San Francisco City Lights Cruise
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
See San Francisco sparkle on the San Francisco City Lights Cruise, a relaxing 2-hour evening cruise on the Bay. Sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatraz Island, and along the waterfront for sweeping views of the city skyline. Unwind to pre-recorded music, enjoy a beverage available for purchase from the onboard bar, and take in the sights from indoor or outdoor seating. Cruise with San Francisco’s original Bay sightseeing company, independently family-owned since 1892. Dress in warm layers for cool Bay breezes. Sunset views and lighting vary by season and departure time, and San Francisco’s famous fog may partially or completely obscure the Golden Gate Bridge and other sights. Please note: This cruise does not include audio narration. Pre-recorded music plays throughout the vessel.
Inclusions
What's included
- "Straight to the gate" access
- 2- hour sunset cruise (summer months) or city lights cruise (winter months) of San Francisco Bay
- Restrooms: Access to clean and convenient restrooms during your cruise.
What's not
- Gratuities
- Full bar is available onboard to purchase drinks and snacks.
Itinerary
Begin and end your journey at Pier 43 1/2.
Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge as the sun sets.
Explore the San Francisco Bay during this 1.5 hour bay cruise.
Sail passed the Marina district on your journey back to Fisherman's Wharf.
See Fort Mason from the bay and your journey back to FIsherman's Wharf.
See Coit Tower from the Bay!
See the Salesforce Tower form the Bay.
Sail passed the Bay Bridge and enjoy the Bay Bridge's iconic the Bay Light art installation throughout the evening.
See views of Yerba Buena Island from the Bay!
See Treasure Island from the Bay!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.5
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Ratings come from 2,158 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please enter in Google Maps: "Red and White Fleet" or "Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco" for exact location and directions. Pier 43 ½ ticket booth (corner of Taylor Street and the Embarcadero) Please come to our location 20 minutes prior to departure.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 300 travellers
- Operated by
- Red and White Fleet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please come to our location 20 minutes prior to the departure time.
- This cruise is not narrated. If you would like to learn more about San Francisco, we suggest taking one of our narrated cruises such as the Golden Gate Bay Cruise or the San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise.
How it compares in San Francisco
- Its from-price is 64% 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 11 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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