I've done two sails with them: an afternoon one in the spring and overnight in the fall. Both were…read morea joy. The ship is amazing, the crew completely friendly and upbeat, the view of SF, and the perspective on the Bay and the Bridge was different from anything on land. The overnight was spectacular: instant friends with the other folks, restaurant-quality food, and just a great adventure in less than 24 hours. Highly recommend it.

Was really looking forward to this, but I was not able to get onboard; the ramp was so steep and…read moreI'm handicapped from a stroke and walk with a cane, my wife and I were never told that they are not Ada compliant, It's too bad, because I used to have a sailboat in Sausalito and was looking forward to getting back on the water; but on Father's Day we found out we couldn't navigate the steep ramps

Our team at Salesforce did the Corporate Regatta Team Building activity. What a blast!! Highly…read morerecommend for your next team activity. It's fun to be out of the water, but the skippers also did a great job of teaching us all the sailing basics. The race is set up well so that we all had a chance to try out different roles. We did it with 11 people across two boats but having more boats is also doable and would lead to even more competition.

"Buoy" did we have a great time! Participated in a Corporate Regatta Teambuilding activity at…read moreModern Sailing School in Sausalito on 7/13/22. Started with bagged lunches (deli sandwiches), about 25 people total in our large group (international colleagues from North/South America and Europe, minus Australia). Out of the five boats, the female captain was the race director for the day and we had to navigate the differently-colored buoys floating in the water. Not all of the boats were identical (make/model, size, age?) so there was an adjustment/differential to the final times, but all were generally recent model monohull sailboats 30-45 feet long. Grey Goose, Ry Whitt, Survivor, Liberty, and one other boat I can't recall the name of (might've been Attitude Adjustment) were our racing sailboats for the afternoon regatta, teams of 4-5. I was assigned to Liberty, a beautiful 38-foot Beneteau. Our US Coast Guard certified captain/skipper from Modern Sailing School was Bill and also served as our tactician; one of our guys took the driver role/steering to telltales, and another was in charge of the mainsail. Another took one side for the jib sail and I took the other side depending on if we needed to tack or jib (gybe), our fifth person assisted where needed with ropes/wench handles, etc. The weather was fine -- the fog lifted and the sun came out making for great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco city skyline, the Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz. I'd done whitewater rafting and 2-person kayaking before, snorkeling and parasailing but this was my first time sailing! We had a little bit of time to practice and literally "learn the ropes" and fundamentals before the motor was turned off and the official race started at 1:00 PM. The two basic turning maneuvers/techniques with the skipper strategically navigating us through using the wind speed/direction (especially through Hurricane Gulch) and sea state/tides (smooth vs choppy water) was challenging but fun. Not only were we racing each other and trying to round our marks along the course, but there were of course other fishing boats, ferries, Hornblower cruise ships, windsurfers, and paddleboarders in the water too -- even saw a few seals! The race time on the water was around 2 hours for our team (keep in mind the boats were only traveling maybe 8 miles per hour) but lunch was included on land as well as an awards reception (beer/champagne, medals) for all of the teams afterward. We weren't first, but we weren't last either! If you're feeling "nauti" and the line where the sky meets the sea calls you, let your inner Moana/Maui try out wayfinding with the winds in your sails on the SF Bay at Modern Sailing School!

Had so much fun on their sunset cruise! Nice boat and super great ppl. Captain Pam was friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. The complimentary drinks were a welcome bonus! Tip: bring lots of warm clothes and even blankets. If you don't need them just put them down below. But you'll thank me! It gets super cold when the sun goes down!

I didn't want to write this review because I like to support small businesses but I also feel…read moreobligated to warn others for safety reasons. Pam has a complete disregard for safety. First off she packed the boat with too many people so Pam could barely see when she was navigating the waters. Also, she timed the last charter too late, and sailed until the sky turned completely dark for at least an hour. Between the lack of vision and dark sky Pam got too close to a big barge that sent a huge wave to us. When the big wave hit the boat, almost everyone at the front of the boat (about 12 people) were completely soaked from head to toe. The worst part was 2 people, including my wife, fell over due to the momentum & movements of the boat. One lady fell forward, my wife fell backwards. (Both of them were actually holding on to the "safety" railing, and my wife was even seated, so no one could say they were being unsafe). If it wasn't because I and another passenger grabbed my wife, she would have gone overboard. We endured at least another 30 minutes to get back to the dock, soaking wet. The skipper was trying to be helpful and assured us that they have training in how to rescue people if thrown overboard. He also tried to mop up the water from the deck with paper towels but it really wasn't enough and the deck remained wet & slippery. At the end of the trip, Pam first made the passengers in front "lean backwards" so she could see, but ultimately had to force at least 6 people to squeeze very tightly to the side & back of the boat in order for her to dock the sailboat. This was again, another dangerous thing because the deck was still very wet from the waves earlier, the passengers had nothing to hold on to, and it was very dark. When I wrote Pam my feedback (see email), she decided to ignore it so I feel obligated to let others know here so you all don't make the same mistake that I did.

It was a perfect day. Warm enough to be in short sleeve shirts. The sailboat was a very cool way to…read moreexplore the bay and learn about some of the incredible landmarks that make the area unique. Also we saw a dolphin and some seals. Johnathan was friendly and knowledgeable.

Captain Jonathan was knowledgeable about lots of things, very experienced ,funny and great company…read more We enjoyed our sail around the bay and would do it again!

Come aboard and find out for yourselves!…read more Very knowledgeable, professional, attentive and fun crew, and you'll experience breathtaking SF views and make lifelong memories. Full bar so Let's Go

The staff was amazing! Extremely friendly and attentive to all of our needs. Would recommend to…read moreanyone looking for a good time on the water.

Our interactions and dealings with this boat captain, Stuart, has been very uncomfortable and…read moreunsettling. He has continued to harass and intimidate us to get his desired outcome even though we have no obligation to him. He has no ability to refrain from texting numerous times in a day, he fails to listen to you and refuses to acknowledge the truths even when it's in black and white. It has been an absolute nightmare of an experience dealing with this man.

For my 70th birthday my wife and daughter took me out on the bay with Captain Stuart Kiehl. It was…read morea great day. The Captain took us under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz and Angel Island. We had lunch, chocolate and champagne. The whole trip felt very safe because some of the boats taking people out are not licensed or safe. Captain Stuart is a US Coast Guard licensed master Captain and you could tell by his professional boating and safety talks before we started. His photos are published in Vogue and he has had Covers of the America's Cup boat Races. He has also been the Director of Photography on films, commercials and music videos. His boat is large and very comfortable. Five Starts for this highly recommended boat, captain and tour. THANKS for making this birthday very special! Richard

GREAT SAILING on San Francisco Bay! Rick is a fun and expert…read morecaptain. His 40' Catalina is comfortable for a party of 6 and the perfect size for San Francisco bay. We were sailing at 8+ knots comfortably. When compared to the ticketed charters, its worth a few more dollars to have the sailboat to yourself and flexibility to leave whenever you like. We had a great time and we hope you do too!

Rick is the BEST! We are so glad we found GS Charters. We had a wonderful time sailing. He let us…read moresteer the boat, provided excellent instruction with everything from where to park your car, to learning more about sailing. Safety was the most important thing, and I sure appreciated that since we brought our son out with us. The weather was perfect and I would definitely want to sail with Rick again.

I booked the yacht charter Shanutski with Captain Timothy. This is one of the most wonderful…read moreexperiences I've had lately. Captain Timothy and Shannon were simply great. They're friendly, funny, helpful, considerate while also respecting the customers' privacy. They have all the stuff that the guests would need for a dine in, and all mounts/holders yacht friendly. I planned spending the day in the yacht for my spouse's bday and he was mindblown. Captain Timothy offered and helped him with the champagne sword, and he just loved it. There would be cheaper yacht options available, and the yacht which cost $700 for 3 hours want the pricing i really wanted, but I was keen on this one since it has lot of amenities...cabin, speakers, microwave, refrigerator, heaters, blankets,cutlety etc. It was worth every penny, and I definitely highly recommend this one to anyone who wants an amazing dayout experience. The yacht is tidy and I'm sure you'll find everything you need there.