Custom Private Boat Tour of San Francisco Bay (Up to 6 Guests)
A private boat tour of San Francisco Bay on a route you design with Captain Molly, for up to 6 guests. $350 an hour with a 3-hour minimum, from $1,050.
A route you choose
A private charter of Miss Molly and Captain Molly for up to 6 guests, departing Hyde Street Harbor at Fisherman's Wharf. You tell her what you'd like to see and she designs the trip with you. $350 an hour for the whole boat, with a 3-hour minimum, so trips start at $1,050.
How it works
- Send your ideas. Send Captain Molly your details with the Ask Molly button and she replies in writing within 24 hours. Include your date, group size, how long you'd like and what you want to see.
- Molly designs the trip with you: the route, the hours and the price at $350 an hour.
- Meet at Hyde Street Harbor on the day. Text Captain Molly from the bench when you arrive; don't walk to the boat on your own.
Route ideas
- Sausalito and Angel Island
- Bridge to bridge, from the Golden Gate to the Bay Bridge
- The Oakland Estuary
- The tall ships at the Hyde Street waterfront
- The Bay's lighthouses, from Point Bonita to East Brother
- Alcatraz, circled from the water (not a landing)
Small celebrations aboard
Birthdays, anniversaries and family visits suit a private boat for 6. Children count toward the 6.
Bring your own food and soft drinks. Miss Molly is an alcohol-free boat unless you've arranged a celebration toast with Captain Molly ahead of time, like a birthday toast.
Price
$350 an hour for the whole boat and captain, 3-hour minimum ($1,050 for 3 hours, $1,400 for 4).
Prefer a set route you can book online now? See the Golden Gate Bridge boat tour, the Bay highlights cruise or the private whale watching tour.
Questions people ask
- How much does it cost to charter a private boat in San Francisco?
- $350 an hour for the whole boat and captain, with a 3-hour minimum, for up to 6 guests. A 3-hour trip is $1,050.
- How do I book a custom tour?
- Send Captain Molly your details with the Ask Molly button and she replies in writing within 24 hours. She designs each custom trip with you.
- Can we choose the route?
- Yes. Tell Molly what you'd like to see, such as Sausalito, Angel Island, the Oakland Estuary or the lighthouses, and she plans the route with you.
- How many people can come?
- Up to 6 guests, and children count toward the 6. The whole boat is yours, with no other passengers.
- Can we bring food and drinks?
- Yes, bring your own food and soft drinks. It's an alcohol-free boat unless you arrange a celebration toast with Captain Molly ahead of time.
- What happens if the weather is bad?
- Captain Molly makes the go/no-go decision for safety. If she cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a new date.
- What's the cancellation policy?
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before the trip. Within 7 days there's no refund. If Captain Molly cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a new date.
What guests say
- ★★★★★
Whales N Fish
SHAWN G. · Mar 20, 2026 - ★★★★★
I had so much fun abd would recommend it.
John M. · Aug 10, 2026 - ★★★★★
Best fishing trip ever!
Elizabeth P. · Aug 1, 2026
Reviews from Molly's Boats guests on Facebook.