Choose the Seaport for your next event!
- Collection of various sized spaces ideal for weddings, reunions, company events, receptions, and staff retreats
- Panoramic views of the Thea Foss Waterway, Commencement Bay, Mt. Rainier, and the Tacoma city skyline
- 420 feet of beautiful waterfront esplanade
- Access to museum exhibits and maritime artifacts
- 1,200 lineal feet of guest moorage with secured gangway access to dock
- Enthusiastic staff assistance to help plan and staff your event
Rental Spaces Available:For details, call Earla Harding 253.272.2750, Ext. 106
Classroom/Meeting Space: Picturesque views of the working waterfront can be seen from our modern meeting room. Historically decorated with maritime artifacts, this room can accommodate up to 50 persons and features wireless internet service, conference tables, chairs, and serving tables. This space is ideal for meetings, small group gatherings, educational workshops, and catered business luncheons.
Main Exhibit Hall: Enjoy the extraordinary beauty of our historic Balfour Dock building with its dramatic bridge truss style ceilings soaring 55 feet above the exhibit hall floor and direct access to our beautiful esplanade. This grand room houses the majority of our maritime historical artifacts and exhibits, adding interesting, unique facets for guests to enjoy during events held in this adjustable space. Windows offer natural lighting and views of the active watefront area. Four hour minimum rental required.
Esplanade: This restored and upgraded outdoor esplanade spans the length of the Balfour Dock Building and provides up to 420 feet of social gathering space. Views of Commencement Bay, the Working Waterway, Mount Rainier, docks and floats, and a fascinating variety of marine traffic make this a great location for outdoor celebrations. Enjoy convenient access to guest moorage and the connecting Thea Foss Park and beach. Sound and activity restrictions may apply to events in this area.
Function Hall: This large, convention–sized space with its beautifully crafted ceiling, rustic details, and extraordinary historic character provides the perfect location for large or small events. This unique waterfront event venue (Tacoma's best–kept secret!) offers endless possibilities of configurations for weddings, concerts, conferences, dances, parties, trainings, receptions, fairs and festivals for up to 1,000 people. Four hour minimum rental required.
Front Lobby: Our front lobby is available for rental when other meeting or hall space is also rented. This additional space can be used for activities such as coat check; welcome, greeting and sign in station; or food and beverage service tables for your event.
Entire Facility: For very large gatherings and public events the entire Seaport facility can be rented. Staff assistance is required to customize the layout of spaces for your event.
Moorage: Access your event by boat: The Seaport offers 1,200 lineal feet of side–tie guest moorage at the best rates in town!
(Moorage Rates)
Rental Prices (rates listed below are subject to change):
| RENTAL SPACES |
DAYS |
HOURS |
RATES* |
Classroom/Meeting Space
50 person maximum
Includes wireless internet access |
Monday–Friday
Monday–Friday
Saturday–Sunday
Saturday–Sunday |
All Day (10 AM–5 PM)
All other hours
All Day (10 AM–5 PM)
All other hours |
$300.00
$55.00/hour
$275.00
$70.00/hour |
Main Exhibit Hall
175 person maximum
Four hour minimum rental
|
Monday–Friday
Monday–Friday
Saturday–Sunday |
Hourly (8 AM–5 PM)
All other hours
Hourly |
$60.00/hour
$85.00/hour
$85.00/hour |
Esplanade
Negotiable maximum occupancy
Sound & activity restrictions may apply |
Monday–Friday
Monday–Friday
Saturday–Sunday |
Hourly (8 AM–5 PM)
All other hours
Hourly |
$50.00/hour
$75.00/hour
$75.00/hour |
Function Hall
1200 person maximum
South 2/3 of Balfour Building
Four hour minimum rental |
Monday–Friday
Monday–Friday
Saturday–Sunday
Saturday–Sunday |
All Day (10 AM–8 PM)
All other hours
All Day (10 AM–8 PM)
All other hours |
$850.00
$110.00/hour
$1,000.00
$130.00/hour |
Front Lobby
50 person maximum
Available for rental only when Classroom/Meeting Space also rented |
Monday–Friday
Saturday–Sunday |
|
$100.00/hour
$100.00/hour |
Entire Facility
1500 person maximum
(Ten hour maximum)
Some exhibits not available during rental events |
May 1 — September 30
October 1 — April 30 |
|
$4,000.00
$2,000.00 |
*Rates include one hour of staff support. Additional set–up assistance may be required and will be billed at $75/hour.
Rental Items (rates listed below are subject to change):
| RENTAL ITEM |
Quantity Available* |
Unit Cost/Each |
Banquet Tables — 6'
|
20 |
$ 6.00 |
Round Tables — 60"
|
20 |
$ 6.00 |
Cocktail Tables
|
6 |
$ 6.00 |
Buffet/Serving Table — 12'
|
1 |
$10.00 |
Dry Bar
|
1 |
$25.00 |
Chairs
|
95 |
$1.00 |
PA System
|
1 |
$75.00 |
Podium
|
1 |
$15.00 |
LCD Projector (Includes use of laptop)
|
1 |
$250.00 |
Portable Screen
|
1 |
$15.00 |
Staging (4' x 8' section)
|
10 |
$25.00 |
Heater (Fuel additional cost)
|
|
Market rate |
*Subject to availability
Deposit: A refundable cleaning deposit of $300 is required when food and/or alcohol is served at events for 25 or more people. (Additional fees may apply.)
Food/alcohol service: All food service must be handled by a licensed food services caterer. The Seaport requires contact with chosen catering service prior to the event. For events where alcohol is sold, the rentor must provide an appropriate Washington State Liquor Control Board liquor license and trained servers for the event.
Booking: To reserve space at Foss Waterway Seaport for your next event or meeting, please contact Earla Harding (253.272.2750, Ext. 106) or
earla.harding@fosswaterwayseaport.org.
