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Overview

Available languages

German
Korean
Chinese
Japanese
English
Italian
French
Spanish

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)

What To Expect

1

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.

Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

San Francisco Bay Cruise

Reviews

4.39

303 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Beautiful view

    LaTasha W,

    Oct 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The view in the sunset cruise Was amazing. Seeing in the Golden Gate Bridge was perfect. Love San Francisco

  • Blue and Gold Boat Tour

    George A,

    Oct 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Perfect tour length in combination with lunch at pier 39 for a nine hour layover before my flight connection at SFO.

  • Entertaining cruise

    Wendy M,

    Oct 2, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Hour long cruise to Golden Gate Bridge where boat will make sharp turn (be prepared) and then head back towards Alcatraz Island. Lot of facts and good history explained.

  • The length of the trip is...

    Stenio G,

    Sep 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The length of the trip is perfect. Enjoyed the historical natarration that was provided. It was better than expected.

  • Great San Francisco Bay tour

    Julia O,

    Sep 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Informative guide. Great tour Ship was steady Choices of seats on deck or inside Refreshments available. Recommend it to tourists

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4.39
303 reviews
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