Took a big group (aged 6 to 63) in three boats last evening - and EVERYONE had a great time! The online reservations were easy, the check in and orientation was fast and efficient. Their boats are clean, spacious and easy to operate. Their orientation was easy to follow but covered all of the essential information and was easy to remember. The route is limited to the estuary between Alameda and Oakland but it was fun and the views were fab. A great way to celebrate on the water - we loved it and cannot wait to return. Book yours today- and you can thank me later! read more

We did a 2 hour boat party to celebrate our friend's birthday on Bae Boats and it was an absolute blast! Nico was our host who was very thorough on how to drive the boat, safety, places we could visit and helped us to navigate our way back to the dock. We were able to play and jam out to music and enjoy a beautiful day on the water in Sausalito. Would 10/10 recommend! read more

Such a fun experience! The boat is really nice and easy to operate, and the owner is so nice, knowledgeable, and easygoing. We'll be back! We went to Sausalito and stopped for oysters at Fish after the boat ride, was a perfect day. read more

We had the best time ever yesterday on our little boat excursion! It was relaxed and easy, and there were 10 of us. We were able to thoroughly explore the estuary with wonderful weather! everythingfrom boat, to bringing the boat back went extremely smoothly ! read more

I have called and left messages to book a boat this past weekend. I never got a call back. I also called this business multiple times though out the day & no one answers. I'm not sure this business is even open at this point. read more

We have made getting a boat tradition since our first amazing venture out in to the San Francisco Bay. Views are spectacular, service is top notch & their neighbor Mosley's Cafe provided drinks and a beautiful charcuterie board. We have celebreated July 4th out on the water staying out just long enough to see the fireworks from San Francisco & Oakland and several other places. You can see them all from the boat. We have also celebrated my husbands birthday several times. We have also booked it to take family and friends out for a fun way to spend time together. So happy they are here, we will cherish these memories with friends and family forever! read more

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BAE Boats is suuuuuch a fun way to spend a summer day in the Bay Area!! The boats are clean and modern (they're all electric!), and spacious enough for our group of 10. We were able to bring our own snacks and drinks, and connect our music through the sound system! The water is calm and not too crowded with other boats, and you get to see some great views of SF from here. Booking, check in, and parking is super easy- highly recommend! read more

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My girlfriends and I went on Bae Boats over Labor Day Weekend for a 2 hour ride. First, we were greeted and checked in quickly. They also had accessible rest rooms before going on your boat. We had a delicious charcuterie board from Mosleys next door! Instructions were simple and easy to follow. We definitely had a great time and looking to do this yearly! The boat was clean and roomy for all of us, including my friend's dog, Izzy! We can't wait to return! read more

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The staff was great and got us on the water quick. The time on the water was a blast. I took my wife and friends out for my wife's birthday and we had an amazing time. read more

Absolutely loved this experience. Service is excellent. Boats are clean and user friendly to drive. Windows open and there is a deck to sit on outside. There provide a garbage and the stereo system has good volume. The seats are comfortable and table is perfect amount of space to have snacks, lunch, meals and alcohol. I loved it. I do recommend to bring your food and drinks on board and use the bathroom before . They provide life jackets for children for free to use. This is a excellent activity to do in the bay area. I will definitely return. Kudos to the owner who was very nice and freindly while checking us in. He was awesome when explaining the waiver. read more

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What a wonderful experience! My family and I got a Bae Boat for my sisters birthday. We had all ages from 1 year old to senior age and we all had a great time! The water was perfectly calm and with a bit of overcast the weather was perfect in early September. We enjoyed snacks, refreshments and a great playlist (the boat has Bluetooth connectivity). The guys at Bae Boats had excellent customer service, they made the rental process and boating experience a breeze. We cannot wait to go again! read more

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What a great experience. Very much fun and easy to set up and to maneuver. The owner herself checked us in ama set us up. We celebrated a friends birthday on one of these amd we're able to get food from the adjacent coffee shop (great cheese board) and bring our own beverages. Totally looking forward to doing this again soon We were able to navigate up and down the alameda waterways and enjoy the Oakland waterfront in a beautiful day. read more

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Bae Boats is great for celebrating a milestone event or even if you just want to enjoy a nice Sunday Funday with friends! The staff greeted us warmly upon checking in. They gave us a tutorial on boat operations and then we were off! You get to bring our own food and drinks while enjoying the company of your closest friends! This time, we celebrated a friend's 49th birthday. We will definitely do this again! read more

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So lovely! We had an amazing time. Came here to celebrate some birthdays. There were 8 of us on the boat. The guy that guided us and went over rules, safety, and the maps was very friendly. They give you a walkie-talkie as a just in case and to let them know when you're on your way back. We reserved two hours for our boat ride and it was the perfect amount of time. It was a nice day when we went out too which was a bonus and we even go to see some sail boats racing. The boat was nice, we had plenty of space and it had bluetooth speakers we got to connect our phones to to play our own music. It was such a fun experience and we would love to do it again! read more

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Enjoyed a beautiful sunny day for a 2hr boat ride and everything was perfect. Love that you can bring your own snacks/drinks aboard. Staff was super friendly, the boat was clean and the seating was plush. Would highly recommend and can't wait to go again! read more

What an amazing experience! Booked a 2 hour cruise to celebrate my sisters birthdays, and they loved it! We had a party of 8 adults and we fit into the boat with room to spare. Bae Boats sent an informative email beforehand to share where to park and how to find their dock, super easy to follow. This experience is rain or shine. We were worried at first because we had a rainy day, but everything worked out just fine. The boat has a roof and windows so you can open them or close them as needed. Before you head out to the water, your dedicated driver is briefed with a map and walkie talkie. Once you're off you can follow the map or take your own route. Your boat can't go past ~10 mph so it's very easy to drive! We were lucky to see a sailing race out on the water. What I really love is you can bring your own food and drinks on the boat. We brought mimosas, snacks, and a charcuterie board from Mosleys Cafe (which is right next door!). And no need to bring a speaker, Bae Boats has you covered with a Bluetooth speaker! Loved our experience and would love to book again. Next time we'll try a summer date! :) read more

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Our family and friends love going out on BAE Boats- Bay Area Electric Boats. We have enjoyed our outings on the Oakland Estuary in Alameda and we just tried out their new location in beautiful Sausalito. The comfortable electric boats, in excellent condition, hold up to 10 people, are easy to drive (they only go 6 miles per hour!) they have a roof and they have window panels so that you stay warm if the weather is cooler, plus you can bring your own food and drinks. There's a Bluetooth speaker to listen to music and if you have any questions you can communicate with the staff on the walkie talkie that they provide. We like how quiet the boats are so we can fully enjoy being on the water, seeing all the sights (houseboats, sailboats, barges, birds, seals, etc) and talking with family/friends. Look for the sales that they frequently offer! BAE Boats is the perfect way to celebrate! read more

What a great way to spend a day! We had a birthday celebration for my husbands 50th with 10 of us and there was ample room to be comfortable. It was a beautiful day, we had all the windows pulled up. We brought our own charcuterie trays and coolers for cold drinks, hooked up to the Bluetooth and cruised! And fun was had by all! The boat was lovely, totally scrubbed clean, easy to drive, everything was clearly explained to us, we were giving written instructions and a map. Robyn and Logan were terrific to deal with, cheerful and helpful from my first contact with Logan to the day of our cruise. They have a few little snack options in the shop, but definitely bring your own food/snacks and drinks, being able to do that really made our trip perfect. We did the 1pm window and the weather was perfect, but I can see it getting chilly in the later time slots. I highly recommended BAE Boats - we'll be back! read more

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Yay Areaaaaa come support this small local business. The owners and staff were very helpful, friendly and down to earth. They were quick to respond via email or when we called they were pleasant to talk to. The online process easy and website was user friendly. Loved that my friends wanted to try this for my birthday celebration as they know I like to try new things each year. Their boats were very clean and spacious. We brought our own food, drinks and playlist. As far as the steering/managing the boat, we need a little more practice steering especially since we got some wind and choppy waters in the late afternoon. I tried it first and it was not as easy as I thought lol but luckily my friends were there to jump in and help! After some nervous laughs we got the hang of it and had a good time just enjoying beautiful warm Sunday afternoon. Highly recommend for a unique experience and look forward to doing this again with my own little family. read more

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Highly recommend and better than I expected! We rented a boat for my mom's birthday and it was such a great experience! We started at 11am so the sun hasn't come out yet. I was bundled up and brought plenty of jackets, but it wasn't even necessary because the windows close. And it's shaded so it's perfect for any weather. The boat we choose fits up to 10 people. I am always a little skeptical when I hear max limits, i was worried it was going to be cramped but the boat is large enough that its not a problem. It was so clean to, they are definitely well maintained. The staff was amazing and so great! I would definitely reccomend for a nice day on the water! read more

The best experience ever! The hosts were so wonderful and we had a blast being in the water. They were so accommodating and everything was well ran and organized. It was the perfect way to celebrate a birthday! read more

The check in process was smooth & easy. The man helping us did an amazing job ensuring we were safe and knew how to use and drive the boat! Service was amazing. I like this company because you're allowed to drive the boat, bring snacks + food. Boat can be up to 10 people! I would definitely do this again. It was so fun!! read more

Came across this place when trying to plan a fun group hangout on a summer weekend. Was very easy to book online and all the employees were friendly and chill (even when we were late arriving due to bay bridge traffic!) Had an amazing two hours on the water - the boats are really nice, clean, and high-tech! read more

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We heard about the company after they supported our school, Alamo Elementary. This is an amazing locally owned company that gives back to their community and has an amazingly fun fleet of boats! We spent two hours on the Santorini Duffy- enjoying the sun and the drinks while the kids ran around enjoying the boat. It was a DREAM! Highly recommend! Colin was our point person and we loved him! read more

Omg, we took out a BAE boat for my birthday celebration and it was so fun! Boating with younger kids feels so comfortable with the zippered windows - we could adjust for wind and kid behavior with an easy zip. The boat was easy to drive and comfortably fit our group of eight. We are already talking about when to rent a BAE boat again! Do yourself a favor and get out on the water with BAE! read more

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My husband and I rented a boat through Bae Boats for a few hours and it was probably the most fun we have had since the pandemic began. The owners are so kind and helpful. The boat itself is so lovely and easy to use. We will certainly be back. read more

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We had an amazing time with Bae Boats! I booked an afternoon as a team building activity and ordered from Mosey's next door, and everything was incredible. The team at Bae Boats did a phenomenal job of setting us up and giving us an overview of safety, a map of where we'll be going and what we'll see, and great tips. We cruised around the waters for 2 hours and it was an awesome time. Highly recommend! read more

We really enjoyed celebrating my daughter's birthday on the boat with the best weather out that day. Will definitely book again! I believe Nico was our rep, he was amazing and knowledgeable! Thanks Bae Boats read more

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We loved our fun and chill Saturday morning boat ride!! It was the perfect way to celebrate a belated birthday with friends that was a fun activity outdoors (even being overcast and 60s we didn't get too cold because of the zip up windows). We also really enjoyed the sweet couple who run the place, they are the nicest and also I'm so glad they had this crazy idea to bring Duffy boats from Orange County to the bay!! I brought my own birthday banners and hats, but they also had a lot of it for sale in the store! Last pro tip is getting your food from Mosley's cafe next door. Perfect for snacking during your boat ride! read more

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What a delightful afternoon. We got to drive our own electric boat on the protected smooth waters of Oakland Estuary. We loved having our own charcuterie board and drink cooler, own music and the sunny afternoon to view the passing parks, amazing houseboats, bridges, Jack London Square without worry of surging currents or too busy water traffic. We spent just a leisurely, oh so photogenic time, with friends and fam. Shout out to the really helpful, Colin Ecker of Bae Boats, who suggested sights to make sure we saw, things to avoid and just made the day really fun. Jan Petty read more

We had such a great experience. The owners were very friendly, and they clearly explained how to operate the boat and what the rules were. The boat was clean and the ride was comfortable. Our family is excited to to return for another trip through the estuary, and we are thrilled to have BAE Boats in our community. read more

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What a fun and relaxing way to see the Oakland Estuary! My family and I rented a boat to escape the heat. It was perfect. Staff was attentive and friendly. read more

What a fantastic experience! We rented the Duffy suncruiser for a two hour ride around the estuary for my birthday and had a blast!! It was a gorgeous day and we had so much fun taking in the sights, listening to music, and spending time on the water. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly every step of the way. Having the cover and sides on the boat was wonderful as we didn't ever feel like we were too warm or cold and could zip up or down the sides for air flow. No one got sun burnt! We had ten people in our group and everyone for very comfortably. It was easy to hook up to the Bluetooth speaker and play music, they gave us clear instructions and a map of the area, and there was a table and trash can provided for us. My friend surprised me with contacting the company for the balloon decoration which made for so many fun pictures and a very nice party vibe. The cafe next door also has coffee, wines and beers, and food - and if you order ahead you can get one of these GORGEOUS cheeseboards for your trip too! It was such a wonderful time and I absolutely recommend it. read more

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BAE boats! This is your sign to book a ride if you are wondering what BAE boats is all about. Such a cool concept - you can take your own food, drinks, decorations and have a blast out on the water in Alameda. We had so much fun - we have been out twice now and the business owner is so kind, informative, and professional. We really appreciated her sharing with us how the business started and how far it has come! The boat ride was ultra relaxing and it has more space than you think! Book a ride for a birthday, Father's/ Mother's Day, any occasion and see what is is all about. read more

OMG! The best! So fun! Such a wonderful family owned company! We absolutely LOVED our experience! Highly recommend! Beautiful electric boat, brand new! Very safe & Informative host! Can't wait to book again! read more

So glad this place is here! My family and I were looking for some outdoor, pandemic-friendly fun and this fit the bill. Logan was very nice and professional and took the time to explain everything we needed to know. The boat itself was great, clean and roomy. The table at the center was perfect to chat and eat and we all had 360 degree views of the water, which was quite calm, the whole time. The boat is easy to drive - my little nephew even took a turn. It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon. read more

We went out on a Bae Boat for the second time. We had so much fun. Four adults and three teenagers. We had a delicious picnic. The inside of the boat is spacious, clean and very comfortable. The teens enjoyed spending time on the back deck. It's such a great area to spend time in a boat. No sailing/boating experience necessary. This really is something everyone can enjoy. It's a great way to spend the afternoon. The owners and staff are SO nice. We'll go out again soon. read more

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What a great couple who recently opened this business! Could not be a better idea and these guys could not have better customer service. Best way to enjoy the area by far! read more

We rented a boat for a birthday party with 8 other friends and it. was. PERFECT! It was so much fun to go out on the water in such a comfortable environment. The channel was not choppy at all even at peak 3:00 in the afternoon winds (if anyone is worried about sea sick). The boat was really easy to navigate and really fun since it's electric! We also loved connecting our phone to the bluetooth on board so we could rock our tunes :0) You can't ask for a better experience, just book it now! read more

Went out today with friends for a birthday cruise. It was fantastic with great views and interesting sites to see along the estuary. Staff was friendly and helpful. Boats easy to operate and very quiet. They cruise along at a perfect speed. Kids all under 12 had great time watching for the seal that kept popping up near our boat. I never post reviews but had to comment on this unique adventure and great time. read more