BELA

5.0/5 stars 13 reviews
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About BELA

“20+ year Bay Area resident with extensive experience cruising around our beautiful bay. Whether you want to dock the boat at Sam's Anchor in Tiburon to grab a bite to eat, or cruise over to downtown SF for a cup of coffee and a stroll around the embarcadero, I can recommend different places and routes to get there.”


Aboard since 2020

From San Rafael, CA

Reviews of BELA (13)

  • Shelomith
    Shelomith
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 24th

    Bela was awesome!! So helpful and kind. A real pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend him and his adorable boat to a friend.

  • Adam
    Adam
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 29th

    Bela and his awesome boat were absolutely awesome. From the beginning to end it was truly a magical experience. After he explained everything, we saw all the islands and even docked to eat at a restaurant that Bela recommended, which was stunning. Don’t think, just book!

  • carson
    carson
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 25th

    Wonderful experience! The boat is easy to use and very comfortable. Bela was a great host, gave us a quick on the water tutorial and we were on our way to an awesome day out in the bay. We docked at several places and found gorgeous little coves to have a picnic in. I highly recommend this experience.

  • Benjamin
    Benjamin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 19th

    BELA was a very accommodating and easygoing owner. We had a great time exploring the city coastline, this is a perfect little boat to cruise the calmer waters of the bay.

  • carson
    carson
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 01st

    We are returning boatsetters with Bela. Bela is as always, very responsive and a warm host. We had an exciting and relaxing time on the wonderful boat. Looking forward to our next trip. :)

  • Eric
    Eric
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 07th

    Bela provided a great experience for my family, being very accommodating for the four of us. The boat is nicely outfitted. The engine runs well and the prop generates high torque throughout the RPM range. We rented the boat for the Blue Angels. I easily maneuvered the boat in choppy water at slow speed among the dozens of boats in the area. We will definitely rent from Bela again.

  • Philip
    Philip
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 20th

    Thanks a lot of fun

  • John
    John
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 01st

    Bela was very helpful and boat was great. Had a fabulous time

  • Michael
    Michael
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 24th

    We loved taking Bela's boat out for the day on the bay. Bela gave a great overview and recommendations prior and was super communicative throughout. Thank you!

  • Tom
    Tom
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 06th

    BELA was a very thoughtful and attentive host who worked with us as our plans changed during the day. Definitely recommended and will likely rent from him again.

  • Benjamin
    Benjamin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 09th

    I had an amazing experience on the Bay! Bela was extremely friendly and helpful and the boat was perfect for a beautiful day exploring the bay with 3 friends. We checked out from the harbor, zoomed under the Richmond Bridge, docked at Angel Island, anchored in McCovey Cove, and took photos by the Golden Gate Bridge. Never had any problems with the boat. It was in good condition and easy to maneuver. I only went with a total of 4 people (including myself), and I would probably not take it with more than 6 as it's not a huge boat. The harbor that it was docked in (Loch Lomond Marina) can be a little shallow when coming out, so be sure to stay between the wooden pylons, especially if during low tide. We were out for a half day (~ 4 hours) and we never had to refill gas and had roughly a quarter tank coming back. Not much more to say, enjoy your trip!

  • An-Lei
    An-Lei
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 22nd

    Bela was really great! We had a wonderful afternoon with his boat! Highly recommended renting boat with Bela!

  • Jennifer
    Jennifer
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 28th

    Our family of four had a wonderful time cruising the bay. Bela and his daughter met us at the dock in Richmond and gave us simple instructions. Their boat was comfortable for 4-5 adults. In our 3 hour excursion, We cruised to red rock, tiburon, and Richardson bay. It was a very memorable day! Highly recommend this experience! Bring your own picnic food and drinks.