We bought a boat about a year ago. We knew it needed some work and we got to it. We have needed…read moreadvice and guidance the entire way and still. Captain Dan is not only our go to person for repairs and updates, he is teaching us to sail, the right way. Just an A+ experience I highly recommend Captain Dan to anyone interested in Sailing or needing work on your boat.

The bay views are gorgeous, the sailboat is roomy (at least compared to the only other ones I've…read morebeen on), and the captain's a hoot. Dan took good care of our bachelorette party and made sure everyone had a fun and safe time. This is a solid option for an outing leaving from Berkeley ⁠-- I would go again if I needed an activity for a small group.

I had a great time at the Passage Nautical artwork event yesterday. The event was based on setting…read moreour spirits free and express it in a painting. I never thought of myself as an artist and I don't think I can earn a living with it but it has changed the way I think of expressing myself.

I had the opportunity to experience the " uncork your creativity " painting event. The space was…read morefilled with great people, great energy, great wine and an amazing creative art teacher. You get so more for your money, it's an all inclusive fee and the experience is top tier. Debbie and Dina are so warm and welcoming!!! I can't wait for the next one, I can't believe what a good time I had and made so many great connections.

Got married on board "The Vouz" wonderful experience! Great crew. You won't regret it!read more

Booked a company celebration team event for 19 people through their website on the Yukon Jack. Drew…read morewas very responsive helping get this organized and all the paperwork filled out in advance. Great rendezvous location down by Oracle Park was super convenient for everyone. One we got underway, Drew and the crew were phenomenal at getting everyone comfortable to enjoy a fantastic two hour sail around the Bay. We had a great time and were able to catch some gusty winds that day once they put up the spinnaker. For this trip we went out around Treasure Island, under the new section of the Bay Bridge and further south, then back up along the city for some fantastic views. Everyone enjoyed our sailing event! Pro tip: If you want to sail out to Golden Gate Bridge, let them know when booking so you can organize an earlier departure than 2:00pm.

We had such a great time with Captain Chris! He was such a great tour guide and taught us so much…read moreabout the city! Would recommend for any group looking to see SF from the water!

Amazing experience on the bay today! Captain Chris listens to what you want to do on the water and…read morecreates the best plan so you see and do what you want. Would highly recommend I Sail SF!

Everything about Marquis Charters was first class. Captain Dave has EXCELLENT communication…read morethrough the planning, and the voyage. The crew were all friendly and real pros as well. When we charter again in the SF Bay, we will defintely use Captain Dave and Marquis Charters again!!

Marquis Charters was the best experience of our trip. The owner and the crew were professional,…read moreexperienced and so knowledgeable. We will never forget our sail and we have Marquis Charters to thank!

We had a great sailing trip last weekend! The crew was amazingly nice, friendly and ultimately…read moredidn't mind the bachelorette paraphanalia that we brought along with us... if you know what I mean ;-) I highly recommend a day out on the high seas, complete with great close-up views of Alcatraz, Angel Island, Sausalito and Tiburon.

Ditto to the other reviews. I chartered the Appartition for my 40th birthday. Captain Stan…read moreanswered my e-mail for more information promptly and was so helpful and friendly in helping me to organize the event. On the day of our cruise, ten friends and I were treated to a fabulous trip around the bay and were lucky enough to have great weather too! Stan and his first mate were professional and safe but super cool and fun. We are all hoping that we can do this again - soon! Thanks Cap'n Stan!!

I've been a member of SailTime San Francisco Bay for over 10 years, initially as a non-owner and,…read moresince 2014, as the owner-member on a Beneteau 38 based in Emeryville. From a member's perspective, it was a great way to sail modern, well-maintained and well-equiped boats for a small fraction of ownership cost and none of the considerable hassles of boat ownership. As an owner-member I receive income from SailTime to offset the considerable expenses of boat ownership. Of equal value is the professional management provided by Captains Lisa and Steve. I've owned many other boats (both sail and power) outright before (and presently) and am well acquainted with the frequent need to make special trips to the boat for repairs, cleaning, transporting to a service facility, etc. To maintain a boat up to SailTime's standards requires more hours working on the boat than actually sailing. With SailTime these issues are handled professionally by Lisa and Steve. Lisa also deals with recruitment, training, and maintenance of the members. All that's left for me to do is to enjoy my boat. In my mind, the SailTime program is much more user friendly than the various sailing clubs located on San Francisco Bay. Rather than jumping from boat to boat (each of which has its own specific requirements to sail) on each rental, you are dedicated to a single boat which you get to know very well. You also don't need to add gas or pump out the holding tank with each use of the boat. Scheduling is easy with SailTime's on-line calendar which allows you to bunch your monthly slots (and carry forward from the previous month or borrow from the following month) so that you can go on a nice multi-day cruise. Also the program allows use of the boat that doesn't count against your monthly quota if it isn't scheduled 36 hours ahead of your desired date. If your goal is to sail and maintain a 10-40 year old boat, by all means go out and buy it. But if you just want to sail a modern boat without the aggravations of ownership, SailTime is a great solution.

Cool concept, but only as good as the owner, and she's totally unreliable. I signed up for a boat…read moreshare and also to take ASA 104 with 3 friends. If you haven't already taken ASA 104, Lisa won't allow you outside of the golden gate bridge, so it's quite important. Lisa sat on our $4k (4 people x $1k) and struggled to schedule the class. After several months passed, I was still trapped inside the bay and needed to constantly remind Lisa about the class. Finally, covid happened. After I expressed displeasure about her failure to schedule the 104 class, Lisa fabricated a story about me arguing with staff at the pier and used it as a pretext to illegally break my contract. She then refused to refund the full amount my friends and I paid for 104. Despite paying on time, keeping the boat immaculate, and communicating respectfully, Lisa's unprofessionalism ruined my experience. I recommend avoiding sailtime in general, but absolutely avoid it for classes or if you haven't taken 104.

We had a wonderful afternoon on Sausalito's Richardson Bay and San Francisco Bat with Captain Memo…read more As Sausalito locals, it was particularly meaningful to hear of his family's history and contributions to the Sausalito waterfront. Basic Instinct sails gracefully (and dry!) with beautiful lines and a great ride! Thanks Captain Memo!

I have been sailing on San Francisco Bay with friends since high school, and I am now 72 years old…read more Captain Memo's sailing experience surpasses any other sailing excursion I have ever enjoyed, and I'll tell you why. Basic Instinct is a very special sailboat. If you let him, Memo will gladly tell you all about her. She is one of a kind in the United States, and I have never felt more secure on a sailboat than I did aboard Basic Instinct with Captain Memo at the helm. If anyone in your group is even slightly apprehensive about sailing, they will be exceptionally well cared for. In fact, they will likely be pleasantly surprised by how comfortable and enjoyable the experience is. Captain Memo is knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly experienced. He knows all the best places to visit during your sailing adventure and is happy to share some of their history and secrets along the way. Our group was a motley crew of six, and our sail happened to fall on a cold, foggy day that never cleared. Yet sailing beneath the Golden Gate Bridge remained as awe-inspiring as ever. Captain Memo's boat, combined with the effortless skill with which he sails her, made the outing truly unforgettable. As another reviewer aptly wrote, "Memo is at home on the water and makes the sail go as smooth as silk." His vessel, Basic Instinct, is a New Zealand-built Elliott 1050 and the only boat of her kind in the United States. She is meticulously maintained and delivers an exceptional sailing experience. Our trip was fresh, relaxing, and thoroughly enjoyable, and I highly recommend sailing with Captain Memo. Thank you, Captain Memo. Words cannot express how grateful we are for your willingness to share your sailing expertise with us. It was an experience we will remember for years to come.