San Francisco Bay Cruise
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island, past Angel Island State Park, and alongside the city's waterfront. Take advantage of fantastic photo ops and panoramic views. An audio tour is available on your smartphone, tablet or other WiFi-enabled device and includes a slideshow of historical photos. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children from 0 to 4 years old sail for free
Cruises may not operate during inclement weather. Check with ticket booth on day of sailing for schedule.
Multi-language audio tour available in nine languages (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German and Taiwanese). Please bring your Wi-Fi enabled device to access the tour.
Times are subject to change without notice.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
"Straight to the gate" access
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Options
San Francisco Bay Cruise
Reviews
264 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and easy way to see...
Cedric L,
Apr 6, 2025
- Viator
4.00Fun and easy way to see the bay and get out on the water at a budget price. Friend and I had fun on the watter seeing the sights. Boats are a bit dated but clean and satisfactory.
Great
Chad G,
Jan 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was great. They took us under Golden Gate Bridge. Served drinks. Took great pictures of Alcatraz.
Wonderful way to see San Francisco from a different perspective.
Ann B,
Jan 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beautiful day and spectacular views. Great views of Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Grea photo opportunities.
The cruise was nice. It...
Connie C,
Jan 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00The cruise was nice. It was interesting in seeing the island of Alcatraz along with the Golden Gate Bridge. The boat is a bit outdated, but I guess that's to be expected. Otherwise. We enjoyed the cruise.
Amazing experience would...
jcol500,
Dec 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience would highly, well worth the money, no regrets about this at alll. Just be prepared for the weather
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