SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in San Francisco. What each one costs, how long it runs, and who you book it through.
See San Francisco’s skyline, Alcatraz, and bridges from the water on a 2-hour city lights cruise with heated options and easy boarding.
Most Popular“Awesome tour. It wasn't marketed as a sunset tour, but it was. We saw the sun going down as we headed towards the Golden Gate Bridge, then the city light up for the night as the tour continued. Definitely worth the price.”
A 1-hour narrated Bay cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Alcatraz and Angel Island, starting at Fisherman’s Wharf.
“Short, strait to the point. The audio recording was great. The ride was perty smooth, plus it was a clear day.”
Cruise San Francisco Bay at sunset past Alcatraz, Angel Island, Sausalito, and the Golden Gate, then watch skyline lights come on.
“Was nice trip see the bay boat was clean well layed out”
Inside Alcatraz audio tour plus a 60-minute San Francisco Bay Cruise, with round-trip ferry from Pier 33 included.
“The Alcatraz tour was very interesting and worth to visit. The flexibility of the choice of time of the Bay Cruise is also an advantage. I highly recommend those activities when you visit San Francisco. I would have like to receive earlier notifications from the organizers for the vouchers and QR codes. I would have…”
Ride a 1-hour Bay Cruise from Pier 39 with skip-the-line boarding, narrated sights like Golden Gate and Alcatraz, plus map and snacks.
“It was great and the cruise started on time and the experience was really good. I suggest to choose sunset time and a sunny day. During winters go around 2-3pm and summer close to sunset time.”
90-minute skip-the-line Bay cruise past Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate. Narrated in 9 languages with great photo angles.
“Great boat tour except we couldn’t hear because the speaker system wasn’t loud enough”
Sunset on a San Francisco Bay catamaran with Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge views, plus 1 free drink. Windy? Bring layers.
“Was a much better experience than I was even expecting. The crew went above and beyond and were funny and entertaining.”
90-minute luxury catamaran sunset cruise from Pier 39: Golden Gate, Alcatraz, Sausalito, sea lions, 360 views, and a drink.
“Such a wonderful transformative experience! I highly recommend the sunset bay cruise offered by this company. It was like having friends who just happened to have a Luxury Catamaran. As a single female traveler I felt included and safe. The crew offers to take photos of you against the scenic backdrops. The first drink is…”
Alcatraz by ferry with a multi-language audio tour plus a 1-hour Bay cruise for Golden Gate Bridge and waterfront landmark views.
“easy to book online. email confirmation made it easy to keep track. QR codes come through the night before direct to inbox. boat trip very pleasant. the island very interesting and informative. thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Alcatraz Island with a 45-minute audio tour plus a flexible SF Bay cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge, day or night.
“Loved the Alcatraz tour. The bay tour wasn’t as great. For one thing about 30 people crowd the view so everyone else can’t really see anything. I don’t know what the tour people could do to change it because it’s not them it’s the other customers who are just not courteous at all. But I…”
90-minute Bridge to Bridge cruise from Fisherman’s Wharf with headphone audio, close Alcatraz views, and passes under the Golden Gate and Bay Bridge.
“I don't know what it's like to go on a weekend but we went on a Wednesday afternoon and it was perfect. There was hardly anyone on board but the happy crew. There were ample seats on all levels. I can't wait to do it again!”
A 90-minute San Francisco Bay sailing cruise on a catamaran from Pier 39, sailing past Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate.
“Such a great experience. Easygoing ride. Great people. Great views. Recommend To dress warm, bring layers. They have beverages on sale on board.”
A 90-minute San Francisco bridge-to-bridge cruise with close-up views under both the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges plus Alcatraz.
“Very good tour. Recommend checking the meet up location. Ours was different from the original email from Viator.”
See Muir Woods’ giant redwoods, browse Sausalito, and cruise the Golden Gate with a one-hour narrated bay boat ride from Pier 39.
“The begining of the trip was great starting with the Golden gate bridge. Then heading to Muir Woods. The park was amazing but limited time there (which jappens for everyone not just the tour). Then we made our way back to Sausalito where we got to hangout for an hour at least our driver told…”
Sail San Francisco Bay on a 90-minute catamaran from Pier 39. Pass Alcatraz and go under the Golden Gate, spotting sea lions.
“Amazing cruise, amazing crew !!!! We even saw dolphins jumping around the boat. 100% recommend this experience. As San Franciscans we saw the bay in a way we had never seen it before. Thanks !!”
The city, the bay, and the day trips beyond it. Every way to see them.
