California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Overview
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the magic of San Francisco after dark with our California Sunset Cruise, a perfect evening escape. As the sun sets, the city comes to life, and this 2-hour cruise offers a front-row seat to the iconic landmarks of the Bay, all illuminated against the night sky.
Sail under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatraz Island, and along the sparkling city skyline. This cruise showcases San Francisco from a unique perspective. Wrap up in warm layers, enjoy a beverage from the onboard bar, and relax as the city’s lights create a stunning backdrop to your adventure.
Please note: this cruise does not include audio narration. Prerecorded music is played throughout the vessel.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: In November, December, January and February, tour departs at 5:30pm for the San Francisco City Lights Cruise and will not see the sunset. There is no commentary on this cruise.
Please come to our location 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
2- hour sunset cruise (summer months) or city lights cruise (winter months) of San Francisco Bay
"Straight to the gate" access
Restrooms: Access to clean and convenient restrooms during your cruise.
Gratuities
Full bar is available onboard to purchase drinks and snacks.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Red and White Fleet
Begin and end your journey at Pier 43 1/2.
Golden Gate Bridge
Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge as the sun sets.
Options
Sunset or City Lights Cruise
Sunset Cruise is only available in the summer from Apr-Oct. City Lights Cruise is only available in the winter from Oct-Mar.
Reviews
1,722 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Aisha A,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience with friends. The first hour you sail around Alcatraz and make your way towards the Golden Gate Bridge with the sun setting behind it. As soon as we passed under the bridge, we got beautiful pictures of our group with the entire bridge behind us. During the second hour, we made our way back toward downtown. We were surprised to see bottlenose dolphins in the water along with the sea lion or two. As we sailed closer to downtown, we watched the city lights come to life. Got some great nighttime skyline pictures as well. It can be windy and chilly, bring layers! 10 out of 10 recommend
What a Cruise!
Joel R,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00I have to say that this tour was the best of several bay tours my wife and I have taken over the last several years. The weather could not have been better, and the route the ship took provided us an opportunity to see many sites we had not seen before. It was a joy to experience the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean as well as to see Alcatraz at twilight. And the music being played over the sound system took my wife and I back (we're in our early 70's) to a time when we had first met in college. This was certainly time and money well spent.
It was a good ride! I...
Lisa C,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a good ride! I went on this cruise solo, some interesting info on Angel island, Alcatraz & the bridge. The sunset was phenomenal!
Heavenly birthday
Melissa D,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Friendly staff. Well organized. Incredible views. It was just perfect. The only thing I would have changed is the music was slightly too loud. I am a little older so maybe I'm getting a little older but otherwise I would have just turned down the music just slightly. Otherwise it was just perfect in honor of my son's heavenly birthday
It's been a lovely cruise
James J,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Worth every cent! It's a great way to spend an evening. We were lucky to have clear skies and a mild evening. Take a windbreaker!
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