MV Lotus Foundation
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1909 Historic Cruising Houseboat managed by the non-profit MV Lotus Foundation. Lodging & Event Venue M/V Lotus was launched in 1909 during the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle, Washington. Using the most talented marine engineers and architects and shipyard details in design and construction, she represents a bygone era in Pacific Northwest History. Read more
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Barbara Joyce C. 2015-11-12
We recently stayed four nights aboard Lotus. She is a beautiful historical treasure that is being preserved by volunteers through the MV Lotus...
We recently stayed four nights aboard Lotus. She is a beautiful historical treasure that is being preserved by volunteers through the MV Lotus...
Sylvia F. 2015-10-18
What a joy to stay on this beautiful historic boat. It was so quiet and lovely even in the middle of the city on this busy lake. It's so much fun to...
What a joy to stay on this beautiful historic boat. It was so quiet and lovely even in the middle of the city on this busy lake. It's so much fun to...
Susan P. 2014-10-24
I am passionately devoted to the preservation and restoration on this very important vessel. Join me with a donation of your time and/or money! Become...
I am passionately devoted to the preservation and restoration on this very important vessel. Join me with a donation of your time and/or money! Become...
Paul G. 2014-05-01
What a fantastic accident. We were waiting for the Mohai to open and stumbled upon the #Lotus. What an impressive ship. Beautifully preserved in it...
What a fantastic accident. We were waiting for the Mohai to open and stumbled upon the #Lotus. What an impressive ship. Beautifully preserved in it...
John H. 2017-08-29
I recently had the pleasure of staying onboard the beautiful MV Lotus the service, and hospitality was second to none very accommodating, I have never...
I recently had the pleasure of staying onboard the beautiful MV Lotus the service, and hospitality was second to none very accommodating, I have never...
Eric O. 2017-03-26
A wonderful ship and time capsule. When I was on the upper deck I envisioned seeing FDR up there. Well worth seeing!
A wonderful ship and time capsule. When I was on the upper deck I envisioned seeing FDR up there. Well worth seeing!
Cyndi T. 2016-09-11
Wonderful step back in time. We stayed the weekend and the Docent's Joan, Dan and Elaina were fabulous and vet attentive. We had the suite with...
Wonderful step back in time. We stayed the weekend and the Docent's Joan, Dan and Elaina were fabulous and vet attentive. We had the suite with...
Audrey G. 2015-11-28
A beautiful well preserved houseboat. What a treat to be on it.
A beautiful well preserved houseboat. What a treat to be on it.
Updates from MV Lotus Foundation
MV Lotus F. 2017-11-25
Today's the day! Greet the Season at Lake Union Park, Seattle. Boat tours, hot chocolate and cookies!
Today's the day! Greet the Season at Lake Union Park, Seattle. Boat tours, hot chocolate and cookies!
MV Lotus F. 2017-08-03
In August of 1909, the Army Air Corps formed when the Army takes first delivery of the Wright Military Flyer from the Wright Brothers . . . not as pretty as the MV Lotus, but still pretty impressive. http://www.wright-brothers.org/Information_Desk/Just_
In August of 1909, the Army Air Corps formed when the Army takes first delivery of the Wright Military Flyer from the Wright Brothers . . . not as pretty as the MV Lotus, but still pretty impressive. http://www.wright-brothers.org/Information_Desk/Just_
MV Lotus F. 2017-08-03
Smokey, but still lovely.
Smokey, but still lovely.
MV Lotus F. 2017-08-03
On this day in 1909, two months and 24 days after the Lotus was launched, the first Lincoln head penny was minted.
On this day in 1909, two months and 24 days after the Lotus was launched, the first Lincoln head penny was minted.
MV Lotus F. 2017-07-28
Morning and afternoon . . . gotta love Seattle!
Morning and afternoon . . . gotta love Seattle!
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