1.5-hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

Overview

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with beer and wine. This double-masted, teak-decked, bronze-fitted beauty holds more than 28 passengers but is limited to just 16 during the pandemic so you'll get plenty of personal attention from the skilled and friendly crew as the Privateer glides over to Alcatraz and Angel Island, passes by charming and picturesque Sausalito, parallels the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge and sails past the famous San Francisco skyline on its way back to Pier 39.

City: San Francisco

Fri 27 Jun

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Starting at $99.00

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Fri 27 Jun

Starting at $99.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

90-minute sail on the San Francisco Bay

Beverages

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.

What To Expect

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 – Oakland Bay Bridge

Just another amazing sight you will get to sail around

Angel Island State Park

We sail past this island on every sail

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (369)

Marcella_S

Mar 2025

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. :(

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Marcella, We are very disappointed that you did not enjoy the sail. While we are not a guided tour the crew is happy to answer questions. Due to the unpredictably of the wind we sometimes do not get as close to some areas as others. Sailing is an art not an exact science. It does depend on the wind and weather. We strive to offer a traditional sailing experience on a classic sailing yacht.

Mirkwood63

Nov 2024

Really enjoyed our trip. Captain and First mate were great guys. Nice cold beers and a few stories keeping us entertained.

cindy_o

Nov 2024

trip was amazing!! captain michael and first mate were great! views were spectacular ! well worth the trip!!!