The Belfair, Washington public is again cruising on Hood Canal. The 54-foot Lady Alderbrook is now available to the public two days a week for summertime cruises on Hood Canal.
Owned by Alderbrook Resort & Spa near Belfair, Washington, the yacht is normally reserved for private parties, but until Aug. 28, the public is invited to enjoy the views of the Olympic Mountains as you motor the Olympic Peninsula resort area of Hood Canal.
The Alderbrook Resort turns 100 years old this year but you don't have to stay overnight to hike, golf, dine and participate in activities at the 88-acre resort.
Cindy Sund is the director of marine services and captain of the Lady Alderbrook narrates the 90-minute afternoon cruise. "It's an opportunity to get out on the water and enjoy the canal," Sund said. "I get a lot of people who are locals and they say, 'Wow, I never knew!' Just from the comments I get, they really enjoy it."
Sund tells interesting stories about the area, some passed down from generations. Her family has been here prior to statehood but mostly talks about the canal and points of interesting, even naming the Olympic Mountain peaks.
Sund said the cruise is for all ages. A ramp leads to the boat. "It's an easy boat for people in walkers and wheelchairs," she said.
Public cruises are Mondays and Wednesdays through Aug. 28. The yacht has seating for 90 people with snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase.Boarding starts at 1:30 p.m. and leaves at 2:00 PM. The cost is Adults are $20, seniors anr $15; and children 10 and under are $10.
Alderbrook Resort & Spa is at 7101 Highway 106, Union.From the Edmonds ferry dock at Kingston take Highway 104 for five miles to Highway 307. (Do not turn at the light toward Port Gamble and Hood Canal Bridge.) Exit to Highway 3 toward Bremerton. Continue on Highway 3 through Belfair to Highway 106 past Twanoh State Park. Alderbrook is 13 miles past the park. Drive time from Kingston is about an hour.
For more information, call 360-898-2145 or visit www.alderbrookresort.com.
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