Got married on board "The Vouz" wonderful experience! Great crew. You won't regret it!

Booked a company celebration team event for 19 people through their website on the Yukon Jack. Drew was very responsive helping get this organized and all the paperwork filled out in advance. Great rendezvous location down by Oracle Park was super convenient for everyone. One we got underway, Drew and the crew were phenomenal at getting everyone comfortable to enjoy a fantastic two hour sail around the Bay. We had a great time and were able to catch some gusty winds that day once they put up the spinnaker. For this trip we went out around Treasure Island, under the new section of the Bay Bridge and further south, then back up along the city for some fantastic views. Everyone enjoyed our sailing event! Pro tip: If you want to sail out to Golden Gate Bridge, let them know when booking so you can organize an earlier departure than 2:00pm. read more

Don't waste your time and money on Rendezvous Charters. They have poor customer service, they fail to communicate properly and do not act professionally. My coworkers and I had purchased multiple bookings for the Sunday Sail on October 1st 2017 about one month in advance. One of my coworkers created a Facebook event scheduled around specifically going sailing with the company as a birthday celebration where dozens were invited. Many of us had invited friends and family who were planning to buy tickets for the sailing event as well. However, 9 people received an email stating that our bookings, which Rendezvous Charters had already accepted payment for were cancelled because instead they decided to kick us out because another company bought the boat for the day. There was no communication sent to us in advance stating that we may be kicked out if the company doesn't have enough passengers by a certain day, so this was a complete surprise. Very poor communication. We were all looking forward to going and had planned a day around sailing but were all kicked out after they had already accepted 9 peoples payments! Many of us were disappointed so I wrote the company an email stating that this is not being handled properly. Their response was "It's the nature of the charter business". I am writing this review because I don't want other people to have the same negative experience. I recommend using another charter who actually values their customers. read more

Threw a 60 person party and this was such an amazing experience! The bay lady is an amazing boat, tons of space for seating and walking around. Make sure the weather is good though, because there's no indoor area. Service was awesome as well. Prior to the boat, Drew was very responsive and professional. During the ride, and the crew was super friendly and accomodating! Free flow wine, beer and snacks to keep everyone jolly:) Would definitely book again! read more

Successful Co-worker Outing!! Drew did a great job helping me plan this outing for 10 of my co-workers. We did an afterwork sail, 5 pm to 8 pm. Drew and his co-captains were very efficient and super-sensitive to the guests' comfort and appetite for adventure. They worked up just the right mix of intensity and calm to keep people interested but not scared. If you are thinking about this but hesitant because people in your group might not be up for the full-on heeling and splashing that goes with SF Bay, Drew can work with you to turn the excitement down as necessary by finding the sheltered parts of the bay. Yukon Jack is fast, so you can quickly get from one part of the bay another when necessary to change the experience. Yukon Jack is immaculately kept, and a joy to sail on. read more

I had originally decided to use Rendezvous Charters' services when I saw their Sunday Brunch Cruise. I had been itching to go on a boat ride with the boyfriend and thought that would be perfect. A little bit over a week before the cruise was to happen I got a voicemail from them saying they had to cancel that cruise for whatever reason, but offered me to do one the upcoming Sunday (which i was working, so I couldnt) or the saturday before our original cruise date for the Sunset Cruise. I figured a Sunset Cruise sounded good, and for only $25 a ticket, I'd be saving some money. The staff was always friendly over the phone... I even called the day of our cruise to see if they were running it since it had been raining. They called me back and assured me things would clear up by then. Neat. Now I'm doing my best to ignore the fact that there were grey skies the whole time. I'm not letting the lack of a sunset affect my review of the cruise. The crew on the boat were friendly and efficient, and the boat was beautiful. They had complimentary coffee and tea, and two bowls of chips, beer and wine was extra. The two-hour ride gets you to almost Alcatrez, then you turn around and head back. The whole experience didn't take my breathe away by any means, but it wasn't bad either. But for some reason, I really didn't ENJOY myself on it. Maybe I had higher expectations, I don't know... It just lacked the "wow" factor for me I guess. Maybe free wine would help? read more

We love Rendezvous Charters, we have gone sailing with Captain Drew and the crew for four years straight now. Customers and employees find going sailing is one of the best adventures they have had in SF. We get customers asking if the can be invited to our sailing trip. The boats are always clean, the crew is very polite and accommodating just fun guys to be with who are very knowledgeable and safe. The food and drinks they serve are just delicious and perfect for sailing. Watching the sunset and seeing the views of the city are breath taking. They offer various boats and trips and accommodate special request. read more

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I scored a great deal through Groupon for Rendezvous Charters. I took my parents out for their anniversary for a Sunday Brunch sail on the bay. Rendezvous Charters was great at accommodating last minute add-ons to the group and the whole crew was extremely friendly. The sailing trip was so nice. It was a perfect day on the bay and very relaxing. We got to see both bridges and had wonderful views from the boat of the city. Even though we were with other families/groups on the boat, it was still very spacious and was still intimate within our own group. Definitely bring a coat/scarf/earmuffs as it does get pretty windy once the boat it out in the water. read more

I went during the mid afternoon sail - it was windy and the boat was rocking, but the complimentary wine and snack was a good way to distract the nerves such as mines, being that I don't know how to swim. The captain even let my former honey steer the boat for his birthday and smoke a cigar. Great experience... the captain and staff were very friendly. The experience sailing around the bay was surely a memorable one to date. Perfect for a nice romantic getaway around the bay with your love one... what a treat! Simply bliss. around the bay with your love one... what a treat! Simply bliss. read more

I booked a 2 hour charter on the Bay Lady for a team offsite (~45 people). Drew was very responsive and patient with our plan adjustments/headcount changes during the process. The prices for a private charter + drinks + snacks was very reasonable compared to other options in San Francisco. The Bay Lady is super spacious with plenty of sitting/standing room and 2 bathrooms. The weather was unfortunately cloudy and chilly on the day of our offsite but I think everyone still had a great time on the water. The crew brought coolers filled with water/beer and bottles of wine, but I wish the drinks were more accessible. We needed to approach/ask a crew member if we wanted another beer/water or another cup of wine. With a ratio of 4 crew members to 45 employees, some people waited a while for drinks and didn't get to fully enjoy the open bar. In addition to the drinks, there were cookies/chips/snacks passed around in bowls and plates. Overall, we enjoyed our time on the Bay Lady. The main complaint that I received afterward was that people wished we had booked a longer charter :) read more

I had a wonderful Fathers day with my family on the beautiful Bay Lady. It was a fabulous sail and the staff was very professional and on time! The views of the city were amazing and it made for a very relaxing day. I am looking forward to taking their Sunset Cruise in the future. It's a great way for a family to spend the day in the beautiful SF Bay. Excellent Crew and Staff! read more

Ahoy mateys! Had a very memorable birthday on one of their sunset cruises. My only complaint was that it was too short. Sail into the bay sipping wine and eating snack mix while the crew works around you. Very romantic! They also offer brunch outings. read more

I took a group out on the California Spirit about a year ago and couldn't have been more impressed. Everyone I worked with (before, during and after) the event were organized, friendly and professional. The catering on board was superb and the boat is definitely one of the loveliest on the bay. I highly recommend! read more

Great way to explore the bay for novices, families and easy sailing. If you're more adventurous or don't like crowds or moving fairly slowly. Parking can be a pain so try to show up 15 minutes beforehand if you go. You won't go out of the gate on a 2 hour but you will get a nice view of the city from the Treasure Island side.The sunset is off in the distance a way. Sodas are only $2 and you can sneek your own food and drinks on but 2 hours goes by fast and you probably won't need to unless you're starving. The view changes so don't worry about seating and try to observe the safety rules, I saw a number of people get barked at for not listening and don't help with the rigging, it's a no no in the sailing world as a Captain and his crew consider their boat to be hands off and their vessel. Staff were helpful and friendly. Bring a jacket, it will get windy, may'be a fleece underneath if you worried about getting cold. read more

Better late than never... got a deal on through groupon!!! nice... i celebrated my b-day on a brunch cruise.. It was great.. had a lovely time.. just a lil crowded though... make sure there are no giants game on the day of ur cruise ull have hella of a hard time finding parking!!! pier 40 wont allow u to park there during game hours!!!! PIER 40 IS NOT NEXT TO PIER 39 read more

Went out today (Sunday) for the brunch cruise. They served bagels, croissants, other breads, turkey, salami, ham, cheese, and cookies & brownies. Mimosas were $6. Not sure how much the beers were. Gorgeous views. Friendly professional staff. Would definitely go again. read more

Unfortunately, we had an issue with the agency that arranged the tour, and that made me write a nasty 1-starred review. The owner contacted me, however, and clarified some points. He very personally and professionally remedied what could have been a disastrous situation. While I'm still a little miffed that our tour was cancelled last minute, I can't fairly rate this business as a 1. So, balancing my interaction with the other review here, I'm happy to award 3 stars with the hopes of giving them another shot at 5 in the future. read more

Went for July 4th fireworks cruise in 2017. Pretty much, the tour provided what was promised in terms of amenities (clean boat, lots of room to walk around, professional staff, and deli style buffet meal), as well as fair warning about the weather (bring thick jacket, hood, scarf, and gloves). Unfortunately, the fog had rolled in by the time we got to fireworks and we could only see colorful clouds... After tolerating super cold weather to be there. Sad thing is, there were good fireworks and no fog near the bay bridge, which is where the boat ride starts. Didn't really have a great time, though I really wanted to going in. read more

If you are looking for a spectacular outing with coworkers or friends, call them! You will not regret it. I booked a team event through Rendezvous Charters and that had to be one of the most incredible days ever!! Not only was the weather perfect, Drew and his crew really made this a relaxing and totally enjoyable day. The team had a wonderful time and we could not have asked for anything more. Thanks for the memorable day and the great company. It will go down in history. read more

Great way to spend a day! Booked the Bay Lady through Drew at Spinnaker Sailing for a corporate event with 30 people for a day of sailing and BBQ on Angel Island. Drew was super responsive through phone calls and emails in regards to planning the event. Day of, we had a kind, friendly, and accommodating crew, who took care of everything! I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a fun day of sailing. read more

Sunday sail was a fun break from doing the same old same old. It gets really, really windy so bring a warm jacket or two.

We just charted the Yukon Jack for my Mom's 75th birthday. My family and I had a great time and Drew and his crew helped make this an event that Mom will remember for years to come! As I planned the day, Drew was responsive and helpful with info to help me plan. On the day of the sail, he and his crew did everything to make this a really fun day. The food was good and the boat is beautiful and really well appointed. I've sailed with Rendezvous on both the Bay Lady and the Yukon Jack and both will continue to be on my short list of great ways to spend a day in San Francisco! read more

Drew and the Rendezvous crew were sensational. I chartered Bay Lady for a large group at the last minute, and they came through. The guests had a great time, the crew was awesome and they made it a really successful day. They truly run a tight ship, and I'll definitely sail with them again. read more

Last Saturday we chartered the Bay Lady for our company picnic and we had one SPECTACULAR day on the bay. We totally scored on weather conditions to start with, however it wasn't just the weather that worked well in our favor. The lunch (first mate's buffet) was quite good and arranged well, as was the endless supply of beer and wine for the adults, and sodas & waters for the kiddos. The staff was very nice and very attentive. We really couldn't have had a better time. Would highly recommend Rendezvous for a chartered event. Feel sorry for those employees who missed this one. It was a very special day and an outstanding company event. read more

Took a bunch of colleagues out on Yukon Jack for an afternoon of sailing - many of whom had never been out in San Francisco Bay, much less on a boat. Everyone had a fantastic time! Started off with a nice lunch on the deck while passing the City Front, then set the sails and headed for the Golden Gate Bridge. It started blowing pretty hard, but the guys were adept at keeping the boat at a comfortable heel. We turned around at the bridge and settled into a nice, relaxing downwind sail back to the harbor. Great team bonding activity at a very reasonable price. The guys from Rendezvous Charters took care of everything. All we had to do was sit back and enjoy the beautiful weather and gorgeous views. Will definitely schedule another charter soon. read more

Bought the groupon and took 12 friends on a sunday brunch sail! The weather turned out fantastic and the boat was plenty big for everyone. I had one friend who wasnt too happy with the spread...it was cold bagels with cream cheese, fruit and some deli meat set up for sandwiches. I was fine with it considering there wasnt a kitchen and id rather not bring an open flame on board and burn the boat down just so i can have an omelet at sea! The only downside to the trip was we had the captain (stayed quiet and to himself) and then there was this young guy who i assume was training 2 other people on the boat. These 3 were in charge of raising and lowering the sails. The guy in charge was so bossy and in a rude way i might add...barking instructions at the 2 trainees. My entire group noticed his attitude and it just kind of put a damper on the whole...lets relax and sail vibe. Otherwise it was a great way to spend a few hours with friends! read more

I purchased a Groupon for the sunset cruise option for up to 20 people. Our family planned to go for my Mom's 70th birthday. We booked very far in advance (april for a September cruise). Unfortunately 3 weeks before the cruise my mom (the birthday honoree) broke her hip. I immediately asked if we could reschedule and was told no. At that point we thought well maybe we should try it as it was not that cheap. I took a trip the week before and looked at the boat and the dock. There are only 2 disabled parking spaces for this large area. With a Giants game on the same night, these surely would not be available. My mom not being able to walk far would have been exhausted, but we still thought we may be able to pull it off since rescheduling was out of the picture by the cruise. Yet to use the bathrooms there are steep small steps and a typical small boat bathroom. We were hopeful she would not have to go...The next day my mom had a dr. appt and was told she should definitely not go as it could cause more pain and damage at this early stage. So again I asked about rescheduling and was told NO. Unfortunately we did cancel, but I am actually mad we did as I am sure they are rebooking with someone else and get to keep our funds....I will not ever do this again as it is you never know what unfortunate incident can creep up and there you go---out the money with no consideration of rebooking or perhaps a token discount on another one. Not very good PR for this company. Too bad, so my recommendation...save your money and go on a ferry ride. read more