| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? [v] |
Group Type? |
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Very nice and relaxing
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| Tue, Oct 20 3:00 PM |
TerriaWill |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Weather was typical of San Francisco this time of year, unpredictable but fantastic. Cruise was very nice and romantic. |
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Go 'Cat! A wonderful experience!
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| Sun, Oct 18 3:00 PM |
harrismi |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| I found a recommendation for this sail in an online "avoid the tourist trap" article. After reading other reviews, I decided it was worth the time and money to give it a try - and I was not disappointed.
Before we left the dock we were given a safety talk by the captain. Then, throughout the sail, he and the deck hands were very friendly and helpful, answering questions, pointing out good places to position yourself, taking pictures of groups, etc.
When we left Pier 39 it was gray, cloudy, windy and cool, yet the 'cat cut through the choppy water quite nicely, simply porpoising up and down as it neatly moved ahead. First we went around Alcatraz Island, slowing to take it all in, then picked up speed and headed for the Golden Gate Bridge. Again the cat slowed for the bridge, then passed under the span to get very close to a beach on the marine highlands, where there were rocks active with pelicans and cormorants flying around and diving for food, and campers in the woods an on the shoreline. I got some great pictures.
Coming back under the bridge the sun broke through and the winds eased, giving great views of various city skyline highlights, the Fisherman's Wharf piers and the Oakland Bay Bridge off in the distance. Along the way we encountered sail and kite surfers, sea lions, other small boats, large container ships, etc.
I thought it was a perfect way to see the Bay Area, and would definitely do it again. At the last minute a friend came with me; she lives outside of San Francisco but had never taken this tour before - she is now recommending it to her friends and family.
Definitely worthwhile, especially if you like being on the water - just do it! |
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Beautiful and relaxing
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| Fri, Oct 16 1:00 PM |
daisymae73 |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| The cruise was wonderful. I went on the 1pm cruise and the fog burned off as we were approaching the Golden Gate Bridge. It was smooth but windy. Probably should bring a jacket, though the jackets provided were sufficient. The crew was friendly and helpful. |
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a great sail under the Golden Gate Bridge
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| Thu, Oct 8 3:00 PM |
tahoebyrne |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My kids and I had a great time sailing under the bridge on the Adventure Cat2. It was breezy and brisk and I wished I had worn a wind breaker, but the sailing was exciting. Our skipper tacked very close to the north tower and then it was amazing to look up at the bridge as we sailed under and tacked again near a small beach outside the Gate. An added treat was the Blue Angels flying overhead (it was Fleet Week in SF) and at one point 4 fighter jets flew in formation just 50 feet above our mast, a spectacular finale! I would recommend this cruise as a unique way to see the Bay. |
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Great cruise!
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| Mon, Oct 5 1:00 PM |
battlebugs |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Very nice cruise around the bay. Smooth sailing the whole way, beautiful day on the water. Crew members were very helpful and friendly. Next time I will definitely try the sunset cruise. |
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October 4th Bay Catamaran Cruise
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| Sun, Oct 4 1:00 PM |
wr_jenkins |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| A friend and I were in the Bay area this weekend. We enjoyed the sunshine and warm temperatures. This weekend the sky was clear for our sail aboard the AdventureCat 65' catamaran.. It only had fifteen passengers and sailed without a narrated tour. The wind cooperated and this sleek twin-hulled boat moved out quickly. The captain took us around Alcatraz Island and then to a spectacular vantage point under the Golden Gate bridge that provided us with great photo opportunities. I really enjoyed the trip and would highly recommend it to anyone. Especially after sailing past the shoulder to shoulder crowds on the standard Bay cruise boats. Our trip was quietly driven by the wind which made the experience unique among tour boats. |
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All positive
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| Thu, Oct 1 1:00 PM |
jehardgrave |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Thanks to your genial crew and the beautiful weather it was a very nice experience, exactly what we were hoping for. |
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Absolutely Wonderful sail on Adventure Cat!
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| Mon, Sep 28 3:00 PM |
LizzyTravel |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| If you decide to make this your way of experiencing the sights of San Francisco Bay, you are making the right choice. My daughter and I both loved the feel of the wind in the sails and enjoyed the movement of the boat over probably bigger waves than usual - that just added to the fun of the sail.
Fisherman's Wharf is easy to find, but we could not find any sign to Adventure Cat. However, you will find it if you go down to the docks on the RIGHT side of the wharf. You cannot miss the barking seals. Standing in front of the seals, just walk to the LEFT and you will find the modest sign for Adventure Cat. Be patient if someone does not come to the gate at 2:30 when you are asked to arrive for the 3:00 sail. One of the mates arrived at 2:40 and we boarded easily on time.
The hour and a half sail on the Bay was an incredible adventure! It was a windy day and the waves had small white caps, The catamaran glided along silently and quickly, letting us all on the boat enjoy the sights of the Bay, Alcatraz, the beautiful islands, the little communities along the shores and of course, The Golden Gate Bridge!! Spray in our faces as we leaned a bit into the wind, sights of wind surfers gliding undaunted over the waves! A great trip! A great memory of San Francisco! This must be the best way to be in San Francisco Bay! Really recommend this Adventure Cat experience!!!!! (And there is no motor rumbling in your ears, no one on a microphone explaining the obvious. It is just a quiet adventure!) |
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Great views! No narration though
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| Fri, Sep 25 3:00 PM |
mprail |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| My husband and I really enjoyed taking this cruise. It gave us a great view of the bay and the Golden Gate bridge. The only downside, for us, was that there was no "narration" on the trip. Being from out of town, we weren't always sure what we were looking at. |
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great sail on sf bay
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| Mon, Sep 21 3:00 PM |
olsteinjs |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| nothing more fun than sailing on the bay. great views of the city, the bridge, alcatraz. Most fun thing to do in SF. Have done it three times. |
