The 7 San Francisco Sailing Tours We Would Step Aboard

1.San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 629 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Set out from Pier 39 on Adventure Cat, a 55- or 65-foot catamaran carrying up to 42 people. You’ll sail past Alcatraz, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and toward Sausalito, with covered seating, trampoline nets, onboard drinks, and multilingual audio guides. Crew members have included Captain Mike, Wolfgang, Chad, and Lisa.

“The sailing catamaran was amazing! We scored with the best weather and minimal passengers onboard. The best staff and service 10/10 🙌🏻”

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2.1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Join the San Francisco Sailing Company for a 90-minute cruise from Pier 39 on a teak-decked, double-masted sailboat carrying up to 18 people. Captain Michael, Dave, or another crew member may steer the route, with two included drinks and views of Alcatraz, Angel Island, the Bay Bridge, Sausalito, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

“Very engaging team on the sailboat, very friendly - great time, highly recommend!! Good tour, great recommendations, a lot of fun!”

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3.2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Meet the captain and first mate at Pier 39, then board the Privateer for a two-hour sunset sail. You’ll pass Alcatraz and Angel Island, cruise near Sausalito, and go beneath the Golden Gate Bridge when conditions allow. Two drinks are included, with beer, wine, soda, and water available. The boat carries up to 18 travelers.

“It was a great experience, better than we expected! The crew is very knowledgeable of what they’re doing, so just relax and enjoy your time out in the water with no worries.”

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4.Bay Sailing Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 159 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

Spend two hours aboard the 28-passenger Privateer, a double-masted sailboat leaving from Pier 39. Your captain and first mate serve two complimentary drinks, including beer, wine, water, or soft drinks, while you pass Alcatraz, Angel Island, Sausalito, the Bay Bridge, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

“Great weather, crew, and got to watch the Blue Angels practice! Couldn’t ask for anything more!”

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5.(2hr) Interactive Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · 2 hours · from $149

Join Captain Will aboard the 36-foot Kindred Spirit for a two-hour sail with up to six people. You can help steer and trim the sails while passing beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, the waterfront, and Sausalito’s floating homes. English and Spanish support, snacks, water, and soft drinks are included.

“OH MY GOSH!! where do I even start?! This experience was unlike anything I’ve ever done in the best way possible! Our captain was hilarious and really showed us the ropes of sailing! We also had SO MANY great photo opportunities!! It was a great way to see Sausalito, as well as the Golden Gate Bridge and other gorgeous buildings from almost a luxurious perspective.”

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6.(2hr) SUNSET Sailing Experience on SF Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $149

Join Captain Will for a two-hour sunset sail from Sausalito, limited to six people. You can take the wheel, cruise beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, pass Alcatraz and the San Francisco skyline, and watch the city lights appear. Water, soft drinks, and chips are included.

“Really enjoyed my time sailing, the weather was great and Will is a really nice guy who was patient with me as I was learning the ropes (literally!). I was the only person doing the activity which made it all the more authentic. Overall a great experience!”

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7.(2hr) PRIVATE Sailing Experience 6 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $716 whole boat, up to 6

You and up to five companions sail San Francisco Bay on a private yacht with William and his crew. Take the wheel if you wish, or relax with drinks, water, and chips as you pass beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, the city waterfront, and Sausalito.

“We had a great time seeing the bay on a sailboat! It was a fun & exciting hands on experience :)”

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