The minimum amount of time is 2 hours but if you would like to raise the sails we suggest 3 hours. It is amazing to hoist sails and turn off the engine and glide by the iconic SF sites. We find most people enjoy the extra time to tell stories and reminisce about your loved one.

Yes, anything biodegradable is ok to spread with the ashes. We see rose petals, or hand written notes (on rice paper) or once we saw a bottle of the diseased own brewed beer poured on top of the ashes! People often place flowers on the water after the ashes. It makes a beautiful ceremony and adds a really nice touch.The ceremony is for the living to honor and make it memorable. Be creative! Our ‘crew’ is here to help.

Yes. We welcome passengers of all ages, from babies to adults that are into their 90s. For small children and elderly our boat is perfect! She sails flat and has wide decks with a large below decks space to get out of the elements. Everyone is comfortable on our tall ship, she is truly one of a kind! We have an assortment of PFDs to fit children of various ages. Adults are not required to wear a life jacket, unless they want to.

We ask that there is at least a 1-1 adult/kid ratio and if the kids listen well to instructions (safety instructions are important). Kids from 5-18 can often be involved in the sailing of the boat. We have a lot of experience with kids on the boats.

While our boat is not wheelchair accessible, she is quite stable and we find as long as the person is able to climb a few steps to board the boat there aren’t any issues while sailing.

Please dress in layers (long-sleeved shirt, sweatshirt, wind jacket is the minimum of what we'd suggest, more if you get cold), long pants or wind pants are recommended. Any extra warm clothes can be stowed inside the boat if you don’t use them. Hats that can be tied on are also good.

Please wear soft-soled shoes such as tennis shoes.

We have extra jackets, blankets, sunscreen and complimentary hot beverages on board.

For winter or evening trips dress warmly. We recommend a warm jacket, gloves and a hat that doesn’t come off easily.

Remember it will be cooler on the water than on the land because of the wind.

Yes, there is a large open concept speak-easy like enclosed cabin with a large sitting area, place for your buffet, built in bar and two restrooms.

We encourage you to use our fabulous preset menu, check it out here: www.BayLightsCharters.com/catering-options or use our recommended  caterers if you are looking for gourmet custom menus. You may also arrange food to be brought/delivered to the boat by your caterer, or any of your favorite restaurants.

We provide set up, cleanup, use of the chafing dishes to keep your food hot, serving utensils and platters as well as plates and flatware.  

Bar- Here are the choices for the Beverage Service

We are fully licensed by the state of California. We have Beer, Wine, and Cocktails available.

**No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed

We take Visa, MasterCard, Amex, PayPal, Venmo- no cash, sorry! We are a cashless vessel.

Bar prices are: $7 - $14 This is what each guest would pay for their own drinks

• Hosted (open) bar is $40 per person, which includes a Champagne Toast (a $250 value!)

• We can also do a Tally/Tab bar, where we keep track of the drinks consumed and the host pays the Tab at the end of the event

• Drink tickets can be pre purchased at $11 each. These are good for beer, wine, cocktails, and hard seltzers. This is a good way to buy the first round for your guests.

We also have a non-alcoholic beverage option $5 per person

The bar opens as soon as we pull off the docks and the last call is 30 minutes before returning.

Docking Locations- You are welcome to meet the boat in several different locations. We are required to use a commercial dock and each location charges a different fee to use their docks:

Marina Village in Alameda for a docking fee which is included in the base price

San Francisco at Pier 15 by the Exploratorium, OR San Francisco at Pier 40 by the Giants Stadium the docking fee for either is $450

Marina Bay in Richmond for a docking fee of $650

Sausalito - The Ferry Dock or Horseshoe Cove are dependent on the tides and ferry schedule, the docking fee is $650

About the Yacht- Our historic-style yacht is designed like no other on the bay with your absolute comfort in mind.

1. If you would like to see a recent event on our traditional yacht here is a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQD_ZrF81uI

2. While most of our charters are 15-25 people we can accommodate up to 49 people comfortably.

3. She boasts wide decks topside, 2 restrooms and a speakeasy-like open and spacious “living room”  below the decks.

4. This yacht is complete with a full bar, lounging couches, and a long mahogany table that is a great place to get out of the elements and to enjoy each other in a relaxed and cozy environment.

5. Here is a video of the interior of Gas Light: https://youtu.be/cURqctplPAE?si=03gPVzyYlU5kLOhA

Participation- Our Experienced Captain and Crew will recruit anyone wanting to help hoist the sails. Participation is always encouraged but voluntary. The whole team will  share their knowledge of San Francisco’s enchanting history and the many beautiful sights along the waterfront in an effort to enhance the experience for all aboard.  

How to secure the date- The date and time is not secure until the deposit is paid. 

When you determine the date and time of your event, we can send you a link to pay the deposit. The deposit of the Charter Package can be paid with a credit card (card fees apply) or with a secure, fee free bank transfer (ACH)

The full balance is due when we confirm the final details such as food and beverage, no later than 7 days before your event. You can expect us to send an email about 3 weeks prior to your sail to start finalizing the details.

Please reach out to us at 415-405-5279 or reply to this email so together we can create an event that will make memories!

Our experienced Captain and Crew are here to accommodate your vision, our goal is to meet and exceed your expectations for fast and friendly service.