We enjoyed our private charter so much. Captain Mike was awesome. Very client-centered service. We…read moresaw whales immediately and fairly often throughout the excursion. He was happy to angle the boat for optimal photo opportunities. Skip bringing binoculars. It's too hard to use them and easy enough to spot whales with the naked eye. Getting a good photo or video at the exact moment of a breach takes skill and patience. I'll skip holding the phone waiting for that perfect picture/video and just soak it in next time. All four of us expected to possibly get queasy, one is even known to get sea sickness but the smaller boat is so agile the Captain was really able to keep it on a smooth line. No one got sick or felt out of balance. Sitting up front in the cabin here and there was nice because the co captain seat has shock absorbers. I imagine if someone were worried about feeling off kilter they could sit there and be very comfortable. Don't be afraid to ask Captain Mike anything. He's very approachable and wants the charter to be whatever makes the guests happy. Thank you Captain Mike and Miss Vic Charters!! It was an epic experience. We all would do it again.

The boat has a perfect setup for whale watching. I went with my wife and two sons. We saw sea lions…read moreand a bunch of whales. Captaon wife even let my 4 year old son drive the boat. Great weather and a great trip!

Captain Christian leads a fun and knowledgeable tour. He found an exciting pod of whales and he was…read moreso excited he lingered among them much to our delight. He said it was the best day of the year; over 50 whales. They were breaching, fluke slapping, spouts all over the place. Drenched in whale breath! The best tour ever.

Captain Christian is a complete pro. He will stay engaged with you and make sure you are…read moreentertained and comfortable. The Filet and Release is a safe and sound vessel. If you want a true Bodega Bay experience book a trip with Bodega Bay Whale Charters you won't regret it.

The BEST in Sailing Adventures. My wife and I went out for a 3 hour tour and had an amazing time…read more Captain Rich is fantastic sailor, has an encyclopedic knowledge of the area and a hilarious conversationalist!

Very little wind today but still a delight. 10/10 conversation and sailing…read more PS Captain Rich the artist I said to listen to is Chappell Roan, please reply with the name of the gay whistling song you told me to listen to. #WillytheWhale

I had a fantastic time with the lovely couple, Josh and Sarah! I got the chance to really get a…read morehands on how to put on a bait, pulling in the cages and getting the crabs out and putting them on the bucket. And to top that! Everybody got their limit! I can't wait to be back to get those delicious crabs

Yesterday I jumped in with Josh and Cody, I did have a a blast!…read more 3 strippers 2 legal size halibuts 2 shorties 3 more than didn't hook up well, the lead broke or the knot failed Great views! Super friendly and excellent customer service! I widely recommend them, Looking forward to going out fishing with them soon. Thanks

We rented a single and 2-person kayak for a couple of hours and thoroughly enjoyed this first-time…read moreexperience.

Every year for my son's birthday, we head over to Bodega Bay. We always rent kayaks and paddle…read morearound the bay. The staff are always friendly and make sure you have an incredible experience. We see seals and birds. Then we paddle to Spud point to get lunch. We look forward to it every year.

Best charter boat that I've ever been on out of Bodega. We booked a crab trip and had no trouble…read morecatching our limits. Do yourself a favor and have them clean and steam your crabs when you get to the dock - it makes a world of difference. I'll definitely be going out with them again and also book them for a whale watching trip to take my wife out on.

Owner forgot about our arrangements. But called, apologized and made it right. Thank you for…read moreeasing the day we said farewell to a loved one.

Wake up early in one of the mornings a few months ago to fishing at Bodega Bay. It is a great place…read morewith a great boat. The captain of the boat is very fun, extremely good, and very experienced. The boat is pretty big and it can hold a maximum capacity of 40+ people. We have only 20s people on the boat. We have a lot of free area on the deck. The captain knows the area very well and he is steering the boat and stop right at the spots where he knows there is a lot of fishes. We all have our limits before noontime. The boat stopped several times on the way back to the pier to pick up the crab cages we dropped off earlier and wow! All the cages were filled with crabs. We are so happy to have our limited of the crabs too. I loved the results. We had the best seafood dinner experience at the evening! Lol!

A+ experience from our 9/1/19 outing on The New Sea Angler!!! This was our first time boat fishing…read moreon the West Coast (and our second time ever), so we're still beginners. Despite our novice capabilities, we left the boat with a massive haul of a beautiful Chinook (King) salmon, a hefty ling cod, and our two-person limit of 20 assorted rockfish, including red vermilion. Needless to say, we were thrilled with this trip and it was made possible by the seafaring knowledge of Captain Rick and the invaluable support from his expert, hard-working crew. Kevin, Logan, and Dana all helped us throughout the entire day. Special shout-out to Kevin, an all around great guy, who shared helpful information and tips with us for each type of fish we were going for during the trip. Kevin also made sure our gear/bait was set up correctly, gave us excellent advice on techniques for catching each type of fish, and patiently answered the hundreds of questions we threw his way. The whole crew was superb and we truly appreciated everyone's help but, honestly, Kevin made the trip for us -- thank you!!! We were also impressed with how well Captain Rick navigated us to various hot spots during the combo rock fish/ling cod/salmon trip -- the fish were biting at each location. It was certainly a productive trip and everyone on the boat left with a good amount of fish to take home. One other highlight from the salmon fishing part -- the whales were out and breaching so we ended up with some good whale watching too. What a bonus on top of great fishing! A few practical things: cash only (best to bring more than you need), wear layers as it gets chilly on the water, rubber/waterproof shoes help, Dramamine especially if you're prone to seasickness, and a small cooler with drinks/snacks/food as you might be on the water for 8-10 hours. We had a great first outing with Bodega Bay Sportfishing Center and look forward to another trip!

I booked six weeks out in advance for Salmon season. The captain has a new boat, the Ghoat II and…read moreit was fantastic. We caught our limit on King Salmon. The Captain keeps an eye out for everyone's safety and does a good job making sure all customers follow proper procedures when fishing. The deckhand was also very knowledgeable and helpful. He did a lot of work getting everyone to have a great day. I recommend this place for the memorable experience, safety and expertise. You will be back for more.

Our family booked them in hopes of seeing whales. We got to see dolphins, a gray whale, seals and…read moremany species of birds. Four went with Billy and our group of four went with Aaron. He was knowledgeable on wildlife, pointing out phalarope, common murr and a tern. The kids had a great time. We packed some snacks but I appreciated that he shared his snacks and drinks too. I highly recommend Aaron. In the future, it'd be helpful to know exactly where the boats are docked and where to park. Maybe add a map on the web site. We're tourists. Not locals.

We had a blast on the Russian River Railbikes. This was something that I have been wanting to do…read moreand we were so glad that we went this weekend! The railbikes seat up to 4 people. Russian River Railbikes is part of the Golden Gate Railroad Museum, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to maintain, restore and run historically significant railroad equipment from the San Francisco Bay area. The guides are all volunteers from the Golden Gate Railroad Museum. The guides were friendly, helpful, and informative. You will get somewhat of a workout, although this is not strenuous. This is an activity that you can really do at any age and they are kid friendly. One of the guides stated that they have had someone in a car seat before (they have seat belts on them similar to a car) and a couple in their 80's has gone multiple times and they arrange ahead of time to have two guides on the railbike to help with pedaling. This truly is a great adventure for all ages! It's about 1 1/2 or two hours total and you will pass by a vineyard and farm. You will also go through a tunnel and stop half way where you will get out and stretch your legs. You can relax at a shaded table, dip your toes in the Russian River, or view a collapsed tunnel at this half way point. You will also have the option when you book this to purchase lunch ahead of time that you can enjoy at the half way point if you would like. It's recommended that you wear comfortable clothes, wear sunscreen, and bring any water and snacks with you on the railbike. We each brought a water bottle that came in very handy. You will have plenty of time afterwards to explore Cloverdale. An all around great experience that I highly recommend!

Cool experience. Not many places can you ride a rail bike w 3 other people. Views were nice,…read moreweather accommodating and the vineyards were incredible.