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America's Cup Day Sailing Adventure on San Francisco Bay

America's Cup Day Sailing Adventure on San Francisco Bay

Overview

Welcome aboard for a thrilling 2.5 hour sailing adventure aboard USA 76, an International America’s Cup Class racing yacht that challenged in 2003 for sporting’s oldest active trophy, the America’s Cup. Feel the adrenaline as the yacht powers up and we sail towards the Golden Gate Bridge. Public trips are conducted multiple days a week, year round, departing from PIER 39 in San Francisco.

City: San Francisco

Fri 15 Nov

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Starting at $181.99

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Fri 15 Nov

Starting at $181.99

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What's Included

Waterproof pants and warm jackets on board if needed

US Coast Guard Licensed Captain plus professional crew

Bottled water & energy snacks

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. Visit ACsailingSF online to view the real-time status of each trip.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

What To Expect

Golden Gate Bridge

We will sail under the Golden Gate Bridge weather permitting.

Alcatraz Island

We will sail past Alcatraz Island with views of the Warden's residence, cell blocks, and historical graffiti from the Occupation of Alcatraz.

Sausalito

When the winds are good on the north side of the Bay we will do a flyby of the Sausalito waterfront.

Angel Island State Park

Angel Island is a dominant feature of the Bay and we will have good views of the southern shore of the island.

Crissy Field

Crissy Field is usually buzzing with activity and it serves as a launch point for some of the best windsurfers and kiteboarders in the world.

Ferry Building Marketplace

The iconic Ferry Building is just as beautiful from the water as it is from land.

San Francisco Bay Bridge

If weather conditions at the Golden Gate Bridge are unfavorable, we often find the Bay Bridge and South Bay beyond has great sailing.

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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 (76)

curiousjo11

Sep 2018

We picked this to celebrate my husband's 65th birthday. It's definitely a splurge. But it couldn't have been more wonderful on a balmy September afternoon. We went on September 15 which turned out to be the day of the Rolex boat races, so the bay was full of very high end boats -- fascinating with their black carbon fiber sails. And when we passed under the bridge to the outer Golden Gate, we saw a humpback whale breach and hang around. To be fair, the crew said that's extremely rare, but it sure was wonderful. Things I liked: the crew were all friendly and very competent. They explained what we needed to do clearly. It was great fun to crank the grinders to raise and lower the sails and the boat was wonderfully responsive to the steering wheel. The boat flew along, cutting through a choppy bay surprisingly smoothly because of the massive ballast. Things to be aware of ahead of time: 1) If you use the Pier 39 garage, allow an extra 10 minutes just to move through the garage and find a space. It gets very, very busy on pretty weekends. 2) The meet-up spot is along the far, quiet side of the Aquarium. The Water Taxi sign is much easier to see from the main sidewalk than the small Sail -- that's the spot you want. 3) There are no bathrooms on the boat. The dock porta-potties were all being cleaned when we were about to start our trip. There was a long, slow line of people at the Pier 39 public restrooms. We were just lucky that this wasn't a problem. Allow time.

Leonora S

Sep 2018

Highly recommend to the America’s Cup Sailing Adventure. I was able sail trim and be a skipper for bit. Also we watched the Rolex Regatta, the whales and the seals! Triple bonus!

AuntZibba

Sep 2018

We totally lucked out with great breezes and beautiful weather. The captain and crew were very friendly and accommodating. If you wanted to work the winch or act as skipper, they made sure you had the opportunity...Really great adventure. Just don't drink a lot of coffee before you go---No head on board! (Head is actually a nautical term!)