Nohana
Book a seat on the water
Nohana is coming soon to the App Store for iPhone.
You don't need to own a boat, or charter a whole one, to spend a morning on the water. Nohana lets you book one seat, or a few, on a trip run by a licensed captain. Pick the trip, pay for the seats you need, and meet your captain at the dock.
How it works
- Find a trip. Browse by activity, or search by place, date and number of seats. Each listing shows the boat, the captain, the meeting point, reviews, and the seats left on every trip.
- Book your seats. We hold your seats for 10 minutes while you pay with Apple Pay or a card. You see the full price, including Nohana's service fee, before you pay.
- Meet your captain. Your trip, the meeting point and directions are in the app. You can message your captain about the day.
Where you can ride
Nohana is starting in Washington State, around Seattle and Pierce County:
- Lake Tapps: a calm reservoir near Bonney Lake, made for wakesurfing.
- Lake Washington: Seattle's big lake, for wake sports, fishing and sunset cruises.
- Shilshole Bay Marina: Puget Sound saltwater, for fishing and cruises.
What you can book
- Wakesurf: ride the boat's wave, no rope once you're up.
- Wakeboard and water ski: classic towed sports behind the boat.
- Fishing: a seat on a captain's fishing trip, from lake trout to Puget Sound salmon.
- Cruises: sunset and sightseeing trips for anyone who just wants to be on the water.
Licensed captains, checked before they list
Every captain holds a U.S. Coast Guard credential and insurance. We check their documents before their listings go live, and listings drop out of search if those documents expire. The captain is in charge on the water and decides if conditions are right to go.
Clear prices and refunds
Prices are per seat, set by the captain. Cancel 48 hours or more before your trip for a full refund. If the captain cancels, for weather or any other reason, you get a full refund. Read the cancellation policy.
Own a boat and hold a license?
Fill the empty seats on the trips you already run. Become a captain.