Amazing experience with amazing staff! I originally booked a helicopter ride, but was notified 24hrs beforehand that their helicopter was down. I was offered their seaplane tour as a replacement, which I took since I had plans that lined up for that day. When you first walk in, the staff warmly greets you and you go through a quick 2 min debrief with some jokes before heading on the plane. They give you plenty of opportunities to take pics before, during and after the flight. Although the seaplane tour we went in says 60min, it was a little over an hour and I enjoyed every bit of it. The pilot was pretty knowledgeable on certain landmarks and locations. The views were amazing, and being in such an intimate plane was truly a different experience - I was finally in the plane instead of being a pedestrian looking up at one. Weather really matters - so plan accordingly. Our day was so clear the pilot claimed you were able to see Lake Tahoe and Truckee's snow capped mountains! My one complaint was that the headphone instructions weren't super clear, so I couldn't talk to my partner verbally. Clean facilities, friendly and welcoming staff, and a nice long ride in the air to gaze at the Bay Area and surrounding nature - this is the place to book. read more

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WHY WE WENT HERE: - helicopter ride THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located right off 101 and by the Richardson Bay - small warehouse look and can't miss the yellow helicopter on the helipad by the water THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - makes me think of the retail/office spaces where you go kayaking - restrooms and offices off the main lobby, which is like a living room HELICOPTER RIDE: - we booked the 40-minute ride but I think honestly you'd be able to see everything in the 20-minute ride - views are immaculate, especially on a nice sunny day like ours CUSTOMER SERVICE: - warm and welcoming - casual - your weight is verified prior to your excursion - safety video is shown - waivers signed - then-boyfriend, now-fiancée planned for this to be our engagement so he got the guys to help facilitate it prior to our helicopter ride - the ride itself was great but I do have vertigo and got very dizzy/nauseous 3/4 of the reservation in - after we landed we were given a mini bottle of champagne to celebrate our engagement but didn't enjoy it until days later read more

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I booked what I thought was a private flight for my dog and I for my Birthday. Unfortunately for 400 it was a plane with 5 others. It is 2,000 for a 45 minute flight. I still enjoyed flight, great views and very relaxing read more

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(Ryan Reynolds voiceover) The vibe is the most amazing experience right here right now taking off in Mill Valley! Chris warmly greeted us! Ren too! He's super cool and helpful! The setting is picturesque and pure Bond. Yes, James Bond. The floating homes. The iconic bridges. But the planes gave me flashbacks of American Made w/ Tom Cruise. (So I'll do my best Tom Cruise impression in Maverick because I can and Tom couldn't do Deadpool anyway). Aaron was our captain. He is the epitome of calm. Great pilot! The takeoff and landing were like glass sliding doors. Amazing! The views were majestic! The Golden Gates never looked more orangely beautiful! The Bay Area has such gorgeous topography! Stinton beach! The Malibu of Northern California! Wow! And the best part was seeing Mola Mola and 3 Humpback Whales!!! Simply epic! Would do it again! Thanks Ren, Chris, and Aaron! Woohoo! read more

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My ride in the helicopter was a lot of fun. Our pilot Mike is a very nice guy with a great sense of humor. We flew over Half Moon Bay. I highly recommend this company. read more

What can I say, a sea plane takes off and tours you around the city, the bridge, and the headlands! The little airport (waiting room) is under some construction...so it's not too comfy but nice enough with a gift shop for some pins or T-Shirts. After some pre-flight instructions, the pilot takes you up and we flew by the golden gate, round Ft Mason (at about 650 ft) round the ball park, back to the bridge to Marin and then a little fly by Angel Island's perimeter then landing. It was fun! 5 Seats (plus pilot) in the plane, we sat in the way back. Next 2 seats in the middle are under wing. Then one co-pilot seat is open (you don't have any obligation to fly of course). IMHO the under wing seats have an obscured view when the plane is banking, so back seats are the way to go. I've lived here for decades and it was still fantastic to do something touristy and see old parts of the bay area in new ways. read more

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I rarely post to Yelp, but I had to share our amazing experience with Seaplane Adventures. We've lived in the Bay Area for years, and we always had on our "must do" list to take a seaplane ride, especially given how much we love it here and feel grateful to live in what we believe is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Sadly, we never got around to taking a seaplane ride. As my wife's birthday approached, I decided that a seaplane ride was the perfect present. I read so many positive reviews of Seaplane Adventures on Yelp, and called them to learn more. From my initial calls to learn more about what the flight options are and the pricing, I had a wonderful experience. Sam and Chris were both awesome on helping me lock things in (we decided on a 40 minute sunset tour with a glass of champagne at the end). I kept my wife and son in suspense on the "birthday surprise" until we pulled up in the parking lot in Mill Valley just past Sausalito. We watched the safety video and Ren was super personable, walking us down the dock and out to the plane. We met John, the pilot, who was super nice and has done a million of these flights. He made us feel super safe as we boarded the plane. From the minute we took off, we knew we'd made a wonderful choice, and were doing something extra special. We flew above Sausalito, the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, Alcatraz, then over the city which was spectacular. We then headed over Marin, including Mt Tam which was incredible. Finally, we flew down over Stinson Beach and along the coast which was breathtaking in its beauty from the air. My wife even spotted three whales, which blew our mind and had to be the highlight of what was already a mind-blowing trip. After a super smooth landing (John is incredible), we enjoyed a glass of champagne, while we all shared what were our favorite memories. At the end, we met Aaron who owns the business, and he was awesome to talk to and capped off a special birthday for my wife. I regret waiting years to take our seaplane tour. I would highly recommend Seaplane Adventures! Here are a few pictures from our flight. read more

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Amazing experience! The staff was super knowledgeable and friendly, and the perspective we gained on the Bay Area was phenomenal. Jonathan, who helmed our helicopter tour, knew a lot about what to point out, and struck us as very safety-conscious. Go here! It's quite the experience. read more

Our son gave me a gift certificate for this wonderful adventure. It was so much fun and different taking off and landing on the water...excellent experience. Since I was a solo, I had the pleasure of sitting up front with the pilot, who was full of Bay Area knowledge and history...he was a delight and made us feel very safe. It was so cool to not fly extremely high in the sky to be able to see all the beautiful landmarks. Even though I am a native of San Francisco and now live in Marin, I was in awe of the beauty of The City and Marin, as it is so different seeing all this beauty from above. I highly recommend this adventure!!! read more

Such amazing views of the coast and the city! The pilot was great! Highly recommend. Thank you! read more

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Absolutely life-changing experience. Pilot/owner Aaron was great, Ashley as the front desk was a gem, flight was informative and one of the coolest things I've ever done. If you're thinking about doing this AT ALL...DO IT! read more

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*** NO GOLDEN GATE FLY BY*** This trip was made because my two boys wanted to do a seaplane tour every time we visit the Sausalitos area. I viewed some of the reviews but none of them really noted that the plane CAN NOT fly by the Golden Gate Bridge. I was really hopeful that we'd be able to fly over or by the bridge but because of FAA regulations the plane has to stay FAR away from the bridge. This is just a warning to whomever wishes to do so and expects it will be disappointed. Overall though the kids really liked the experience and the staff members were really nice and accommodating because we had to reschedule our tour date and time they were able to fit us into another time slot. read more

An absolutely epic experience! We've passed this place hundreds of times and I was always curious about it. We've been watching a lot of shows based in Alaska where seaplanes are used for daily transportation and we've been craving a little adventure after being cooped up for a year, sooo, I booked a last minute sunset tour to surprise my husband! Very Covid safe and excellent and warm customer service. The pilot Arron was a fantastic tour guide and it was indescribable getting such an incredible view of the Bay Area. Total splurge, but worth every bit of it. read more

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Beware!!! Do not book with this company. It is unreliable and a scam. I booked with this company a month in advance for a fun flight on my birthday. I completed a waiver the day before and even called to confirm my flight. I was told everything was planned accordingly and to enjoy my flight the next day. The day of the flight, which was my birthday, I received a call stating that the flight was cancelled due to a pilot not showing up. The guy on phone telling me this information seemed nonchalant as if this was a regular occurrence. I was heartbroken being that this was my birthday and that I planned my entire vacation around this event. I paid in advance a month ahead and didn't understand what the problem was. No redeeming remedy! Do not book with this company. There is a 100% chance that they will cancel out of the blue. Still waiting for my refund! read more

I was so excited to treat my family, who traveled from Poland to see me. Unfortunately, the whole 30 minutes felt like a very expensive bus trip. We were relegated to the back of the plane without being offered seats; no one talked to us or asked us what we were excited to see. When the plane flight was over, we left with one group picture by the plane. I had super high hopes, and luckily, they had a nice time, but it was a nice time for nearly $1k. read more

We are natives to the Bay Area and I wanted to do something special for my husband's birthday. What a great ride! The pilot was so fun. His facts on a few things were incorrect but they were tiny details compared to how engaging and fun he made the ride. The flight did take off a bit later than planned, so if you are trying to squeeze this in between appointments, I wouldn't. We weren't in a hurry so we didn't mind waiting and chatting with the other people who were going to be on our flight. It is routinely foggy in the bay area, especially in the summer, so I would recommend an afternoon flight because that's the "least foggy" time. We did our flight around 1 and still had some fog but not too bad. They flew us up to Pt. Reyes and all around the north part of the bay. We went over to SF too but couldn't go near the golden gate because of the fog. No biggy really as I've seen it a million times. We had a great time and a memorable experience. read more

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Seaplane Adventures owner Aaron Singer has a special talent for flying a seaplane and pointing out the highlights of the flight. He has exceptionally in-depth knowledge of the history of the area over which he is flying. He ensures that each of his pilots are able to provide an equally high level of service. I highly recommend a flight with Seaplane Adventures. read more

My two sons and I had the most ideal, scenic ride in the helicopter over the bay, seeing the miniatures of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island and the piers. My son has been wanting to go on a helicopter ride for a few years now, and his experiences made him feel like a copilot. The pilot was calm, controlled and professional. I did not get sick, I'm someone who gets sick in cars and on swings! Lovely experience! read more

If you can afford it, do it. If you can't afford it - do it anyways and make cuts to other things (eating out, shopping, etc) My husband and I wanted to celebrate our 1st anniversary and be just a little bit extra. We have always had a fascination with the Farallon Islands (about 20-30 miles west off the Bay Area coast) but the only way to get there was by plane or seriously-rough-boat ride (for whale spotting). I called and spoke with *Anna* who was very patient and explained for a private tour I would have to more-or-less buy out the whole plane. And there was no guarantee I would see the Farallons.. we may just get close. I talked it over with my husband and decided, even though the price point was far out of our budget, we would not be so extravagant in future anniversaries/events, and to make this one special. Anna called the day-of and explained the weather to be too rocky for us to get a clear view. No problem, we are from SF, I'm a student pilot, and we understand how temperamental the weather can be up here. We rebooked for the following day. TODAY we drove up, met Anna, who is absolutely lovely, and waited for the plane to return for us to depart. You dont realize it but Anna has to literally 'catch' the plane from the dock and both of them jump off and pull the plane in to secure. I saw Anna carefully sanitize all areas of the plane, and our pilot, Fred, did a preflight inspection (checked propellor, gas, etc.) even though they had just landed. We felt very safe boarding the flight. Not only was Fred knowledgeable and experienced he was great to speak with about general aviation. We didn't expect to get very close to the Farallons but Fred managed to fly us over them, around them (not once but three times at varying banks!) and made sure we got all the photos we needed. Watching the Farallons from the air was magical. Though a little dizzy, and having spent all our time to fly out and back, we were ecstatic and had an absolute blast. Fred took our photos upon landing (one of the smoothest landings EVER), and even shook my hand and told me to come back after I got my private so I could learn how to handle a seaplane (they fly beavers). This was an absolutely AMAZING experience, especially because we were able to achieve our custom flight path. Fred and Anna went above and beyond. You BET I'm coming back after I get my private to get my seaplane rating. Thank you again for an experience AND anniversary we won't soon forget!! read more

I want to give a shout out to this company. Even though we live in Marin, played tourist recently. Chartered their helicopter and flew over Marin. Over San Francisco. And, up the California coast. Never gets old, the view. Grateful, I was born, and raised, in such a beautiful part of the world. I never, for one minute, am not grateful for the l beauty surrounding us.. if you're going to live in the states, this is the place to be. Spring, summer and fall. No winter. No humidity. Progressive thinking. Education pushed. An insane amount of history. Beautiful landmarks. Mother Mature did not skip a beat. From sunrises, to sunsets, it's simply BEAUTIFUL. So give this company a call. Book a flight. It will be the best thing you did for yourself, partner, friends or family. Guaranteed great memories to be had. Enjoy!!! read more

This was a birthday surprise. I wasn't ready. Prepare yourself to laugh and have a great time. If your from somewhere that has a popular song you'll be asked to sing it.... " Fresh prince of bel Air" I couldn't so it though. Best experience ever.... FYI dont answer yes when asked if you like roller coasters. You'll die. I think I did and I came back. If you ever watched those videos of the slingshot rides, and ppl pass out. That was me when we went for that "roller coaster" ride. Enjoy!!! read more

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Ashley White, RJ, Chris and Will were very friendly, helpful and professional. I definitely recommend this for others.

Absolutely incredible experience and kind, professional service. We booked a private flight for our wedding day. We arrived just after our ceremony with our photographer and videographer. Everyone was welcoming, light-hearted and fun. Aaron was so generous and accommodating throughout. We were taking pictures on the dock with the photographer (we had arrived early) but he suggested we wait and take pictures after as it was a good time to go up right then based on the weather and fog. So up we went and what a ride! It was comfortable, not at all scary or bumpy and so so so beautiful. Aaron was funny and knowledgeable and although he has probably repeated the same information a million times, he sounded as if he himself was loving it too. He pointed out so many things we would not have noticed, he also would give our photographers a heads-up when good shots were coming up. He definitely gave us a deluxe tour, adding on some extra sights and an extra flyover of the Golden Gate "for the bride and groom" Afterwards as we were the last tour of the day he allowed us to stay and take pictures (thank you also to the great and patient staff member who stayed late to allow this) Our photographers and videographers got great shots of us inside and outside the plane and we can't wait to see them. Thank you Seaplane Adventures for an excellent experience. read more

We paid in February for a March helicopter experience. They cancelled for our March reservation. Months later rescheduled saying we would not get the experience we paid for but instead would need to fly with another couple, this reservation was then cancelled because the other couple cancelled. We were finally able to reschedule for a 3rd time and that is now cancelled for unspecified reasons. I guess they ran out of excuses. I would be cautious about paying this company ahead of time as they currently do not seem able to fulfill their reservations. Hopefully they will be reliable in refunding our money that they have now had for 6 months. read more

During a recent trip to the Bay Area my daughter and her husband gave me a tour of the Bay Atea by seaplane. I am retired from the Air Force and have flown in a variety of planes this was my first in a sea plane. The ground crew were great and our pilot did a wonderful job of providing commentary via provided speak to talk headsets throughout the flight identifying sights along the way. The take off and landing were both smooth and better than most commercial flights I have taken. At no time was i concerned for my safety. If you are looking for a unique experience this is what you want to do. read more

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This was one of a kind experience. My boyfriend and I went on the Golden Gate Tour and flew along the coast over the city and the Bay Area, the Downtown, the Alcatraz and the Belvedere Island, the Golden Gate Bridge and the SF-Oakland Bay Bridge, and many many more places. This experience allowed us to look at this city from the bird eye view and see many places that we hadn't seen yet. The pilot, John, was very knowledgeable about the city and told us everything we need to know about the places around. He has been flying for around 30 years and is a very reliable pilot. He was very kind and kept cracking jokes! This experience was worth every penny, and I highly recommend it! (And for those who are scared of flying, it was not scary at all!) the views were just mind blowing. read more

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I reserved a flight on a sea plane for my husband's birthday. He said it was the best gift anyone had ever given him. The pilot was great. read more

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For my 23rd birthday, my amazing hubby booked this trip for the two of us and I can't even begin to tell you what an exhilarating and breathtaking experience it is. You don't really know how beautiful the bay really is unless you're seeing it from the skies. You get the whole view from the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, the coastline, all the islands surrounding the bay, and so much more. My hubby and I were picked up by the seaplane van so that made it really convenient. They picked us up at Pier 39 and came right on time. It was about another 30 minute drive to the actual place of business, but the driver (who we regrettably did not get the name of) was very entertaining and funny, so he made the hectic drive seem very short. Already, we were off to a good start. Once there, the flying schedule was somewhat delayed by 20 minutes or so, but that was okay because it gave us a chance to relax (I was getting a little nervous) and to look at the other planes around the area. The pilot who flew us was Paul and he was really sweet--a very charismatic guy who definitely knew what he was doing. The flying itself was very smooth. You would think that with such a tiny plane, it would be uncomfortable going up 2000 feet, but it wasn't bothersome at all. There were some moments when my stomach would dip or it would get sort of stuffy inside, but those were all fleeting. The view is fantastic so your attention is too preoccupied to be worried about that. We loved hearing about the history of San Francisco and some really cool, fun facts. Paul even pointed out Robin William's house to us! Totally awesome. We had the 45 minute flight and that was the perfect amount of time. I can't tell you enough how amazing this experience is. If you can get the chance to do this, DO IT. It'll be a moment you'll never forget. read more

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amazing experience! amazing crew and team!! highly recommend!!! such a great way to see san francisco and the areas beyond!

Breathtaking, amazing ... Nothing else to say ! What a perfect afternoon ! I was really anxious but everything went really well. The pilot was funny and nice. A must do if you live in San Francisco ! read more

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Absolutely one of the greatest things I have done to date! They picked us up from fishermans warf and took us over the Golden Gate Bridge to their facility. Clean, friendly and well organized. Highly recommended for family's and groups of six or less as that is the maximum amount of passengers the plane can handle. The pilot was friendly and funny. He took us over islands with mansions, past the Golden Gate Bridge and military bases, a flyby of the city and stadium and around Alcatraz island. That was a nice touch as we went to the island directly after the flight. A great adventure for all ages! read more

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VIBE: Thrilling WHY: Adventure, check off your bucket list, amazing views of San Francisco & the Bay Area This is long overdue! My (now) fiancee booked a special trip with Seaplane Adventures, after years of driving by the planes on my way to the office. I always wanted to do it! One day he surprised me, saying he finally got a "special deal" on the plane in a few weeks... finally! I had no idea what that special deal was, I thought maybe Groupon lol. Low and behold my man had been plotting for months, a grand engagement proposal on Chrissy Fields Beach. He coordinated with the pilot, and after an EPICCC & beautiful journey around Tomales Bay, Golden Gate Park, Angel Island, the bridges & downtown SF, we flew over Chrissy Fields where my future husband had our friends write "Will you marry me" on the beach. The man in the office who loaded us up on the planes (they give you boots for the water crossing!) was wonderful, and the pilot was so nice & charming. This was honestly one of the coolest things I've ever done in my life! Plus... it ended really well for me haha. Would recommend for a very memorable experience. Thank you Seaplane Adventures!!! read more

They were great and helped me with my marriage proposal back in August. The tour was fantastic. They were having technical difficulties the actual day that I schedule the tour for but they contacted me and offered me to re schedule at my convenience since I was just visiting and it went great. Really friendly staff. read more

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Sky's the limit! Best view of the bay, and city such a great way to see the sights! We celebrated my Uncles 89th birthday and my parents 60th wedding Anniversary- with a one of kind special tour. They took great care in getting everyone on and off and nothing like a first time experience (so unique too) when you're in your 80s! Best gift ever! High-ly recommend! read more

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Terrible experience. Unprofessional, rude, unreliable. Booked the Golden Gate Tour for my 4-day SF trip after reading good reviews. Such a waste of time. They tried to reschedule THREE times and kept changing their words. Ended up cancelling. read more

My husband and I booked a Seaplane Adventure for our anniversary and it was amazing! Our pilot was warm, friendly and very knowledgeable. The views were breathtaking and romantic, and the length of the trip is just right. I would highly recommend Seaplane Adventures! read more

My boyfriend Dana and I are both Sausalito locals, and for my birthday last May he bought us a champagne sunset tour in a seaplane - something we both always wanted to do! Dana recently passed away from brain cancer (glioblastoma multi form), but the SA staff they didn't know about his condition prior to our arrival. He was using a cane at that point as he had some weakness on his left side, but Jerome was incredibly accommodating! Throughout the tour he was funny, positive, flexible in offering us the best experience possible. Thank you for the beautiful memory guys, I think of him and you every time I see the yellow girl take off over the waterfront! read more

We had a great time at Seaplane Adventures. We did the Greater Bay Area tour and Bruce was a great pilot and tour guide. He was really informative and knows a lot about the sites we flew over. read more

About four years ago I surprised my BF for his birthday with a big surprise . He picked me up at my place and we drove over the GG bridge to meet up with a seaplane tour to have a spectacular afternoon flying above the Bay. It was remarcable. I'm not sure the same service exists but I insist you do your research and when confident ... Take a fantastic and memorable ride above the clouds . Over the Golden Gate Bridge, and all over the tops of all the hills of the bay area to discover love and romance with the one you love. I was with someone I was in love with and I'll never forget it.! read more

They provide as wonderful and courteous an experience as one could ask for.