Such a fun experience a must on your San Fran bucketlist! The views were immaculate and the handsome boat captain Jared was knowledgeable On history of the monuments as well as giving reccomendations on where to eat will definitely Come back to ride again! read more

This was the best tour and boat ride ever! The captain is funny and very knowledgeable. We were able to see so much of the bay.

I loved my trip around the bay with Captain Charles. It was super fun to be on a boat that goes fast (feels like racing the pelicans who fly on by in groups) and it's such a great way to view the coastline and SF architecture, including the Golden Gate Bridge. Bay Voyager is a cool way to experience the bay and learn about the area. Good for visitors from out of town as well as locals who love a good excuse to enjoy the bay! read more

Had a great time on this boat during our stay in SF. Captain/driver was very well informed and gave a great 90 minute tour (though he didn't have an answer when asked how many dogs there were in the city of San Francisco). Boat is very smooth on rough seas...bounces a bit, but way smoother than a deep hulled boat. The tour was set up to haul *ss for a bit, then stop and talk...haul *ss to the next spot and talk some more...over and over until the end. Favorite spot was McCovey's Cove at Oracle Park. Worth the money!!! read more

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Our group of four went on the Touch of Gold tour with Capt. Charles. Another couple joined us and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. We had been on the same trip four years ago but this time we got to go outside of the GG bridge and see some different sights. The narration was informative and it's so much fun being on the water--especially at high speed! We definitely recommend it. read more

Had an amazing time. We had Jarrod as our captain and tour guide and he was wonderful. Great energy and incredibly handsome. Highly recommend read more

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We did the 45 min tour and it was a lot of fun. Captain is knowledgeable and it was great to learn more about San Francisco's history. We had a large group. All of us enjoyed it very much and would love to go back. read more

Highly recommended! Just do it! I surprised my 11 yo niece and 13 yo nephew with the 45 minute tour and really wish we'd done the 90 minute tour instead. They had huge smiles on their faces the whole time and I know a core memory was made for all of us. They'll supply you with pants, a jacket and a life preserver which will at least keep you dry from the few splashes. I recommend dressing warm! I'll be doing this again! read more

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Great day for the Bay! Captain Z. Was great! The view of the bridge is unique and the historical points interesting.

This is the best cruise of the SF Bay, I've been on yet. To see the bay from this perspective was awesome. Captain Eddie, made it, even better. Super professional, knowledgeable, and just straight up nice. I recommend, and will be back. read more

A must do while you are in San Francisco! The Bay Voyager was our favorite part of the trip in San Francisco! We knew wanted to do a boat tour, and we definitely walked up to the right stand at the right time . The guy who signed us up said the boat was leaving in 5 minutes, so we said Great ! And didn't know what to expect but it was a great surprise. A small but fast boat. We loved every minute of this adventure! Definitely recommend this experience! read more

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I am born & raised in the City but brought my friend & his grandson. Taking a speed boat tour from the water gave me a renewed appreciation for our beautiful City. It was a perfect clear day, not too windy, w/ fun swells of the ocean tide. read more

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Decided on a last minute trip on the bay voyager based on a recommendation from a friend. I was a little nervous because I'm kind of a chicken and this seemed a little more adventurous than I usually opt for, but I did it anyway, and boy am I glad I did! The tour was super fun and fast paced, but I wasn't scared at all. Captain Jarrod was super funny and knowledgeable and clearly knew how to handle the boat. I had such a great time and learned a lot about the bay. The coolest part was definitely the part of the ride where we got to ride alongside a group of pelicans that were flying low above the water. It almost felt like we were flying with them, super cool! All in all, highly recommend! read more

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Captain Jason was off the hook. He made everything fun and personable. Had a great birthday traveling around the Bay!

Captain Eddie was great! Knowledgeable about the area and answered questions. The boat ride was fast and fun and views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city was stunning! read more

Captain Charles is the real deal. If you have not been on this boat you are missing out on a great adventure. Went with a group today and had a great ride- under the Golden Gate and around the bay at high speed, but also slowed to learn about some points of interest. This is a MUST for tourists and for locals. read more

This was a fantastic trip! Highly recommend taking the last trip of the day. We sat near the Golden Gate Bridge as the sun dipped below the fog layer with a school of porpoises jumping right in front of us. Amazing how they orchestrated that! Our captain shared lots of interesting facts and stories about the bridges, the marina district, coit tower, the submarine and ship and more. I was thankful for the gear when kept me dry and warm. The ride was fast and fun! Highly recommend! read more

We love this place. So far have gone twice andevery time we have guests we take them on this. It's a fantastic way to have a great day on the water without feeling like you are herded into those overpriced tourist boats. Great equipment, great captain, and a small setting makes this a perfect choice. read more

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Fun with a wet spray and informative. Choppy water makes it the most fun. End of the day, especially when its hot woupd be best. Wear sunglasses. read more

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One of the best parts of our trip! My boyfriend and I had a blast. We stumbled upon this while looking for something to do on the pier. We've never been on a boat like that, but it was awesome. It was a smooth ride, but so fun!! Captain was very friendly and so knowledgeable. He answered all questions asked anyone on the boat. You literally get to go under the Golden Gate Bridge! I highly recommend you take this tour if you get the chance. read more

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Going on the Bay Voyager was my favorite part of our San Francisco trip. The captain made stops at points of interest and also made sure to bring us to the best spots for photos, as well as got us up close and personal to a large shipping vessel in the water. Not only was he knowledgeable and entertaining, but he was also quite reassuring to one of our friends who was apprehensive at first. We will definitely be back on our next San Francisco trip! read more

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We had a blast! Captain Charlie took care of everyone's needs and is so knowledgeable about the Bay's history.

Our tour guide was super nice and friendly, he even took a picture for us which was free of charge. We saw Yerba Buena island, some sea lions, the ferry building, the Salesforce tower, the Transamerica pyramid, the Coit tower, and even a heron as we were about to get off the boat. During the tour, the sun was setting and it was beautiful. It was a great experience, definitely check it out if you can! read more

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This was an execellent experience definitely a must if you visit the San Francisco Bay area. Me and my family had such a good time and got to see many beautiful landmarks. In my group the youngest child was 5 years old and he loved it, all the kids did not want to get off the boat. Excellent customer service and worth every penny!!Thank you Captain Charles read more

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We booked our tour with Bay Voyager while in San Francisco doing some COVID-style college visits. It was just me and my son, so we had to pay extra for the minimum booking. WORTH. EVERY. PENNY. Captain Charlie was awesome, and made our tour extra special. He is super knowledgeable about the area as well. Let's do our part to support these small businesses during COVID! read more

I loved the experience I had here. This is a small business down on Pier 39 and in order to ride on this small boat (or so i would call it) you need to sign a waiver. They provide you with weather proof clothing that keeps you warm during the ride. You also get an adult sized life jacket for safety. I also liked how they gave explanations of the viewable san francisco landmarks from the water. Intriguing information! I highly recommend Bay Voyager if you dont mind a vivid experience of splashing waters and partial areas of rough water currents! read more

This is hands down the best thing to do when visiting SF! The Captain provides an amazing experience; the boat and the gear is clean and organized, the check-in was easy, and the boat is so safe! It is a thrilling ride through the bay and you see so much more than you ever could with another tour; just check his website! The Captain also takes great photos, tells you where the photo ops are, and provides a fascinating historical tour (with photos, too!). Wear layers, get ready for adrenaline, and definitely go here- it is well worth the $ and then some. read more

I have been living in the bay area for 18 years, and done many boat rides on the bay.. but I never knew what i was missing until i did this one! Bay Voyager is BY FAR, the best one I have done! It is perfect for anyone with a sense of adventure, or on a date, or with friends. Captain Charles makes things easy! He is very professional, explains the gear your are putting on and why, and has a method of making you safe on the boat by telling you to put your thumbs up when you are feeling good.. and you end up doing that a lot! If there is an opportunity to ride some waives, he makes that happen! He takes you all the way to the golden gate and back under the bay bridge and towards the park. Along the way, he explained a lot of REALLY interesting SF history that I have never heard before.. It is truly, an experience. Last but not least, if you don't want to be like all those other tourists looking at the sea lions from land, you can get up close and personal with them, when the boat enters that area! i HIGHLY recommend this to anyone that has family in town, on a date, with friends, for a company outing, etc. its totally worth it!!! read more

Fantastic and very entertaining boat tour! Captain and boat were great! Very highly recommend read more

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The best place to do the boat tour around San Francisco and the golden bridge!! Our captain was so funny and made us laugh the whole time. We actually got to see a whale and a baby whale swimming beside us!! We did the best photos of the bridge the the city! Perfect and worm company. Thank you!!!! read more

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On Saturday Sept 4th myself and friends went on the excursion.Captain Charles was awesome and the overall experience was a 10 out of 10. We got a chance to see a whale during our tour which was awesome!! Highly recommend taking this excursion. read more

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From start to finish, Captain Charles easily earns a 5 star rating! He truly shines bright and is one of those rare people you meet that has a genuine, thoughtful, professional demeanor with customer service skills that are off the chart. Our afternoon on the bay watching the Blue Angels was a memorable experience. Captain Charles was energetic, informative and FUN! He shared photo and video he captured during our trip as well as proactively shouting out the location of the jets in advance so that we could capture our own images. I was impressed with the attention he placed on caring about our individual experiences as well as seeing how much he enjoyed various aspects of the 'voyage' himself. He appears to LOVE what he does and it shows! Thank you Charles. read more

If you want a chance to see the bay on a fast boat with a great captain, this is just what you're looking for!!! Take a tour with Captain Charles and learn about the bay and its history, race along with the sea spray in your face, and generally have a great time. Seriously, if you don't enjoy this, you need to check to be sure you have a pulse. read more

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Wow!! This tour was by far the BEST part of my visit to San Francisco. Captain Charles was so friendly and accommodating. He was the perfect host ànd guide. I loved every second of the boat tour. It was the perfect amount of time and never a dull moment. My little one had an amazing time and he really made sure she was safe and felt special. Totally recommend this tour! Highlight of my time here. chaston Thompson read more

Awesome bay tour today! - Spirited ride on the bay and through the golden gate - had fun and learned a few things about the area from Captain Jarrod - Highly Recommend! read more

WOW! We are locals, and since I couldn't throw my son a big 11th birthday party, we chose to select a couple class mates and go on an adventure with Bay Voyager. I have to say, I never want to go back to traditional birthday parties again. This was AMAZEBALLS. And for once, I got to have fun too! Since we're operating in COVID times, we were all fully masked and the boat was for our group only. We might look a little silly with almost no skin showing (ha!) but we had a blast! We first headed out beyond the Golden Gate Bridge at a higher speed, which got the adrenaline pumping for sure, but at NO point did we feel unsafe. Once we got out there, we took a leisurely cruise back, hearing the Captain talk about what we were seeing on the shore. (Nice little history lesson!). We cruised along the coast, checking out all of the buildings we know, but from the OTHER side this time, all the way down to the baseball park and McCovey Cove. And of course, finishing up the ride with the adorable sea lions! It was an experience to remember, and exactly what I needed to re-set my brain after being in a year-long pandemic funk. To be out on the bay, hair blowing in the wind, feeling free... it was perfection. Captain Charles really knows his stuff and is a very capable, personable, and quite funny guy. Oh, and they provide you with wet weather gear (a coat and pants) that you wear over your own gear, as you may get some water splashed on you. It wasn't a lot, but enough that you'll appreciate the gear. I'm a larger gal and was worried that it wouldn't fit, but they had it covered. I can't wait to do this again. HIGHLY recommend for not just tourists, but locals looking for a little adventure. read more

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I was a party of 3-adults looking for some fun under the sun in the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Serendipitously stumbled upon Bay Voyager and figured what the heck! A speed boat ride is a speed boat ride, thinking one wouldn't hardly be distinguishable from another, but the Skipper, Jarred, stole the show and made every penny worth it. Jarred taught us about SF in a way I never knew before. He was very knowledgeable, personable and took a fabulous group photo of us at the end. The least I could do is recommend Bay Voyager to those looking for a good time while visiting Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf at the San Francisco Bay! Thanks Jarred. read more

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Had a GREAT time with Bay Voyager. From exciting to safe, educational and most of all FUN! Got to see both the Golden Gate and Bay Bridge up close! Captain Charles and Captain Jarrod were amazing hosts- made sure we were having a great time and enjoying ourselves. Full service- even had some sunscreen in case someone needed it. I would go again in a heartbeat! read more

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Wonderful and amazing. We took a trip on a Saturday and arrived slightly late, and were quick to get out on the water. We got taken all around the Bay - the piers, Alcatraz, under the Golden Gate and Bay Bridge, to Angel Island, and really enjoyed hearing all the cool historical details about everything (not joking - he knew something about everything!) He's obviously passionate and informed about his job and his city. While I've only been on the one trip, I understand that every trip is different. This time, we got to see the newest tugboats in the country and get told all about them. I would absolutely recommend this trip to everyone! read more

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Purchased this during a weekend stay for my granddaughters birthday.... Captain Charlie was absolutely amazing and made her feel special on her day the tour was super informative and very fun have a dine similar ones in several other cities and this was my favorite!!!! Highly recommend!!! read more