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!!

What an amazing silver soirée 40th birthday for my sister!!! Dave was very professional and detail…read moreoriented from the booking process, to the planning of the event, to the day of festivities, we were pampered and taken care of like Queens and Kings!!! Dave made this so easy, I give him a few ideas and he cultivated and crafted it to life. I couldn't believe how meticulous and beautiful the day was. My sister was truly brought to tears. There was a customized champagne flute, a customized birthday welcome sign on an easel, fresh flowers, balloons, the colors and decor were honestly all on point!!! We were even able to come up with a chef inspired menu to hit the notes of our food favorites and Dave even has menu customized and laminated for the event. The crewmembers were some of the nicest top-notch service personnel we've ever met. We were even able to come up with a drink menu and they were bartenders on deck too! Truly was white glove service all around. If you put your contract in with Marquis Charters, you will not be disappointed as every dollar will be worth it!!!

Outstanding experience!!! I would give 100 stars if I could. We used them for scattering my dad's…read moreashes (he was a big time sailor) and they were phenomenal. Our captain, Mark and first mate, Ruby, checked in as we sailed out to see if we wanted to try to go under the Golden Gate Bridge as the weather started a bit rough. But we did and it was magical! Everyone (many who never sailed before) and those who had loved the entire experience! We plan on going back for a fun adventure soon! Thanks so much!!!

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.

Everything! From cost, ease of booking, flexibility, wonderful crew-Effe and Ruby! And they…read moreproduced glorious weather!

Went out on the Bay Wolf today, with captain Ruby and crew Fallon. There were 10 of us in my party…read more We spread my wife's ashes in Kirby Cove, in the same spot where we spread my mother-in-law and father-in-law's ashes some years before. Ruby and Fallon were wonderful, showing a true love of the sea and answering our many questions about landmarks, currents and wildlife as we sailed out on the bay. I think my wife would have approved; we did it up right. Thanks so much to Neptune Memorials for making this a wonderful day.

I wanted to share the experience I had with Diamond Sportfishing and Captain Kyle! WOW! We…read moregathered at the dock super early and although we thought it was early, Captain Kyle was up and at'm ready to fish! He said we were in for an adventure. The great thing about DSF is that they provide all the gear necessary for your catch. We were going out for Tuna as Bluefin are now found in the waters off the west coast, we were all pretty excited to go fishing. All we brought with us was food and drinks, having everything else included was a bonus. In the event we caught anything, they'll cut, clean, gill and give us fillets. The boat ride was awesome, no one got seasick thank goodness, there's ample seating inside and out. It was super foggy in the early morning, but cleared up by the time we started. I've not been on a fishing boat prior to this trip, and I was blown away at how scenic and beautiful the water was out there. The bright sunshine gave the water a super bright blue appearance, it was cool. Captain Kyle and his deckhand got everyone rigged up and ready to fish. The Captain is youthful and took his time answering questions and giving advice. His mixture of humor and knowledge of where the fish were was certainly a bonus because as soon as lines were in the water we heard, " Fish On!" That first Tuna took everyone on board including my son Parker to reel it in ( Posted Picture). What a freaking rush. It was exciting watching as everyone reeled something in on the boat. We laughed, joked and had such a fun day out on the water with friends. On our way back in to harbor the Captain pointed out several whale pods swimming around the boat, it was a trip seeing them jump. We enjoyed our lunch and talked about who caught the biggest tuna. In all honesty, that first one was the biggest in my book. I can't say enough great things about Captain Kyle and his Diamond Sport Fishing. Reservations were easy as charters go out practically daily either 1/2 or full days. The waters off of California are changing, getting warmer, they're seeing Bluefin Tuna and Marlin so who knows, maybe our next trip we'll catch something epic! Overall Impression: A+

Bought this experience for my son and his friends for his birthday and they had a great time.read more

I have sailed on the bay often and of course taken the ferry many many times. The Matthew Turner is…read moreby far the best, way more interesting. It is amazing to see the work that goes into making sail. It's very impressive how the crew goes aloft to unfurl and furl the sails. The boat is very stable but there is some boat motion and it does heel a little but this adds just a bit of excitement. The crew is super helpful and as glad as everyone else to be on the water sailing. The views of the city, the islands and Alcatraz were great. No matter what the weather is on land it will be cool and windy on the water so bring a windbreaker and a thermal layer.

Food was good. Service was good atmosphere was good. Ambience was nice. Nice scenery of the water…read morethe ocean nice everything.

Thank you for taking care of the family yesterday. As always, you do a great job of serving a…read moregrieving family. You are prompt and courteous

I gladly recommend Riptide Charters…read more It was my friend's last wish to have her ashes scattered at sea in front of her favorite beach in Half Moon Bay - Miramar Beach. I did some research online and found Riptide Charters - Captain William Smith. Captain Smitty has been offering his scattering service for decades and he holds all the necessary licensing. His vessel Riptide is conveniently located at Pillar Point Harbor at H dock, easily accessible and there's free parking at the harbor. I gave him a call and everything was smooth sailing from there. I got the necessary permit from the funeral home, and we just had the ash scattering this past Sunday. It was very dignified and memorable and I would like to thank Captain Smitty and his crew for their professionalism. Next to a great turnout of the organizational part of the scattering, we had great weather that day as well! Thank you!

My family and I had the pleasure of riding on Charles's boat on Sunday! It was a wonderful…read moreexperience and I can't express enough how awesome him and his wife were! The whole experience was perfect, he explained everything in detail on where we would go, he knew the area very well and was a great captain! The boat was amazing and very roomy! It was really an awesome time and I would highly recommend calling Charles to charter his boat to take out in the Bay, you will not be disappointed!!! Thank you Charles for everything!!! I will for sure be calling you again for our next outing!!!

From the owner: Our gorgeous, piano-equipped, LGBT, kid, and pet friendly 62 foot cutter is safe, comfortable,…read morefast, and fun! Help sail this beautiful yacht, focus on your special event, or relax and enjoy the sights around beautiful San Francisco Bay. We provide a captain and crew for up to six guests, or you can hire your own captain and take up to twelve people out sailing. Board in Oakland, Treasure Island, San Francisco, or Sausalito and take one of our San Francisco Bay tours, or chart your own course. We love getting folks out on the water, and we'll make sure you have a great time!