Bay Lights is the best. Not only do they provide a great trio around the bay, but they make a super fun and interactive experience. second time sailing with them and can't wait for a third! read more

Had a Wonderful cruise on the bay, beautiful boat and and hosted experience. Thanks Allie and Capt Steve. read more

Amazing crew! Was part of a group event and had a great time -- water and views on the route were great, relatively smooth sailing and fun jokes to be had. Crew sang happy birthday too. :) highly recommend for group events! read more

I've had a few chances to come out on charters with Gas Light and it's always fantastic. Great crew great food lots of fun! Such great views of the bay with them! We even saw porpoises today! read more

Sunday I went on a cruise on this beautiful boat with a bunch of friends and had an incredible time. The boat is so lovely, a class act for sure. You felt like you were sailing in the old times when everybody did everything by hand. They raise the sales by hand no electronics... Huge space below deck for food and wine and hanging out with your friends. And then hanging out all around the top deck outside looking back at the city and Alcatraz, the Golden Gate bridge and the bay bridge. It was really amazing. It was a smooth fun sail. Great food, really nice people working on the boat. This will be great for business to rent and take their employees on. read more

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Bay Lights Charters knows how to make you feel at home on the water. We had a great experience celebrating a birthday which will be one all of our guests will remember. Allison, Steve & the whole crew were super fun & accommodating. We will definitely be returning customers, thank you!!! read more

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What a wonderful crew! The Gas Light was amazing and I can't say enough wonderful things about the crew! They where over the top nice and professional! Such a wonderful experience. I highly recommend hosting your event on the Gas Light, you will not regret it! Cheers! read more

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Allie was super easy to work with, super organized, very responsive, and provided lots of options to make it work for us. We sailed aboard the Gas Light and it super chill and fun. Some chips and snacks were provided and they Allie even helped us put out the food we brought. read more

What an amazing trip on a even more amazing boat. Beautiful views with an awesome crew that made the trip an absolute 10/10!

best day ever on the sailing vessel. so serene and great choice for a birthday party!! read more

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Great crew, food and drink! Highly recommend! It was a lovely cruise on the bay. Got to see a lot of sights and they took great care of us read more

Amazing service and had a lovely day in the cove for a Giants win against the Dodgers! Allie was super easy to work with, very organized, and made the booking process very seamless. The boat was perfect, very clean, and comfortable for our group. Very thankful for the opportunity and look forward to our next trip with Allie and Steve! read more

The whole crew was very friendly and accommodating! Everything was very clean!! 10/10 would recommend!

The service is impeccable, I felt very taken care of. I asked for a ginger candy, I received several and a wristband for my motion sickness. I asked for a spoon, I got a napkin along with it. The crew went beyond what was requested each time and were so delightful and engaging to converse with. They had a very good sense of group dynamics and kept us all safe, warm, and comfortable throughout (a large party of 47!). The sights were gorgeous and overall such a memorable experience. read more

10/10 would recommend! Great service and full bar on board!! Captain and crew all friendly!

Had a great time with Bay Lights Charters celebrating a friends birthday! They were very helpful and fun, and made sure everyone was safe. Definitely recommend going around sunset time for the great views. read more

Friendly crew! Having an awesome time for a private birthday sunset sail! Definitely recommend!

It was an amazing experience! We booked Bay Lights Charter's Gas Light sail boat for a corporate event for about 40 people on a sunny afternoon. Joyce and the crew were extremely helpful, responsive, and fun! The boat itself is beautiful. Open bar, cheese charcuterie board, and music - it was a blast! read more

I had a birthday party with a friend on the Gas Light, and we were blown away with how prepared and kind everyone on the boat was. Definitely do not hesitate to book them if you're looking for a stress free way to enjoy your event. read more

Fabulous time sailing with Bay Lights Charters! Very friendly and warm crew. Breathtaking views, amazing food, and very clean boat. I give them 5 stars for great service. Thank you. read more

Lovely crew! James was so pleasant and gave us the best coffee. The whole crew kept us safe and happy. 100% recommended!

We recently scattered our son's ashes in the San Francisco Bay from the beautiful Gas Light schooner out of the Richmond Marina. Our wonderful hostess, Allie, the captain, and crew were wonderful from start to finish They were warm, friendly, professional, respectful, and made us feel at ease every step of the way. It was a beautiful sail and a memorable experience. Thank you for making our special day better than we could have imagined. It was amazing. I wish I could give a ten star review. read more

I definitely recommend this outing as a great Team Builder Activity! Our group was 25 but the boat takes up to 49 people. The Crew were so accommodating & friendly! Great welcome, passing out warm clothing, serving drinks. They even have fun sailor hats to wear! The boat is beautiful and clean. The food display was amazing! Our Team really did have a wonderful time and the weather was ideal! Definitely take a look at this as a great Corporate Outing! read more

I was surprised by my fiancee for a quick sail with 30 of my best friends last Saturday and we used Captain Billy Martinelli's ship and it was amazing! We brought our own food and booze, his wife spread it all out below before I could even finish loading it! The crew was super friendly and very knowledgeable. Billy built the boat himself, and he'll tell you as much or as little history as you want to know about it. His passion for sailing is obvious and it transferred into a beautiful day among friends. We even cruised McCovey cove twice during the Dodger's game after sailing out to Sausalito, around Angel Island and Alcatraz, finishing with a nice slow ride with downtown SF as a backdrop. 5 Stars for a wonderful crew! read more

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Booking with Allie Hawkins and Bay Lights Charter was exceptional from start to end. We are filled with gratitude for the beautiful & memorable experience for our startup's summer team-building event, getting to climb aboard the gorgeous 72 ft. Gas Light schooner for an early afternoon sailing adventure. Allie, Joyce, Captain Sparky, and their whole crew: Ruby, James, Jessica, Jamie hosted and guided us with the most sincere, warm & friendly care with attention to detail in everything from the coordination to the sailing journey and wrap up. It is special how we could really feel the extra heart & soul they put into everything -- in the sparkle of their eyes, genuine conversations, phenomenal bar service, and exciting storytelling on board. They even helped capture our sailing fun through photos and a delightful YouTube slideshow. Many many many thanks to Allie and the entire Bay Lights Charter team! read more

What a wonderful day we had with Bay Lights Charters! Allie and her team were the best hosts. Catered lunch, beverages, views and GREAT service. We've used them for two team offsites now. I can't recommend them enough. read more

Incredible sailing experience on a historic bay schooner. What a beautiful way to spend a day! Captain Ben is a total pro, crew is incredibly kind. You haven't really experienced the Bay until you've seen it from the water. Will absolutely be back! read more

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Had an amazing time on the gaslight . Very knowledgeable and fun crew , super awesome boat ! First time on a tall ship and it was certainly a memorable experience ! Thanks :) read more

Such a wonderful crew, very accommodating and easy to work with. The boat is beautiful and the entire experience is even better. Gas Light easily accommodated my 48 person 50th birthday party sunset sail. Adults and kids enjoyed it tremendously. Couldn't recommend more! read more

We had my brothers memorial last Sun. Allie and the Gas Light crew were wonderful and so accommodating. We sailed out of the Richmond Marina on a Perfect Sunday morning. Sail was super smooth and weather was great. Thank you again for making our day so memorable. You guys are the best!!!! read more

My wife and I booked the Gaslight for a sunset sail on the bay after our wedding and had an absolutely incredible experience. We worked with Allie a couple of months before the big day to tour the boat and talk through all of the logistics. Allie was accommodating every step of the way and was always quick to respond to all of our questions. On the day of the sail, we weren't surprised that Allie, captain Steve and the rest of the crew were an absolute PLEASURE to work with. Allie felt like an old friend and made sure our friends and families felt welcome. The crew was insightful about all of the boat logistics, made sure our drinks were never empty and captured some incredible photos of the sail. Speaking of the boat, it was clean, and incredibly spacious for our group of 20 and there was no shortage of food or drink. I would recommend Allie and her crew to anyone looking for a cozy and fun way to see the Bay. Thank you Gaslight for an awesome time!! read more

Jennifer and Spencer were super great bartenders and crew members on the boat. Thank you for being awesome!

Our company event on the Gaslight sail boat was wonderful. Alli was a pleasure to work with. She was always quick to response to my e-mails. The Gaslight was able to accommodate our 33 employees plus a few guests, bringing our total to the max of 49. Everything was ready for our event upon arrival at the Richmond Dock. We could not have ask for better weather that Friday. Thank you to the crew of Gaslight for making our event so successful. Everyone had a great time! read more

Fabulous day aboard the Gaslight! We did a business event and took clients with us. The Gaslight crew were top notch before, during and after the event. Super helpful, super professional and lots of fun! They helped us execute the event perfectly and our guests had an amazing time. The boat itself is gorgeous, clean, spacious and bright. Sail was super smooth and loads of fun. Thank you to everyone that helped make our day so great. We'll definitely be using this charter again in the future. read more

What a fun and exciting experience!!! The owner Ali and Steve are fabulous host. Their crew is friendly and organized. Their choice of route was fantastic and even took us into McCovey Cove!! It was all smooth sailing. read more

We had the BEST time aboard the Gas Light. We chartered this beauty for a work event, approx. ~24 adults. Many were from out of town and loved the experience and opportunity to see San Francisco from this vantagepoint. As a Bay Area native, I also loved experiencing this part of our beautiful city. The crew was AWESOME, extremely attentive and made themselves available for any possible request- it was clear their goal was to make this a wonderful experience. We also enjoyed drinks and catering, and we were very happy with the spread (many options available). I look forward to chartering the Gas Light again for a personal event! read more

I rented with Bay Lights Charters for a birthday party and it was a phenomenal experience. Norman was helpful in arranging the trip and the crew onboard were friendly and fun. David the captain made the whole sailing experience fantastic. I would highly recommend Bay Lights for any future sailing excursions. read more

The gaslight is amazing - the hosts are lovely, the food is delicious, and the views of the bay are to die for. On a scale of 1-10, it's a 20! read more

We hired them to do a post wedding celebration for my son and his wife. Allie was exceptional to work with. It was wonderful. The crew was friendly professional and so incredibly well organized. From the champagne toast leaving the dock ... well, the entire excursion. They made all of our guests feel comfortable and at home. We had the most amazing time. It was perfect. Truly awesome. Bay Lights Charters made it all so wonderful. read more

Spencer and Jennifer are the absolute best! Thank you all for a safe, fun and charming experience! I met my wife on this trip.