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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
"Straight to the gate" access
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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.
282 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Robin O,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
We enjoyed the lovely 1 hour cruise to both bridges and around Alcatraz. The audio gave great information about those 3 landmarks as well as the wharf and shoreline. Easy to book online! Arrive early and enjoy watching the sea lions while enjoying some ce cream!
Gwennan J,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
Great experience. Excellent views. Informative audio being delivered through loud speakers. Really enjoyed it.
James P,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
Very informative and educational! Ride was cozy even with the high winds! Boat was nice and clean! Great adventure!
Mary N,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
Great tour of SF Bay. The onboard narration described everything you were seeing. It was such a dramatic view to see the city from the water. Be sure to sit outside in the top deck. Highly recommend!
Ping,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
The experience was poor; it felt too crowded, the windows were very dirty, and the boat was not well-maintained.
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