San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour: Scenic Afternoon Cruise
4.8
353 Ratings
San Francisco
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: 1 day learn more
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 service from the capable and hospitable team. The Privateer glides across to Alcatraz and Angel Island, drifts by the quaint and scenic Sausalito, lines up with the grand Golden Gate Bridge and cruises past the iconic San Francisco skyline on its route back to Pier 39.

  • If you plan on drinking alcohol, please remember to bring your valid government-issued 21+ ID.
  • We reserve the right to make the final decision as to whether your tour will be cancelled. Tours will only be cancelled in the event of hard rain or unsafe conditions at the time of the tour.
  • Please dress appropriately for the weather. It does tend to be colder out on the water, so we highly recommend layers and close-toed shoes.
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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Jnathan_s
Dec 23, 2023
Amazing Fun! - So much fun! Captain Dave & First Mate Adrian were amazing hosts! Calm waters except for occasional wake caused by another vessel, but totally relaxing and fun 😁
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Terry928
Nov 4, 2023
Lovely sail! - Dave our Captain and Jeff our First Mate were great! They arranged for perfect weather (ha!) and the sail was lovely and smooth. They say right up front that this is NOT a narrated sail (which was ok with us!), but questions were welcomed. Our was an excellent experience and we’d do it again!
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Vanessa_f
Oct 18, 2023
Couple getaway - Wonderful trip! We had a beautiful sail around the harbor- great crew, great beer, so peaceful and lovely. Would recommend to anyone visiting San Francisco.
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Allison
Oct 4, 2023
Great experience - We walked up to the booking desk on Pier 39 7 mins before a scheduled departure which no one else had booked so felt very lucky to experience a private tour! Gorgeous weather and great captain, the boat is lovely and the sailing was very relaxing, especially with a couple of drinks!
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Laurathegypsy
Sep 27, 2023
Wonderful time on the water! - Beautiful and blissful day on the water. Captain was highly skilled, easy-going, and fun to talk to, clearly loves his job. Wonderful!
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Pc-and-dc
Sep 14, 2023
Sail around Alcatraz Great Views - This was an opportunity to circumnavigate The Island of Alcatraz with a small group of of other tourists under sail on a lovely two masted sailing vessel. The captain and his first mate were perfect hosts. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Daytrip576371
Sep 6, 2023
So nice, we did it twice! - WE HAD SO MUCH FUN!!! Thank you so much for letting us tag along two times in one day. Capt Michael and FM Adrian were so welcoming and warm. Kiddo fell asleep the whole second trip and we were able to continue our day rested and rejuvenated. Thank you, thank you, thank you <3 we will be back again.
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447corinac
Sep 2, 2023
Great excursion! - Beautiful scenery, the captain and first mate were funny and informative! Great time! I would recommend this one for sure!
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Getaway546884
Aug 23, 2023
First amazing sailing experience - The sail was just amazing with 2 complimentary drinks. It was a great first time sailing experience for us.
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Rachelkp5830ao
Feb 14, 2024
Relaxing - Relaxing end to our trip! Chilly in February but worth it for the views. The crew had extra blankets and jackets. My only wish is that we would have gone closer to the Golden Gate Bridge. We circled around Alcatraz, which was cool to see
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