A trip to San Francisco wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Golden Gate Bridge. While most tourists long to drive or even walk across it, I decided to go underneath with our friends at Adventure Cat Sailing Charters on Pier 39.
It's been a long day of travel so I figure a relaxing sunset cruise would be just the right activity to top off the day. As we wait to board the boat we're entertained by a group of sealions sunning on a dock.
It's nearly a full house... well, boat, with people from all over the world.
As the sun begins to set we head out on the water. The Golden Gate Bridge is so far in the distance I wonder if we will get there before the sun is completely gone. But at the speed this boat clips along, I am certain we'll get there in time.
The wind is something to contend with. If you plan on getting an awesome selfie with your hair on point -- think again. After a while you say, "Ah, screw it" and snap pictures, anyway. It's all part of the experience!
The '90s tunes are playing. People are attempting to dance out on the boat deck but the wind makes that a challenge. Inside, protected from the elements, passengers are munching on some snacks and enjoying a glass of wine.
As we approach the bridge, the boat slows down a fair amount and we're able to capture some incredible images of the sun behind the iconic bridge as night falls. Once everyone gets just the right shot, we pass underneath the bridge before turning back and heading toward the dock.
It's at this point the party seems to kick into high gear. Suddenly it feels like there's a new energy now that the sun is gone and the stereo plays more sing-along songs. The pictures also get a little sillier. Some Europeans get in on the Titanic poses at the front of the boat. Those two guys were hilarious!
We return to the pier and everyone says goodbye to their new friends and stroll the pier on a warm, breezy night.
