San Francisco Boat Tours

Beautiful Views & Great Values

Sail San Francisco Bay...by Shelly Moore

This is an awesome experience. A guy will take you around in a huge sailboat and see the entire bay from Golden Gate bridge to Bay Bridge. You will motor, you will sail, you will see San Francisco like nobody's business. I tried this out and had a great time-- the views are unmatchable. For about $30 per person, you can have a great time on the water. This trip takes a little prior planning -- call ahead. Of course if the weather is bad, you might want to bag this if you can. They sell booze on the boat too. Definitely bring warm clothes & always dress in layers -- it gets much cooler on the water with the winds. The Adventure Cat leaves right from Fisherman's Wharf Pier 39 shopping mall.

Our recommended Bay charters are described in detail below:

Adventure Cat Cruising- 800-498-4228

The smooth riding catamaran sails from Pier 39's J-dock -- right at Fisherman's Wharf! The prices are: $30 for day cruises, kids $15; under 5 free. The cost is $45 for sunset cruise (all ages). All cruises are 1.5 hours. Beer, wine, and chips are sold for around $2-$5.50 on the boat. The Cat sails three times a day, every day. Their motors are rarely needed-- wind power moves the Cat. The very stable catamaran goes under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz island. Sun yourself on the catamaran's webbed deck. It's a very personal ride on a moderately sized boat. Reservations required -- but tell them "Internet Andy" sent ya... Here's what past riders have to say:

Randy writes, "The catamaran ride on the Adventure Cat was a highlight of our trip. What a way to see San Francisco Bay! Put this FIRST on your list of things to do when in San Francisco..."

Stacy writes, "Upon our arrival in San Francisco, we took a trip on the Adventure Cat boat tour in the bay. Except for the fact my husband fell asleep on the back bench with the sun in his face, we had a wonderful time on the tour. Two words of caution, dress warmly!!!"

"Thank you so much for such a wonderful cruise this evening. And for bring us in at dusk-the city lights dancing on the water-the moon & the sunset. WOW!!! I will always remember this evening." Sheila

"Thank you so much for a great cruise. Everyone had a wonderful time. They all fell in love with your one of a kind catamaran. There's no better way to sail the bay!" Joel

"This is definitely one of the 5 experiences you have to do in San Francisco!" K.G.

Sailboat Charters:

There is no better way to see San Francisco than from the Bay. You can rent a chartered sailboat and see the most incredible sites (Alcatraz, Marin County, Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island) close-up -- and learn to sail better too. It's an unforgettable experience whether you are already an experienced sailor or just want to take a tour. We've partnered with San Francisco's top sailboat charters to bring you the top service in sailing San Francisco Bay. Sailboat charters are an incredible way to see San Francisco Bay for $115 to $145 hour total price for groups as large as six people (includes food, drink, and sometimes parking). You can try boats up to 36 foot sloops or more that may be custom built and raced professionally. Many boats are berthed in Sausalito, California. Your captains will have extensive sailing experience -- much of which is right on San Francisco Bay.

Bay Tours: Blue and Gold / Red and White