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.

Our interactions and dealings with this boat captain, Stuart, has been very uncomfortable and…read moreunsettling. He has continued to harass and intimidate us to get his desired outcome even though we have no obligation to him. He has no ability to refrain from texting numerous times in a day, he fails to listen to you and refuses to acknowledge the truths even when it's in black and white. It has been an absolute nightmare of an experience dealing with this man.

For my 70th birthday my wife and daughter took me out on the bay with Captain Stuart Kiehl. It was…read morea great day. The Captain took us under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz and Angel Island. We had lunch, chocolate and champagne. The whole trip felt very safe because some of the boats taking people out are not licensed or safe. Captain Stuart is a US Coast Guard licensed master Captain and you could tell by his professional boating and safety talks before we started. His photos are published in Vogue and he has had Covers of the America's Cup boat Races. He has also been the Director of Photography on films, commercials and music videos. His boat is large and very comfortable. Five Starts for this highly recommended boat, captain and tour. THANKS for making this birthday very special! Richard

We wanted a yacht charter for scattering ashes in the San Francisco Bay, specifically departing…read morefrom the Berkeley Marina. It was very easy to communicate with the owner, Eliot of Compass Rose Yacht Charter. He was willing to adjust the time of departure to our needs and it turned out perfect! Instructions were clear on where to park and our meeting place. We were greeted at the gate by a crew member and directed to the Voyager. The yacht is comfortable and clean and the cabin is spacious enough for our group of about twenty people. Captain Richard was very professional and the crew was friendly and helpful. There is a bar with coffee, tea, water and soft drinks. When we arrived at the designated scattering spot, the crew passed out flower petals to mark the site. Cheryl directed us where and how to scatter the ashes. We also brought a flower reef (created with paper tape), that was also tossed at the spot. The boat slowly circled the site several times, allowing us time for our final thoughts. Total time of our journey was about 1.5 hours, enough time for any speakers or formalities. The price was very reasonable, compared to other, more organized options. My friends and family all agreed and we highly recommend Compass Rose Yacht Charters.

Breathtaking scenic views! Second charter, wonderful and memorable worth the ride! Our adventures…read morebegan at the Berkeley Marina towards Angel Island. The captain and crew members very helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend the journey. Take a ride and create your own memories. Thank you, Compass Rose Yacht Charter.

Whether you're visiting or a local you should absolutely sail the bay. Heather has a beautiful boat…read moreand is great captain. My husband and I sat in the front with our pup and enjoyed a relaxing sail with some wine. Bring a jacket, SF can surprise you. Would do it again!!!

We had an absolutely wonderful sail with Capt. Heather! Epic- repeat worthy and all the other…read moreadjectives you can imagine. Her gorgeous boat was a steady beaut and she offered the best blankets for our comfort. She also provides a cooler for your refreshments and small cushions for your tush. Seeing Sausalito from the sea is a delightful treat. Honestly, I love seeing ANY city from the sea. It offers a beautiful change of perspective and juxtaposition so don't hold out on yourself if there's interest. Our day was glorious. Although the fog hung close to the bridge we were still able to see the roiling clouds pass in and out of one of America's most majestic cities. The sunshine glinted off the blue, beaming bay. The waves were gentle and the sails steady... until they weren't and we turned on the engine! Modern technology is a lovely thing & it did not detract from the experience in the slightest. I have every intention of repeating our excursion with Heather. I loved it & having a female captain is way cool to boot.

We had an amazing experience booking the Schooner Freda B Jazz Night last week. The weather was…read moreperfect, and the crew was friendly, even wishing my sister and me happy birthday since we booked it for our special day. I highly recommend it. It was my first time on a sailboat, and the views were absolutely gorgeous. It was worth the price. Thanks to the great crew for a memorable night--our birthday celebration was truly special.

We enjoyed our second sail on The Schooner Freda B out of Sausalito tonight. It was a perfectly…read morewonderful sunset sail on SF Bay. Previously, we took the Freda B on the Wildlife Morning Sail in 2024, which was also fantastic. What makes the Freda B special is the crew. The vessel itself is gorgeous--even the "head" is great! From the moment you board and are greeted by the crew, you know you're in good hands. The safety instructions are thorough, and the crew immediately puts you at ease before setting off. Whether you have a clear night or a little fog (like tonight), the skies are beautiful, the Golden Gate Bridge is magical, and San Francisco twinkles in the distance. The crew meets your every need with kindness, excellent service, and genuine interest in you as a passenger. They're also an interesting bunch--just ask them about themselves! Hot (chocolate!) and cold beverages are available for purchase, including adult beverages. For out of towners...Wear and bring layers. Jacket + sweater/fleece, long pants, beanie hat, gloves if you have them. Blankets available onboard. This is SF Bay 12 months a year - always chilly and the sail is worth every layer of clothing. We celebrated my birthday tonight, and it was perfect. Thank you!

Our family had a wonderful experience with Atlantis Memorials. We hired them for an ash scattering…read morein the Bay, and they did a great job. Our group was just over the size limit for using smaller boats, so even though the Empress is 90 feet, we were happy to have the space. The yacht has many seating areas and places to hang out, and having a full bar was a nice feature. Captain Gerry is professional and personable, welcoming everyone up in the command center, and the rest of the crew were helpful, courteous, and friendly. I was especially grateful that Juan made my older relatives feel comfortable and safe. The ride out to Kirby Cove was very scenic - and when we did the scattering itself, the Captain circled the spot so we could observe and pay our respects. Since the cove is just past the Golden Gate Bridge, you couldn't ask for a more scenic resting place. Overall I thought it was a great value, and would not hesitate to recommend their ash scattering package to anyone.

Our team at Salesforce did the Corporate Regatta Team Building activity. What a blast!! Highly…read morerecommend for your next team activity. It's fun to be out of the water, but the skippers also did a great job of teaching us all the sailing basics. The race is set up well so that we all had a chance to try out different roles. We did it with 11 people across two boats but having more boats is also doable and would lead to even more competition.

"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!

My family recently hired Atlantis Yacht Charters to host a family memorial on the Bay. It could not…read morehave been more perfect! Joanna and the captain were both there to meet us at boarding time. The boat was gorgeous and the captain so capable and friendly. There were snacks and refreshments awaiting us, and the captain went through a full safety briefing before we headed out. This was a very important event for our family, and it could not have been more beautiful. Having Joanna handle all the details for us was a godsend, and made everything so easy. Highly recommend Atlantis Yacht Charters!

We recently hired Atlantis Yacht Charter for a Birthday Celebration, we had more than exceptional…read moreexperience! All our friends and family enjoyed food, music and a great service! Joanna was the contact person- she handled everything well and made it work within our budget. Captain Augustino was amazing. He let us play the music of our choice and was very welcoming. We could just connect our phones to the Yacht's audio system and voila-the dance floor is alive. Norma and Juan were great and the CHEF is outstanding. We are very thankful and happy to have celebrated the Birthday at Atlantis. Will recommend to others.