Tours/San Francisco/1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour
Viator · group up to 18 pax

1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

4.8(402)San Francisco1 hour
VIATOR4.7(101)TRIPADVISOR4.8(301)

Description

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.

Tour Options

11 am spring sail
  • 2 drinks included
3:45pm sail september
  • 2 drinks included
1:45pm sail september
  • 2 drinks included
3:45 sail
  • 2 drinks included
11:15 sail summer time
  • 2 drinks included
12:30pm sail August
  • 2 drinks included
3:45 sail spring
  • 2 drinks included
1:45 pm sail
  • 2 drinks included
11:30 sail nov-jan
  • includes 2 drinks
12:30 sail
  • 2 drinks included
2:45 sail fall season
  • 2 drinks included
2:15 sail spring season
  • 2 drinks included
12pm spring sail
  • 2 drinks included
4:15pm sail
  • 2 drinks included
3:15pm sail fall season
  • 2 drinks included
4:45pm sail summer season
  • 2 drinks included
10:45 am august sailing
  • 2 drinks included: Includes 2 complimentary beers, wine, soda, or bottled water
12:30 spring sail
  • 2 drinks included
2:45 sail summer season
  • 2 drinks included
11:15 am fall sail
  • includes 2 drinks
1:45 winter sail
  • 2 drinks included
4:15 sail august
  • 2 drinks included
12pm winter sail
  • 2 drinks included
10:45 am sail
  • 2 drinks included
1pm fall sail
  • includes 2 drinks
11:30 sail fall season
  • 2 drinks included
1:15pm sail fall season
  • 2 drinks included
1:15pm sail nov-jan
  • 2 drinks included
12pm sail september
  • 2 drinks included
2:15 sail August
  • 2 drinks included
2:15 sail
  • 2 drinks included

Itinerary

Pass by

The best place in the world to view the golden gate is from the deck of our sailboats.

Admission included90 min

Best place in the world to sail

Pass by

Just another amazing sight you will get to sail around

Pass by

We sail past this island on every sail

Highlights

90-minute sail on the San Francisco Bay
Beverages

What's included

Included
90-minute sail on the San Francisco Bay
Beverages
Not included
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

4.8
402 reviews
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Important Information

  • 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.

Reviews(402)

6
627violaw
July 26, 2026
Great fun.

We enjoyed this so much. My only critique is the seating is not what I expected but we made it work. Our group couldn’t sit together so we couldn’t get a great photo of everyone together. So advice to future sailors is to be first in line. The captain and first mate were great and made us feel safe.

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Vacationer828974
June 25, 2026
Beautiful sailing experience

This was a great boating experience if you're looking for something relaxing and scenic. Our captain and crew were friendly and engaging. We got great views of the city all around.

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william_h
June 2, 2026
Book direct and not via Viator

Viator charges more than the vendor directly. Very disappointed to see the incessant greed by Viator.

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Angela_S
May 20, 2026
We had a great time! The...

We had a great time! The crew was friendly and the trip was very relaxing! This was a great way to get out on the water and see the city from a different perspective!

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Michele_C
April 7, 2026
The crew was exceptional...

The crew was exceptional and the weather was great Pound tee out points of interest and were very hospitable

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S_C
April 3, 2026
Great crew. Nice boat. We...

Great crew. Nice boat. We actually did sail, not just motor sail. Captain let me take the wheel for a bit. This is the way to see the water in San Francisco

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GoPlaces375324
March 25, 2026
As good as it gets.

Great boat, fabulous cruise. Caleb and Jared are real pros who know how to sail and keep people entertained and engaged. It's a 41 foot boat that is intimate and gorgeous, not a big boat where you'll be a face in the crowd. Loved every minute.

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chelsdlr
March 22, 2026
Great day - definitely recommend!

Great day on the water! Weather was perfect but our captain/first mate couldn’t have been more lovely! Knowledgeable and kind. Would absolutely recommend!

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Quest397606
March 20, 2026
No wind makes for a boring trip

It was a hot windless day so our boat did not sail anywhere. We bobbed in the waves in the middle of the bay for an hour. The sun was shining,it was peaceful and birds were all around us. The crew were friendly. But we did not sail. No one’s fault but very disappointing. Don’t go when the wind is not blowing. I think it would have been better to cancel the trip than to go and just sit there.

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Mobile33361819637
January 25, 2026
Great Experience!

We had an amazing time celebrating my birthday with this company. I got a number of quotes and went with this option as the best value - 90 minutes and two drinks included. The staff were relaxed, friendly, and super helpful. Booking was quick and simple, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommend!

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