Vallejo, California Boat Rentals

Vallejo Reviews

1. GM

   George

   Safe & solid sailing catamaran - Green power! Stunning beauty & great location!

   If you’re in the Bay Area, going with Jan and the Hokahey is a no brainer. Excellent communication from booking to boarding. Great conversation and knowledge of the area. Beautiful boat with room indoors for a warm setting out of the breeze, and plenty of room to spread out and sit up high and see the views or lay on the trampoline mesh up front to listen to the waves. Excellent experience, would recommend to anyone.

2. DB

   David

   Safe & solid sailing catamaran - Green power! Stunning beauty & great location!

   ’Twas a gloomy day—your typical San Francisco midday gloom. Fog with teeth. Mist that clung like a secret. A chilled, still air that made the Bay look calm enough to trust… which is exactly how it gets you. Me and the missus had one objective: sail for the Golden Gate and get that clean, cinematic sweep under the red steel. Simple, right? Except nothing in that water is simple. The currents run their own agenda out there—silent, relentless, and utterly indifferent to whatever romantic plan you brought with you. Captain Jan sized up the day the way a seasoned operator reads a dossier. No drama. No bravado. Just facts. “Sure,” he said, steady as a man who’s seen worse, “but it’ll be a one-way trip in these currents.” That was the moment I knew we were in good hands. And don’t let his youthful appearance fool you—he’s not that young. Argh! The boat—ahem, catamaran—Hokahey, was clean, dialed-in, and quietly ready for business. There’s a cozy spot to keep you out of the wind when the Bay starts throwing attitude, a bathroom (critical), and most importantly… snacks. The kind of detail that tells you the person running the show has done this before and knows what matters when you’re out there with nothing but gray sky and cold water for company. The wind didn’t cooperate—no grand, billowing sails cutting through the fog like a movie poster. But here’s the thing: the engine is quiet and makes serious speed. No rattling chaos, no grinding clatter—just a smooth push through the chop like the vessel had its own mission and we were simply along for the ride. We tracked close to Alcatraz, its silhouette looming like a warning. Closed in on the Golden Gate, the great red arc appearing and disappearing through the mist like something you weren’t supposed to find. We chose not to explore Angel Island—call it discretion, call it timing, call it a tactical decision—and cruised the dock area as well, soaking in the city’s edge where steel, salt, and history all collide. No rush. No worries. No forced itinerary. Just a smooth, delightful, private cruise in the Bay—executed with calm precision and a kind of confidence you can’t fake. If you want a low-stress, high-quality sailing adventure that still feels like you earned it—Jan and the Hokahey are the way to go. Enjoy… and thanks, Jan.

3. MB

   Milton

   42 Sailing Monohull Tours in Sausalito

   Captain Rick is great! You will be at ease while you have fun with a very fine mariner! His boat Gentle Storm is well maintained! The playlist for sailing was great! He is generous, kind, funny and a pleasure to sail with any day!!

4. BA

   Brian

   30' Protector RIB Boat Rental In San Francisco Bay Area, Richmond, Berkeley

   We had a great time with Danny! Kids enjoyed themselves and he went above and beyond to make us at home on his fantastic boat. Danny had great information about the sites and was able to answer questions. Very glad I booked the experience. Recommend wholeheartedly.

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   Brandon

   30' Protector RIB Boat Rental In San Francisco Bay Area, Richmond, Berkeley

   Even if this was a rowboat, I’d recommend Danny to anyone. He’s so accommodating and nice. He has some incredible experience and shared great stories. He took us everywhere we wanted to go, was prepared with everything and with him guiding we were able to see seals, dolphins and other wildlife. If you’re a small party, this is a great boat. It’s fast, and very safe.

6. KD

   Kelly

   30' Protector RIB Boat Rental In San Francisco Bay Area, Richmond, Berkeley

   A million thank you’s, Captain Danny! You made my husbands surprise birthday better than I even hoped! We had such a perfect time. I will say that COVID allowed us to experience Angel Island all to ourselves! We will never forget it! We saw seals and dolphins! Both bridges were spectacular. The tour of the city was a great perspective. Captain Danny is kind and professional with great knowledge of the bay. It was a perfect day on the water. We will be doing this again!