SAN FRANCISCO BAY · BAY CRUISES
The sailings worth boarding, reviewed.
The 15 san francisco bay cruises travellers cast off on most, lined up side by side. How long you are on the water, what you sail past, who is at the helm, and what a spot on deck costs.
1-hour Golden Gate Bay cruise from Pier 43 1/2 with multilingual audio, Alcatraz views, and wildlife spotting for $38.
Most Popular“This was an amazing activity, especially if it is your first time in San Francisco!! I went as a solo excursion and it was absolutely amazing and exceeded my expectations!! Would highly recommend!”
Golden Gate Bay Cruise from Fisherman’s Wharf: 1 hour under the Golden Gate Bridge and by Alcatraz with 16-language audio and onboard bar.
“Totally it’s awesome, we enjoy the ride and also all the explanation from the wireless guide, along journey you also can see a view of people surfing and feel a fresh air around”
60-minute narrated San Francisco Bay cruise from Pier 43 1/2, under the Golden Gate Bridge past Alcatraz, Angel Island.
“A great experience. Arrived a few minutes late but they were still boarding. Lots of room on the middle deck outside.”
Inside Alcatraz audio tour with ferry and a 60-minute Bay Cruise. Skip lines, see the Golden Gate, and explore Alcatraz at your pace.
“Audio guide on Alkatraz is amazing. Lots to see and experience.”
A 1-hour skip-the-line Bay Cruise from Pier 39 with narration, sea lions, the Golden Gate Bridge, and an Alcatraz view from the water.
“Being able to see the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz up close from water amazing!”
A 90-minute narrated Bay cruise with straight-to-gate access, sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge and circling Alcatraz from every angle.
“We had a great time, inspite of the shy Golden Gate brides (it hid in the fog.) We enjoyed the recorded tour. Really fun.”
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary by ferry plus a 1-hour Bay cruise, with multilingual audio and Golden Gate views.
“Excellent trip, well organised and very informative. Great day”
Ferry to Alcatraz with multilingual audio, then a flexible 60-minute Bay Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge from Pier 39.
“Tour was very informative and staff was friendly and Professional. You learn a lot about the original mission of the island and it’s progression to Federal prison and then the impact it had on Native American civil rights which was something I was unaware of.”
Muir Woods, Sausalito, and a 1-hour narrated Golden Gate Bay Cruise, with a bridge stop and convenient Pier 39 return.
“Everything was fine other than the fact that not enough time was allotted for Sausalito. We were there from 11 till noon, too early for lunch. Had we been there from 11 till 1, we could have had lunch and still had time to walk around and shop.”
Audio-led Alcatraz Island prison tour plus a flexible Bay Cruise with big Golden Gate Bridge views, timed for an efficient 4-hour hit.
“We enjoyed the tour. Everything was efficient. The stories in Alcatraz were depressing so be prepared with that. Overall, it went well.”
A 1-hour San Francisco Bay cruise with Pier 39 sea lions, Golden Gate views, and Alcatraz sightings, plus Wi‑Fi audio on your phone.
“We took the 2:30 afternoon cruise. We had a very informative tour and enjoyed it very much. We have taken this tour several times over the years and have never been disappointed”
Official Alcatraz ferry and audio prison visit plus a 1-hour Bay Cruise under the Golden Gate, from Pier 33 and Pier 39.
“A great experience seeing Alcatraz and hearing about the history of it. Also the boat trip to get to the island was very smooth”
Official Alcatraz ferry entry plus a Golden Gate Bridge bay cruise, with phone audio and big views in about 3 hours.
Alcatraz prison ferry plus a Golden Gate Bay cruise. Self-guided audio on The Rock, flexible cruise timing, big SF views for $132.
“Good ferry ride, excellent audio tour. We had a fab trip.”
Spend 90 minutes in Muir Woods, explore Sausalito, then relax on a 1-hour Bay cruise with Alcatraz and Golden Gate views.
“Muir Woods was stunning. The guide, Archie, was fabulous. The only criticism was that we didn't have enough time in Sausalito.”
Sightseeing sailings, sunset cruises and island runs, in the bays and harbours that do them best.
