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)
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.
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San Francisco Bay Cruise
Reviews
307 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very relaxing and...
Patty R,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very relaxing and informational besides the length of tour was good. I highly recommend having this be one of your Sam Francisco attractions to see.
Good tour for the price....
Martin F,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good tour for the price. We got to see Alcatraz and the GG bridge closeup. The view of the city was good as well. Overall, it's a good value for $38 each.
Informative Cruise
Marie G,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Seamless from booking trip online to boarding cruise. Very well organised and informative. Would highly recommend. Weather was also on our side
Recommend 1hour Boat tour
tiffanymeiley,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 1 hour bay tour was great! Not too long and not too short. The water is beautiful! It also gave us a great view of Alcatraz from the water and all sides of “the rock”.
Beautiful view
LaTasha W,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The view in the sunset cruise Was amazing. Seeing in the Golden Gate Bridge was perfect. Love San Francisco
Great trip at a great price
Victoria H,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We got super lucky with our tour today! We travelled from the UK not knowing about Fleet week. We booked the 12:30 tour and was able to see the air show from the boat and watching fighter jets flying over the Golden Gate Bridge, the trip was amazing. Best of all it didn't cost any extra and we loved the photos they took as well
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George A,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect 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
- Review from Viator
4.00Hour 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
- Review from Viator
5.00The 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
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative guide. Great tour Ship was steady Choices of seats on deck or inside Refreshments available. Recommend it to tourists
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