Came here for a jazz show inside of the boathouse, it was epic! We got to sit by the lake for a few…read moreminutes before the show started and watch some really cool birds fly around. Then, the jazz and ambiance of the room was perfect. A hot summer day made it feel like I was truly in Louisiana. Good prices for drinks and a great community around the jazz scene. Highly recommend!

I'm so glad we were able to fit some paddle boating in our schedule while in the Bay! Blue Heron…read moreBoathouse offers pedal boat & row boat rentals, $32.50/hr pedal boats & $26/hr for row boats. It was definitely more tiring than I thought! Both the row & pedal boats fit 1-4 passengers, super cute group daytime activity at the Blue Heron Lake. There was a bunch of ducks & geese here and they added to the beauty of the lake ! We didn't try any of the food since we decided to hold off & find dinner elsewhere. Highly recommend adding this to your itinerary if you're out in the Bay! They also have some food options available & public restrooms to use, + free parking.

We had such a wonderful time on the Wine Therapy boat! The boat was comfortable and intimate, and…read morethe crew was so friendly and welcoming. The views of San Francisco, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge were absolutely beautiful. I especially loved that it was a smaller boat, so it felt much more personal and relaxing than the larger bay cruises. Enjoying a glass of wine while cruising around the bay made it such a fun and memorable experience. Definitely recommend Wine Therapy for a beautiful afternoon on the water!

Friendly crew, great little boat inside and outside were clean and well painted. Drinks were…read morereasonable and the trip was fun.

I proposed in Napa, but this event is all my fiancé is talking about! The crew went out of their…read moreway to make this trip a memorable experience for us and making sure we got some awesome pictures of her and her ring! We were fortunate to have perfect weather! This is literally the best experience I've ever paid for of this type.

Such friendly staff! We had so much fun on this trip! I would do it again! They were so nice,…read moreoffered to take pictures of everyone, and made sure we had everything we needed! They even provide jackets when it's chilly!

I got two boat tours - a Golden Gate tour and a Bridge to Bridge (Golden Gate to Bay Bridge) tour…read morewith the Go City Pass - 5 day All Inclusive. The Golden Gate was 1 hour, and the Bridge to Bridge was 1.5 hours. The Bridge to Bridge has few times, so check their website to find one that works for your schedule. On the boat, there is a bar, popcorn, and snacks you can buy. There is a bathroom, although I didn't use it. There are several floors and the lowest floor with the bar has tables. As you enter, if you need the narration in another language, get the headset. By default, over the loudspeaker is English. The first boat trip I did was more crowded on the top deck with more people talking loudly, so I missed about 1/4th of the narration. The volume was never too loud or painful, but with people talking loudly, you will miss it unless you move closer to the speaker. Biggest tips: Wear a jacket and dress warmly if you plan to sit on the top, open air deck. It is extremely windy. Also, having a hair tie is helpful, so you don't have hair blowing in your face. It can be pretty smooth but by the Bay Bridge, the wind makes the water rougher, so you may want to take a motion sickness medicine if you are sensitive. Staff was friendly from the ticket booth to the people at the end telling your goodbye. Nice boat tour!

We purchased tickets from Groupon and they were the cheapest bay cruises from…read moreanything I could find. It was just like the other ones we've taken too. This took about an hour or a little longer. You go under the Golden Gate Bridge and then pass by Alcatraz on your way back. There's even a recording playing telling you what landmarks are across and near you aid gives you a little back story of things. Overall; a must do!

It's my first time and the trio was super amazing we stationed from bay brings and nice boat nice…read moreatmosphere thank you !!!

We had such a beautiful experience on our sail! The boat was spectacular and so smooth. The team…read morewas supportive and friendly. It was magical being out on the water and we felt so taken care of between the route, the catering, and the different features of the boat, in general. The crew even pivoted to allow us to sail into McCovey Cove to hear a surprise concert being held at the ball park that night. Highly recommend for any larger group or special event!

It was my first time going on the Hornblower for dinner. It was a office party celebrating our win…read moreover the competition. We were greeted by the staff at the gate for check-in. The dining area was up one floor. There were plenty of room on the floor for everyone to dance. A live DJ and bar. Besides our office party, there was a birthday and anniversary party. A few others were on dates. The boat pushed off the dock slowly and was speeding along the water. We circled the entire bay passing all the landmarks, seeing the sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge, passing Tiburon where the San Rafael bridge and Belvedere Island can be seen. I've never gone out that far. Boat wasn't too rocky. It was enough for people in heels to move around the boat and catch the scenery. It was great seeing the city lights and the Bay Bridge lightshow. It's been a decade since the lights on the Bay Bridge were off. Food was well made and delicious. I ordered the dumplings for appetizer, steak and toffee crunch chocolate cake. I couldn't finish my cake. It was so rich. Riding on the boat is well worth the experience if you haven't done so. It's a getaway from city and work life. Hats off to the crew, DJ and celebrity chef.

We took a City Cruise boat to Alcatraz. It was like $50/person or so, for a round trip. They had a…read morelot of times so we were able to wait in line and catch one pretty much almost immediately. The boat was fine. There isn't a ton of seating outside but there was some seating inside (covered). They actually had a snack bar even for such a short ride. To my amazement, I saw tons of people flocking to buy treats for like a 10 minute ride to Alcatraz. It is a little rocky on the water and my mother in law was getting a bit seasick on the return ride home. But as someone who's not really affected by seasickness I thought the ride was okay, maybe a tiny bit choppy at times.

Took a big group (aged 6 to 63) in three boats last evening - and EVERYONE had a great time! The…read moreonline reservations were easy, the check in and orientation was fast and efficient. Their boats are clean, spacious and easy to operate. Their orientation was easy to follow but covered all of the essential information and was easy to remember. The route is limited to the estuary between Alameda and Oakland but it was fun and the views were fab. A great way to celebrate on the water - we loved it and cannot wait to return. Book yours today- and you can thank me later!

We did a 2 hour boat party to celebrate our friend's birthday on Bae Boats and it was an absolute…read moreblast! Nico was our host who was very thorough on how to drive the boat, safety, places we could visit and helped us to navigate our way back to the dock. We were able to play and jam out to music and enjoy a beautiful day on the water in Sausalito. Would 10/10 recommend!

Captain John was great- we had an amazing time! He was so personable, it felt like you were sailing…read morewith a friend. He is also very experienced- we felt safe the entire time. We sailed over to Sausalito and next to the Golden Gate Bridge. It was the most perfect day- zero fog- blue sky & sunny day. We will absolutely sail with him again when we are back in town.

Captain John is amazing. He did a great job giving us the tour and being interactive with us during…read morethe time. Loved it!

Boy did we luck out. This was part of a 40th birthday present for my husband and it was absolutely…read morethe stand out, highlight of our day. First off, the people - Lisa, her husband (the captain) and her steward are some of the kindest, most helpful humans you'll ever meet. They are also incredibly professional. The process, from booking to good byes, was incredible simple. Now the yacht itself. Wow. She was definitely one of the bigger yachts on the harbor which had my family incredibly excited. We got a beautiful yacht, Lisa checking in and serving us, add to that pastries, fruits, an open bar, two outdoor tables (in the back and front) of the yacht, an upscale and large cabin, music, a great captain, a SECOND STORY to the boat...I mean..this kind of felt like highway robbery. And we were the robbers (they are incredibly reasonably priced) Since we're in a time of Covid I should also add that I saw them wiping the boat down several times, they were always in masks and Lisa served the food and drinks with gloves and a mask on. It's clear that they are very conscious of their health and the health of their customers. Lisa's mom is 90 and they're doing their best to take the right precautions to keep their family safe. All in all, I cannot wait to go back. I cant wait to bring friends onto this yacht (when it's safe). I couldn't be happier with this decision. Thank you so much Lisa for making a milestone birthday unforgettable!!!

This overdue review is based on my overall experience with planning my birthday with Lisa at Five…read moreStars Yacht. To summarize, I was constantly trying to work around the restrictions that Lisa failed to disclose at the time of contract. And all of this could've been avoided if it was mentioned on the very first day. I just felt blindsided every time she mentioned something new. If you run a business that hosts events, these should be listed in your contract! She was misleading, had poor communication, was unwilling to work with me, and lied. And this event is a couple $$$$. You would think that I would get better service for paying so much. Save yourself the trouble and book elsewhere! I met Lisa in February, through Sailo.com. While I toured the yacht, Lisa explained what I could expect from booking with them. She said I could decorate the boat however I wanted. She mentioned there were tablecloths in a variety of colors to match any theme. I mentioned I wanted pink tablecloths, and she said she had some light pink shades. She showed me upstairs and said they had tablecloths for the smaller tables as well. I mentioned I would want to decorate upstairs. I asked her if I could bring food onboard, which was okay. We went over bar service, music, and set up. She mentioned the yacht was available to set up in the morning before my event time. Now everything to me sounded great, but little did I know, a lot of what she mentioned was complete BS. I reviewed the contract in March, ready to book with her. The contract had the general cost information. I had questions about bar service, but since the company seemed very accommodating, I didn't have any other questions. Fast forward to July, my event was set for the end of the month. I was already ordering decor. Once I started emailing her details about how I wanted to decorate, many things were not approved. There were restrictions that were not disclosed at the time of contract. For example, no balloons outside, no tape on any surface;only string or ribbon. That is a huge detail you should mention early on, especially when it was clear that I wanted to decorate. After going through multiple options, I had to search for plan b, and just rented marquee numbers, since it was freestanding decor. And even she had some hesitations about that. Then, I asked her multiple times for photos of the pink tablecloths she had mentioned. 2 weeks before the party, she told me she "couldn't find them," and only had white or neutral. Clearly she did not have a variety of tablecloths. I don't even think the pink tablecloths existed. So I told her I would like the white tablecloths for the party. The next issue was food. I asked her if I could use sterno food warmers for one dish. She said no, and that I could only use electric. So, I asked about an electric griddle to set a tray on, and she still didn't approve it..Then, she mentioned a flameless warmer, but refused to send me a photo. She just said, "oh you'll see it online." I sent her an image of one option online, which still wasn't what she was describing, but still approved...all of the back and forth could've been avoided if she just showed me. To make matters worse, 2 days before the event she had the audacity to ask me if I wanted to charge gratuity on my card before the event! So I told her I do not pay gratuity before a service is given. I also asked a week in advance if I could set up starting at 10am, just 2 hours before the event time. I was told 10:30 was the earliest because the crew had to arrive at 10 and set up. On the day of the event, I showed up at 10:20 and the crew was not onboard. They showed up at 10:30 and still needed to set up. So I couldn't start decorating until 10:50, and was scrambling with the little time I had. And when I asked for the white tablecloths, they had no idea that I requested them. They didn't have any ready. They pulled out a DIRTY tablecloth that we just had to fold in half. And the captain didn't even know about any tablecloths for the smaller tables. There was clearly no communication between what I discussed with Lisa and her crew. I asked Lisa if we can bring the smaller table from the front deck inside. She told me the table outside couldn't fold up and had to stay outside, which I later found out was a lie. We had enough space for the food, but I still wanted the table out of the way. The crew told me they could bring the table in. It just shows she was unwilling to work with me and refused to accommodate a simple request. Once we left the dock, things seemed to settle down. The captain and the rest of the crew were great. Unfortunately, the crew service for the day didn't outweigh the stress I went through to plan the event. At the end of the party, I thanked the crew, but made it very clear to the captain that working with Lisa was extremely difficult and stressful.

This was the best tour and boat ride ever! The captain is funny and very knowledgeable. We were…read moreable to see so much of the bay.

I loved my trip around the bay with Captain Charles. It was super fun to be on a boat that goes…read morefast (feels like racing the pelicans who fly on by in groups) and it's such a great way to view the coastline and SF architecture, including the Golden Gate Bridge. Bay Voyager is a cool way to experience the bay and learn about the area. Good for visitors from out of town as well as locals who love a good excuse to enjoy the bay!