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15 Best Sailing Tours In San Francisco

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San Francisco’s 15 most-booked sailing tours, side by side. Each one with its price, its run time and the operator, plus a straight read on what you actually get for the money.

15 Best Sailing Tours In San Francisco

San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise - Cruising the Bay: getting Alcatraz and city skyline together
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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

1.San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Sail past Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate at sunset on a San Francisco Bay catamaran cruise with one free drink.

Most Popular 5.0

“This was an amazing experience and an excellent way to see the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz! The captain and crew were also excellent. Definitely a must when you’re in San Francisco!”

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San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran - Pier 39 sea lions: your easiest “first wow” in San Francisco
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San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

2.San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

Luxury 90-minute San Francisco Bay sunset cruise by catamaran featuring Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, and Pier 39 sea lions.

4.8

“Cannot say enough about my experience! First, customer service is on point: from office staff to on board - everyone seems like they love what they do. So accommodating to guests, from volunteering to take photos, showing us the ropes, general hosting. The cruise itself was...perfect. Comfortable number of guests allowed all of us to…”

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San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise - The 90-Minute Bay Route: Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Sausalito
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San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

3.San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

Sail under the Golden Gate, pass Alcatraz, and enjoy Sausalito views on a catamaran from Pier 39. 90 minutes for $72.

5.0

“Excellent way to see the City skyline and GG Bridge. Great crew, friendly and accommodating. The catamaran was in perfect condition.”

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Catamaran Cruise - Why a catamaran feels different on San Francisco Bay
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Catamaran Cruise

4.San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Catamaran Cruise

Sail San Francisco Bay on a 90-minute catamaran from Pier 39. Pass Alcatraz, spot sea lions, and sail under the Golden Gate Bridge.

4.9

“This was truly the best way to start off our trip in San Francisco! The crew is fun, super energetic. We sailed with Devin & Chad beginning of August. We were lucky to get to see the bridge with a bit of sunshine as it had been so foggy the days before - this is…”

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1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour - Alcatraz and Angel Island: classic Bay drama from open water
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1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

5.1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

1.5-hour small-group sailing from Pier 39. See Alcatraz, Angel Island, Bay Bridge and Golden Gate, plus two drinks included.

5.0

“The tour was exactly what was presented on the website. We did not expect a tour guide but we did get some very informative sailors. The captain and first mate were exceptional and gave a wonderful trip around the bay. Two things they couldn’t control were the low winds and flies:-)”

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San Francisco: Bay Sailing Tour with Drinks - Privateer sailing: what the first 20 minutes are like
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San Francisco: Bay Sailing Tour with Drinks

America's Cup Day Sailing Adventure on San Francisco Bay - Pier 39 Check-In: Quick, Simple, and Built for Motion
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America’s Cup Day Sailing Adventure on San Francisco Bay

7.America’s Cup Day Sailing Adventure on San Francisco Bay

Hands-on America’s Cup sailing on SF Bay: steer and trim sails on a yacht with Golden Gate views plus Crissy Field, Angel Island, and the Ferry Building.

5.0

“Never thought I could be on an America Cup racing ship. Crew was awesome and let us help on the boat. Windy and cold day. Coats available. Went under the golden gate.”

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2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay - Depart Sausalito: Floating Homes and the Golden Gate Photo Run
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2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

8.2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

Hands-on 2-hour sailing on San Francisco Bay from Sausalito to Golden Gate and Alcatraz. Small group, photos, snacks, steer the boat.

5.0

“We thoroughly enjoyed our experience sailing with Captain Will! We have paid for a “hands on” sailing experience in the past to be let down with minimal to no actual “hands on”. Will gave us opportunities to help hoisting the sail and our kids absolutely loved “driving” the boat! Will’s comfort level at the helm…”

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Golden Gate Bridge Sailing Tour - What you’ll see along the way: SF landmarks from a moving viewpoint
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Golden Gate Bridge Sailing Tour

9.Golden Gate Bridge Sailing Tour

Two-hour sail from Pier 39 with Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz views, two drinks, and a jacket on a small group.

5.0

“Waited at the dock when got a txt trip cancelled... Wish they could have told me that before I got up at 7 and then walked 3 miles.... IDK who's fault it is but call before you go is all I can say.”

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2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay - The Sail Route: Golden Gate, City Views, Bay Bridges, and Islands
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2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

2-Hour Private Sailboat Charter in the San Francisco Bay - Captain John Yelda and the onboard vibe you can expect
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2-Hour Private Sailboat Charter in the San Francisco Bay

SAN FRANCISCO: (2hr) Interactive Sailing Experience - Small-Group Sailing: 36-Ft Yacht, Max 6, Real Instruction
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SAN FRANCISCO: (2hr) Interactive Sailing Experience

12.SAN FRANCISCO: (2hr) Interactive Sailing Experience

Steer a small-group 36-ft yacht on San Francisco Bay, sailing under the Golden Gate and close to Alcatraz and Angel Island.

4.8

“This was a great way to see the San Francisco Bay while also getting exposure to sailing. The captain, Will, was very friendly and made sure everyone was having a good time. On this experience we got up close to Alcatraz island, had great views of the golden gate bridge, and saw some seals swimming…”

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SAN FRANCISCO: (2hr) SUNSET Sailing Experience on SF Bay - What interactive sailing really means when you’re on the wheel
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SAN FRANCISCO: (2hr) SUNSET Sailing Experience on SF Bay

13.SAN FRANCISCO: (2hr) SUNSET Sailing Experience on SF Bay

A 2-hour interactive sunset sail from Sausalito. Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, pass Alcatraz, and watch the city lights wake up.

5.0

“Our captain Will was a great and warm host. our first sailing trip was a great adventure where the kids were able to steer and we got magnificent views on the bridge, Alcatraz and the city. Much recommended!”

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Awesome San Francisco Bay Private Sailing Adventure via Sausalito - Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands: The Bay View You Actually Came For
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Awesome San Francisco Bay Private Sailing Adventure via Sausalito

14.Awesome San Francisco Bay Private Sailing Adventure via Sausalito

Private sailing from Sausalito to the Golden Gate, close-by Alcatraz, and San Francisco skyline—2 hours on a sailboat with your group.

5.0

“Evan was a friendly and knowledgeable captain and he allowed us to choose our own adventure, spending more time focusing on what we wanted to see. We went at 5:30p on an early March day. We bundled up and were glad we did!”

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Treasure Island, FL: Suncoast Sailing Day & Sunset Cruise - Sunset timing: why leaving about an hour early pays off
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Treasure Island, FL: Suncoast Sailing Day & Sunset Cruise

15.Treasure Island, FL: Suncoast Sailing Day & Sunset Cruise

Sail a classic schooner on Boca Ciega Bay via John’s Pass, then enjoy a full-color sunset cruise with BYOB and onboard water.

4.9

“I have to say that last night sail was absolutely beautiful. The crew and its captain were excellent and made our sail personal and so enjoyable. Definitely the best on the West coast I have crewed on sailboats for years and enjoyed sitting back and being a passenger. I would recommend you sail with these…”

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