Hooray for being out on the water again after puking my brains out in Monterey. My boss had booked a team outing for our small group of 5 on this sailboat and I loved it. It left from Sausalito and made a full circle throughout the bay with a closeup of all your favorite landmarks: Treasure Island, Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, etc.
Captain Mark was extremely friendly. He's very hands off and lets you do whatever but he chats when you want to chat. AND he also lets people steer the boat! He told us that he recently traded in his larger boat for Evening Star which just went through a 11 year renovation. It's probably one of the nicest boats in this port with wood furnishings and a lovely interior.
It's also why you might be paying a little more ($250/hour for up to 6 people). With that price, I think it was worth it because he has a boat in top notch condition, he is a fine sailor, and overall you just get a great experience. Be sure to bring tons of sunblock, drinks, and snacks which you can store below the deck.
Some of the larger boats/ships that pass by can cause big waves to rock the sailboat more intensely but it's short lived and you shouldn't get too seasick. I don't see a need for motion sickness medicine unless you already see that the water is nuts before you even get out there.
The boat is located right at the edge of the D dock in Sausalito Yacht Harbor. If you park right in front of the dock, it's only $1/hour whereas if you go further down to Spinnacker Drive, it gets up to $3/hour. The location is convenient because before or after your boat ride, you can hang out in the downtown area where all the shops and restaurants are. I even found some select shops with Sanrio items... now THAT was a lovely surprise. read more