| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Nice views, but too much engine used for this sail
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| Thu, Aug 9, 07 6:30 PM |
loismerkley6 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This is advertised as a sunset sailing cruise where the engine is used to get into and out of the harbor. Unfortunately, on our cruise the engine was used repeatedly, which took away from the sailing experience. There was not enough seating for everyone and many people were drunk and dropping plastic cups into the sea.
The staff was courtesous and pleasant, and the views of the bridge were spectacular. Our family had a nice time on the evening cruise, but less engine would have made it a better sail. |
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Best Date Ever.
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| Tue, Aug 7, 07 6:30 PM |
dwilken |
Male |
30-39 |
Combination |
Couple on a Date |
| The crew was helpful and fun. I have seen the Cat's sailing on the bay in the past but never had a chance to take a cruise. We went on the sunset cruise and had an incredible time. The bay looks so diferent from on the water. The price was great and I would highly recommend the trip to anyone.
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A Fun Spin on the Bay
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| Tue, Aug 7, 07 6:30 PM |
mattbe |
Male |
40-49 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| The crew was very hospitable. The snacks were better than expected. The trip was just as brief as scheduled. The route did not offer much of a "sunset" view of the sun but it did show off the city in the light of the setting sun. |
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The best sail boat experience on the Bay
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| Tue, Aug 7, 07 6:30 PM |
opxphile |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| The staff were helpful, charming, generous and extremely competent. The trip was great fun and thoroughly entertaining as well as aesthetically fulfilling! |
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Sunset cruise - short on value
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| Mon, Aug 6, 07 6:30 PM |
rkohlstedt |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| I was expecting something a bit more memorable for a sunset cruise of the bay - especially considering the premium one pays for the evening trip. Turns out that it is just a windy, cold run around Alcatraz to the Golden Gate bridge and back to Pier 39. No one explaining what you are seeing - just a couple of guys driving the boat and one guy at the bar. There is also a selection of inexpensive appetizers - chips and salsa, bread and spinach dip, crackers & cheese, grapes, veggies, etc. They ran out of plates pretty quickly, so you had to use napkins, instead.
It's popular - there were about 40 people for a Monday night sail - half huddled inside the cabin, the other half freezing outside. Just seemed overpriced at $45 to me. It was our first night in town and we thought that this would be special - my kids were definitely bored. I don't think that it will make the "top 10" list for our vacation. |
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Wonderful adventure
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| Mon, Aug 6, 07 6:30 PM |
ramsay1 |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| We have lived off and on in the Bay area for years but never took this trip-it was an amazing wonderful experience. The catamaran makes such a smooth trip that even one of our party who gets seasick thoroughly enjoyed it |
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GREAT!!!
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| Sat, Aug 4, 07 6:30 PM |
TEXBOI67 |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| we really enjoyed the cruise, was a great view of alcatraz and of the bridge, the crew was great, would definately take again if back in SF. |
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Overall good experience
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| Fri, Aug 3, 07 6:30 PM |
ljenslow |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| There was a large group of young European tourists with an advisor on board with us, but they were harmless. The appetizers that were served were less than desireable...cut up vegetables, pre-packaged dips and crackers/sliced bread. Something any teenager could have prepared on paper plates...and the drink choices were canned soda, a few domestic beers, and a choice of Beringer red or white wine. Don't go expecting much food or drink wise. The trip took us past Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge...they stopped so that everyone could get pictures and the sunset was gorgeous. Even though it was August-it was very cold out on the Bay. Dress warm-layers are probably a good idea and expect to get wet if you stay outside in the front...but they do warn you about this. The Bay waters can be rough-so it can be a bit rocky from time to time. Overall though, we had a great time and it's a great way to see the bridge close up. |
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Great trip!
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| Thu, Jul 26, 07 6:30 PM |
sandsunsurf |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| 3 of us went on the Sunset cruise and had a great time. We were on the Adventure Cat 2. This is a sailboat cruise, and I'm glad to say that the crew likes to sail! We did motor for a few minutes into the wind towards the Golden Gate, but it didn't take away from the trip at all. Definitely dress warmly- our day was a beautiful and warm day by SF standards, but by the time 6:30 rolled around it was cooler than usual. A sweatshirt wasn't quite enough.
I'll definitely do the trip again, and recommend it to anyone considering any kind of boat tour of the bay. Which brings me to one last thought- we got to see the "other" boats that do tours, and I can only describe them as ferries- big, hulking, metal giants, stuffed with people. To me, they looked much less appealing!
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Wonderful + Different Perspectives
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| Tue, Jul 24, 07 6:30 PM |
KenKristl |
Male |
40-49 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| Trip was great. Late July date meant moderate temps (but bring a jacket/sweater). Cruise went all the way to Golden Gate, so lots of photo ops from different perspectives. Crew was knowledgeable and frindly. Would recommend to anyone. |
