San Francisco Bay Cruise: 90-Minute Scenic Sail

Experience a relaxing and scenic afternoon sailing tour in San Francisco Bay. Cruise on a traditional sailboat, enjoy beer and wine, and take in iconic sights like Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the San Francisco skyline.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Golden Gate Bridge - The best place in the world to view the golden gate is from the deck of our sailboats.
  • San Francisco Bay - Best place in the world to sail
  • San Francisco Bay Bridge - Just another amazing sight you will get to sail around
  • Angel Island State Park - We sail past this island on every sail
What's Included
  • 90-minute sail on the San Francisco Bay
  • Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

For a tranquil sea experience, jump on the Privateer, an authentic antique sailboat, for a semi-personal 90-minute journey of the bay, accompanied with beer and wine. This beauty, a twin-masted, teak-decked, bronze-fitted marvel, accommodates more than 28 travelers but has been reduced to only 16 amidst the pandemic to ensure you enjoy ample personal…

Location
Pier 39
Departure Point: Pier 39, San Francisco Address: Dock F Directions: Arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time or you might miss the boat.  The boat does not wait for late shows. Go to Pier 39 Dock F gate and wait until the First Mate comes and takes you to the boat.  Dock F is located on the east side of Pier 39 which is the same side as the Aquarium of the Bay.  Walk down between the Aquarium and Hard Rock Cafe toward the boat until you get to Dock F.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Clifford_e
Oct 2, 2025
The tour was exactly what... - The tour was exactly what was presented on the website. We did not expect a tour guide but we did get some very informative sailors. The captain and first mate were exceptional and gave a wonderful trip around the bay. Two things they couldn’t control were the low winds and flies:-)
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Anneshirleygg
Sep 27, 2025
Beautiful day on the water in SF! - Dave & Caleb were so friendly and kind! Beautiful weather and such a peaceful ride with amazing views of the Golden Gate, Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz!
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Misspaula2261
Sep 24, 2025
Sailing on the Bay - Having a perfect weather day made this experience amazing. The information from one of the crew was interesting, informative but not too much. Quick with getting everyone their drinks to enjoy. I suppose for SFO it’s a priced right. But before you book you might want to check weather conditions to get the most out of the day, as there is no protection if it rains . We booked directly with company the day before
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Corinna_a
Aug 29, 2025
Bring a jacket as it gets... - Bring a jacket as it gets a little cool and windy on the water. Overall had a nice relaxing time on the water.
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Paul_j
Jul 19, 2025
Relaxing and exhilarating - Bring a jacket! But if you forget they have blankets on board and a few loaners. It gets cold on the bay. Captain and crew were very laid back and friendly. Scenery along the route was spectacular with lots of photo ops. Very relaxing afternoon and fun activity for a decent price point. Well worth it!
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Diana_g
Jul 17, 2025
Small intimate trip - It was a wonderful sail boat trip and the captain and first mate were great and knew so much about the history of the area.
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Northstar703451
Jun 16, 2025
Would do it again - Even though it was a bit chilly it was well worth going. The captain and first mate were very accommodating. I love being on the water so for me it was very relaxing. I would definitely do it again if I were in the area.
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Noyersev
Jun 1, 2025
Unforgettable experience - Beautiful sailing trip with magnificent views of San Francisco. Magical family moment to do absolutely!
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Sarah-ryan1
Sep 6, 2025
Lovely boat for a sunny, less windy day, just note no commentary - It was a gorgeous, sunny day so my friend & I decided on a whim to join the 12:30pm boat. The person who sold us the tickets & explained the tours at the counter near the dock was lovely, they totally sold us. We missed the part about no commentary though, so that was a little disappointing. But so it goes, was nice to chat with my friend and drink our free two drinks (i.e. white claw, water, etc). Captain and the first mate were friendly enough, it was very casual which was okay just make sure to have that expectation. Next time would probably try for a boat with commentary; but at the end of the day, this was nice & relaxing & overall a positive experience. Of course, bring your down coat! I was very happy to have mine plus a hood. We were prepared; although they did say some blankets were available. We did not need those.
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Martychloe1000
Sep 5, 2025
Excellent way to spend a day - Everything about this trip was fantastic. The way the captain and first make greeted us and gave this information. Everything was on time and we just simply loved it.
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From $99
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).