Captain Kirk's San Francisco Sailing, LLC — Local services in Sausalito

So, so, so, so, so, so, so great. Beyond 5 stars. This is the best thing to do in San Francisco.

We expected a tour; what we got was a "best day ever" experience. It started when I was booking the tour. Sue at the office was incredibly kind and helpful. She made me feel valued and welcome and went out of her way to ensure we'd have a great trip.

Captain Kirk and Katie were amazing. They were super knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive hosts. The sailing experience wasn't just a tour; it was interactive. We were invited to assist with ropes, sails, and with steering the sailboat. We were of course carefully supervised the entire time; but assisting, and in particular steering, the sailboat was exciting and and was a true learning experience.

The views of San Francisco, Angel Island, Alcatraz, the bridges (including the Golden Gate) and the coast were stunning. Captain Kirk kept the conversation going with a narrative regarding the architecture and history of San Francisco and the science of sailing. Katie was knowledgeable about whales and looked out for animals for us. We saw several harbor porpoises. Both were personable, entertaining, and kind.

I'd requested a special beer for our celebration and Captain Kirk and Katie had stocked it, along with local beers, and fabulous snacks, including produce and cheese. They truly cared about our comfort and tried to customize our experience to be as fun and satisfying as possible.

Additionally, part of the proceeds of the experience go to charity. What could be better??? Enjoying yourself AND saving the world. ; )

Again, this is the best thing you can do in San Francisco. We saw several other sailing tours from our boat and none looked as professionally done or as exciting as Captain Kirk's. I highly recommend this experience, from...

If I could give Captain Kirk's and their entire team 6 stars, I would. I proposed to my girlfriend of 5 years last week on the 50ft Osprey, and the experience exceeded my expectations and I couldn't have asked for anything better.

I booked the Osprey only a week in advance and their team of Susan and Allison were extremely helpful throughout the booking process. The pricing was very competitive with the other chartering companies I called, and included in the pricing was food and drinks, and they even did me the favor of picking up the champagne in advance of the trip. The day of the trip, Captain Dogen was exteremly helpful in the actual proposal process. We were visiting from out of town, I was very nervous, and he gave me a few ideas of when and where to do it, and wow was he right.

The actual proposal was perfect in so many ways, and the back drop for the picture opportunity was amazing! It was a perfect shot of the Golden Gate bridge, with the city skyline right behind it!

After the proposal, the crew brought out a charcuterie board and an entire plate of various chocolates! Now, I was told sandwiches and snacks, but again, this far exceeded my expectations and it showed their attention to detail. It also showed they knew this was a special day and that the presentation was important.

In regards to the actual sailing experience, it was amazing! The weather was perfect, the views were amazing and Captain Dogen would provide countless, interesting facts about the city.

If you are just looking to charter a boat for a few hours and take in the sights of San Francisco from the Bay, or are looking to do a proposal for a significant other, I would strongly, strongly recommend Captain Kirk's, the entire team is AMAZING and made my day...

We contacted Captain Kirk to schedule an ash-scattering on the Bay for a deceased relative. Working with them initially via email and then by phone was a pleasure. Sue in their office could not have been more helpful in answering questions, making suggestions, and ultimately booking the event. She followed up each step with a confirmation email. The day of the sailing we met Cap'n Dogen Hanah and Efe at Jack London Square. They were friendly, efficient, understanding, and clearly skilled. They explained what our options for the day were, made some gentle suggestions, (lee side of Angel Island) and welcomed us aboard. Our first conversation was about safety aboard. While we were all experienced sailors, I very much appreciated their attention to our well-being. The boat was beautiful (Osprey) and it was a gorgeous morning, so we were able to hang out on deck for the entire voyage. Both Captain Dogen and Efe checked in to make sure we were doing well or needed anything, and kept us posted on weather and destination options. When it came time for the actual scattering, Captain Dogen gave us the benefit of his experience in how to proceed, and then both he and Efe disappeared into the cockpit, affording our family privacy and intimacy for the scattering. We were served lunch aboard, and the deli, vegi, and drinks offerings were tasty and plentiful.

I would not hesitate to book Captain Kirk's Sailing again, though hopefully next time for a less...