San Francisco Bay Sunset Sail: Scenic 2-Hour Experience

Experience the beauty of a San Francisco Bay sunset on a scenic 2-hour sail. Sail past Alcatraz, Sausalito, and the Golden Gate Bridge while enjoying drinks and the twinkling lights of the city.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

You will meet your captain and first mate at Pier 39. They will get you checked in and boarded on the Privateer, our beautiful double-masted 28-passenger sailboat. Once everyone is comfortable, you will motor out of the docks and into the Bay. When you get out on the Bay, your captain will raise the sails!
You will sail out past Alcatraz and Angel…

What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

If you’re looking for the perfect way to start an unforgettable date night or end a delightful afternoon, our two-hour sunset sail is exactly what you need. Board our stunning, traditionally-designed vessel to witness the awe-inspiring views at the most magical time of the day. We’ll glide by Alcatraz, get close to the shores of Sausalito, and offer you…

Location
Pier 39
Departure Point: Pier 39 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. Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Peter_d
Aug 12, 2025
Great crew, superb... - Great crew, superb experience, safety issues covered succinctly. And the musical selection was on point!
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F8587ddrachelw
Aug 7, 2025
Amazing time - Had such an amazing time. Captain Caleb was so personable. Blankets and jackets were available. Drinks were flowing and music playing while we had a beautiful view of the bridge and got super close to Alcatraz. Didn’t want to get off the boat when the tour was over. Highly recommend.
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Jdcasey4
Jul 25, 2025
Best captain and crew. - An amazing sail! We loved it. Dress as if you were skiing for sure! Always chilly. Captain and crew were awesome. Kaleb even brought out blankets. And the cupcakes for the birthday girls was very special. Safe and sturdy sailing boat. Highly recommend this. Just bring a warm jacket and enjoy the sunset!
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Bj_rnbx7353wt
Jul 24, 2025
Wonderful evening with Dave - Captain Dave and his first officer have given us a wonderful and charming evening. They were very accommodating and also lent us windproof jackets during the tour because ES (as usual in San Francisco) was quite cold in the evening. The tour is not the typical Touri- Nepp and therefore absolutely 100% recommended for people who want to take some time.
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Edgar_l
Jul 19, 2025
It was a great... - It was a great experience, better than we expected! The crew is very knowledgeable of what they’re doing, so just relax and enjoy your time out in the water with no worries.
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Eltharris
Jul 3, 2025
A lovely summer’s evening! - Very relaxed and small intimate group made it a very special experience. We were lucky with the weather but the two crew members were great, made us feel very relaxed and gave us options of which specific route to take.
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Terry_r
Jul 3, 2025
Great time! - The two guys who sailed the boat were great and low-key. We had a fabulous two hours on this wonderful sailing trip around the bay. We went under the Golden Gate bridge and near Sausalito and around Alcatraz. Great time!
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Michael
Jul 10, 2025
Expectations verses Reality - While the crew and boat were satisfactory, I would like to provide some words of caution to those that plan well in advance for their trips. My general advice would be to wait until the day of to decide whether this boat ride makes sense for you or not. For our ride there was quite a bit of room still available by departure time. I had booked well in advance and for us the weather/fog that evening was quite poor. We were cold despite blankets provided and the Golden Gate was barely visible. Their cancellation policy does not allow for day of cancellations, though they are willing to accommodate you on a future cruise if your travels allow. Again, to emphasize, if you are wanting epic views, you may be better served by booking same day if available based on current weather/fog conditions.
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Tess_f
Jun 19, 2025
The crew was incredibly... - The crew was incredibly nice and the views were amazing. However, the sailing company squeezed 10 people onto a small sailboat and it was incredibly uncomfortable. The first mate was late getting us on board. It was hard to move around and although we got free drinks, it was not a full bar as expected. The experience just felt like two guys bringing their friends on a boat and brought a cooler full of drinks unlike other sailing companies that have a full team to assist everyone on and off the boat, provide you with blankets and jackets and have a full bar ready to serve you. This was incredibly overpriced especially considering that other sunset cruises host everyone on bigger boats, are much cheaper and more professional in their operations. I would only recommend if you are able to book for private parties and are okay being crammed onto a boat for two hours.
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Tracy
Aug 9, 2025
Canceled Boat Trip all of a sudden! Ohh well! - 1 it got canceled. And no notification. Sucks after taking Uber leaving Chinatown and Little Italy to go to the Pier. Life happens. But the Painted Ladies tour was grand with Jim! He’s the best!
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From $129
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).