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    Ruby Sailing Yacht

    4.8 (32 reviews)
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    Shannon M.

    So for birthdays we usually do dinner altogether and usually spend anywhere from 50-75 dollars per person. For my husbands 30th birthday I wanted to do something different...and sailing seemed like the best idea! This was $50/person, Josh the captain of the sail was absolutely accommodating and best way to reach him is by phone! Drinks, beer and wine, are five dollars a glass and the sandwiches that are included in the $50 were delicious! Let them know if you need a vegetarian Sammie ahead of time! The sail was for 2.5 hours and it was just a great time. The eight other people who were with us were also a celebrating a birthday and everyone was enjoying themselves. I highly recommend them and really believe that sailing is a great way to celebrate an occasion!

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    Scott P.

    Do you have an extra $35? If so I can tell you how to spend it and have the best time. Just get yourself down to the Ruby (next to the Ramp) and Josh and his crew will take you out for a 2 1/2 hour sail on the bay, provide you with lunch and drink and a very memorable day! I have been on this boat so many times and each time I bring new guests and each and every one of them walk away smiling. (ok so a few have thrown up but that wasn't my fault!) Yesterday the weather was perfect. The sun was out the wind was strong, the boat was leaning and guests were having fun. The next time you have an event book the Ruby or better yet forgo the typical tourist spots with your out of town guests and show them a view of the city from the bay. Just be sure to call ahead and bring cash to pay as your board. No doubt if you have special requests Josh will do his best to accomidate you as long as it is legal.

    the Captain and I
    Monica W.

    I booked the Ruby for my 25th birthday extravaganza and Captain Josh was extremely helpful and attentive to my needs. There were about 21 of my closest friends aboard the ship and we had a fantastic time. The boat is quite large and we all fit comfortably with room to spare. I brought a few beverages on the boat: boxed wine and 4 magnum champagne bottles. There is a corkage fee of $25 for each bottle BUT boxed wine and magnum bottles = 2 bottles. I had a memorable birthday bash and would recommend this to anyone! :)

    Katherine P.

    I was trying to decide what to do for my birthday that was different from the typical bar and drinks. We booked Ruby for two hours in early November between 5-7 (the perfect time to see the sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge and return when it gets dark to see the city lights and the Bay Bridge lights). It was an amazing experience. They have a toilet in the cabin and serve beer/wine during your trip. We got back in time to dance some salsa at the Ramp. It is an amazing experience and Captain Josh had some awesome tunes. I recommend booking the two hour tour during sunset hours, just make sure to wear layers.

    Me and Captain Josh on my Bachelorette sail cruise around the Bay!
    Marissa J.

    BEST PARTY IDEA EVER! I wanted to do something different for my Bachelorette Party. My awesome friend who works at The Ramp suggested trying a sail cruise around the Bay on The Ruby. The sail boat itself is clean, spacious(looked smaller in pics but with about 15 to 20 girls we were very comfortable), very maintained, crew is amazing and helpful, reasonable priced drinks ($4 starting price), Cap. Josh lets you play your music, and was SO SO SO MUCH FUN! As a SF native I was lucky enough to book the boat during the Americas Cup Race, got to spend a little time in The Cove during the Giants game, and parade around on this beautiful boat all around the sights and landmarks in my hometown. Its really a must see from the water on this sail boat. We all though we were going to be cold too. It was windy but in heels and a super short dress (mind that it was my bach party) I was totally comfortable. At 60 to 65 degrees outside, a nice layering coat is perfect. They do offer extra jackets on hand if you don't have one. After, The Ramp is a nice way to end you day or to start more fun too. : ) A HUNDRED TIMES, I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS SAILING BOAT FOR ANY OCCASION! Super fun and great views and times that anybody can appreciate. Do it again in a heat beat. THANK YOU Captain Josh, Terry and Mark for making my Bach Party wonderful and unforgettable! Cheers sailors!

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    We had a great evening, my daughter and granddaughter were visiting from Mississippi and my…read moregrandaughter's wish was to see the lights of a big city at night, so I took her and my daughter on the 2 hour night cruise..It was such fun and Thomas one of the employees of Red and white was extremely helpful and amusing, he also took great pics of us..the view were spectacular.the company was great and wishes were fulfilled good times..

    I got two boat tours - a Golden Gate tour and a Bridge to Bridge (Golden Gate to Bay Bridge) tour…read morewith the Go City Pass - 5 day All Inclusive. The Golden Gate was 1 hour, and the Bridge to Bridge was 1.5 hours. The Bridge to Bridge has few times, so check their website to find one that works for your schedule. On the boat, there is a bar, popcorn, and snacks you can buy. There is a bathroom, although I didn't use it. There are several floors and the lowest floor with the bar has tables. As you enter, if you need the narration in another language, get the headset. By default, over the loudspeaker is English. The first boat trip I did was more crowded on the top deck with more people talking loudly, so I missed about 1/4th of the narration. The volume was never too loud or painful, but with people talking loudly, you will miss it unless you move closer to the speaker. Biggest tips: Wear a jacket and dress warmly if you plan to sit on the top, open air deck. It is extremely windy. Also, having a hair tie is helpful, so you don't have hair blowing in your face. It can be pretty smooth but by the Bay Bridge, the wind makes the water rougher, so you may want to take a motion sickness medicine if you are sensitive. Staff was friendly from the ticket booth to the people at the end telling your goodbye. Nice boat tour!

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    City Cruises San Francisco

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    It was my first time going on the Hornblower for dinner. It was a office party celebrating our win…read moreover the competition. We were greeted by the staff at the gate for check-in. The dining area was up one floor. There were plenty of room on the floor for everyone to dance. A live DJ and bar. Besides our office party, there was a birthday and anniversary party. A few others were on dates. The boat pushed off the dock slowly and was speeding along the water. We circled the entire bay passing all the landmarks, seeing the sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge, passing Tiburon where the San Rafael bridge and Belvedere Island can be seen. I've never gone out that far. Boat wasn't too rocky. It was enough for people in heels to move around the boat and catch the scenery. It was great seeing the city lights and the Bay Bridge lightshow. It's been a decade since the lights on the Bay Bridge were off. Food was well made and delicious. I ordered the dumplings for appetizer, steak and toffee crunch chocolate cake. I couldn't finish my cake. It was so rich. Riding on the boat is well worth the experience if you haven't done so. It's a getaway from city and work life. Hats off to the crew, DJ and celebrity chef.

    We took a City Cruise boat to Alcatraz. It was like $50/person or so, for a round trip. They had a…read morelot of times so we were able to wait in line and catch one pretty much almost immediately. The boat was fine. There isn't a ton of seating outside but there was some seating inside (covered). They actually had a snack bar even for such a short ride. To my amazement, I saw tons of people flocking to buy treats for like a 10 minute ride to Alcatraz. It is a little rocky on the water and my mother in law was getting a bit seasick on the return ride home. But as someone who's not really affected by seasickness I thought the ride was okay, maybe a tiny bit choppy at times.

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    Boy did we luck out. This was part of a 40th birthday present for my husband and it was absolutely…read morethe stand out, highlight of our day. First off, the people - Lisa, her husband (the captain) and her steward are some of the kindest, most helpful humans you'll ever meet. They are also incredibly professional. The process, from booking to good byes, was incredible simple. Now the yacht itself. Wow. She was definitely one of the bigger yachts on the harbor which had my family incredibly excited. We got a beautiful yacht, Lisa checking in and serving us, add to that pastries, fruits, an open bar, two outdoor tables (in the back and front) of the yacht, an upscale and large cabin, music, a great captain, a SECOND STORY to the boat...I mean..this kind of felt like highway robbery. And we were the robbers (they are incredibly reasonably priced) Since we're in a time of Covid I should also add that I saw them wiping the boat down several times, they were always in masks and Lisa served the food and drinks with gloves and a mask on. It's clear that they are very conscious of their health and the health of their customers. Lisa's mom is 90 and they're doing their best to take the right precautions to keep their family safe. All in all, I cannot wait to go back. I cant wait to bring friends onto this yacht (when it's safe). I couldn't be happier with this decision. Thank you so much Lisa for making a milestone birthday unforgettable!!!

    This overdue review is based on my overall experience with planning my birthday with Lisa at Five…read moreStars Yacht. To summarize, I was constantly trying to work around the restrictions that Lisa failed to disclose at the time of contract. And all of this could've been avoided if it was mentioned on the very first day. I just felt blindsided every time she mentioned something new. If you run a business that hosts events, these should be listed in your contract! She was misleading, had poor communication, was unwilling to work with me, and lied. And this event is a couple $$$$. You would think that I would get better service for paying so much. Save yourself the trouble and book elsewhere! I met Lisa in February, through Sailo.com. While I toured the yacht, Lisa explained what I could expect from booking with them. She said I could decorate the boat however I wanted. She mentioned there were tablecloths in a variety of colors to match any theme. I mentioned I wanted pink tablecloths, and she said she had some light pink shades. She showed me upstairs and said they had tablecloths for the smaller tables as well. I mentioned I would want to decorate upstairs. I asked her if I could bring food onboard, which was okay. We went over bar service, music, and set up. She mentioned the yacht was available to set up in the morning before my event time. Now everything to me sounded great, but little did I know, a lot of what she mentioned was complete BS. I reviewed the contract in March, ready to book with her. The contract had the general cost information. I had questions about bar service, but since the company seemed very accommodating, I didn't have any other questions. Fast forward to July, my event was set for the end of the month. I was already ordering decor. Once I started emailing her details about how I wanted to decorate, many things were not approved. There were restrictions that were not disclosed at the time of contract. For example, no balloons outside, no tape on any surface;only string or ribbon. That is a huge detail you should mention early on, especially when it was clear that I wanted to decorate. After going through multiple options, I had to search for plan b, and just rented marquee numbers, since it was freestanding decor. And even she had some hesitations about that. Then, I asked her multiple times for photos of the pink tablecloths she had mentioned. 2 weeks before the party, she told me she "couldn't find them," and only had white or neutral. Clearly she did not have a variety of tablecloths. I don't even think the pink tablecloths existed. So I told her I would like the white tablecloths for the party. The next issue was food. I asked her if I could use sterno food warmers for one dish. She said no, and that I could only use electric. So, I asked about an electric griddle to set a tray on, and she still didn't approve it..Then, she mentioned a flameless warmer, but refused to send me a photo. She just said, "oh you'll see it online." I sent her an image of one option online, which still wasn't what she was describing, but still approved...all of the back and forth could've been avoided if she just showed me. To make matters worse, 2 days before the event she had the audacity to ask me if I wanted to charge gratuity on my card before the event! So I told her I do not pay gratuity before a service is given. I also asked a week in advance if I could set up starting at 10am, just 2 hours before the event time. I was told 10:30 was the earliest because the crew had to arrive at 10 and set up. On the day of the event, I showed up at 10:20 and the crew was not onboard. They showed up at 10:30 and still needed to set up. So I couldn't start decorating until 10:50, and was scrambling with the little time I had. And when I asked for the white tablecloths, they had no idea that I requested them. They didn't have any ready. They pulled out a DIRTY tablecloth that we just had to fold in half. And the captain didn't even know about any tablecloths for the smaller tables. There was clearly no communication between what I discussed with Lisa and her crew. I asked Lisa if we can bring the smaller table from the front deck inside. She told me the table outside couldn't fold up and had to stay outside, which I later found out was a lie. We had enough space for the food, but I still wanted the table out of the way. The crew told me they could bring the table in. It just shows she was unwilling to work with me and refused to accommodate a simple request. Once we left the dock, things seemed to settle down. The captain and the rest of the crew were great. Unfortunately, the crew service for the day didn't outweigh the stress I went through to plan the event. At the end of the party, I thanked the crew, but made it very clear to the captain that working with Lisa was extremely difficult and stressful.

    Ruby Sailing Yacht - boating - Updated August 2026

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