SAN FRANCISCO · CALIFORNIA
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.
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“Absolutely beautiful views of the city, sights are as mentioned when booking, definitely worth every dollar and will be going again, highly recommend for locals or those visiting the SF Bay Area!!”
A 1-hour narrated Bay cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Alcatraz and Angel Island, starting at Fisherman’s Wharf.
“The boats are clean; staff is friendly & responsive. Boats have bars for drinks & beverage service. We went on 2 cruises in last several weeks. We enjoyed the 2 hour @ 5:45 more than the 1 hour @ 4:45, because the sunset and night lights scenery was amazing!! Either way, great pictures of SF…”
Cruise San Francisco Bay at sunset past Alcatraz, Angel Island, Sausalito, and the Golden Gate, then watch skyline lights come on.
“Yes agreed and beautiful but me missed sunset would change schedule time we can see sunset before dark.”
Inside Alcatraz audio tour plus a 60-minute San Francisco Bay Cruise, with round-trip ferry from Pier 33 included.
“Both tours were well organised and easy to find. Good communication and got tickets in plenty of time”
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.
“It was the perfect day and the duration of the cruise was long enough. The crew was nice. I would recommend and do it again. I liked sitting outside, up top for the best views”
Sunset on a San Francisco Bay catamaran with Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge views, plus 1 free drink. Windy? Bring layers.
“A truly memorable experience. A very different way to enjoy San Francisco. The Catamaran is beautiful and well maintained. A very friendly crew.”
90-minute luxury catamaran sunset cruise from Pier 39: Golden Gate, Alcatraz, Sausalito, sea lions, 360 views, and a drink.
“The trip was great and the crew was super friendly.... I highly recommend this excursion. I brought my 15-year-old and he really enjoyed it as well.”
Alcatraz by ferry with a multi-language audio tour plus a 1-hour Bay cruise for Golden Gate Bridge and waterfront landmark views.
“Such a great tour. Really loved it. Good information before getting there, very prompt and good instructions. Very easy to use the boat and well laid out when we got there. Bring a jacket, even in June it was a bit windy and cold over there :)”
Alcatraz Island with a 45-minute audio tour plus a flexible SF Bay cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge, day or night.
“Too expensive. Almost everything was closed and restricted. Only 1st floor is for sightseeing. Great view from boat.”
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.
“It was great! Really enjoyed the cruise. Comfortable , nice atmosphere . My favorite moment was in the end of cruise when they put nice music and we just enjoyed the view of San Francisco. The view of Golden Gate was stunning! Worth the money 100%!”
A 90-minute San Francisco Bay sailing cruise on a catamaran from Pier 39, sailing past Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate.
“The. Weather was perfect and we had good wind. It was a l.ovely sail out to the Golden Gate Bridge and under then back around Alcatraz.”
A 90-minute San Francisco bridge-to-bridge cruise with close-up views under both the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges plus Alcatraz.
“It was a 90 minute good experience and the narration was very clear. The weather was perfect and the views were amazing”
See Muir Woods’ giant redwoods, browse Sausalito, and cruise the Golden Gate with a one-hour narrated bay boat ride from Pier 39.
“Really enjoyed Muir Woods and the boat ride around the bay. I would return again.. I would recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes and a coat. We were there in January..”
Sail San Francisco Bay on a 90-minute catamaran from Pier 39. Pass Alcatraz and go under the Golden Gate, spotting sea lions.
“It was amazing! The views were incredible of Alcatraz and going underneath The Golden Gate Bridge, but also just viewing the coast of San Fran was beautiful. The tour guides were all entertaining and their service was excellent. I travelled by myself and they offered to take photos of me and they made meaningful conversation…”
The city, the bay, and the day trips beyond it. Every way to see them.
