Electric Boat Rentals in Alameda & Sausalito, CA

100% electric, emissions-free

No California Boater Card required

Alameda & Sausalito departures

2, 3 & 4-hour rentals

Dog-friendly Pup Packages

Step one

Choose your water

Bae Boats sails from two marinas on opposite sides of the Bay. Both are calm, protected waterways where first-time boaters feel at home. Pick the one that suits your day.

Guests aboard the pink Fantail electric boat cruising the calm water of the Oakland Estuary in Alameda

Alameda — Grand Marina

Oakland Estuary · 4 boats · 2–4 hour rentals

Cruise beneath the Fruitvale Bridge, past Coast Guard Island and the colourful houseboats, with the San Francisco skyline and Jack London Square across the water. Our largest fleet and the widest choice of boats.

Guests relaxing on the deck of a Bae Boats electric boat on Richardson Bay in Sausalito

Sausalito — Clipper Yacht Harbor

Richardson Bay · Newest boat · 1–4 hour rentals

Pass the famous Sausalito floating homes and the Belvedere Island shoreline, with the San Francisco skyline across the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge on the horizon. Seabirds, seals and occasional dolphins.

Step two

Pick your boat

Four 100% electric Duffy boats across the two marinas. Every one is self-captained, seats your group privately, and tops out at six miles per hour — the right speed for these protected waterways.

Most popular The Bae Boats Duffy Suncruiser electric boat with enclosed cabin and open deck on the Oakland Estuary in Alameda

Alameda Duffy Suncruiser

Alameda · 2–4 hours · Up to 10 guests

Enclosed cabin with full canopy and windscreens, plus an open rear deck. Our most-booked Alameda boat.

The fully enclosed Duffy Old Bay electric boat cruising in Alameda

Alameda Duffy Old Bay

Alameda · 2–4 hours · Up to 10 guests

The most interior space in the fleet, fully enclosed with wraparound windows. Warmest boat on cool days.

The pink Fantail open-air electric boat on the water in Alameda

Alameda Pink Fantail

Alameda · 2–4 hours · Up to 8 guests

Open-air, pink inside and out, and the most photographed boat on the estuary. Best on warm, still days.

Newest boatNewest boat The Bae Boats Duffy Suncruiser electric boat on Richardson Bay in Sausalito

Sausalito Duffy Suncruiser

Sausalito · 1–4 hours · Up to 10 guests

Our newest boat at Clipper Yacht Harbor. Floating homes, Belvedere Island and the city skyline.

Compare boats and read the FAQs

Check availability and book

Live availability across every Bae Boats boat and both marinas. Choose your date, rental length and departure point, then confirm your booking.

Cancellation & weather policy. Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before departure and your payment moves to a new date or converts to gift-card credit. Cancellations inside 24 hours and no-shows are charged in full. If Bae Boats cancels because of weather or an unforeseen issue, you choose a full refund or a credit.

Step three

Packages and extras

Book the boat on its own, or add the extras that make the day easier — a bundled dog package, five cruises for the price of four, or a gift card for someone else.

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Two Bae Boats electric boats moored at Grand Marina in Alameda

Admiral Package

Alameda · Five 2-hour rentals

Buy five two-hour Alameda rentals for the price of four and book them on any dates that suit you across the year.

Dog friendly A golden doodle on the deck of a Bae Boats electric boat in Alameda

Pup Package — Alameda

Alameda · 2–4 hours · Pet fee included

Take the dog. The pet fee, a Fi Series 3+ smart collar with a six-month subscription and onboard extras are all included.

Dog friendly A dog aboard a Bae Boats electric boat at Clipper Yacht Harbor in Sausalito

Pup Package — Sausalito

Sausalito · 2–4 hours · Pet fee included

Richardson Bay with your dog aboard our newest boat, plus the Fi collar, a Fi tennis ball and a Fi tote bag.

Made for an occasion

Birthdays, date nights and team days on the water

A private electric boat is the simplest way to gather people somewhere that feels like an occasion. Tell us what you are marking and we will have the boat ready.

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Celebrations

Birthdays, anniversaries, proposals and bachelorette afternoons. Bring your own cake and drinks, or add a charcuterie box from Mosley's Café and a balloon delivery from our Alameda partner Lifted Balloons.

Plan a celebration

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Romantic evenings

Golden-hour cruises for two on the estuary or Richardson Bay. Take the Suncruiser for four hours, head out as the light softens, and stop the boat to eat on the water while the city lights come up.

See the Suncruiser

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Corporate and team days

Team outings, client hosting and leadership offsites for groups of up to 40 across multiple boats. No licence needed, so nobody is left on the dock, and no itinerary to keep to.

Plan a team day

Where you can go

Two protected waterways, mapped before you leave the dock

Every Bae Boats rental includes a safety briefing and a map of the approved cruising area, so you always know where you may take the boat and where the quietest water is.

Map of the approved Bae Boats cruising area on the Oakland Estuary from Grand Marina in Alameda

Alameda. From Grand Marina: the Oakland Estuary, the Fruitvale Bridge, Coast Guard Island, the houseboat rows, Jack London Square and skyline views.

Download the Alameda cruising map

Map of the approved Bae Boats cruising area on Richardson Bay from Clipper Yacht Harbor in Sausalito

Sausalito. From Clipper Yacht Harbor: Richardson Bay, the Sausalito floating homes, the Belvedere Island shoreline and Golden Gate Bridge views.

Download the Sausalito cruising map

How it works

From booking to casting off in four steps

Bae Boats is self-captained, which means there is no skipper to schedule around and no group of strangers on your boat. You book it, you drive it, and the water is yours for the rental.

Nobody needs prior boating experience. Our dock team briefs every driver before departure, walks you through the controls, and hands you a map of the approved cruising area. Most guests are away from the dock within fifteen minutes of arriving.

1. Choose your marinaAlameda (Grand Marina) or Sausalito (Clipper Yacht Harbor)
2. Pick your boatSuncruiser, Old Bay, Pink Fantail or a Pup Package
3. Book onlineChoose your date and rental length; live availability is shown at checkout
4. Meet at the dockCheck in, sign the waiver, take the briefing, cast off
What to bringFood, drinks, layers, sunscreen, a blanket in shoulder season
Driver requirements21+ with a valid driver's licence; no boating licence needed
PaymentPaid in full at booking; a $500 security hold is placed 24 hours before departure

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100% electric, zero emissions

Every boat in the fleet is a Duffy electric cruiser. No fuel, no fumes, no engine noise — you hear the water and the birds instead of a motor.

Family owned and operated

Bae Boats opened at Grand Marina in Alameda in 2021 and added Clipper Yacht Harbor in Sausalito in 2024. The family still runs the docks.

Read what guests say

We publish no invented ratings. Real, current reviews live on TripAdvisor and our Google Business Profile.

The Bae Boats founders aboard one of their electric boats with fresh flowers on the table, at the dock in Alameda

Our story

Built by a family who wanted the Bay at six miles per hour

Bae Boats began during the pandemic, with three children, a lot of time outdoors, and the discovery that an electric Duffy boat is the calmest way to be on the water. The first boat was named Santorini, after the island where the founders became engaged twenty years earlier. The second was named Cinque Terre.

We opened at Grand Marina in Alameda in 2021. In 2024 we added Clipper Yacht Harbor in Sausalito so that guests on the north side of the Bay could reach Richardson Bay without crossing the bridge. Every boat in the fleet is still chosen, cleaned and briefed by the family.

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Food and drink

Bring your own, or let the neighbours pack it

Every Bae Boats boat has a picnic table and Bluetooth speakers. Bringing your own food and drinks is encouraged — and both marinas sit next to a kitchen that will pack a box for the boat.

Mosley's Café, Alameda — our neighbour at Grand Marina. Pre-order a curated charcuterie box and it is delivered to your boat before you depart.
FISH, Sausalito — a short walk from Clipper Yacht Harbor, with a coastal picnic menu built for a day on Richardson Bay.
Molly Stones Market, Sausalito — directly beside the marina for last-minute supplies and drinks.

See our local partners

A charcuterie and picnic spread laid out on the table of a Bae Boats electric boat

Guides

Plan more of your Bay Area day

A family enjoying a day out on the Bay Area waterfront

12 unique family activities in the Bay Area

Guide · 12 min read

Hidden gems beyond the tourist traps — from electric boat rentals on the estuary to the USS Hornet, the Exploratorium and the Alcatraz night tour.

The Alameda waterfront and Grand Marina on a sunny day

A day in Alameda

Itinerary · 8 min read

A perfect day around Grand Marina by land and water — morning coffee at Mosley's, an estuary cruise, coastal shopping and a soak to finish.

Before you book

Questions guests ask most

Six answers that cover most of what people want to know. The full list, including parking, waivers, deposits and pets, is on our FAQ page.

Read all FAQs Call (510) 457-1765

Bae Boats rents electric boats from two Bay Area locations: Grand Marina at 2099 Grand St in Alameda, cruising the Oakland Estuary, and Clipper Yacht Harbor at 310 Harbor Dr in Sausalito, cruising Richardson Bay. Both marinas are within about 40 minutes of each other.

No. Bae Boats boats are self-captained and no licence or California Boater Card is required. The driver must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver's licence. Every rental begins with a safety briefing and a map of the approved cruising area.

The Duffy Suncruiser and Duffy Old Bay each carry up to 10 guests. The pink Fantail carries up to 8. Children count toward the total and life jackets are provided for adults and children.

Rates start at $291.50 for a one-hour Sausalito cruise, $318 for a two-hour Alameda cruise on the pink Fantail, $371 on the Old Bay and $424 on the Suncruiser. Rates are per boat, not per person, and pricing varies by boat model.

Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before departure and your payment moves to a new date or converts to gift-card credit. Cancellations inside 24 hours and no-shows are charged in full. If Bae Boats cancels for weather or an unforeseen reason you choose a full refund or a credit.

Yes to all three. Bringing your own food and drinks is encouraged and there is a picnic table on board. Well-behaved dogs under 45 lbs are welcome for a $45 pet fee, or book a Pup Package and the pet fee, a Fi smart collar and onboard extras are all included.

Stay in touch

Seasonal openings, new boats and quiet-day tips

A short email when the season changes, when a new boat joins the fleet, or when we have a date worth knowing about. No more than a handful each year.

On the water lately

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Our newest cruises, quiet mornings and dogs aboard — the eight most recent posts from the Bae Boats Instagram, straight from the marina.

See our latest posts, cruises and dog-friendly outings on Instagram.

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