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15 Best San Francisco Bay Cruises

San Francisco’s best days out.

The 15 most popular san francisco bay cruises in San Francisco. What each one costs, how long it runs, and who you book it through.

15 Best San Francisco Bay Cruises

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) - Sunset or city lights: how the cruise changes by season
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San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

1.San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

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 4.5

“Went for New Years and was really fun! The weather was cold and it was raining. I recommend if it’s raining that day to wear jackets and warm clothes! And some steady boots”

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes) - One Hour of Sights: The Route in Plain English
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours) - The Route That Makes the Golden Gate Bridge Feel Up Close
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San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise - The Alcatraz inside experience: Doing Time on the cellhouse route
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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat - The route in real life: what you’ll actually see in 60 minutes
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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise - Where you board: Blue and Gold Fleet, Pier 39, and choosing your spot
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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise - The Adventure Cat setup: interior comfort vs open deck wind
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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran - Pier 39, Gate J: the meeting point shortcut that saves time
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San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise - Getting to Pier 33: the clock starts at your Alcatraz time
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San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise - Alcatraz Island Audio Tour: What the 45 Minutes Actually Does
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Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes) - Where you board at Red and White Fleet (Pier 43 1/2)
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San Francisco: Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

11.San Francisco: Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

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.

4.7

“IT was great! Went there Oct.31, weather was sunny,, the breeze from the ride was great! Not too cold (i'm canadian so maybe the Cold there is warm for me) Otherwise the trip was very informative and comfortable! Bring your family and explore the wonders of San Francisco!”

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San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise - The Adventure Cat: covered cabin vs trampoline nets
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San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

12.San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

A 90-minute San Francisco Bay sailing cruise on a catamaran from Pier 39, sailing past Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate.

5.0

“Amazing crew! Funny, smart and knowledgeable! The views of the city were amazing, definitely coming back when the weather is warmer!”

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San Francisco: Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes) - Where you board at Red and White Fleet (Pier 43 1/2)
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San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise (90 Minutes)

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise - Golden Gate Bridge Timing and Photo Stops That Actually Matter
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

14.Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

See Muir Woods’ giant redwoods, browse Sausalito, and cruise the Golden Gate with a one-hour narrated bay boat ride from Pier 39.

4.0

“Amazing to see the Giant Redwood trees. Can't believe how big they are! Sausalito beautiful place to visit. Bay cruise was fabulous to see the Golden gate bridge and Alcatraz.”

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Catamaran Cruise - Alcatraz Pass-By: How to Look Like You Know What You’re Seeing
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Catamaran Cruise

15.San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Catamaran Cruise

Sail San Francisco Bay on a 90-minute catamaran from Pier 39. Pass Alcatraz and go under the Golden Gate, spotting sea lions.

4.9

“Fabulous. You're close to the water, fairly unrestricted, Paul was a great deckhand, the captain was terrific too and the playlist stellar. Highly recommended. Exceeded my expectations, fulfilled my best case scenario.”

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