Private Sailing Charter: Sausalito to San Francisco
Set sail on a private 3-hour charter from Sausalito to San Francisco, enjoying stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the city's iconic skyline.
Area
California
Type
Active
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Luxurious
Who
Adults
Teens
Young Kids
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Half Day
Today, your driver will transfer you to Sausalito to board a private sailboat for a breathtaking 3-hour charter across the bay that ends in San Francisco.
In the charming seaside town of Sausalito, you'll meet your captain at the marina to board your sailboat. Your captain will provide you a life vest and review safety guidelines before setting out on the bay. From Sausalito, you will sail under the Golden Gate Bridge to enjoy a unique vantage point to marvel at this impressive engineering feat. Then sail towards Alcatraz to get a closer look at infamous jail. Look back at the city to catch sweeping views of San Francisco's iconic skyline featuring rolling hills covered with skyscrapers.
Cruise towards Bay Bridge to view the city from different angles before ending your tour at Pier 40 in San Francisco where you can enjoy time at leisure to explore on your own before self-transferring to your hotel.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationCavallo Point Lodge
An award-winning escape, Cavallo Point Lodge is a luxury San Francisco hotel located at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge in one of America’s most popular National Parks.
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View AccommodationPost Ranch Inn
Perched 1200 feet up on a ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Post Ranch Inn is an architectural gem, and seamlessly blends understated rustic luxury, immaculate cuisine and astounding service.
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View AccommodationStanly Ranch
Stanly Ranch is a 21st century luxury resort, winery and residential community set in over 700 acres of rolling green vineyards.
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View AccommodationEl Encanto
A historic Mediterranean-style Santa Barbara retreat with romantic bungalows, spa, coastal dining, and easy access to beaches, wine country, and the Channel Islands.
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View AccommodationFour Seasons Napa Valley
As Napa’s first resort set within a world-class vineyard, the Four Seasons Napa Valley offers a seamless and integrated grape-to-glass experience, along with glorious views, well-appointed accommodation, superb dining, two pools, spa, and fitness room.
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View AccommodationThe Ritz-Carlton San Francisco
Located near exclusive Nob Hill and close to the heart of downtown San Francisco and Union Square, the historic Ritz Carlton offers guests a timeless escape into luxury. With a cable car stop right outside it's also perfectly placed for exploring too.
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View AccommodationCarmel Valley Ranch
Carmel Valley Ranch is nestled between the Santa Lucia Mountains and the leafy vineyards of Carmel. An ideal base to explore the Carmel and Monterey region, the resort offers both a superb chance to relax and explore.
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View Accommodation1 Hotel San Francisco
The 1 Hotel San Francisco truly serves as an urban retreat - perfectly located along San Francisco's Embarcadero, it boasts beautiful eco-friendly design details and touches that exemplify Northern California's sustainable roots and native greenery.
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View AccommodationThe Redwoods in Yosemite
Nestled among the giant redwood trees, stay in your own log cabin in Yosemite's Wawona area. Peaceful, private and authentic, the self-catered homes are located on private property within the National Park.
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