No place like Sea Trek!…read more For 43 years and multiple generations these guys Just want you to have fun, connect to the bay and its wildlife, and learn new things - to feel good about being outdoors while caring about it! I love them forever and glad I have paddled and been part of it over the years. Sea Trek has the mission (and is driven) like a non-profit while at the same time they are trying to continue to take care of their families and all their employees and run a great business for everyone to enjoy and benefit from. When you paddle with them you help protect the bay. A Great success story!

A gem of a business in Sausalito!…read more Free parking by the Bay Model museum. Rates are fair and I love that they have a frequent paddler's pass that gives you discounted hourly rates. I rented the single kayak and it includes a life jacket, and the use of a dry bag. The kayak and gear were all in good condition. All the employees were friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. You can't beat the views from the water! If you haven't already, you gotta check out Sea Trek!

I grew up in a sailing family and loved going on sailing adventures as a kid. While I was helpful…read moreas crew, I knew that I wasn't yet experienced or knowledgeable enough to skipper myself. Given my past experience (and hubris!), I signed up for the 101/103 combo course that whittles 8 days of instruction into 5 days for "experienced" sailors. Little did I know that light-wind sailing in tropical climates is NOT the same thing as sailing in the San Francisco Bay! With 20+ knots of wind, high speed ferries, massive commercial tankers and barges, recreational sailboats, racers, motor boats, fishing boats, kayak/paddle boarders and strong currents, sailing the bay is no walk in the park. Thankfully, our fearless instructor Stephen Spoja guided us through coursework both on and off the boat covering a wide range of topics -- safety, preparation, navigation, nautical rules/regulations, (lots of) terminology, docking, and local knowledge. I haven't learned so much so quickly since my first job out of college. Anyone considering learning to sail in San Francisco Bay should without a doubt sign up for classes at Modern Sailing. Plus, after completing the 103 class you gain access to chartering ("renting" in sailing jargon) one of their sailboats for your own use on the bay anytime you'd like!

"Buoy" did we have a great time! Participated in a Corporate Regatta Teambuilding activity at…read moreModern Sailing School in Sausalito on 7/13/22. Started with bagged lunches (deli sandwiches), about 25 people total in our large group (international colleagues from North/South America and Europe, minus Australia). Out of the five boats, the female captain was the race director for the day and we had to navigate the differently-colored buoys floating in the water. Not all of the boats were identical (make/model, size, age?) so there was an adjustment/differential to the final times, but all were generally recent model monohull sailboats 30-45 feet long. Grey Goose, Ry Whitt, Survivor, Liberty, and one other boat I can't recall the name of (might've been Attitude Adjustment) were our racing sailboats for the afternoon regatta, teams of 4-5. I was assigned to Liberty, a beautiful 38-foot Beneteau. Our US Coast Guard certified captain/skipper from Modern Sailing School was Bill and also served as our tactician; one of our guys took the driver role/steering to telltales, and another was in charge of the mainsail. Another took one side for the jib sail and I took the other side depending on if we needed to tack or jib (gybe), our fifth person assisted where needed with ropes/wench handles, etc. The weather was fine -- the fog lifted and the sun came out making for great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco city skyline, the Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz. I'd done whitewater rafting and 2-person kayaking before, snorkeling and parasailing but this was my first time sailing! We had a little bit of time to practice and literally "learn the ropes" and fundamentals before the motor was turned off and the official race started at 1:00 PM. The two basic turning maneuvers/techniques with the skipper strategically navigating us through using the wind speed/direction (especially through Hurricane Gulch) and sea state/tides (smooth vs choppy water) was challenging but fun. Not only were we racing each other and trying to round our marks along the course, but there were of course other fishing boats, ferries, Hornblower cruise ships, windsurfers, and paddleboarders in the water too -- even saw a few seals! The race time on the water was around 2 hours for our team (keep in mind the boats were only traveling maybe 8 miles per hour) but lunch was included on land as well as an awards reception (beer/champagne, medals) for all of the teams afterward. We weren't first, but we weren't last either! If you're feeling "nauti" and the line where the sky meets the sea calls you, let your inner Moana/Maui try out wayfinding with the winds in your sails on the SF Bay at Modern Sailing School!

Had an absolutely amazing time with Captain Timothy and Shannon on their boat! They were so…read morewelcoming and patient with me as I worked with them when I proposed to my fiancée. I gave them my idea of what I wanted to do and they helped out so much and were very transparent about what they had to offer. I can't thank you both enough for all the help and kindness you gave us!

Fantastic experience! Captain Timothy is an excellent host. My friends and I had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The boat is perfect for the Bay Area and we enjoyed the lounge areas at the front, back, and top. Highly recommend!

Extremely unhappy about paying more than $500 for an hour cleaning job on my 30' powerboat. Divers…read moredidn't show up on day they said they would I was in pinch due to a scheduled survey. When they came the next day, quoted $585 because it was extra dirty but then reduced to $535. Either way, it was an hour of work for two divers and I'd previous paid them $150ish for similar levels of cleaning. Then invoice did't reflect discount and agent didn't send PDF report she said she would. Better services out there. Feel pretty scammed (although they did tell me price before starting job),

Very professional boat hull cleaning service and zinc replacement. Transparent pricing. Fast…read morescheduling.

Five family members gathered in Sausalito to bid our final farewells to my brother Lanny. His son…read more(my nephew) and I researched the services available for this need, and we feel very lucky to have found Captain Kirk's. Every detail was handled with utmost care and sensitivity. Our captain, Rowan, was personable and pleasant, and gave us space to say goodbye as we needed. I know Captain Kirk's couldn't control the weather, but if they did, it couldn't have been a better day. Beautiful sunshine, the water was sparkling, and our loved one had the send-off he wanted. Many thanks to everyone at Captain Kirk's for a pretty much perfect experience. We highly recommend them for anyone looking for a comfortable and sensitive voyage when scattering a loved one's ashes in the Bay.

Captain Kirk's did an all-around fantastic job. The boat was perfect, the crew was attentive and…read moreknowledgeable. We felt the excursion was a great value and would definitely book again.

I just spent a week with my family in the Galapagos organized by Mary at Ocean Voyages. We had a…read moregroup of very diverse interests and activity level as we were a family of three generations. Mary planned a trip that met everyone's needs. We chartered the boat "beluga" with the naturalist guide with the appropriate name "Darwin." Darwin led hikes and snorkeling expeditions daily which were rich with scientific knowledge and also just good fun. The crew of the Beluga was fantastic. The cabins were lovely. The food was great meeting the tastes of the carnivores and vegans in the crowd. The service was fantastic. Each member of the crew worked hard to meet the desires of all of us including playing soccer with my seven year old. Mary also made recommendations of hotels and restaurants in Ecuador for the start and end of our trip. They were really special, unique historic places we would never have discovered on our own. I can't wait to have a chance to go on another trip with ocean voyages.

Booked a Galapagos charter for three that went through these folks. Shortly before departure, they…read moretold us we'd be very cramped in one cabin but that we could get a second for $650 extra. I said yes -- and the price went to $2180! Bait-and-switch is illegal in California, but they had convinced me we'd be miserable in the cabin we had booked, so I said yes again -- and the price went up again. We eventually got the second cabin for $2180. But I'll be filing a complaint with the California attorney general, and a small claims suit to recover the $1530 I got bilked out. Avoid at all costs!

Captain Tommy and crew were awesome!! Very helpful during the experience, especially helping…read moreputting the jet ski on the trailer.

Captain Tommy and his partner were awesome!! They showed up earlier than what the dispatcher…read morementioned over the phone. Tommy and his partner were professional, quick and handled my boat like it was their own. I appreciate them both and would hope to get Captain Tommy again if I needed the assistance!!

My Husband and I were looking for an activity with the kiddos and also to celebrate our middle…read morechild's birthday. My husband bought the tickets online to the ferry that would bring us to Angel Island where we can watch the fireworks. Luckily public parking was half a mile from the ferry, we brought a cart to put in our chairs, blankets, snacks and pizza that we got from one of the nearby businesses. The crew was nice, helpful and efficient especially when loading the ferry with customers and holding people and ancillary staff. They were very accommodating with people needing assistance with their canes, walkers, and other passengers were kind enough to help accommodate those who needed seating most. Great experience, quick trip to the island, and we had fun with the kids.

Third ferry experience over 6 Years and I must say they stop manage to impress. Something went…read morewrong when I booked this in December 2025 for May 2026. It has the date of April 30th. I called their hotline and left a voicemail the day of (1 hour before take off). We then get their 30 minutes before, I run down and hassle a crew member, and they say we can just rebook you. No doubt, the person checking our tickets said, okay, I can just rebook you. 45 seconds of swiping and he got us set up. This level of going over the top for customer satisfaction is beyond compare. Thank you to this wonderful team!