What a delightful experience we chartered the Yacht to celebrate a friend going away, we sailed to Sausalito and docked for 1 hour lunch after lunch back on board and cruised the bay. Captain Rod was fantastic Lika the Stu she was so attentive to us all we had light snacks and beverages on board I am a repeat customer I used Passage Nautical for a wine event in 2020 1 thousand percent I would charter with them. Cheers Tonya M read more

My friends and I have charters the Hullachal twice in the last two years and every time we have an amazing time. It is the perfect getaway right here at home. read more

This is the first time we have used Passage Nautical and we loved it! We chartered a beautiful 48' Beneteau sailboat. Capt George and Lika the first mate were outstanding. LIka was an amazing hostess and made sure we had drinks in our hand at all times and served our wonderful catered food (from Market Hall caterers). Boat was in pristine condition, Capt George made sure to sail around the scenic parts of the bay and always kept us up to date on the wind conditions and answered any questions. Would also like to call out Deb Reynolds, the owner of Passage Nauticals and Dina the manager. They were always so responsive to our emails and requests to ensure that all details were taken care of for our amazing day on the bay! read more

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Loved the vessel (KITTY KAT) Our Captain and crew were friendly, informative and extremely professional. Managed to find nearly a dozen Humpbacks displaying lunge feeding behaviors. The weather was good and the ocean very calm. We had a great afternoon and learned a lot. What a great way to celebrate my 61st birthday! Jon & Renee read more

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we had an incredible time with Passage Nautical and Captain Steve for my hubby's 40th on fleet week! they made a milestone event so special and took great care of us. our boat was STUNNING and they went above and beyond, even included some bday decor. i can't endorse them enough. read more

Passage Nautical creates an unparalleled luxury boating experience and I can't wait for an excuse to book my next adventure with them. I've chartered two different boats and have enjoyed my experience with them. They have great communication, kind staff and gorgeous boats. read more

Wonderful experience! Our Crew mate was so fun. She was extremely helpful and helped to get our party going. Captain Rod was very kind and informative. All around 10/10 experience from booking to end of our trip. read more

Had the time of our lives! Thank you Steve Hoffman Captain! 10 stars!!!! if i could.. read more

The charter was clean & ready for us when we got there! Captain Javier Jerez & Ben were waiting for us before we even got there! After giving us the disclaimers, we headed towards the city. Javier & Ben were helpful, nice and welcoming! We had a wonderful time. read more

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Fantastic experience, easy to book easy to find a skipper (they do it for you) and just all around great value. Will be going again! read more

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We booked a half day cruise with Passage Nautical for our small firm's 20th anniversary celebration and we had the best time. The captain and first mate were fantastic and especially the first mate - she made sure we always had a glass that was full, she was always there to grab the camera so everyone could be in the picture, it was a really excellent experience for everyone on board. There was an issue where we found out the dock we were traveling to was closed for repairs at the last minute, and Deb and Mitch at Passage went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. The only thing we wished we had done differently was booked more time. What a great day! read more

We had the most amazing time on the Iliohale with Capt'n Mark!! From beginning to end, Mitch with Passage Nautical provided us with white glove service and an amazing captain. What an incredibly beautiful cat. It is well appointed and meticulously maintained by its owners, plus it had everything we needed and more for a wonderful 16th birthday party! Capt'n Mark even managed to find us some sun in the bay, which was not an easy task given the weather here in July! I'm not sure who had more fun, the 3 adults or the kids :) Definitely will be chartering this vessel again and again! read more

Had a fantastic time on the last day of Fleet Week on a Lagoon 42 Catamaran with Captain Laura and Scott as grew. We had ten quests on board we were very well taken care of. Would highly recommend chartering with Passage Nautical, but don't take the Lagoon, I want her for myself. read more

This review is way over due! This past October, I contacted Passage Nautical via Yelp to do a private charter for my boyfriend's birthday. Heidi responded promptly to my email and gave me information that I needed to narrow down my choices. (I did call like 5 or 6 companies but Passage Nautical was most flexible and had most options within my price range and date/time needed.) Let me just get to the point. We had a fantastic day on the water with our friends!! I opted for the half day charger on a SeaRay500 - totally swanky and awesome! Just what we hoped for. We were allowed to bring food and drinks on board. (No red wine but that was ok with us.) Captain Nate and our skipper Taylor were super accommodating on the route and stopped whenever we asked them to. They took pictures for us, let us roam around the boat, and made sure we were safe and had a great time! Thank God no one fell overboard! There were lots of shenanigans and drinking on board so I was expecting someone to do something embarrassing! But alas, we all came back to dock safely. Seriously, I can't rave more about this experience. So much fun, and such a treat to be on the water in the Bay! Thanks Heidi, Capt Nate, Taylor and Passage Nautical! read more

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I'm in Passage Nautical Enterprises' email distribution list. I contacted them multiple times in the last 3 months to inquire about boating classes and their membership programs. All I received is automatic email responses that someone will contact me by email, phone, text, but no one ever got in touch me. It looks like they are very good at marketing things, with fancy photos in the website and "personalized" email distribution, but when it comes to deliver on the promise, they have been a major disappointment. read more

I have had an outstanding experience with Passage Nautical. I was worried since I had worked with another captain in Seattle for 10 years so I had very high expectations. They were very professional yet personable. They have taught me all the captaining skills needed to feel confident on my new boat. They also helped me get my boat organized and taught me how to properly maintain it. They referred me to all the necessary local services plus helped with local knowledge of restaurant and store locations. They were great with my family too, teaching them first mate skills. They are also certified to train me through more rigorous navigational certification levels in the future. They will also captain when needed which comes in handy when you want to enjoy a few cocktails and not be captain for a day. All in all, I would highly recommend their services! Debbie booked us with Captain Barry in a time crunch and Billy helped with logistics throughout training period!! Thank you all so much read more

Love Deb and her crew, we are well taken care of Check out their events and charters Worth it read more

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We booked a 45 foot yacht with Passage Nautical Enterprises last minute for the 4th of July this year. In summary, one of the best experiences I've had!!! Billy was extremely accommodating and prompt to answer any of my questions. He also found us an outstanding crew, Bob and Joey. They went above and beyond to give us a safe, comfortable, and educated experience. Bob seemed to know all of the view spots and timed sunset perfectly. Joey was all over the ship to make sure none of us had to lift a finger. They were so friendly we forgot they weren't apart of our group. Afterwards he positioned us with the view of a lifetime getting us as close to the fireworks as possible. Huge thanks to Billy, Bob, and Joey for making this night so fantastic. We will be back next year! read more

Captain Steve took care of us on a 55' yacht in the bay on a very stormy afternoon. There were 12 of us -- a group of friends -- and we were celebrating a birthday. I can't speak highly enough of Steve. He was professional at every step and ensured that we were safe the entire voyage. I really think this service stands out from the rest. The back office is responsive to emails, phone calls, and webforms. The Captain (Steve) himself reached out several times to ensure that we had everything we needed for our afternoon. Many of the other charters that I tried to book had unclear pricing, were generally unresponsive, or did not contain all the information needed to book the ship. Thanks to everyone involved who made this process so smooth. Thanks to Steve (and his first mate) for taking care of us. Thanks to the office for answering my questions so clearly. I will be using this service again and I won't be considering any others. read more

We had a wonderful evening in their 55' yacht for New Years. I strongly recommend this activity any time of the year. The boat was so gorgeous and well kept it blew our minds, and our captain was fantastic! This is the company you want to book with. The rates were very reasonable as well. read more

I had a wonderful sailing experience with 11 friends for my 30th birthday!! The trip was easy to book with Billy and it was BYOB on the boat. Captain Barry did a fantastic job of taking us around SF and recommended a half hour earlier start time which helped us from not sailing in the dark closer to 6pm. Joey was really helpful, taking lots of photos of us and was a great team member on the Yacht. We definitely would use this company again!! read more

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Awesome time sailing with Captain Steve and his crew. We had about 8 people with us for a birthday and had a great time. We felt safe and it was a blast once the wind got going. Highly recommend chartering a boat out here in the Bay Area. read more

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Another great experience on the Bay aboard Passage Nautical! We've taken out some of the 40-foot Beneteau sailboats with any one of their highly qualified and knowledgeable captains. On the most recent sail, our captain was so flexible and made the whole trip perfect for our group. Every time we've gone out has been a different experience because of wind, current, and route but always memorable, exciting, and fun! Thank you Passage for another safe day of spectacular sailing! read more

I recently chartered an eight-passenger sailboat through PNE for the second time. It was fantastic. Booking was easy and the prices are fair. The boat was modern, clean, and well-stocked with paper plates, (safe) cups for wine, tons of water and soda, forks, knives, etc. and safety vests for all. I requested Captain Barry Demak (who we hired the first time around as well) because he is awesome and skilled. Everything was on time for our four-hour ride on the SF Bay (essentially out toward GG bridge and back from Oakland's Jack London Square). Captain Demak provided us with his overview of the route and what the weather and currents might be like at different times during the ride and his predictions were spot on. All payments, booking details, and waivers are easy to handle in advance online and everyone is quick to respond with any questions. I highly recommend PNE and Captain Barry Demak. read more

We had so much fun. Our instructor Mark was fantastic and incredibly experienced and Deb and Sam did a great job getting everything arranged. We loved the whole experience it and plan to charter once per month. Highly recommended. read more

We sailed with group of 10 guys on the Oceanis 51.1-Hydrobaby with Captain Steve for a half-day trip around the bay. All of the booking and trip set up was handled seamlessly by Passage Nautical and they linked us with Captain Steve for the details of the trip. The boat was immaculate, Steve was a pleasure to professional and friendly to chat with. I've already recommended the trip to friends! read more

Awesome life time experience to travel in this private yacht. I had booked twice and nevet been disappointed. Patterson and capt. Steve are helpful and i would like to take this opportunity to thank them. Capt. Steve gave us every detail of Do's and Dont's. read more

We booked Oceanis 55 as we wanted to take our family from out of state to experience the bay uniquely... it was such a memorable experience thanks to Billy, who helped us and walked us through the booking process... then, the Captain & crew- Steve & Lin- chosen by Billy, husband & wife team, just made our sailing experience, so awesome & comfortable! They took care of all the details & Lin was on top of things, handling Nausea remedies , kids & spills so perfectly! Highly & happily recommended! Ask for Steve! His passion for sailing will blow your mind! read more

We went out on a 45' Catamaran yesterday with Captain Barry and could not have had a better time. The team at Passages were communicative and professional, and the rental process was easy. Our journey was a celebration of my father's 80th Birthday. We had saved up for it for over a year. He told me this morning that it was by far one of the best days of his whole life. Thanks Passages Nautical! read more

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I wanted to make the jump to power after thirty five years of sail racing, instructing and cruising. Passage Nautical made it easy. I checked their website and found reasonably priced private lessons. Samantha helped me through the booking and I was set up for a five hour lesson with Mark Woods at Passage's Alameda docks. Mark arrived in the morning ready to teach. There was a mix up about which boat was scheduled (Passage has several) but Mark calmly worked through the issues and we were soon on board a shiny twenty-seven foot Beneteau Barracuda. Transitioning from single to dual props was the main goal and as soon as we pulled out of the slip Mark immediately challenged me with engines only close quarter maneuvering drills. My initial death grip gave way to a smoother touch and we moved on to backing into slips, and so on. The five hours flew by. Mark was always in the teaching moment and gave me plenty of room to get outside my limits (without getting outside his). By the end my brain was pretty saturated but I felt I had the skills I had come for. Would book again. read more

We loved Passenger Nautical! I chartered a boat with them as an occasion to propose to my girlfriend. They were remarkably helpful in setting up the proposal and were both flexible and easy to work with in arranging the charter. Our captain, Barry, was an excellent guide around the bay and a good instructor for those without much sailing experience. He took us out on a 35 foot sailboat and the vessel was beautiful and comfortable. The stateroom that I hid out on prior to the proposal was very comfortable. The boat also had a great media system that syncs easily with a smartphone for easy music. All in all, a great experience and highly recommended! It was great getting to know Barry and we look forward to taking a boat out with him again! read more

My group of 8 booked the oceanis 41.1 for 4 hours . The trip was great! Mike out captain was very friendly and polite. The boat itself was awesome and very nice. We definitely plan on booking another charter as well. Communication with the staff through email and phone was seamless and everyone was always very polite. I'd definitely recommend it! Thanks you guys! . read more

Great day with my corporate client! Loved the accommodations, generous staff, and opulent venue! Will incorporate this boat into future VIP days! Heidi Stagg paid attention to every detail and went above and beyond to make sure that all of our needs were met, continually checked into make sure all of our processes went smoothly and that our clients were comfortable! Bravo! Thanks for everything! read more

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Booked a charter with Passage Nautical Enterprises for a nice 4-hour trip on July 4th, and the group had a great time! Our captain Bob Campbell went above and beyond to get to know what we wanted to get out of the experience (what to see and where to go), and encouraged us to have the best time as possible while staying safe and being respectful of the boat. Our Crew member Joey was also very attentive to our needs, and made sure we were always comfortable (and even offered to take pictures of us). Would definitely recommend to anybody looking for an affordable, new experience! read more

I cannot speak about Passage Nautical's charter business, but I will tell you to be very wary if you attempt to purchase a boat from them. Their sales staff and ownership is uncaring, unethical, and in my opinion not worthy of having a serious brokerage. Our recent purchase from them was fraught with non disclosure of pertinent facts of the boat we purchased which created not only financial damages, but more importantly safety concerns for me and my family. If they happen to have listed a boat you wish to purchase make sure you get a buyer's broker to represent your interest in the transaction as they do will not act on your behalf. The better course of action, again, in my opinion is to steer clear of the operation entirely. You have many choices in the Bay area Passage Nautical could possibly be the worst! read more

Capitan Steve and the Staff of Passage Nautical made our experience on NYE 2018 in San Francisco awesome and memorable. We were safe, comfortable, and had a great evening. We couldn't have asked for a better evening and Passage Nautical was so on their game at a reasonable price. Thank you all and see you next year for sure. read more

Torben Bentsen is an outstanding yacht broker and works for a tremendous brokerage, Passage Nautical. A few months ago, I didn't expect my boat shopping experience to be quite as complicated as it turned out to be. A few months ago, I didn't expect a yacht broker to become a friend. Torben, Passage Nautical (and Debbie, the president), and the resources he pointed us to (in effect, members of his team), all came through and delivered outstanding products and results. From negotiating with the seller, finding financing, gaining insurance, getting a good surveyor, and finding a great captain to transport the boat to SoCal and teach this swabbie how to be a skipper, Torben's help and guidance were tremendous. Even the haul-out company surprised me. (They accidently charged me for some zincs they didn't install. They realized their mistake and refunded the price of the zincs. I appreciate honesty!) I wholeheartedly recommend Torben and Passage Nautical, especially if you're a first-time boat buyer. read more

Chartered a boat for my company to enjoy the Fleet Week air show and while the actual boat and crew were amazing, the process to actually make the reservation was a nightmare. They had incorrect information on their website saying that a USCG Captain would be provided but turns out that was wrong and they refused to honor the original wording (I took screenshots and everything). Turns out we had to book and pay for a crew separately which wasn't in my budget. I understand now after a very heated discussion with their president that there are legal issues with them hiring the crew, but that's their fault for not clearly defining it on their website. read more

I have chartered several times with Passage Nautical. Every time has been amazing. Barry Demak is the best captain ever! They are prompt and professional and know had to make sure we are having a great time while keeping us safe. Thank you, Barry! read more

Was given a a quote and was then overcharged by $150. No communication between staff and boat captains. Originally helpful waitstaff became rude when overcharge was happening and made the card holder cry. read more