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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)
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.
288 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
James C,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
Bring a jacket - it is considerably cooler on the bay. Nice tour but a bit generic. Would like a live tour guide for the price.
Erin N,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
A great way to see the city from the harbor and Alcatraz without doing a tour. It was a very enjoyable ride. We got to get underneath the Golden Gate Bridge really close and it was a clear day. I highly recommend.
Armando M,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
It was excellent unexplainable beautiful satifiying I done it before this is my se one time both were great the photos are also amazing.
MarieJose C,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
Pleasant boat tour and we had a great time Relevant information. Nice views. Expensive for the duration of the tour.
Sontia B,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
Great experience to learn about the Bay Area . Commentators was great in explaining the history of the bridges and alcatraz
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