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Sailing in San Francisco: the 4 Best Trips

4 sailing trips  ·  seats from $72 each

Every harbour in San Francisco has a skipper selling seats. These 4 are the ones to choose, with prices and times laid out.

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise - Circling Alcatraz Island
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San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

1.San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 629 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Top of the fleet

Board Adventure Cat at Pier 39 for a 90-minute San Francisco Bay sail. You’ll pass Alcatraz, glide beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, and see Sausalito from the water. Choose the covered cabin or trampoline nets, listen to commentary, and buy drinks onboard. Bring warm layers because the bay can turn cold, wet, and windy.

“We were blessed with a small group of travellers. Got to chat to our operators, have great photos taken and really enjoy the experience of the wind in our hair and no engine noise sailing under the famous Golden Gate Bridge.”

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1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour - Golden Gate Bridge views, with a weather warning
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1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

2.1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

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

Board a double-masted sailing yacht at Pier 39 for a 90-minute cruise with up to 18 passengers. Captain Michael, Captain Dave, Adrian, and other crew members may vary by departure. Expect real sailing, two included drinks, Alcatraz views, and changing access to the Golden Gate depending on wind.

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

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2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay - Alcatraz and Angel Island from the water
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2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

3.2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

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

Sail the San Francisco Bay aboard the Privateer for about two hours, leaving Pier 39 in the early evening. You’ll pass Alcatraz, Angel Island, Sausalito, and the Golden Gate Bridge, with two beer, wine, soda, or water drinks included. Captains and first mates such as Caleb, Jeff, and Dave keep the trip relaxed and informal.

“A beautiful Sunday, for a Sunset Cruise at Pier 39! Golden shimmering sunset reflecting and magnifying the hues of the bay delights and closeness to the aquatic beauty, seagulls, pelicans and geese that reside and roam by Fisherman's Wharf... Beauty and Brilliance, at their very BEST! 🎏🕊🐦‍⬛🐧🐬🐋🐳🥰😍😘♥️”

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San Francisco: Bay Sailing Tour with Drinks - Pier 39 to the open bay
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San Francisco: Bay Sailing Tour with Drinks

4.San Francisco: Bay Sailing Tour with Drinks

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

Spend two hours aboard the double-masted Privateer, a 28-passenger sailboat leaving Pier 39. The crew raises the sails, serves two drinks, and guides you past Alcatraz, Angel Island, Sausalito, the Bay Bridge, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Bring warm layers, since the bay can turn chilly even on a sunny San Francisco day.

“Great experience and well worth it. Staff were very friendly and sailing was scary (but fun)! Group of small people which was nice and quite peaceful.”

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