SF Giants Sailgating: Watch the Game from a Private Boat

Watch the Giants from McCovey Cove! Enjoy a private 3-hr BYOB cruise for up to 6. Private captain included. Book your ultimate sailgate!
About this Event

Step aboard a rare piece of San Francisco’s living history for the ultimate Bay Area game-day tradition. Leave the crowded stadium seats behind and claim your floating front-row seat to Oracle Park from the wooden decks of the Golden Gate—a beautifully restored 1928 Monterey fishing boat. Guided by born-and-raised San Franciscan Captain Sal Alioto, this exclusive 3-hour charter blends generations of local maritime heritage with the electric energy of Major League Baseball.

Your journey begins at the historic northern waterfront, departing from the small wharf tucked behind Tarantino’s Restaurant at Fisherman’s Wharf. From the moment Captain Sal fires up the engine, you’re treated to a scenic cruise along the city's edge. You'll glide past the rolling hills of the city skyline and take in majestic views of the Bay Bridge stretching across the water.

As the boat rounds the Embarcadero and steers into McCovey Cove, the iconic brick facade of Oracle Park begins to dominate the horizon. You’ll navigate straight into the heart of baseball's most famous water-tailgate. This is where the magic happens. Captain Sal will skillfully drop anchor just beyond the towering right-field wall, placing your private group of up to six right in the legendary "splash zone."

As the game gets underway, you are fully immersed in the sights and sounds of the ballpark. Feel the deck gently rock as the massive stadium scoreboard towers above you, and hear the explosive roar of the crowd echo across the water with every strikeout and hit. With a fleet of kayakers surrounding the boat and the game broadcast crackling through the air, it is a high-energy, soulful slice of San Francisco life that few fans ever get to experience.

This premium charter is entirely BYOB, meaning you can stock the cooler with your favorite drinks and pack your ultimate ballpark snacks to enjoy right on the water. Keep your eyes on the sky and a glove at the ready—you never know when a towering "splash hit" home run ball will come flying over the arcade wall and head straight for the boat.

This is more than just watching a baseball game. It is an exclusive, bucket-list sailgate led by a legendary local captain whose family roots in these waters run back nearly a century. Secure the entire boat for your private crew, bring your favorite drinks, and experience San Francisco Giants baseball from the best seats outside the stadium.