Every first weekend of August, Lake Washington becomes the center of Seattle’s summer as Seafair takes over the water. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels thunder overhead, unlimited hydroplanes carve roostertails across the lake, and the famous log boom fills with boats rafted together for the best seats in the house. Aboard Provocatrix, a brand-new 52-foot Prestige luxury motor yacht, your group enjoys the entire spectacle in comfort and style.
The Best Seat for Seafair Weekend
The Seafair log boom is the line of boats anchored along the hydroplane race course on Lake Washington. Positions inside the yellow and black boom buoys put you right on the action, while the surrounding raft-up is a floating party all weekend long. A private charter aboard Provocatrix means no fighting for a spot on a crowded public beach — just your group, a climate-controlled glass enclosure, a 12-speaker JL Audio system and an unobstructed view of the Blue Angels.
What a Seafair Charter Costs
Seafair is the single busiest weekend of the year on Lake Washington, and prime log-boom positions are limited. Seafair Weekend charters aboard Provocatrix range from $15,000 to $25,000 depending on the day and duration, and they book out months in advance. Captain’s fee, fuel, cleaning and gratuity are not included. Reserve early to lock in your dates — once the boom fills, it’s gone.
Onboard Comfort and Add-Ons
Provocatrix entertains up to 12 guests and sleeps 6 across three staterooms, so you can make a full weekend of it. Keep cool with seven heaters and air conditioning under the full glass enclosure, cool off on the hydraulic swim platform, and add a private chef, a mixologist or a DJ to elevate the day. Want more thrills between races? Bring jetskis, an e-foil or wake surfing. Explore our Lake Washington charters for everyday cruising outside of Seafair season.
Seafair Yacht Charter FAQs
When is Seafair?
Seafair Weekend always falls on the first weekend of August (Friday through Sunday). In 2026 that is July 31–August 2.
How much does a Seafair log boom charter cost?
Between $15,000 and $25,000 for the weekend depending on day and duration, not including captain’s fee, fuel, cleaning and gratuity.
How early should I book?
As early as possible. Seafair is our most in-demand weekend and prime log-boom dates sell out months ahead.
More Than a Boat Race
Seafair is a Seattle summer institution that takes over Lake Washington for days. The Boeing Air Show brings the U.S. Navy Blue Angels screaming low over the water, while the H1 Unlimited hydroplanes — 200-mph boats throwing towering roostertails — battle through qualifying heats and the final. Around the racecourse, the log boom becomes a floating festival of rafted-up boats, music and sun. From Provocatrix you take it all in without the shoreline crowds, the parking or the long walk to the water.
Because the Blue Angels practice on Thursday and Friday and race on Saturday and Sunday, a multi-day Seafair charter lets your group enjoy the full show. With three staterooms aboard, you can even stay out on the water across the weekend rather than fighting traffic each day.
Can we stay overnight during Seafair?
Yes. Provocatrix sleeps 6 across three staterooms, so multi-day and overnight Seafair charters are available — ideal for making the most of the full weekend.
What should we bring?
Just sunscreen, layers and your group — we handle the rest. Add catering, a mixologist or a DJ, and bring jetskis or an e-foil to play between races.
Reserve Your Seafair Log Boom Charter
Make Seafair unforgettable from the best seat on Lake Washington. Book Provocatrix online or call (425) 866-6692 to secure your Seafair weekend before the boom fills up.