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Jen E.

I cannot say enough about the experience I had on the "San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran" this past Sunday. During a solo getaway last weekend, on a whim and after much research, I landed on this option a day prior, after. I must say, this nailed everything I was seeking. First, let's start with the woman in their office (wish I got her name) who was the sweetest. I called panicked that I may be running late/not at the dock before the 6:30pm cruise (as I got the start time mixed up with another provider I was looking at). She instantly put me at ease, assuring me I'd be fine. When I arrived at Pier 39, not knowing to head towards the DOCK on the LEFT (vs. through the main thoroughfare mobbed with crowds), I panicked again and called once more...but hung up as soon as I spotted the door to the dock. Later, found out later this wonderful woman had called back/left me a voicemail just from seeing the missed call, to make sure I was ok! It's customer service like this that really enhances the experience. Same as the crew on board - there I was, out of breath and barely making it on by 6:30pm, greeted by Lisa..just her vibe instantly shifted me into a more relaxed mode. The cruise is quite punctual; we departed very close to 6:30pm...but she never made me feel worse than I was upon arrival. It didn't stop there - on the boat was Michael at the helm, and Devon who was just a delight. For someone who deals with tourists/customers every day, you can still feel genuine joy exude out of him. Both he and Lisa were SO accommodating to the guests - offering to take photos, helping with snacks/drinks in the galley (1 drink comes free with cost of ticket, and there are actual decent choices! And low prices for anything additional you want to consume). Towards the end, he greeted each and every one of us with a basket of assorted chocolates. How can you not smile? The cruise itself was...perfect. Comfortable number of guests allowed all of us to move around at take photos at every angle at leisure. The route and time of cruise was fantastic (in 6 years living in SF I've never seen the Golden Gate Bridge THIS up close; it took my breath away). Seriously, SO many incredible photo ops, especially on a clear day like this last Sunday. Unanticipated chill from the winds and splashing water were helped by jackets for everyone to borrow as needed. Still too chilly? If you decide to take a load off inside, there is plenty of seating by their small bar/eating area, which I found surprisingly relaxing. Again I'm SO so pleased I chose Adventure Cat. I noticed it may be slightly more than other competitors (I paid $99) but rest assured, WELL worth it for the catamaran experience, and one that's not too crowded. But again kudos to the customer service; I really was quite impressed and hope the entire crew sees this, because you helped make this such an unforgettable experience for me.

We stumbled across this while walking Pier 39 and decided to try it. The boat was well maintained and the crew was fantastic! We did the 90 minute bay tour. Great view of the Golden Gate Bridge and we even saw dolphins.

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Hiroshi K.

I had a wonderful time sailing with them. Friendly and competent staff. They also take great pictures. I signed up for the bay cruise. Our boat (50+ feet Catamaran) sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge and went by Alcatraz island. This is better than riding a ferry boat. This is my second time riding with Adventure Cat. You need to check in around 30 minutes before launch. Give your self enough time, to get there. It took a litter longer than I thought, since it is located near the end of the crowded pier 39.

Karlee J.

I have nothing but good things to say about this company!!! We rented the Adventure Cat 2 for my 30th birthday and it was amazing! We have 33 people and it was plenty of space. The communication prior made me feel so confident in knowing what to expect, cost, location, etc. Charlie quickly answered any questions or concerns I had. It's reasonably priced for a private sailboat. We did 2hrs at sunset on a Saturday night. For our large group it was PERFECT. The crew was also nothing short of fabulous. Freddie was sooo helpful and a great photographer!! We were laughing the whole time. He even let some of our friends help with the sail. Our captain Hans, was so kind and really made our trip special. Overall this was a bucket list item to do in the bay. The memories we made are all because of this amazing company and crew! 10/10

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Rebekah T.

Unbelievable experience! My company paid for my whole team (about 20 of us) to sail the bay on the Adventure Cat Boat. The sailing crew was a lot of fun. The two guys made us feel so at home, were a lot of fun and served up drinks and catered food during our sail. It was a clear day, so we The food was catered by Le Mediterranean, which is a GREAT restaurant and has been around since 1979. The food is fresh, light and can be served hot or cold - so it was perfect for a boat trip. We got chicken skewers, Beef Kafta Meatball Skewers, Rice Pilaf, Dolmas, hummus, pitas, falafels. It was a pretty good package for lunch for our group and we all loved it. We had a beer, wine and juice/sodas/water package which included a lot of different options of good local beers, cans of sparkling champagne, seltzers and non-alcoholic options. This was all included in our package and unlimited. The tour was amazing and our group loved it. We even got to see a gray whale in the ocean near the Golden Gate Bridge. it was a trip to remember!

Linda H.

Second time sailing with adventure cat. They have always done a great job keeping you safe and allowing you to enjoy your time out on the water. Felt like I was in great hands with our captain even when the water was starting to get rough. Highly recommend. Would definitely do this again!!

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John R.

Amazing crew, amazing boat, perfect experience! Highly recommend going on the sunset cruise.

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My husband and I are coming in August 2023, we will be staying in Sausalito. Is there any way that we could be picked up in Sausalito for a sail?

Hello Lisa, Thank you for reaching out. We do not have a pick up service. If you are staying at a hotel, I'm sure the concierge would be happy to help you with getting to… 

Do you conduct sea services? My husband and I are looking to book a sail, release ashes to honor his late sister, she lived GoldenGate Bridge. Just us 2 And we'd like to bring wine and picnic. Anytime 8/31 6pm to Sept 4 by 6pm

I apologize that I don’t have the exact answer. I would recommend giving the crew down there a call. Each time I’ve dealt with them, they’ve been more than accommodating and always gone above and beyond. I’m sure that arrangements could be made for… 

I'm thinking of booking for 9 people on Wednesday May 29th for my son's graduation celebration. Can I bring food for everyone?

I doubt it.... but you can email the captain here: info@adventurecat.com He was very helpful and got back to me promptly when I emailed a question about our booking.

What type of drinks are on the bay sail?

Hello, We have a variety of beers, Cabernet, Chardonnay, soft drinks, tea, coffee and water.

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Lovely Martha

Lovely Martha

(120 reviews)

Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach/Telegraph Hill

Purchased two Half-Day tickets as a gift for my boyfriend's birthday! Both him and I had never…read morefished and we needed an experience that was a bit more hands on. We boarded the boat at 5:30am and departed exactly at 6am after they checked all of our fishing licenses (so make sure you buy yours online prior to the trip). The captain and deck hands were extremely patient and non-judgmental. The bait was constantly replaced and the deck hands always helped if the hooks got tangled. We were allowed to bring our small Yeti with breakfast and drinks. There is a restroom in the boat which is kept clean and accessible. I caught a large striped bass in which I was able to get cleaned and cut to take home! The views of the city were beautiful and the surrounding areas like Alcatraz and Angel Island. For sure will be planning another trip soon

This Martha isn't very lovely. First the good - The captain…read moreis decent at finding fish, and the deckhands in general are good. The bad - The boat is older and feels a little dilapidated. The exhaust stack isn't very far above the boat and the exhaust smell sometimes down onto the deck. The price - $260 + $10 a salmon weight + tip. It can quickly add up. It gets to be as much as a seat on a six pack which has much fewer people. The ugly - the captain "Mike" has some serious anger management issues. On a previous trip he yelled at my wife and made her cry. She had never been on a party boat, she did not know the rules how how to fish around so many other anglers. On my most recent trip he was swearing at fishermen in other boats both from the deck and the PA system. Not a family friendly environment.

Red and White Fleet  - Red & White Fleet is located in Fisherman's Wharf.

Red and White Fleet

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Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach/Telegraph Hill

I got two boat tours - a Golden Gate tour and a Bridge to Bridge (Golden Gate to Bay Bridge) tour…read morewith the Go City Pass - 5 day All Inclusive. The Golden Gate was 1 hour, and the Bridge to Bridge was 1.5 hours. The Bridge to Bridge has few times, so check their website to find one that works for your schedule. On the boat, there is a bar, popcorn, and snacks you can buy. There is a bathroom, although I didn't use it. There are several floors and the lowest floor with the bar has tables. As you enter, if you need the narration in another language, get the headset. By default, over the loudspeaker is English. The first boat trip I did was more crowded on the top deck with more people talking loudly, so I missed about 1/4th of the narration. The volume was never too loud or painful, but with people talking loudly, you will miss it unless you move closer to the speaker. Biggest tips: Wear a jacket and dress warmly if you plan to sit on the top, open air deck. It is extremely windy. Also, having a hair tie is helpful, so you don't have hair blowing in your face. It can be pretty smooth but by the Bay Bridge, the wind makes the water rougher, so you may want to take a motion sickness medicine if you are sensitive. Staff was friendly from the ticket booth to the people at the end telling your goodbye. Nice boat tour!

Took the sunset cruise and had a great time. The cruise takes two hours and goes around Alcatraz,…read moreAngel Island, Tiburon, Sausalito, and through the Golden Gate bridge. The waters get a little choppy around the bridge and their is a brief historical narration around each landmark. There are three decks with two snack bars, one on the top deck and one on the bottom. There are men and women's restrooms on the bottom as well as a shared family restroom. Overall, I had a great experience that was definitely worth the price of the tickets.

Blue & Gold Fleet

Blue & Gold Fleet

(596 reviews)

Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach/Telegraph Hill

We took the ferry from Sausalito to Pier39. It was a nice 20 minute ride and got pretty close by…read moreAlcatraz Island. There were a lot of people with their bikes too. We sat all the way on top to enjoy the view and lucked out with the sunny weather too. When we got to Pier39, the water was a bit choppy and one of us got mildly sea sick.

When we were in San Francisco, we decided to start our trip with the Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise,…read moreand I'm really glad we did! We had actually purchased our tickets through another company and couldn't find much information about where we were supposed to go or what to do when we arrived. The Blue & Gold Fleet staff were incredibly helpful and worked with us to figure everything out and get us onto the boat at the last minute. That customer service really made a difference. Once we got on board, we headed straight to the top deck so we could get the best views. Definitely bring a jacket because it gets pretty breezy out on the water, even if it's warm on land! The cruise took us underneath the Golden Gate Bridge and all the way around Alcatraz, while giving us views of so many of San Francisco's iconic sights. It was such a great way to get introduced to the Bay and learn a little about the history of the area. The narration is done through an audio recording, and that was probably my biggest complaint. It was sometimes difficult to hear because there were so many people on the boat moving around, talking, and taking pictures. I found myself paying more attention to the views than the narration. But the views were absolutely worth it! I got some amazing photos, and being out on the water gave us a completely different perspective of San Francisco. For the price, I thought it was a great experience. It wasn't overly expensive, the staff was helpful, and it was such a fun and relaxing way to start our trip. If you're visiting San Francisco for the first time, I definitely recommend getting out on the Bay and seeing the city from the water!

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