Viator · group up to 6 pax

2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

5.0(96)San Francisco1 hour
VIATOR5.0(42)TRIPADVISOR5.0(54)

Description

This is an Interactive Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay with a maximum 6 passengers on a private yacht with a USCG licensed captain and crew where you'll sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, across the San Francisco waterfront, get a close-up look at Alcatraz and Angel Islands. This Sailing Experience is "interactive" which means we want you to get the full experience of sailing so you'll have an opportunity to take the wheel and sail your course.. It's all part of an unforgettable sailing experience you wont get anywhere else.. You will see and be able to photograph beautiful scenery and may also experience a close encounter with some of the local wildlife that calls the bay home. Sailing SF Bay Experiences are aimed at creating lifelong memories for you while showcasing the beauty and diversity of our area.

Tour Options

Interactive Sailing Experience
  • Duration: 2 hours Sailboat: S/V Kindred Spirits - Islander 36

Itinerary

Pass by

When we leave our dock we'll head south down the Richardson Bay Channel passing the famous Sausalito floating homes the California Taj Mahal and downtown Sausalito. Then straight to the Golden Gate Bridge for some spectacular photos.

Pass by

After sailing past the Golden Gate Bridge we'll head toward San Francisco and sail past the infamous Alcatraz Island and you'll get a close-up look of the "Rock". We'll sail across the San Francisco Waterfront and get some great photos with the city skyline as our backdrop. including some of the iconic San Francisco Downtown Landmarks like the Trans-America Pyramid and Coit Tower.

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If time allows we might make this a two bridge sail as we aim for the Bay Bridge and sail past Alcatraz on one side and the San Francisco waterfront and piers on the other

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You'll sail past Angel Island and Tiburon as we head back toward Sausalito and utimately our home dock.

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We'll sail past downtown Sausalito and the famous floating hoes as we head back to our dock and the end of a great day on the bay!

Highlights

2-Hour Interactive Sailing Experience
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Chips

What's included

Included
2-Hour Interactive Sailing Experience
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Chips

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is an interactive sailing experience for 2 hours on San Francisco Bay
  • We recommend bringing comfortable sneakers or tennis shoes, a warm waterproof jacket and sunscreen

Reviews(96)

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taralX3215VF
June 21, 2026
Unique and Fun Sailing in the Bay!

We had a spectacular day aboard Kindred Spirit with our captain Will. Learned lots about local sailing culture and worked on our sailing skills too! Highly recommend this adventure - Will is a knowledgeable, conscientious sailor and we’d definitely do this again!

Operator response

Thank you! it was great fun sailing with you and I hope you'll come again soon!

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michaelbZ1533PV
June 15, 2026
Great experience on SF Bay

Will was amazing and the experience was awesome. Definitely recommend to others looking to Sail SF Bay!

Operator response

Thank you Michael, I enjoyed sailing with you and hope youll come back again soon.

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danimT5977ZA
June 8, 2026
Very unique and fun experience!

Sailing on San Francisco Bay is incredible! And it was really cool to learn a bit more about sailing and sail the boat ourselves. Will is a character, and he easily accommodated our early arrival, made sure we were safe, and took lots of pictures for us. It was a very cool experience, especially since it was just our group on the boat, and we had a lot of fun! I would definitely do it again.

Operator response

Thank you! im glad you all had a fun time & I hope to see you again soon

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Danielle N
May 13, 2026
For the “higher adventure/ hands-on humans!”

This is a perfect way to spend an evening out in the beautiful wind and water elements of the SF Bay. A fun opportunity to get a little bit out of your comfort zone, learn some of the basics of sailing, and take home a cherished experience .

Operator response

Thank you, it was a fun sail. hope you'll be back again soon

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605meliky
May 10, 2026
Wonderful Bay Tour

Will is experienced sailor and good instructor. We really enjoyed our tour

Operator response

Thank you, It was great to meet you and sail witrh you. I hope you'll come again soon.

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T992WZmichellem
April 18, 2026
Great sailing excursion!

Had a great sail on the bay with Will. He was super accommodating and allowed the sail to be as interactive as was comfortable for me. Highly recommend.

Operator response

Thank you, I hope you youll come sail SF Bay with me again soon.

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M8147BImichellec
April 7, 2026
Unforgettable Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay with Will

We had the most AMAZING sailing experience on San Francisco Bay with Will! 🌊⛵️ From the moment we stepped on board, he made us feel completely welcome and at ease. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about sailing. We got to be hands-on at the helm, learn about how everything works, and even take in some of the most breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city skyline. The bay can be unpredictable, but Will handled everything with total confidence and professionalism, while still keeping it fun and interactive. It felt like the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. If you’re looking for a memorable, interactive sailing experience in San Francisco, I can’t recommend sailing with Will enough. Truly one of the highlights of our trip!

Operator response

Thank you, it was a pleasure to sail with you and I hope you come again soon!

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Jo K
March 17, 2026
Beautiful sail on the Bay!

So much fun sailing in the Bay! Will is a super knowledgeable sailor and let us take the wheel and we haven’t sailed before. He’s a great coach and the sights were beautiful!!!

Operator response

it was a pleasure to sail with you both and hope to see you again soon!

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cyril_w
March 7, 2026
Incredible day on the water. Thx

Sorry for the late review. Great captain. He allowed us to be as involved as we wanted to be. An unforgettable day on the water with my son

Operator response

Thank you, I'm glad you had a fun day and I hope you come back again soon!

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Jerome C
February 21, 2026
Saturday sail.

Great day on the bay with Will.

Operator response

Thanks, Hope you come again soon!

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