Charter Details
Exclusive Catering
The Steamer Virginia V Foundation is proud to exclusively partner with City Catering Company for all events aboard the VIRGINIA V. City will be happy to work with you, your vision, and your budget to help meet your catering needs on the VIRGINIA V. Please contact contact@citycateringcompany.com for menus and more.
Chartered Excursions
Our general itinerary after departing from our South Lake Union homeport includes 3 hours cruising Lake Union and Lake Washington. You will meet with the VIRGINIA V staff in advance to discuss any special requests, including timing and stopping locations for wedding ceremonies and memorial services.
- Departures from other docks may be arranged with prior approval. Additional docking fees, deadhead transit hourly rates to/from South Lake Union apply.
- Cruises through the Ballard Locks into Elliott Bay are available. Additional hourly rates apply.
Captain Dale Pederson is available to officiate marriage ceremonies and memorial services. His services are contracted separately and fees vary.
Standard Provisions
Charter contract standard time is 3 hours, including:
- Mutually agreed upon set up time
- ½ hour to board passendaers
- 3 hours underway (total cruise time)
Tables and chairs
- 130 white folding chairs
- 4’ rounds that seat six (17 available)
- 6’ buffet tables (3 available)
- 6’ narrow buffet tables (2 available)
- 2’ guest book table (1 available)
- bistro tables (4 available)
Audio/Visual Equipment on aboard
- 5-CD changer
- mp3 hook-up
- tuner
- speakers
- PA system
- hand-held, corded microphone
- projector and screen are available.
- For dancing, a professional PA system is recommended.
Special Notes
- Linens, plates, glasses, cutlery, etc., are the responsibility of the charterer. They are NOT included and are usually arranged through your caterer.
- If you choose to use tables or chairs or a sound system other than what the Virginia V provides, rental of those items is the responsibility of the charterer.