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.

We bought a boat about a year ago. We knew it needed some work and we got to it. We have needed…read moreadvice and guidance the entire way and still. Captain Dan is not only our go to person for repairs and updates, he is teaching us to sail, the right way. Just an A+ experience I highly recommend Captain Dan to anyone interested in Sailing or needing work on your boat.

The bay views are gorgeous, the sailboat is roomy (at least compared to the only other ones I've…read morebeen on), and the captain's a hoot. Dan took good care of our bachelorette party and made sure everyone had a fun and safe time. This is a solid option for an outing leaving from Berkeley ⁠-- I would go again if I needed an activity for a small group.

The family and I went out beginning of crab season and was not disappointed. It was my first time…read moreout and we had a good time. Caught some good size fish, more than enough crab, and the staff was funny / cool. When you think about the cost, it's a HUGE win vs going to the store and buying all that. plus, you're getting it fresh. We got to help the staff with whatever they needed help with, beautiful sights, and a day on the water. No complaints.

I've been on a number of different operations around the Bay Area and these guys are at the top of…read morethe game. It's deep sea fishing so you're gonna get dirty and you might even get banged up a little depending on how the ocean wants to treat you, but these guys are gonna take you to the fish and they'll give you a chance to catch em. Deckhand Grant was great and stayed busy, and was everything you could ask for from a deck hand. He was the only deckhand our day because we had a small load of 10 poles the day I went. Captain Joey had a great attitude and was nice to be around (some captains can be grumpy in my experience). The boathouse is plenty comfortable with a microwave and sink, but you're going out fishing. you're not going to be pampered at a spa. I will be happy to book with them again in the future. Top tier.

Better off going to bay tackle in Richmond / El Cerrito the selection not as…read more good as it used to be back in the day bait: grass shrimp frozen poor condition thawed and refrozen : pile worms dinky little things and mostly dead squid one box ok the other fell apart anchovies fell apart herring was ok won't be going back to Berkeley marina bait and tackle shop

I've fished out of Berkeley for years. This shop has been the best I've seen here in years…read more They have really good quality fishing gear in the shop. Prices are competitive. Service is good. If you are looking for quality fishing gear check this shop out. I've been fishing the Bay since the 60's...they have a quality shop that cares.

The Amethyst is one of the best ran fishing charters I've had the pleasure of fishing with. Captain…read moreJonathan will put you on the fish and his deck hands will help you catch them!

My partner had an extremely negative experience today while out on the charter boat. He and the…read moreonly other black person (his friend) were being bullied continuously by a crew member named Zack. Apparently Zack was hyper focused on them almost the entire time, moving their equipment around without asking, hovering over them, ordering them around, and even openly made fun of my partner for the noises he made while using the bathroom! This was obviously targeted as my partner had observed over the trip that no one else on the boat was being treated this way. A different crew member had actually noticed this as well and agreed with my partner about Zack's behavior. To me this is insanely unacceptable to have someone like this on a boat crew that hosts people. My partner was super excited for this trip, he spent a lot of money for him and his friends to go and put in a lot of effort to make the trip happen. It's not often he does stuff for himself and he was really looking forward to it. After he came home he was just about in tears talking about it. It really hurts to see someone you care about look so crushed. My partner is a kind, friendly, and respectful person and did not do anything to deserve this kind of treatment. I'm really disappointed and angry for him and his experience. Aside from that - his experience with the rest of the crew and Captain J was great. Thank you Captain J for hearing him out afterward. I strongly recommend getting rid of this guy before he messes things up for your business and continues to hurt people. It's complete BS for this kind of thing to happen to not just a respectful paying customer but someone who didn't do anything but be black. Come on.

I have fished with Quang for years, over 15 years. He always catches fish and cares about what the…read morequality is. Some Captains will let you catch small rock cod and call it limits, not Quang. I take my own boat to his GPS spots and it works out. The catamaran is comfortable, I recommend this boat, captain and crew top anyone wanting to fish out of Berkeley. Quang is a great fisherman wanting to lead the fleet. John

I am writing to express disappointment with the service I received from the Golden Eye 2000 Charter…read moreservice. During the trip, I found the captain and deck hand to be unprofessional and discourteous toward paying customers. the deck hand was screaming at me to move faster before I even had a chance to move toward him, I wanted to just throw my rod at him and yell back, but i didn't, witch I'm glad I didn't. The overall experience was unpleasant and did not meet the standards I believe customers should expect from a professional fishing charter operation. I hope the company will review the concerns and take steps to improve how customers are treated in the future. sincerely, Mathew

Since around 2017 I've been a Dawn fan. From Julie who manages all reservation and stuff on the…read moreback end, Mark the best chef on the water( this man in incredibly knowledgeable), Gary the best deck hand in the land, Mason and John my two new favorites on the New California Dawn and the Captains for always keeping us safe James and Jame( I think caption on the New Dawn is James also). I have booked my early birthday crab combos with him. I tell everyone about them! I have been on other boats before but none has a better crew!!! This past trip was for Salmon and it started out rough, I forgot our boots, it started out choppy so my mom stayed inside ( we did not want to risk a fall for her). The captain got us into calmer water and into some schools of Salmon. Chef Mark was my biggest hype man, John helped me get rigged up( Salmon set up is heavy!!! But they will help you)! Now once I had a fish on Mason had to hold the rod so I could reel!!!! Ive never need help getting fish to the boat but boy these fish were heavy and fighting. Im just talking now because I had such a good time. Sore but happy. Remember like all fishing its fishing not catching. Not all trips end in success but they do everything they can to help you have a fun and successful trip. It was also a wonderful whale watching day!

My experience on this boat was great! My luck on catching fish was not so great. I didnt catch ish…read more I caught a mackerel and a seagull. Yes a seagull lol a seagull ate my bait with the bait. The deckhand unhooked him tho.they have a cook on board that sells breakfast plates breakfast burritos and burgers for lunch. The bathroom was one of the cleanest bathrooms i've seen on a charter boat. The deckhand were supper helpful. It would have been a perfect day If i would have caught the fish limit but I didnt catch nothing but I still left with 2 fish. I would come back, if your going for striper and halibut i'd bring lures to see if it helps out. Book your trip and check them out.

The boat smelled like a porta potty. Boat was dirty and crew…read moreseemed very inexperienced. Captain and deckhand argued constantly. Not friendly. This was definitely a bargain deal. Still not worth the price of admission.......

Excellent fishing charter service. Our group of family and friends had an amazing time. Deck hands…read moreSam and Frank absolutely made all the difference. These two men's work ethic is impressive. From baiting, casting, netting the catch, they constantly work the boat helping guests. For the advanced anglers, they stay out of the way and let you fish your game. Highly recommended for a fun day on the SF Bay, these men can fish. Already looking to book another trip.

Great experience! Went out with a party of six and killed it. Adam is a really knowledgeable…read moreCaptain and just a fun dude to hang out with between battles with the fish. I'll admit, there was a little luck with this trip and the pounds of fish we got, but if we came back with a 1/3 of what we got, we would have been more than happy. We had no doubt Captain Adam put everything he had into our charter.

We had a great trip today on the GathererII. I brought my 12 yr old and we all caught our limit…read more Because the boat is smaller (ie. not a big party boat with 30 people) we had tons of 1 on 1 time learning to fish and how to read the the water. The boat is wide and stable unlike many other boats we saw. Thank you Captain Adam for a great fishing experience on the bay.

If you're looking for one of the best fishing charters in Northern California, look no further than…read moreSea Wolf Sportfishing. Captain Joe is nothing short of stellar--professional, knowledgeable, and laser-focused on putting his anglers on the fish. The deckhands were equally impressive, constantly circling the boat, checking lines, untangling rigs, and making sure everyone was dialed in from start to finish. Their attentiveness and energy created a truly stress-free and fun environment. Every single angler on board got their limit of two huge king salmon and the energy on deck was incredible. Captain Joe clearly knows where the fish are, and the whole crew made the trip smooth, fun, and memorable. I've been on other charters, but this one is by far the best. Can't wait to book again--highly recommend Sea Wolf Sportfishing so save me a seat and tell the Captain hello!

Seawolf is one of the best charters out there according to my friends who go on many charters. They…read morewere even featured on an episode of Fisherman's Life! Why? I found that out for myself one Sunday morning. Got to the Emeryville docks at 4:30am for the 5:30am departure. Everyone on the charter was very friendly and willing to share their tips and thoughts on charters and the rockfish we were about to go out and catch. The ride takes you two hours out to sea past the GGB near the Faralon Islands where the awesome deckhands will take you to catch sanddabs first as bait for lingcod. I was able to hook up on some lings with the help of a very experienced friend but set my drag a bit too tight and lost the beast. We moved onto rockfish and easily caught limit with the help of great gear, great location, and great knowledge, all of which, you get from being on an awesome charter! Not only does the Seawolf crew know the best places to fish but they're also extremely friendly and helpful. They make rounds to check to make sure all of the patrons are well taken care of by helping untangle lines, offering to help tie lines on your behalf, going around and gaffing fish as they see you need help! Such an awesome crew. If you want a charter that will take care of you and get you to your limit of fish and leave you feeling taken care of, take the Seawolf out.