1. Even at 20 mph, these boats are still faster than I-5 at rush hour.

2. Dramamine before oysters—surprisingly tasty.

3. When was the last time you spotted a harbor seal on your way to dinner?

4. Ferry captains > Lyft drivers.

5. Scoring a spot on the boat to Orcas rivals scoring a Saturday night table at Canlis.

6. Anything, literally anything, tastes good after heat lamp hot dogs from the galley.

7. Two words: prefunk beers.