All Boat Trips and Charters on San Francisco Bay
Private fishing charters for up to 4 anglers, boat tours and whale watching for up to 6, a swim escort boat, ash scattering at sea, and film and water taxi charters. You charter the whole boat with a licensed captain, and the price covers the boat. The one exception is the shared half-day fishing trip, which is priced per angler. Give a trip as a gift.
Alcatraz Swim Escort Boat
A private escort boat for the Alcatraz swim: start at Alcatraz, finish at the St. Francis Yacht Club, about 1.5 miles. $550 per boat, up to 6 aboard.
Ash Scattering at Sea (Loved Ones)
A private ash scattering at sea for your family only, up to 6 guests, from Hyde Street Harbor. $700 for the whole boat, and Captain Molly handles the permit paperwork.
Half-Day Fishing Charter (4 hours)
A private half-day fishing charter on San Francisco Bay: 4 hours, the whole boat for up to 4 anglers, $1,440. Starts at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM or 1:00 PM.
Private Whale Watching Tour (3 hours)
A private 3-hour whale watching tour from Hyde Street Harbor for up to 6 guests. $1,050 for the whole boat. Captain Molly plans the route around recent sightings.
Bridge to Bridge 10k Swim Escort (3 hours)
A private escort boat for the Bridge to Bridge 10k, about 6 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Bridge. $700 per boat, 3-hour booking, up to 6 aboard.
Farallon Islands Tour (Full Day, 8 hours)
A private full-day boat trip to the Farallon Islands for up to 6 guests: whales, seabirds, seals and sharks by season. It leaves at first light, and costs $2,800 for the whole boat.
Full-Day Fishing Charter (8 hours)
A private full-day San Francisco fishing charter: 8 hours, the whole boat for up to 4 anglers, $2,160. Starts at 6:00 or 6:30 AM.
Pet Ash Scattering at Sea (Beloved Companions)
A private memorial on San Francisco Bay for a beloved pet, for up to 6 guests, and your living pets are welcome aboard. $700 for the whole boat.
Angel Island Swim Escort (3 hours)
A private escort boat for a swim around Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. $1,080 per boat for 3 hours, up to 6 aboard.
Golden Gate Bridge Boat Tour (3 hours)
A private 3-hour cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge for up to 6 guests, departing Hyde Street Harbor at Fisherman’s Wharf. $1,050 for the whole boat.
San Francisco Salmon Fishing Charter (8 hours)
A private 8-hour king (Chinook) salmon charter out the Golden Gate for up to 4 anglers, $2,400 for the boat. The 2026 season off San Francisco runs through October 31.
Farallon Islands Fishing Charter: Lingcod & Rockfish (8 hours)
A private 8-hour offshore charter to the Farallon Islands for lingcod and rockfish, up to 4 anglers, $2,280 for the boat. Starts at 7:00 AM. Open April through December.
Marathon Swim Training Escort Boat (4 hours)
A private pilot boat for a 4-hour marathon training swim on San Francisco Bay, with feeds, a coach or observer aboard and a heated cabin. $1,400 per boat, quoted.
San Francisco Bay Highlights Cruise (3 hours)
A private 3-hour cruise past Alcatraz and Angel Island, under the Golden Gate and Bay bridges, for up to 6 guests. $1,050 for the whole boat.
Marathon Swim Training Escort Boat (6 hours)
A private pilot boat for a 6-hour marathon training swim on San Francisco Bay, with feeds, a coach or observer aboard and a heated cabin. $2,100 per boat, quoted.
San Francisco Bay Lighthouse Tour (4 hours)
A private 4-hour boat tour of San Francisco Bay’s lighthouses for up to 6 guests, from Hyde Street Harbor. $1,400 for the whole boat.
Shark Fishing, Catch & Release: 3-Hour Afternoon Trip
Three hours of shark fishing on San Francisco Bay, starting at 1:00 PM, for up to 4 anglers. Every shark is released. $740 for the boat.
Custom Private Boat Tour (from 3 hours)
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.
Marathon Swim Training Escort Boat (8 hours)
A private pilot boat for an 8-hour marathon training swim on San Francisco Bay, with feeds, a coach or observer aboard and a heated cabin. $2,800 per boat, quoted.
Shared Half-Day Fishing Trip ($400 per angler, 5 hours)
A 5-hour San Francisco Bay fishing trip priced per angler: $400 each, for 2 to 4 anglers. Starts at 7:30 AM or 1:15 PM.
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