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Please email us at for our current rates and list of available dates.
Average non-peak rates during the months of January-June range from 26.50-46.50 per person. Average peak rates during the months of July-September and December range from 34.50-48.50 per person. Average non-peak rates during the months of October-November range from 30.50-46.50 per person. We will gladly send you an estimate if you have a set or flexible date and a rough guest count in mind.
*Please email us to inquire about Holiday Prices and Corporate retreat Packages.
Your rate includes the entire facility rental, a light supper reception menu buffet (see below), full service catering, cake cutting, ceremony set-up, event clean up, full service catering staff, coffee service, free ample parking. We allow you to bring aboard all your own beverages. No corkage fee. A beverage server fee of 25.00 per hour, per beverage server, 20% Service & Labor fee and WSST (10%) will be added to your final bill. No hidden costs! We will gladly give you an estimated bill. Please email us at to inquire about specific dates and our current rates. Holiday prices differ and rates are subject to change.
Your Reception Menu includes the following
- Cream Cheese Torte with Pesto & Sun-dried Tomato
- Domestic & Imported Cheese Display
Assortment of Crackers & Flatbreads
- Fresh baked Rolls & Herbed Butter
- Cornucopia of Fresh Seasonal Fruits
- A large Variety of Assorted Fresh, Marinated & Grilled Vegetables
Served with the Chef’s Fresh Herb dip
Please Choose Two Items (included in your rate)
(You may choose more items @ 2.50 per person each.)
- Yaki Soba Noodle Salad- assorted peppers, carrots, napa cabbage, snow peas
- tossed in a sesame ginger dressing
- Italian Pasta Salad w/ artichoke, sundried tomato, kalamata olives, peppers & romas
- Orzo Salad with Fresh Basil, Olive Oil, Roasted Garlic, Capers & Roma Tomatoes
- Baby Spinach w/apple chips, pine nuts, gold beets, gorgonzola w/ ginger pear dressing
- Seasonal Greens Salad w/ pears, spiced nuts, gorgonzola & honey apple vinaigrette
- Romaine Salad with red onions, mandarin oranges and grapefruit,
- tossed with miso dressing and garnished with fried won ton strips
- Southwest Rice Salad with Black & Red beans, Crushed Tomato, Fresh Corn and Cilantro Lime
- Israeli Curry Cous Cous
- Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes with Leeks
- Feta and Parmesan Coated Roasted Baby Reds with Chef’s Sauce on side
- Bistro Rice - 7 grain with dried fruits, Toasted nuts with veggie or chicken broth
- Mac & Cheese, Smoked Cheddar over Macaroni topped with Tim’s Cascade Chips
- Mushrooms stuffed with Gorgonzola, Cream Cheese, Sunflower Seeds & Spinach
- Fresh baked Mini Quiche Tartlets ***with choice of One filling: Lorraine, Spinach, Mushroom or Crab
Choose one:
- Penne
- Linguini
- Three Cheese Tortellini
Sauces
Choose one:
- Spicy Marinara with capers & Kalamata
- Gorgonzola Cream Sauce with Spinach & Toasted Pine nuts
- Sun-dried Tomato, garlic Olive oil tossed with herbs of Provence
*Choose two different sauces for 1.50 additional
Please Choose One Item (included in your rate)
(You may add more items for an additional 3.50 per person each.)
- Seasoned Sliced Chicken Breasts w/ Artichoke in a Lemon Caper Butter Sauce
- Chicken Roulade with caramelized onions, basil and pancetta
- Bari Chicken with golden raisins, currents, rosemary with a white balsamic reduction sauce
- Chicken OR Pork Tenderloin Satays with Thai Peanut Sauce or Hoisin
- Marinated & Grilled Sides of Salmon with Three Pepper Salsa or Fuji Apple Salsa
- Parmesan Halibut with cracked black pepper and lemon aioli
- Rolled Swai (white fish) with spring vegetables and citrus hollandaise
- Baked Cod with Picatta Butter Sauce or Cilantro Lime Aioli Sauce
- Grilled Pork Shanks with Whiskey BBQ sauce or Pear Mirin sauce
- Char Grilled Meatballs in a Bourbon Cream Sauce
- Roasted Turkey & Prime Rib Platter with assorted Rolls and condiments
- Marinated and grilled London Broil with Chimichurri
- Beef Tenderloin Medallions in a Porta Bella Demi Glace
- Marinated & Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Hard rolls & Mango Chutney
- *** Vegan or Vegetarian main Dishes available upon request
- Assorted Dim Sum Station: Wok Steamed Dumplings of Shrimp, pork & veggie 4.00
- Grilled Salmon Cakes with Cilantro Aioli and Fuji Apple Salsa 2.00
- Quesadilla Station: Both Chicken & Shrimp 3.00
Choose any Two Trays Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Only 1.50 more
(You may choose more items for an additional 1.00 each item.)
- Ginger Lime Beef on Endive
- Cambozola and caramelized onion Bruschetta
- Fresh Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella on Crostini
- Hot Crab & Artichoke in Phyllo Tartlets
- Roquefort Beef Canape
- Cashew Chicken on Endive
- Smoked Salmon Brouchee’
- Spicy Cilantro Bay Shrimp w/Sweet Chili on Endive
- Pistachio encrusted Pork Tenderloin with merlot jelly
Please inquire about additional menu selections, or email us at for a Menu Packet & Pricing.
Terms & Conditions as of January 2010
Deposit: To completely reserve and secure your date, a Non-Refundable deposit of 1000.00 for mid-week, 1500.00 for all other events with the exception of: 2500.00 for all Friday and Saturday events in July, August, September and December. Should your date change before 150 days (5 months), of your original scheduled date you may transfer to another available date, valid for a period of one year. Your deposit is subtracted from your final bill. Check only, sorry, no Credit Cards accepted.
Time & Space: Saturday & Sunday Reception only- 12-5pm or 6pm-11 pm. Or with Ceremony : 11-5pm or 6pm-12am (unless indicated on front rate sheet). Friday Nights- any 5 hours for reception or 6 hours with Ceremony. For ceremonies, 300.00 addition fee for the 6th hour applies. Additional hours can be purchased at 300.00 per. Friday & Saturday Evenings- ceremonies aboard the boat must purchase an additional hour. The first hour is for deliveries, set-up, vendors, beverages, wedding party, family and photos. If the ceremony is on the boat, we recommend you indicate on your invitations a boarding time and a ceremony time. Guests are not permitted on board until after the first hour of set-up. Our comfort level for ceremonies is up to 175 inside and 225 outside.
Bartenders/Beverage Servers: We provide the beverage servers for your event at 25.00 per beverage server, per hour, plus one hour setup. We require an additional bartender for Soft Bars (beer, wine, pop) of 125 or more guests. Two bartenders for Hard Bars (hard liquor) of 115 or more guests. We require this to adequately serve your guests. Please remember that we are not responsible for your guest’s alcohol consumption, while we do our best we ask that you and your family monitor your guests. We do not have a liquor license nor liquor liability; therefore you save in bringing in your own beverages. We are not open to the public, it is as if you’re having an event in your home. Because you have already tipped all staff, Tip jars are not allowed at any time.
Plain Beverage Service: You may bring your own or you may use our services. We can provide you with pops, seltzers, juice and ice at 1.50pp or 2.00pp if it’s the only beverage served (no alcohol served). OR, a “Full Bar” type beverage Service, includes a large list of product, for 1.75pp, includes all the ice needed, (you supply the alcohol). If you choose to bring ALL the beverages, we can supply the ice for a fee of 40.00 - 65.00, depending on your guest count. We will be happy to store any stackable beverage items in our storage shed-at your own risk. The Bartenders will properly chill all necessary beverages for you. A Washington State banquet permit is required for all alcohol you provide. You can obtain this at your local WSLS for 10.00, Please bring permit at the final walk-thru meeting.
Decorations: Battery tea lights 75.00 rental fee, (optional). We can provide you with a flower service for 375.00 which includes 24 bud vases, two large arrangements plus loose greens and flowers needed for buffet and side tables. Because this is a service fee only, the flowers need to remain on the Skansonia. Package rate for tea lights and flowers is 425.00. Please feel free to use an outside florist, but we request that your florist provide us with matching green leaf and loose flowers for the buffet and side tables. CANDLES are NOT allowed, except during the ceremony, as a unity candle. No open flame is allowed, including sparklers, lanterns, and propane heaters. NO confetti, flower petals or birdseed on the dock, parking lot or boat.
Payments: Full payment is due 7 business days before your event. Menus, guest counts and other special requests can be arranged at this time. Please call to make your appointment at least two weeks in advance. The Skansonia does not accept Credit Cards.
Damage Deposit: A separate check for 400.00 is due at time of final payment. We hold this deposit in case there is extra cleaning (confetti, bird seed, floral pedals on the car deck, parking area) or additional guests or extra time. The check will be mailed within 5 business days.
Additional Notes: The Skansonia accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen items from the Skansonia.
205 NE Northlake Way “A” DockSeattle, WA 98105
- Office:
- 206.545.9109
- Fax:
- 206.547.0250
- Toll Free:
- 1.877.545.9109
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