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 To Expect
Pier 39
Take advantage of prime photo opportunities with unobstructed views in every direction during this 1-hour bay cruise, departing from Pier 39. Snap photos of barking sea lions that bask on the docks, and take a seat indoors or on the outdoor deck.
San Francisco Bay
Plug in your WiFi-enabled device to access the audio tour, and listen to complete narration describing major landmarks as you glide past. Food and drinks are available to purchase on board.
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
325 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I would recommend this tour
Kimberly C,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We all loved it. Service is excellent. The price for 2 adults and 3 children is affordable. You do see the sea lions from close view.
Lovely Cruise
Melissa E,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our Bay Cruise! The cruise was educational regarding San Francisco, and the views were fantastic! The weather was great and the staff were friendly.
Quick, fun trip around the bay!
Jill L,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Neat tour. Gives you audio history of San Francisco. Goes under the Golden Gate Bridge which is neat, and makes a circle around Alcatraz.
We chose to sit up on the...
Paula N,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We chose to sit up on the top level. It is the best way to feel the cool air and see in every direction as the boat travels to the Golden Gate Bridge. They gave a lot of very informative information and history about the entire surrounding areas. We really enjoyed it!
Great option to see the bay with a different perspective!
697edgari,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience at a great price!
I loved it, the tour...
Elle R,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I loved it, the tour guide was super silly and funny and the views were amazing. Would def do it again.
Great view of the bay
fpschulz,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just the right amount . All the important places were included
Good
Clint F,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good little tour it was plenty of time to take pics and see the island. The peer is an awesome place to be as well
Typical
haroldrZ4986WR,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Couldn’t hear the narration and the guide on the top deck made it political. Wouldn’t use them again
Rain
Kevin H,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Cloudy/sunny in the morning. Walked to pier 41 from hotel, queued/boarded boat then it rained! It stopped once we returned to the pier. Mother-Nature's fault. The crew were great and informative. Try to do this sort of trip on a sunny day.
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