About Dorin
“I have spent my entire life on and around the water. I have cruised on vessels from California to Alaska and back. I welcome people to my boat like they are old friends and I always give my best to make it a pleasurable and memorable experience for everyone. ”
Aboard since 2016
From Seattle, WA
Reviews of Dorin (36)
- ThereseTherese
What an amazing day and trip with Dorin. The boat is set up really cool with a lot of places to sit and enjoy the scenery. Dorin was great and very informative making sure to point out the sites. This was the highlight of our trip and worth every penny.
- AaronAaron
Dorin is a great and welcoming captain, and his boat is a magical experience.
- ChrisChris
Had a wonderful time celebrating my best friend's bachelor party on Dorin's beautiful yacht! Super highly recommended! Also, Dorin is just a really delightful, easygoing host and captain!
Hope to see you in the future Dorin, thanks for an unforgettable experience!
- LynLyn
Dorin was a fantastic captain and this was an unforgettable experience. My whole group loved it so much and we’ve decided we’ll be booking again this summer.
- JoshJosh
Dorin is a great captain! He used his own camera, knowledge of the lake and sun to take the most amazing pictures.
The boat is controlled by a wooden boat wheel. The boat is 84 years old and has lots of original features. Neat!
- BuddyBuddy
Couldn’t be happier with Dorin and Sandy and their yacht Mitlite ! They were incredible hosts helping us out and going above and beyond with making us all feel comfortable. The boat is epic! It’s a piece of PNW boating history and turned lots of heads. We will be renting again!
- MattMatt
Great cruise around the lake! Dorin communicated logistics well and offered fun insights throughout.
- AbhilashaAbhilasha
We had such a wonderful day with Dorin on Foss Launch! It was our Mothers day out for us friends and this was perfect.
Thank you Dorin for the interesting facts around the lake Washington. - IanIan
Excellent- amazing boat. Excellent knowledgeable captain, showed us lots of landmarks and interesting things about the city.
- AnasAnas
Dorin was an AMAZING captain! I couldn't recommend him more! He accommodated my needs and also told us about the interesting background of this unique and ancient boat.
He's truly passionate about sailing and is a wonderful and fun host as well. Definitely coming back with friends for a longer trip. - RebeccaRebecca
We had a great time on Dorin's boat! He was a great host that made sure we all had a great time! I highly recommend it and would do it again.
- KaitinKaitin
Great experience and amazing ride on the boat around the Lake!
- VictoriaVictoria
We had a fabulous time with Dorin on his beautiful boat. During our three hours he showed us all the things we wanted to see & we enjoyed his commentary along the way. Dorin is very personable. I highly recommend this experience.
- JimJim
We had an awesome time. Dorin was an awesome host and an even better captain. He is extremely knowledgeable and shared some interesting facts while we cruised lake Union and Lake Washington. We look forward to cruising again with Dorin and the Mitlite in the future.
Thanks again, Jim D.
- ElizabethElizabeth
I had guests in town from Italy who I took on the boat with Dorin. It was the most lovely experience. The boat is amazing, Dorin is fabulous. I will definitely book again.
- SongSong
I got engaged on Dorin’s boat. Dorin is awesome. He helped with all the preparations and gave us the perfect Seattle skyline backdrop for my proposal. He took beautiful pictures too. Couldn’t be happier with Dorin!
- StacieStacie
Excellent experience from start to finish! We we're married in Lake Union with a gorgeous sunset and perfect boating experience. Dorin and his first mate are so friendly, the boat was perfect for eating inside and having our ceremony outside. Just perfect
- JoeJoe
Beautiful classic boat! She is safe and modern where it matters without losing her original and classic parts!
- JillJill
Our group had the time of our lives on Dorin's boat Mitlife. We rented it to celebrate the 4th of July and my sister's birthday. Dorin and his crew were accommodating, gracious, and made sure we were well taken care of. There is a grill aboard for cooking up hamburgers or whatever. Dorin provides cutlery, glasses for drinking and plates. It's so nice not to see plastic aboard. Dorin gave us great options for how we wanted to spend the evening. Our group decided to cruise Lake Union into Lake Washington and then watch the Gasworks Park fireworks facing the Seattle skyline instead of facing Gasworks Park. It was magical. The boat is a beauty and she turns heads everywhere we go. People on other boats stop to ask how old she is and comment on her beauty. It was a treat to rent this gem!
- ZackaryZackary
5 Star experience with an absolut expert. Dorin is the king, and this massive boat really takes your afternoon to the next level. I want to do thjs every weekend! Was the best way to spend an afternoon EVER
- mattmatt
Thanks Dorin. What a great day out on the water to see the Blues! We look forward to another cruise with you in the near future.
- TimothyTimothy
This was the second time we have booked with Dorin and we will definitely be coming back! Beautiful boat, great captain, and an amazing tour of Lake Washington and Lake Union. Couldn’t have asked for a better trip.
- BrendaBrenda
Our sunset cruise was fantastic! Dorin was a great host and told us many interesting facts about the homes and places along our route. Will definitely be going again soon!
- PiotrPiotr
We really enjoyed our experience cruising around Lake Union with our group of six. There was plenty of room for us at the stern and with the roof and interior areas, we could stay out of the rain (or warm up inside).
We were able to get some great views of downtown, some of the nearby shipyards and the Husky Stadium. Dorin was very accommodating and gave us some great history on his vessel and our surroundings.
Everyone loved the boat - it had tons of character and history that you just don't find on newer boats. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is interested in seeing Seattle from the water!
- JoeJoe
Dorin was fabulous...we'll do this again.
- WinsomeWinsome
Wonderful!! We had a fantastic time with Dorin on his beautiful Foss Launch. He was a gracious host and skipper, full of fun facts about the history of the vessel, as well as about some of the homes and buildings along the shoreline. He was happy to stop in one of the bays of Lake Washington so that a few of us could take a swim to beat the heat, which was lovely! There were eight of us, celebrating a birthday, and we could all sit and relax on the foredeck or reardeck together, enjoying the views and the food and drink we had brought with us. It was the perfect way to watch the sun set and enjoy our beautiful waterways from a unique perspective. Thank you Dorin!
- Mr.Mr.
Dorin was very friendly and spent a lot of time showing my grandsons how to pilot his boat, including some of the math which the 2 older ones (4th and 2nd grade) enjoyed. This will go a long way to keeping them interested in math as they are home schooled and didn't quite see why it's important. It showed them a connection between the classroom and real world. The cruise itself, for my 6oth bday, was great fun for all of us. Hat's off to Dorin!!
- ZacharyZachary
Outstanding experience. My Dad and I had a great time.
Thank you Dorin. - EricEric
Dorin and his boat are great!! A must do activity whether you are from the area or not. My family had a blast and we learned a ton. Such a great adventure. We are looking forward to doing that again.
- JohnJohn
We had a fabulous time with Darin. We brought our 11 month old on the boat with no issues. The boat engine was like a sleep machine down below and wasn't too loud. He was very accommodating for us and our family. He is very friendly and the boat is great. Would highly recommend. One thing I would let folks know, if you want to swim somewhere, plan with Dorin because driving around and site seeing in the boat is great but takes up a lot of the time!
- PattiPatti
We had a fabulous day on Puget Sound with Dorin. The boat was perfect for the day we had planned, and Dorin and crew were very attentive to our needs. We would not hesitate to do this again. It was well worth the money spent!
- AllieAllie
We had the most wonderful time aboard Dorin's boat! It was so relaxing and fun. Dorin went above and beyond to make sure that we had a great time and were taken care of. He had extra blankets and pillows on board and even provided a cutting board for cheese and crackers. Overall it was a great experience and would definitely book with Dorin again in the future.
- TiffanyTiffany
We rented the boat out for Seafair and had the best time. Dorin and his crew were super helpful and made sure that everyone had a good time. Dorin was able to secure us a last minute Log Boom pass which was totally changed our Seafair experience. I'm sure we were a rowdy bunch so definitely appreciate the patience and their willingness to put up with a large, loud group of drunk dummies. Thanks for an amazing day!
- ReaganReagan
Gorgeous boat with an excellent, knowledgeable, and personable captain. We had a fantastic time. Highly recommended.
- RichardRichard
Our cruise was excellent and Dorin new everything.
- RobertRobert
Dorin was amazing. I brought my in-laws from Vietnam to experience the city at its best, and Dorin made sure to make our experience an unforgettable one - from showing us all of the interesting sites around the city with information on the history of both the sites and his very unique boat. He also helped us take some great photos which will leave us with some lasting memories. Dorin went above and beyond to make this trip something I think will be one of the highlights of our summer. I can't recommend this enough, and I'll be looking forward to another trip onboard soon!