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Sail around Alcatraz
& under the Golden Gate Bridge
on the Adventure Cat Catamaran
A sail boat cruise around Alcatraz Island and under the Golden Gate Bridge is at the top of my list of favorite things to do while visiting San Francisco. I highly recommend this cruise.
Scroll down to reserve your tickets on the Adventure Cat — 55 feet of pure sailing fun.
One and a half hour cruises leave San Francisco's Pier 39 twice a day in the early afternoon and again later for a sunset cruise. View pictures from the sunset cruise here.
After boarding the Adventure Cat at Pier 39 and meeting owner / builder and Captain Hans and his crew your adventure will begin as you pass by the famous sea lions that hang out at Pier 39.
The sail is hosted on the 30 foot wide catamaran and Hans points her toward Alcatraz Island. You can sit in the large protected cabin with 360° views or "surf the outer net" on either of the two huge trampolines.
Taking a turn steering the Adventure Cat is a treat available to everyone. Drinks and snacks can be purchased in the cabin.
The Adventure Cat is Coast Guard certified for 48 passengers, but there were quite a few less than that on the late season mid-week day when I took these pictures. Passengers that day ranged in age from about 4 to over 70 and everyone had a relaxing and fun time.
Hans provides warm coats for those who didn't dress warm enough, but they weren't needed on this trip. I didn't even wear the light jacket I brought with me.
Leaving Alcatraz Island Prison behind we saw Angel Island, Tiburon and Sausalito pass on the right before reaching the incredible Golden Gate Bridge. Sailing through the Golden Gate under that famous bridge is something you really need to do at least once in your life.
You'll have an opportunity to look for seals and sea lions as the Adventure Cat makes a turn at Kirby Cove to head back to Pier 39. Passing back under the Golden Gate Bridge we came close enough to the enormous base of the north tower to almost feel like we could reach out and touch it.
Sailing along the waterfront you get a view of San Francisco that you won't see anywhere else. The fishing pier at Aquatic Park, Hyde Street Pier with its National Maritime Museum, Fisherman's Wharf and unique views of the Transamerica Pyramid and Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill can all be enjoyed as you relax in the sun.
In addition to the afternoon San Francisco Bay Cruise there is a sunset cruise and wine tour and sunset cruise option. More details on the sunset cruise and wine tour/sunset cruise combination can be found here.
I highly recommend this tour—it's a real bargain and a lot of fun!
Questions? Call 866 641-8687 Ex. 12
Local 415 447-8442 Ex. 12
FAQs Frequently Asked Questions and contact info.
March 3rd through November 27th only.
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Adventure Cat San Francisco Bay Cruise
Departs Pier 39 at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm daily - 1 1/2 hour cruise
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