FOSTER CITY BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Jet‑Age Runabouts, Whisper‑Quiet Electric Cruising on Foster City Lagoon
A two-hour, small-group cruise in meticulously restored 1958–62 runabouts converted to eco‑friendly electric drives—an intimate, nostalgic way to experience Foster City’s main channel.
Jet‑Age Runabouts, Whisper‑Quiet Electric Cruising on Foster City Lagoon.
On the calm expanse of Foster City Lagoon, a fleet of jet‑age runabouts—meticulously restored and fitted with eco‑friendly electric motors—moves with the soft authority of modern propulsion and the polished style of late‑1950s design. The Retro Electric Runabout pairs that engineered nostalgia with small‑group intimacy, Bluetooth speakers for your soundtrack and space for refreshments as you glide the lagoon’s main channel for roughly two hours.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Restored 1950s–60s Runabouts
Enjoy the look and feel of classic runabouts from the 1958–1962 era—meticulously restored to preserve jet‑age lines while converted to quiet electric propulsion.
Bring Tunes and Refreshments
Bluetooth speakers are included so you can set the soundtrack; guests are encouraged to bring refreshments to enjoy while anchored in the lagoon’s open water.
A Quiet, Eco‑Friendly Cruise
These classic boats have been converted to eco‑friendly electric motors, letting you savor the lagoon’s calm expanses with minimal noise and emissions.
What the day feels like
What the Two‑Hour Cruise Feels Like
The outing is deliberate and unhurried: from the boathouse you slip into the main channel, settle into the vintage lines of the runabout, cue your playlist on the boat’s Bluetooth system and move outward toward Central Lake and Ryan Park. The converted electric powerplant carries the aesthetic of the era without the old‑school racket, leaving room for conversation, sun and the occasional stop to take in the lagoon.
THE BOAT
Restored 1950s–60s Runabouts
Enjoy the look and feel of classic runabouts from the 1958–1962 era—meticulously restored to preserve jet‑age lines while converted to quiet electric propulsion.
THE MOOD
Bring Tunes and Refreshments
Bluetooth speakers are included so you can set the soundtrack; guests are encouraged to bring refreshments to enjoy while anchored in the lagoon’s open water.
THE SETTING
A Quiet, Eco‑Friendly Cruise
These classic boats have been converted to eco‑friendly electric motors, letting you savor the lagoon’s calm expanses with minimal noise and emissions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits—and one key operational caveat.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a roughly two‑hour outing that runs the round trip between Sea Cloud Park and the E. Hillsdale Bridge.
Bring sunscreen, a hat and a jacket for variable lagoon winds and sun exposure.
Meet at the Edgewater Marine Boathouse at 1001 Bounty Drive in Foster City (Boat Park / Dog Park).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The Retro Electric Runabout cruise is approximately two hours.
Where do we meet for boarding?
Meet at the Edgewater Marine Boathouse, 1001 Bounty Drive, Foster City (Boat Park / Dog Park).
How many people fit on a boat?
These small runabouts accommodate up to five people.
Can we bring alcohol on board?
Alcoholic beverages are permitted on board, but the driver must remain street‑legal at all times.
Do I need to bring anything for sun or wind?
Yes—bring sunscreen, a hat and a jacket to manage sun exposure and changing lagoon winds.
Are the vintage boats still gasoline powered?
No—the restored runabouts have been converted to eco‑friendly electric motors.