2-Hour Private Sailboat Charter in the San Francisco Bay

Recommended by 100% of travelers

San Francisco, USA

2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Boats that usually take groups out on the San Francisco Bay can be super crowded and it can even be hard to see the views. This San Francisco Bay Private Sailboat Cruise takes just you and your group out on the water, so you never have to worry about missing out on seeing something. See popular spots like Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge or customize your time on the bay.

Go on a private cruise on the San Francisco Bay with just you and your group
Your cruise can be customized for you if you’d like
See top attractions like Alcatraz Island without fighting the crowds on land
A photo of your group is included as a memento

What's Included

Boat, Captain and Photo of you and your group and all the safety gear. Worm jackets available.

Snacks

You can bring your own drinks, water, snack, beer, white wine ok please no red wine or hard alcohol. No banana on the boat is bad luck
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1 Yacht Rd, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA
Meet in front on Golden Gate Yacht Club. Gate 25. There are plenty free parking in the marina.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Golden Gate Bridge (Pass By)

Sausalito (Pass By)

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (Pass By)

Tiburon (Pass By)

Angel Island State Park (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Participating and driving the boat is not allowed.
No infants under age of 5 allowed
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Featured review

Marjorie_M

Captain John is highly experienced and professional, while remaining friendly and laid-back. Hosting our family group of five adults, John single-handed his well-kept sailboat just outside the Golden Gate bridge. His detailed knowledge of the Bay's history and landmarks added extra value to our experience. We would definitely book again!

Reviews

4.9

based on 21 reviews

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Marjorie_M, Jan 2026

Wonderful experience

Patrick_U, Apr 2024

Perfect day of sailing! Gorgeous weather and excellent boat. Simple process to get to yacht club and board boat. Would absolutely do it again when back in San Francisco.

Beautiful sailing day in San Francisco!

Saloni_S, Aug 2023

This private sailing tour is totally worth it! The boat is the perfect size for 5-6 people. There are cup holders all around the railing which made it super easy to sit around and drink (even when the waters got choppy). We had the luxury of doing this on a perfect summer day so except for 10 mins at the start, it wasn't cold. Infact it was quite pleasant and the water was quite calm as we got closer to Sausalito. I would have given it 5 stars except : 1) Our captain was curt and uncooperative. 2) There was only radio and no option to play our own music 3) We were denied access to the cabin below and rest room which seemed a bit unnecessary 4) We would have liked a bit more if the captain gave us some tips on how to move around the boat since none of us had any experience. When my friend asked he responded with "use your head".

Great Sailboat Experience

Lainie_O, Jul 2023

Excellent day with Captain John. The boat was beautiful and he was very capable and experienced. Highly recommended.

A must do in SF

Daniel_D, Apr 2023

Amazing trip along the bay and sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge. Captain John is a great host and went the extra mile to make sure we enjoyed.

Fantastic San Francisco Bay private sailing experience!

catanach6, Aug 2022

Loved every minute of our 2 hour private sail on San Francisco Bay with Captain John on his beautiful boat. What an experience! Well worth what we paid for a private sail. The weather was glorious and Captain John was proficient, professional and a wealth of knowledge re the San Francisco area. We sailed over to Sausalito and back. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you Captain John for making possible a beautiful family experience we will cherish always.