Call of the Sea

Great experience! Chartered for a work event and everyone had a blast. I got all the credit for a fun experience and lasting memories… Ha! We had plenty to drink and it didn’t seem as if there was any limit in that regard. Great crew that will either let you help sail or just get out of your way.

Great time on the sunset public sail! The trip left promptly at 6:00pm (so don’t be late!). The sail takes you right under the Golden Gate at sunset and lends for some amazing photos! The crew is very helpful! If you want to help with the sails, you can… or you can sit aside, watch the professionals at work and sip your wine (which is what I did). Wine, beer and a light charcuterie platter provided! Amazing time had by all!

Sailed with them again last Saturday. I coordinated a trip for 40 people, scouts and AHG and it was great. A whole new crew from the last visit but like before, professional and good with kids. You coordinate with Erika who is really willing to work with you to make your event workout.
I highly recommend these people for charter. And if you do go with kids, setup a tour of the Bay Model Visitors Center which is right next door.
You can also see Marin Ship. A tall ship building project a block away.

Went on a public sail on the Seaward, it was a lot of fun! It was a little over 2 hrs of cruising around the Bay with great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, SF, and Alcatraz. The crew was friendly and willing to answer any questions or just chat about sailing. It can get really cold out on the water so be sure to bring lots of layers.

Took a date here for the moonrise sail. Pretty glad I did!
Call of the Sea offers five different public sails: family adventure sails, the sunset sails, moonrise sails, girl scouts «in the wind» sails, and educator outreach sails.
Anyway, we really enjoyed out time on the schooner! The trip lasted a couple hours and provided us with some brilliant views of the bay, Sausalito, the golden gate bridge, and the beautiful San Francisco skyline. Also, if you want to help out the crew with various sailing duties, you can. Basically there are photo opportunites throughout the trip!
You know what won’t last, though? The complimentary wine, refreshments, and light snacks so be sure to grab some early. Better yet, they allow you to bring your own food and drinks on any sail so it would be great to stop by a local market and purchase some items so you can picnic it up on the bay.
You definitely want to arrive on time as the boat will set sail with or without you so you really want to leave early. The dock may be a bit difficult to find. Thankfully, if you are really having trouble finding the place, you can call the ship’s cell. Parking didn’t seem to be a problem.
All in all, it was a fun adventure and both of us loved our time on the boat! I recommend you stop by and sign up for the moonrise sail. Just be sure to bring warm clothing. Sadly, I came unprepared and only brought a light jacket haha. Oh well.

The schooner Seaward is a large, gorgeous yacht, and their friendly crew does a number of events, whether educational sails for schoolchildren, or chartered events for private groups. I boarded the yacht on a recent gorgeous day with a large group and found it to be an absolutely enjoyable experience. You can even help out with operating the sails and steering the boat.
Definitely an organization worth supporting while having some fun at the same time, as they’re an educational nonprofit.

After purchasing a deal on Zozi, I booked a Friday night sunset cruise. It turned out to be a gorgeous evening on the Bay and perfect sailing weather. From the very beginning, the crew let you know it would be a fun night. They were lighthearted, helpful and knowledgeable. Since they often work with kids, they were very open to all the guests getting hands on with the sailing activities.
We were on the water for about 2.5 hours. We tried to go under the Golden Gate Bridge but the tides were not with us. The crew made sure we got as close as possible. Wine and appetizers were served and you could bring on your own food and drink to enjoy. I highly suggest bringing some picnic snacks and eating at the picnic tables before boarding.
Oh, and make sure you get there on time! The crew tends not to hold up the sailboat if you are running late, which is nice for the people who are on time.
All in all, a great evening!

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with this company. I went with a morning sail with these guys on a Sunday morning. It actually turned out pretty cool. The whole crew was awesome — friendly, skilled, professional and helpful!
There was mostly families on board so there was a lot of kids. Despite their small size, they even got to partake in raising the sails with the crew! Great educational opportunity for them. This sail could also be good for couples as well since it does have its romantic possibilities with the gorgeous views of the entire bay, the Golden Gate bridge and the SF city streets from the water, etc etc. Plus, it’s literally about 2.5 hours of just sailing around the bay — past the golden gate, along the pier, past alcatraz and around (and around) on the water… It is likely to be much funner when you’re sharing the views with someone!
Weather was perfect the day I went — clear skies, no fog and sun was shining bright. However, when they recommend that you wear thick layers, do it! It gets super cold out there even when the sun is shining.
I was a little disappointed that the skipper mentioned the possibility of sailing under the golden gate bridge as we were embarking but we didn’t get to.

Educational, good sail, professional and helpful crew — The crew introduced the kids to navigation and oceanography. They got to help raise the sails, steer the boat, and enjoy the views. It was our first time and the crew is (per them) seasonal… but our experience was good. Recommended.