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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

4.81,426 reviewsGolden Gate Bridge

  • 1h 35m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 8 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Enjoy the serene San Francisco Bay at sunset on this evening with the Sunset Cruise aboard a luxurious catamaran. Sail by Alcatraz Island, under the Golden Gate Bridge and look for sea lions, then cruise down the city skyline. Both the Adventure Cat 55' or 65' catamaran are complete with a 360-degree, protected viewing area for those who don't like the wind in their faces as well as canvas trampoline nets where you can experience the ocean and sights in the open sea air. Just a note on capacity, we are considered an outdoor business by category, so we are not officially restricted currently, but we do self-limit to have enough room for all to feel safe. Our 47-passenger vessel is limited to about 40 per trip, and the 90-passenger is limited to 76 for comfort of all.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Professional crew and experienced captain
  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and San Francisco skyline
  • 1 complimentary drink (beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink)
  • Restroom facilities onboard
  • 1.5-hour sunset cruise
  • Safety equipment and life jackets

What's not

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drink (sealed beverages - non-alcoholic, beer, wine will be available for purchase onboard)

Itinerary

  1. Your tour departs from the Pier 39 (Dock J) where you can experience a colony of grunting sea lions before you begin your journey!

    5 min

  2. On this unforgettable evening cruise, enjoy iconic views as you sail around the San Francisco Bay.

    1.5 h

  3. Watch the city slowly light up behind you as the Golden Gate bridge glows in the dwindling sunlight.

    Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.8

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Departure Point: Pier 39, Gate J, San Francisco 94133 Directions: Stand on the sidewalk facing the water. Enter main P39 entrance, then out left between shops to the water (towards GG Bridge). Gate J is located right next to the sea lion viewing area (ask someone where are sea lions are if lost).
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 76 travellers
Operated by
Adventure Cat Sailing Charters
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accept manual wheelchairs only, as there are 3-4 stairs to board the boat. Also, restrooms are not ADA accessible.
  • Please bring a jacket and wear soft-soled shoes
  • Audio guides are available in English, Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. Please bring headphones if you plan on using the audio guide.

How it compares in San Francisco

  • Its from-price is 45% below the median of the 999 experiences we list in San Francisco.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 17 of 999.
  • 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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