FAQ
Got questions before you captain your duffy in Sausalito?
Planning to cruise the sparkling waters of Sausalito in one of our quiet, easy-to-drive electric Duffy boats? We’ve got you covered. From how many friends you can bring to what to pack, where to dock, and whether you need boating experience (spoiler: you don’t), this FAQ section answers the most common questions so you can focus on sunshine, sea breezes, and smooth sailing. Let’s get you ready to launch!
Duffy Boat: 8 to 12 passengers depending on the boat size rented (including babies and children).
No – we provide a boating safety training course to all renters to ensure safe operation on the water. Additionally, we have a full-time safety and support boat on the water to monitor and assist if needed.
There sure is! We offer an array of party platters that are perfect for multi-hour cruise on Richardson Bay. Take a look of what we have to offer:
Marin Classic Grazing Board for 12 - $250.00
- Mt. Tam Triple Cream by Cowgirl Creamery, Toma by Pt. Reyes Farmstead, Toluma Farms aged goat and sheep Manchego inspired cheese.
- Assorted charcuterie
- Seville orange marmalade
- Oregon black truffle honey
- Walnuts, almonds, dried fruit
- Assorted olives
- Grapes
- Rustic crackers, Mary’s GF crackers
* Additional add-ons to any party platter– $150.00
- Add Tsar Nicolai Caviar with Bellwether creme fraîche and Torres potato chips to any grazing board
Dessert Platter - $75.00
- French macarons, lemon bars, chocolate truffles and fresh berries.
These items can be ordered up to 48 hours before your reservation.
We will review our safety/boat operations during the orientation briefing but feel free to also review the California Boaters ABC’s guide to Boating Laws & Safety.
No worries here – we take you out of the marina while showing you how to operate the boat and then see you back in! We aim for a zero stress experience so we will dock and tie up.
We provide life jackets and safety equipment for all ages and sizes. Children 12 and under (including infants) are required to wear a life jacket at all times aboard the boat.
We love having pups along for the adventure!! We recommend bringing dog life jackets as we do not provide them.
We allow a maximum of two dogs on a boat and charge $10/dog.
*Service animals are allowed with no extra fee.
Safety is our number one priority. We want to make sure that everybody has a safe and fun experience on the water with us! We do not send boats out in heavy fog, rain or wind over 20 mph sustained. If weather impacts your booking we are happy to reschedule or offer a 100% refund.
If you cancel more than 72 hours before your rental time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel between 24-72 hours before your rental time, you can reschedule or receive a credit for future use. If you cancel less than 24 hours before your rental time or if you do not show up for your rental, there is no refund. Cancellations for inclement weather are provided a 100% refund.
The boats must stay in Richardson Bay between Sausalito and Belvedere where it is calm and protected. We provide a map of the boundaries and each boat has a GPS tablet with map overlay and radio system to make sure you know where you are and can contact us. We are available at all times during your outing to answer questions and provide tips and suggestions so you can make the most of your time on the water.
Docking the boat is not permitted during a rental. You may bring food aboard when your rental time begins. We offer party platters available to order up to 48 hours before your reservation.
Yes! We have a GPS tablet with radio system on every boat to make sure you know where you are at all times. We are available at anytime during your outing to answer any questions, provide tips and suggestions to make the best of your time on the water.
The boats do not have restrooms, but you are welcome to come back to the marina at any time to use our restrooms.
Feel free to bring any food or drink of your choosing. No glass bottles or drinking glasses but wine bottles are permitted. We also partner with a local chef to provide amazing local grazing platters, oysters and other delicious options. during the booking process you can see the optional add-ons. Order 48 hours in advance and we will have the food in your boat ready for you at the time of your rental. If you plan to consume alcohol on the boat, please select a designated driver in advance to keep everyone safe on the water and on your ride home. Please drink responsibly.
5 mph! It’s the perfect cruising speed and the maximum for all boats in Richardson Bay.
We have a full-time support boat on the water monitoring all of our guests. There is a radio connected to the table in each boat for boats to directly speak with the support staff.
Yes! We provide bluetooth speakers on each boat.
You can park for free between the soccer field and the office building where we have a “park here” sign (see google pin below). From there, please walk towards the marina and we will meet you on the deck overlooking the marina where we have another “meet here” sign. We do not have a physical office yet – we ask you not enter Modern Sailing, a neighboring business with the blue canvas building. Click here for parking map.
Some of our boats (Belvedere and Larkspur) have refrigerators and you can bring a cooler if you wish.
Our premium Belvedere boat has a heater. We can provide blankets for colder days!
Depending on our schedule, we can sometimes accommodate your delay, but if we have a full schedule we may not be able to change your booking.