chemicals like chlorine.

Do you Cancel IF IT RAINS?

No, we got you covered! Literally. The Yacht Tubs have removable bimini tops so only the part of you in the tub will get wet. However, sometimes extreme weather does make for a less than fun Yacht Tubbing experience. Yacht Tubs reserves the right to cancel within 2 hours for extreme weather (high winds, fast flowing river, lightning, snow/ice).

Can I purchase a Yacht Tub rental as a gift?

You can purchase gift certificates on our booking page by clicking “Book Now” then choose “Gift Certificate”. Yacht Tubs make great gifts for birthdays, wedding parties, promotions, holidays, or just for fun!