San Francisco Bay Cruise
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 9 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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 that shares all the great history is played throughout the boat, and is also available on your smartphone, tablet or other WiFi-enabled device and includes a slideshow of historical photos in 10 different languages. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.
Inclusions
What's included
- Audio: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Portuguese & Taiwanese
- Multiple restrooms, WC, onboard
- Enjoy the sea life! Possibility of seeing dolphins, sea lions, whales, and pelicans, oh my!
- Access to full-service cash snack bar and Free WIFI while you enjoy interior or exterior seating
- "Straight to the gate" Skip the Line! Go straight to the boarding line and avoid the Ticket Booth
What's not
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Itinerary
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.
Listen to complete narration describing major landmarks as you glide past. Or listen on your own personal device on our App for the audio tour in 10 different languages.
You'll get the opportunity to sail right underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, hearing tales of the history of this famous gate that opens up to the Pacific Ocean.
Your journey includes an up close look at the famous island as we sail around the best side for some great views of this infamous penitentiary.
Beautiful views from the water
Beautiful views from the water
Beautiful views from the water
Beautiful views from the water
San Francisco Landmark with a unique view from the water
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 411 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5A fun cruise
An awesome trip around Alcatraz and cruising under the Golden Gate Bridge. We enjoyed seeing the Pier 39 seals from the view of the boat. Also liked the information and stories as we passed by landmarks.
5Best Bay Bridge Tour the Blue and Gold Fleet
It’s very informative, takes you all around the bay It saves you on driving and trying to find parking It’s a great deal for the price!
5Boat Tour
Great experience. Price was good. Easy to book and the guides were knowledgable and friendly. Weather was nice and the scenes were amazing. We were able to get some beautiful pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the seals sunbathing on the docks. The historic buildings and shoreline views were also great to see.
5Súper
Experience super wander full I will recommend 100% we love San Francisco Super super super Cool rides
5Great cruise!
Perfect cruise to go under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz. Very nice staff.
5It was a beautiful day...
It was a beautiful day sailing the Bay and seeing both bridges, Alcatraz, and the bonus wave riders!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We're located in the marina between Pier 41 and Pier 39.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Blue and Gold Fleet
- 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.
How it compares in San Francisco
- Its from-price is 61% below the median of the 68 attraction tickets we list in San Francisco.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 14 of 68.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About San Francisco
San Francisco crowds steep hills onto a peninsula between the Pacific and its bay, with cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and colourful neighbourhoods.
The Golden Gate Bridge spans the strait at the mouth of the bay, often wrapped in fog, and walking or cycling across it is a classic. Boats cross to Alcatraz, the former island prison, while Fisherman's Wharf is known for seafood and the sea lions that bask on the docks of Pier 39. The Ferry Building is a food lover's market.
Top-ranked sights in San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, San Francisco Chinatown.
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