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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Rafi_s
Oct 12, 2025
Loved it! - Amazing crew, incredible bay sunset. We will definitely be back for the SF Bay Sailing company! Thank you!
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Wes_s
Sep 24, 2025
Excellent Experience with Coworker Event - My team had a great time! The weather was excellent and the free drinks were great. It was perfect, as if I owned my own boat and wanted to take friends out for a sunset ride and drinks. The captain and first mate were so kind and accommodating. Everyone had a great time. I'd do this again in a heartbeat and, though we had AMAZING weather, would be interested to see the city in a bit more fog. We all loved the experience!
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Deb_r
Sep 20, 2025
Sunset on the bay - Always be prepared for cool winds on the bay...if you're not though, crew had blankets to make sure we were warm (on sunset cruise). It was fabulous!
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Berkeley
Sep 9, 2025
Relaxing and enjoyable way to see the Bay! - First time in San Francisco. My mom and I had a wonderful sail with lovely captain and skipper. What a great way to see the sights of the Bay!
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Deb
Sep 7, 2025
Beautiful and enjoyable - That was so much fun - and I'm super glad I brought warm clothes and a beanie! Great boat and crew. A nicely run excursion. My only problem was finding the boat because Expedia left out the Pier 39 dock letter, but someone at a Pier 39 info booth guided me right.
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Birgit_f
Sep 2, 2025
just a perfect closure... - just a perfect closure for the day with stunning sunset! Great crew and just the right number of people on board.
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U7748lwlucyd
Aug 31, 2025
Great Experience! - Great view! The captain and the first mate were amazing! Very entertaining and attentive. What a fantastic experience! I totally recommend!
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Beth_o
Sep 7, 2025
Unsure but that changed... - At first when we got on we were very sceptical, there were 22 people on a very small sailing boat and i was hoping it would be more private/intimate as advertised. However, the experience blew us away, we say some of the most incredible views I've seen in my life, plus dolphins!! So we soon forgot about the crowded feel!
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Janet_s
Sep 29, 2025
Great view of the Golden... - Great view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the back side of Alcatraz. Too much floating when we could have been sailing.
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980brynnr
Sep 15, 2025
Ok - We just thought this experience was okay. Finding the starting point was confusing to start. The two captains were a bit harsh and not super friendly. We didn’t think the seating arrangements were comfortable for a 2 hour excursion. At least we got pretty views of the water and Golden Gate Bridge!
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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).