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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

4.5  / 5956 reviews
Activity provider:Blue and Gold Fleet
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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

Activity provider:Blue and Gold Fleet
4.5  / 5956 reviews

From US$ 38 per person

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
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Skip the ticket line
Audio guide included
Spanish, Chinese, English, German, Italian, Japanese, French, Korean

Experience

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

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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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 956 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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The trip was good. What I didn't like is app informed us we had to be there 30 min before. Then we had to stand in the line so they will take a photo of us and only after that we allow embark. So basically I stood in the line so they can make an additional money. I didn't need this photo but I had to stay. Time on the boat was beautiful and just this detail in the beginning was a minus

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June 8, 2023

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Iuliia – United StatesVerified booking

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This was a fun experience. Line up before you get on the boat so they can take photos of you to sell after - but they turned out great so we bought them. You also get digital copies. The ferry ride was the perfect length and you had great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz. Also got a close up of the sea lions as we left Pier 39. The announcements over the speaker was impossible to hear so just unnecessary noise.

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March 1, 2023

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nicola – CanadaVerified booking

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Pretty good boat tour. Boarded at Pier 39. Hassle free as had e-ticket. Cruised out under the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz and towards Bay Bridge. About an hour at sea. Commentary was decent, but difficult to hear (played over speakers) at times due to engine noise.

January 25, 2023

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Richard – United KingdomVerified booking

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