San Franciscans and tourists can now see the first water taxis on the Bay since the early 20th century. The San Francisco Port Commission granted a five-year contract to Tideline Marine Group to provide water-taxi service throughout the City’s waterfront.
For the first time since the early 20th century, water taxi service is available in the Bay Area.
Published: October, 2012
San Franciscans and tourists can now see the first water taxis on the Bay since the early 20th century. The San Francisco Port Commission granted a five-year contract to Tideline Marine Group to provide water-taxi service throughout the City’s waterfront.
The service, which carries passengers on demand to numerous destinations along the Bay, and into Marin County, debuted on October 1. The good news comes just in time for Fleet Week and the second phase of the America’s Cup World Series yacht races. Tideline Marine Group offers a brand-new, innovative water taxi service that can take passengers from nearly any spot along the waterfront clear across San Francisco Bay in a matter of minutes.
Passengers will take a quick, traffic-free trip while enjoying fresh ocean air and the breathtaking scenery of the Bay. The current boat seats 12 comfortably, and Tideline plans to add two more boats that will carry 25 people in the upcoming months.
Tideline’s captains from the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots are the best in the business, with an extensive knowledge of the Bay Area and an unparalleled safety record. Fares at Tideline are comparable to street cabs, with package rates set for parties of up to two people. Time surcharges are added for weather and traffic delays on single-party trips. Parties of three or more will incur an extra charge of $10 per additional person.
Tideline Marine Group of Sausalito is the creation of longtime friends Taylor Lewis and Ryan Craves, who have been friends since grammar school in Marin County. Lewis, the CEO, is a professional yacht skipper with vast, worldwide experience on the ocean and deep roots in Marin County. His great familiarity with the area, along with his love of the sea, gave him the incentive to help solve some very real challenges when it comes to San Francisco-area travel.
For more information about Tideline Marine Group of Sausalito, please visit http://tidelinesf.com/
"The Bay is historically seen as an obstacle with challenging weather patterns and its large size," he said. "We are going to provide a way for people to experience the bay in a more intimate setting."
Tideline also plans to expand destination options in the near future. Lewis said that the company hopes to offer customers a better way to get to wine country tours in Napa, or even up to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. "I can take them to places they have never seen," Lewis said.
