2026 San Francisco Fleet Week Yacht Charters.
The official 2026 schedule lists:
Parade of Ships: Friday, October 9
Air show: Friday–Sunday, October 9–11
Practice day: Thursday October 8th
Blue Angels and F-35B Demo Team: included in the 2026 lineup
Our 72-foot tall ship is fully booked for Fleet Week 2026. Contact us about Blue Skies, our private 35-foot power yacht for groups of up to six.
Watch the San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show from the water aboard a private yacht. Bay Lights Charters offers Fleet Week charters for groups seeking an unforgettable view of the Blue Angels, military aircraft, and the action over San Francisco Bay.
Our 72-foot tall ship accommodates up to 49 guests, with wide decks, a comfortable interior lounge, catering options, and a full bar. For smaller groups, Blue Skies offers a private power-yacht experience for up to six guests.
Fleet Week charters sell out early. Contact our crew for current availability, boarding options, and pricing.
Need a Yacht for 2026?
Blue Skies our 35-foot Trawler has availability!
**This boat sells out quickly too so don’t hesitate or it will be too late.
Missed the Boat for 2026?
Reserve Fleet Week 2027 Now
Our Fleet Week charters often sell out for the following year before the current year’s air show even begins.
If you want to watch the Blue Angels and Fleet Week air show from a private yacht in 2027, now is the time to start planning. Contact our crew to discuss your preferred day, group size, yacht, and boarding location.
The official 2027 schedule may not yet be published, but you can join our priority list or begin discussing a reservation now.
"Being on a tall ship like Gas Light was an incredible experience. The Blue Angels performing stunts right above us was unbelievable! Our group already reserved the boat for next year!" -Jan K
Held annually between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, The San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show Presented by United attracts fans from all over the globe. The waterfront event is headlined by The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and is the only air show in the United States with a commercial airliner, the United 777, to perform a fully choreographed act.
2026 Fleet Week Air Show Lineup Includes the F-35B Demo Team
“We had so much fun last year that we got our entire family together to charter the boat again. The grandkids LOVED it! Made you proud to be an American.” - Tom D. Walnut Creek
You Don’t Have to Wait for Fleet Week
Fleet Week is extraordinary—but San Francisco Bay puts on a show all year long.
Plan a private sailing charter for a birthday, company gathering, wedding, memorial, family celebration, or simply an unforgettable day with your favorite people. Our 72-foot tall ship welcomes groups of up to 49 guests, while Blue Skies offers private outings for up to six.
Explore our year-round charter options and find your own reason to get out on the Bay.