The MV Skansonia

Allie Caldwell

The best venue in Seattle! Skansonia is a hidden gem, not only are the views incredible, the space is unique feel that will stand out for all your guests and the staff makes all your dreams come to. My guests were complimenting our wedding for months after it, which proved to me how special it was.

Yamini Kapileshwarkar

What can I say.... MV Skansonia was a perfect venue for our wedding. Its been 7 months since our wedding, but better late than never. We did not have a big guest list, but the venue was perfect for a celebration during the COVID times. Ruby and Finni were amazing during the process of planning. Both me and my fiance are laidback and did not want to overthink every little detail, but we were blessed by finding this wonderful venue, with its quaint charm and surrounded by water with amazing views, without the stress of wedding planning. Ruby made sure our day went without a hitch and everything was taken care of. Thank you team Skansonia!

Andrea Kirk

For an old ship that is permanently docked just for private events this biddy is old ship shabby chic charm all the way! The bones of the ship are a perfect canvas that allow for casual to upscale event themed decor. Breathtaking views of Seattle from Lake Union are seen from the second floor parlor with wrap around deck or the large outside deck that extends from the ship as part of the dock. The bar is central in the ship allowing drinks to be ordered from all sides of the first floor. Delicious popular appetizers and varying menu items are held and prepared in an equipped galley sized kitchen. It was a joy to be part of an event held on this MV Scansonia.

Kimberly Horton (Mrs. H.)

Love the beautiful venue. Love the vintage setting. My dear friend had a beautiful wedding. The staff was great. Couple things that didn't set well... they need to clean the toilet, not just the seat they outside and around the Whole thing. People are paying big bucks for a wedding venue. CLEAN THE BATHROOM specifically the toilet. And please DO NOT take a hose and spray the nesting geese out of their nests, do not pick up their eggs and move them to another geese' s nest. DO NOT HOSE THE GEESE!!! And.. visit home depot, Lowe's or whatever flower place and take the time to jazz up the flower boxes that are located around the arbor. It's a first impression as soon as you step off the ramp onto the deck. I'm not sure why that is completely neglected but it is and it didn't go unnoticed. It's a wedding venue and people are looking at photos for their special day for a lifetime. It's a beautiful venue and it could be 5 stars if your staff never harms the water fowl ever again, cleans the nasty bathroom and gives the flower boxes some much needed help. Other than that my friends wedding was beautiful.