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San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

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icon1 hour 30 minutes  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English and 8 more
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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Overview

Admire San Francisco and its surrounding sights from the water on a San Francisco Bay sailing cruise. Onboard a catamaran, sail past the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, legendary Alcatraz Island, and the hamlet of Sausalito. Take advantage of great photo ops while you soak up the sea breeze during this scenic tour.
  • Catamaran cruise on San Francisco Bay
  • Sail away from the city and take in the sights from the water
  • View Alcatraz Island and Sausalito
  • Cruise under the awe-inspiring Golden Gate Bridge
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Don’t just take photos of San Francisco Bay from the waterfront—get out on the water itself pm this SF sailing tour. Your experience starts on the Embarcadero, where you hop aboard the 55- or 65-foot (17- or 20-meter) Adventure Cat and set out across the bay.

Take a picture or two of the city skyline and resident sea lions as they become smaller and smaller, and listen to commentary from your captain about the city and other sights that line the water.  If you want to stay warm and dry, you can enjoy 360-degree views from the catamaran’s protected interior; if you’re feeling a bit more daring, take a seat on the trampoline nets, where you can soak in the salty ocean air.

Cruise past Alcatraz Island, look up at the towering Golden Gate Bridge and admire the charming small town of Sausalito, just across the bridge. If you like, you can purchase snacks, beer, wine or soft drinks from the onboard bar.

Your tour ends when you return to the marina in San Francisco.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Pier 39
Departing from Pier 39, sail with us and experience the beauty of San Francisco right from the water (bring your camera, these views are too good to miss!). Our spacious catamarans take guests on a stable, safe ride combining the exhilaration of fresh air and waves on our deck with the protection and outstanding views from our covered cabin.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Golden Gate Bridge
See some of the Bay’s most popular attractions up close and personal as we sail around Alcatraz Island, directly underneath the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Pass By:  
San Francisco Bay
Admire the city’s famed skyline – it’s quite a sight! Catch a glimpse of marine wildlife including pelicans, sea lions, dolphins, and even the occasional whale.
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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
See all safety measures taken by San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise?
A:
The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise.

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Wonderful and Wild
Leslie_B
, Aug 2020
We took this cruise on a Thursday afternoon with choppy water and windy conditions. IT WAS A BLAST!! We were out an hour and a half, went by Alcatraz out to the Golden Gate Bridge, under it, onto the other side that most people don't see, and back past Alcatraz again, then back to the Pier. It was a great ride, exciting with the wild weather, which just made it better, and came to realize how big that Bay really is. Wonderful time, thank you!
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AMAZING EXPERIENCE !
DarkNexus
, Jul 2020
Amazing tour, just a bit cold so make sure to bring pants and a sweater ! Everyone was super friendly.
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A MUST!!!!.
Gregory_S
, Jul 2020
Crew was top notch and the views were spectacular....Best beer prices in San Fran and the music was excellent. It was the highlight of our vacation
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Great Escape!!
YingMei
, Jul 2020
Sailing on this Catamaran around the Bay was particularly fabulous and a great escape from our Sheltering In Place advisories. The Catamaran was intentionally filled with only 12 guests, for Social Distancing protections. Very thoughtful plan by the Crew. It was a windy somewhat overcast day, and so beautiful. Andrew was wonderful in offering to take photos of us so we can easily renew the pleasures of the trip! I highly recommend this to anyone! Thanks to the staff!!!
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Sailing
Denise_N
, Jul 2020
Fun experience! First time on a sailboat and the captain made us feel very comfortable throughout the whole trip
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Great experience
David
, Jul 2020
We had a lot of fun! Learned some sailing techniques. Captain and staff were very professional and friendly. Seeing golden gate bridge up to close was amazing. Will do it again.
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Better than expected
William_C
, Jul 2020
It was really wonderful. We had a great time. We didn't realize that we would go all the way around Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge. It was just beautiful.
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Sailing golden gate
Octavia_P
, Jul 2020
Staff was great and friendly enjoyed sailing San Francisco Bay the captain was very experienced and knowledgeable
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Amazing tour!
Chelsae_D
, Jul 2020
Staff was amazing! The entire trip was so much fun and so relaxing! We would definitely take this tour again!
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Sail Away
John_G
, Mar 2020
There are few things in life that equal being out on the water and letting the breeze (not mention a good captain) carry you away. This 90-minute catamaran cruise stripped away any work-related stress I had in me. It was my first visit to San Francisco, and it felt great to head out past the sea lions, past Alcatraz and on to the Golden Gate bridge. But just being out on the water, regardless of what we saw, was the best feeling of all, and I felt rejuvenated by the time the boat returned to dock. Many thanks for a great adventure.
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