Rocket Boat San Francisco

I will preface this by saying that I’ve been skydiving 7 times, so the fear of… anything, has left me long ago. I will add that everyone on line in front of us, including my wife and stepson were scared of and concerned that this rode might be a bit too much. It’s not. I was hoping they’d be right and I’d be wrong.
It’s an exciting time, it’s a guarantee that you’ll get wet, despite the fact that they say you won’t. I’d definitely wear the plastic bag again. Not because of the wet factor but on account of the Bay water smells of death factor.
Not sure I’d do it again but I am stoked we did it because it was an exceptional bonding moment for all of us and it’s worth your time and efforts.

Really fun. Loved it. The boat goes around the bay and does circles and stuff. Almost like a roller coaster, really fun. If you wanna stay dry, sit in the middle! In for some watery fun? Take the back. Really really fun.

We got a deal on the speed boat 8 bucks so why not! I think if the water wasn’t so rough it would have been better. It just didn’t seem to be as fast as the Patriot in San Diego. But the price was well worth it.

If you are short on time but you really want to do a boat tour, this is the one to do because it’s the shortest and funnest one. You don’t get someone narrating each nearby landmark but you get to just enjoy the sea breeze with some awesome music. If you have AAA, they will give you discount. They have limited seats so you have to start lining up early.
Overall the boat just does really fast left and right turns and 360’s to kick some water up at you. When the boat goes full speed ahead it does hurt your face but that’s all part of the fun. I would recommend a light jacket but you’re not getting wet like an amusement park.
I only wish the boat would go around a bit more of the harbor instead of just around the bay bridge. Other than that, the boat driver was really fun.

Such a fun way to see San Francisco and surrounding cities from the bay. The crew is awesome and the ride is thrilling. Go!

A lot of fun! The boat went pretty fast and did doughnuts, we got sprayed with water and had a great time!

Fun fun fun! What a great ride!
Friendly hosts and so much fun riding around the San Francisco Bay! Get ready for lots of fun turns and high speeds. I’d definitely recommend a jacket because you might get splashed a little and the ocean air can be a bit chilly when you’re out there on that boat!
I had a lot of fun with my fiancé. They even come around and take pictures for you. Definitely a fun 30 minute ride. Just make sure that if you’re a Unilocaler that you check in at Pier 39 and get the fun pack coupon book. There’s great coupons for all the Pier 39 places plus a $ 5 coupon for the Rocket Boat ride. Saving money is always nice! Oh and if you do go on the ride and if you go back you can show your old ticket stub and get half off! So if you enjoy it and want to take your friends, you get to save!

This was really fun, you get to go under the bay bridge and a bit farther. I’m not sure if our captain was crazy or not but he was doing 360’s under that bridge. It’s fine everyone enjoyed it.
I would recommend bringing a jacket because in the water, the breeze picked up and the wind was whipping my face.
It’s the perfect activity to take small children, the two kids in front of me looked like they were having an amazing time.
When we went to get our tickets, we were informed that the boat really gets packed so we had to hurry to the line. So don’t delay!
Also, if you don’t want to get wet, I suggest you sit near the front. The people in the back were soaked, but they looked thrilled.

Terrible service and disrespect to the consumer.
After more than 50 minutes in line waiting under a terrible sun, arriving in my turn I was informed that I and my family we could not go more attraction for too many people.
What do you mean? there is no passwords in this place? and as to who was with her 4 year old son waiting for almost an hour ???
To top it off when I try to make my return ticket that had not been used the employees did most confusion saying that they could not return my money, only I could reuse my ticket … as well? In what world do we live? Another 30 minute fight to return and only after much Extress managed to get my money back.
” I never put my feet it ” !!

Boat rides aren’t really my thing, but OMG!!! My mom, son and I went on this boat thinking it would be smooth sailing and AAAHHHHAHA the boat sped up and it was such an adrenaline rush. We got wet, many ppl lots their glasses and items that were secured in a backpack or purse (the captain tells u to put EVERYTHING away and that what he really means, lol). Don’t go on this boat if u just got ur hair or makeup done, if u just finished eating, if your dressed really nice or have lots of jewelry on, etc. The ride is fun, amazing and adventurous as it coasts the bay… It’s even great for big kids. I’ll definitely do this again.
Thanks for a great experience!!!

Not what I expected. This boat was bigger, smoother and MUCH FASTER than I expected… and it was a blast.
I can’t explain how this big, fast speedboat handles like a Mini Cooper, but I swear it did. We flew, swooped left and right, pirouetted… that boat is AMAZING. It was also smooth at VERY high speeds. It literally does feel like a rocket.
We got very wet, despite our disposable ponchos. When I take visitors back –and I will – , I’ll tie my hair back better and put my phone in a ziplock bag. I would also never go out on a cold day.
This boat goes so fast, you can feel your face contort like a cartoon.
The ticketing system is strange; the date is reserved, but the time is not reserved. (I know, what?!) It worked out fine for us, but it made me very uncomfortable and I got there a whole hour early to be sure we weren’t shut out.
Takeaways:
If you don’t like roller coasters, you won’t like this.
Tie your hair back… well. Every strand.
Put your stuff in a ziplock bag.
Carry only a small bag that you can secure within your seatbelt.
Wear layers.
Prepare to get wet.
Would be a weirdly fun date.

Rode the Rocketboat yesterday with my cousins visiting from Missouri. We laughed the entire ride as tears shot out of our eyes because of the boat speed (50+mph)!
When they do the pre-​ride check and tell you to take up any slack in your seat belt, TIGHTEN YOUR BELT! If you don’t you will fly out of your seat!
We give this the biggest 2 thumbs up ever!!! SO MUCH FUN!:)

This boat was a great experience. The crew members make it even better with their humor and enthusiasm for what they do. Well worth the price and gets you a discount to the other blue and gold boats. Be ready to get wet and have fun.

This boat was the awesomest thing that happened this entire trip. The wind was blowing really hard. If you sit further back, you don’t get really wet. It goes really fast but it’s not very bumpy. Some water flies in your face in the back, but not as much.
Every personin SF needs to do this.

Second time with the Rocket Boat and never fails to make me laugh and have a good time, even my family loved it and that includes my parents lol
Long wait to get the tickets and to line up during busy season or on weekends.
Even though it’s short duration, I still recommend this tour to everyone visiting San Francisco or even the locals.

Need for speed!!!
I think it was 55 degrees and the wind chill factor must have been 45 degrees. Even though the weather wasn’t in our favor we still decided to give this a try and it was worth FREEZING for. The power on this beast is REAL considering how many people were on it. If you like speed, water, and the city of San Francisco I would highly recommend this. Had so much fun.
on a side note: depending on what direction the wind is blowing you could get very wet.

If you love thrills, fast rides, good music, the water and a good view, come ride the Rocket Boat!!!
A ride on the Rocket Boat is about $ 25 and the tour is 30 minutes long. Well worth it! Check out the website to get a full description of what to expect. This tour is unlike any other tour you will take in SF — and believe me, I’ve pretty much have taken them all in the city!
I’d recommend taking a mid day tour when it’s a little warmer, but also bring a jacket because you will probably get very cold! This boat will take you on the ride of your life, going faster than you probably will ever experience on a boat ride. You will get wonderful views of downtown SF as well. You’re going too fast to really take any pictures while on this ride (I attempted to take a few, but failed), but the captain will stop for about five minutes to take pictures when your heart desires. They will blast Rock n’ Roll music during the ride as well. If you don’t want to get wet, sit towards the front of the boat. I was sitting in the third row from the front and did not get wet — I heard the back of the boat gets the most wet.
On a side note, if you get easily motion sick, do not ride this boat because you most likely will get sick. Otherwise, go ride to your heart’s content!
Cheers!

Better than a roller coaster ride if you love the water. I would give these guys more stars if I could. We did not go on a great sunny day but it really did not change the thrill of the ride for me. The boat crew was very fun and friendly. They explained the rules for the ride, passed out ponchos if you wanna stay dry, told some funny jokes, cranked up the music, and blast off we go. Let’s just say it definitely lives up to its name. We’re speeding, bouncing on the water, waving hands in the air, literally laughing out loud and when he starts doing donuts in the water screaming to the top of our lungs, until that super salty water gets in your mouth and all of a sudden no more noise collectively. We’re too shocked from getting drenched. All in all this is worth your money if thrill on the water is your thing. I would recommend this to anyone visiting San Francisco, and I will be back on it when we return next year. They take your picture before you get on board, but of course it’s always an overpriced option. I loved going under the bridge and being able to snap some great photos, that was a plus.

I’ve been wanting to do this ever since I heard there was a Rocket Boat in SF! I looked up prices and it’s not too bad $ 25 for 30 min of speed and adrenaline out on the SF Bay but I’ve spotted deals before on
for half the price.
Well, I was shopping around on Groupon a couple of months back, and I spotted it, a deal for $ 13 for the Rocket Boat! Sold! Now to find the perfect day to go.
Rocket Boat operates Wed — Sun throughout the day starting at 12:30pm and the last departure at 6pm — There are no reservations taken and seats are first come first serve so if you want your choice of seats, get in line early.
My Groupon was set to expire in a couple of weeks and temperatures in San Francisco were getting into the upper 80’s at the beginning of October so I thought it was the perfect opportunity to go on the Rocket Boat and cool off on the SF Bay.
From the website, they say If you want to get wet, sit towards the back. The front and middle seats tend to stay drier. I decided, I didn’t want to be completely soaked, so I sat in the second row from the front. As you strap yourself in and secure all your belongings (hat, sunglasses anything that may fly off at high speeds) rock music blasts from the speakers getting you in the mood for a wild ride out on the bay.
The Rocket Boat takes you out on the bay from Pier 39, out under the Bay Bridge and to McCovey Cove and back in 30 minutes. I definitely would do this ride again (save your old tickets to get ½ price tickets for a future ride)

This was part one of my two years anni and it was quite of an experience! The thirty minutes was a great amount of time and you get a fantastic view of the SF skyline and waterfront. Upbeat ambience.
You will get a bit wet but not soaking. Ocean sprays.
Tip: buy online as they usually have cheaper tickets (half price for ours)