San Francisco Boat Tours

Amazing catamaran daily sailing from $35 per person.

Sailing the bay on a catamaran sailboat is an SF experience not to be missed. The Adventure Cat tours the San Francisco Bay in a huge sailboat from the Golden Gate bridge to the Bay Bridge. The sailboat also includes a backup motor for days when winds are slow.Our own tour on the Adventure Cat was truly amazing. Make sure to reserve ahead of your day, and you can have a great time on the water - make sure to check the weather first. You should bring warm clothes & always dress in layers -- it gets much cooler on the water with the winds. The Adventure Cat leaves right from Fisherman's Wharf Pier 39 shopping mall.

Our recommended Bay charters are described in detail below:

The smooth riding Adventure Cat catamaran sails from Pier 39's J-dock -- right at Fisherman's Wharf! The prices are: $35 for day cruises, kids $15; under 5 free. The cost is $50 for sunset cruise (all ages). All cruises are 1.5 hours. Beer, wine, and chips are sold for around $2-$5.50 on the boat. The Cat sails three times a day, every day. Their motors are rarely needed-- wind power moves the Cat. The very stable catamaran goes under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz island. Sun yourself on the catamaran's webbed deck. It's a very personal ride on a moderately sized boat. Reservations required -- but please share referral code "SFTravel". Here's what past riders have to say:

Randy writes, "The catamaran ride on the Adventure Cat was a highlight of our trip. What a way to see San Francisco Bay! Put this FIRST on your list of things to do when in San Francisco..."

Stacy writes, "Upon our arrival in San Francisco, we took a trip on the Adventure Cat boat tour in the bay. Except for the fact my husband fell asleep on the back bench with the sun in his face, we had a wonderful time on the tour. Two words of caution, dress warmly!!!"

"Thank you so much for such a wonderful cruise this evening. And for bring us in at dusk-the city lights dancing on the water-the moon & the sunset. WOW!!! I will always remember this evening." Sheila

"Thank you so much for a great cruise. Everyone had a wonderful time. They all fell in love with your one of a kind catamaran. There's no better way to sail the bay!" Joel

"This is definitely one of the 5 experiences you have to do in San Francisco!" K.G.

Sailboat Charters:

There is no better way to see San Francisco than from the Bay. You can rent a chartered sailboat and see the most incredible sites (Alcatraz, Marin County, Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island) close-up -- and learn to sail better too. It's an unforgettable experience whether you are already an experienced sailor or just want to take a tour. We've partnered with San Francisco's top sailboat charters to bring you the top service in sailing San Francisco Bay. Sailboat charters are an incredible way to see San Francisco Bay for a typical price of $115 to $145 per hour for groups as large as six people (includes food, drink, and sometimes parking). You can try boats up to 36 foot sloops or more that may be custom built and raced professionally. Many boats are berthed in Sausalito, California. Your captains will have extensive sailing experience -- much of which is right on San Francisco Bay.

Bay Tours: Blue and Gold / Red and White