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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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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Donna_g
May 27, 2025
Lots of fun! - The crew is friendly and laidback, and they are there to make your time on the Bay relaxing and enjoyable. Beautiful views - not to be missed!
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Neil_g
May 20, 2025
Great experience! - What a wonderful experience! Great for family and friends and it is a must do. Would recommend it to everybody. The captain and crew are simply amazing.
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Adventureguynz
May 13, 2025
Enjoyable afternoon in the sun. - Lovely 90 mins spent in the sunshine on the Bay. Only 6 pax, which was great as we could move around the boat freely. The crew was very knowledgeable about the area and gave detailed answers to questions, and also provided a lot of historical facts about the city and other boats in the area.
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Mark_b
Mar 30, 2025
On time, great service... - On time, great service and good captains and crew. Laid back and a very enjoyable boat ride. I would recommend!
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Wander822846
Apr 5, 2025
Average, nothing special. - Just ok. Capt & staff didn’t seem too interested in the passengers. A off duty deck hand brought his friends, one of whom was clearly over served, for free while I paid $100. Probably should have been more discreet about that. The included 2 free alcohol drinks were small glasses in dixie cups. Would take another boat next time.
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Marcella_s
Mar 23, 2025
Would not recommend-there are better tours listed. - We were there at 15 minutes prior to departure as instructed and as the skipper readied the vessel, not a single acknowledgement from him saying, "welcome, we'll be with you shortly," or anything similar. I believe I actually asked him if he was with our tour. Nearly the first thing we were told was that, "this is not a guided tour, if you have any questions, just ask." I guess it's not advertised as a guided tour, but unless you are sitting within 3 feet of the captain and skipper, you can't hear anything. You do not go anywhere near the Golden Gate Bridge, just so you know going into it. That was disappointing. I don't remember anyone pointing out Angel Island, either. Alcatraz, yes. The "waterside city of Sausalito" nope. Pointing 'over there' yes, but I was expecting to get closer to actually see the city and their waterfront. I would not book this again, nor would I recommend it to others. I normally love the tours I book so this was extremely disappointing and a waste of $300.00 for me, my hubs and our adult son. :(
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).