Cruise along San Francisco’s waterfront and relive the 150 years of history. Sail underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, get an up-close look at Alcatraz and gaze at the beautiful San Francisco skyline.

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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
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Audio guide included: Spanish, Chinese, English, German, Italian, Japanese, French, Korean

Highlights

Sail past the Golden Gate Bridge
Cruise around the notorious Alcatraz Island
Marvel at the San Francisco skyline
Skip the box office line and go straight to the gate with your ticket

Full description

Enjoy a 1-hour journey along San Francisco's historic waterfront and experience the thrilling history of the San Francisco Bay, with all the sound and glory it deserves. The 1-hour non-stop Bay Cruise takes you past the famous PIER 39 sea lions and along San Francisco’s historic waterfront, revealing the city’s fascinating skyline. Relax in comfort, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and enjoy a full narration describing major landmarks as you sail by.

See sights like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the iconic San Francisco skyline as you go. Whether it’s your first time to San Francisco, or your 10th visit, the Bay Cruise is something you should experience at least once in your life.

You will get a complimentary souvenir map, which is available in nine languages, and if you get hungry, there’s a full-service snack bar on board with food and drink available to purchase.

Includes

60-minute Bay cruise
Narration describing major landmarks
Straight to the gate' access to the boat
Complimentary souvenir map
Access to full-service snack bar

Food and drink (available for purchase)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Please meet at the Yellow Box Office west of Pier 39 between Gates 3 and 4.

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Important information

What to bring

Face mask or protective covering

Know before you go

Cruises may not operate during inclement weather; check with ticket booths on the day of sailing for schedule
Your mobile voucher allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 342 reviews

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Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.6/5
Service
4.5/5

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It was a great way to start our visit to San Fran. It was foggy (side note: San Fran is 50-66 in July and august because of desert and ocean interact bring a sweater) but worth it. We got an idea of the places we wanted to check out and a nice up close view of Alcatraz. They also had a reasonably priced bar.

August 5, 2022

Tickets were easy to buy online and we used them digitally to board. We boarded quickly and enjoyed sitting in the upper cabin and on the front of the boat. The guided tour was interesting and one hour was the perfect amount of time, as we were traveling with children.

June 14, 2022

It was easy to purchase the tickets online and when you arrive, you can almost just walk onto the boat. On the boat, lots of room to sit or go outside and stand at the edge to see great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. We enjoyed the boat ride!

June 7, 2022

San Francisco: 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

San Francisco: 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

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