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“For a tourist that is only in town for a few days, but wants the highlights tour and a very good description of the city and its history, this is the one for you. The tour was nice, breezy, and had incredible views.”
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.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our 5:30 cruise. It wasn’t too long or too short and the seating options were good for different needs. I have to comment on how clean and updated the restrooms were. It was a good experience.”
60-minute narrated San Francisco Bay cruise from Pier 43 1/2, under the Golden Gate Bridge past Alcatraz, Angel Island.
“Despite the weather, it was still great to experience the Golden Gate cruise — and it wasn’t too crowded either.”
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.
“We saw what we expected to see plus a bit more. The hang gliders were very active under the Golden Gate Bridge and they are fun to watch.”
A 90-minute narrated Bay cruise with straight-to-gate access, sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge and circling Alcatraz from every angle.
“Great boat tour except we couldn’t hear because the speaker system wasn’t loud enough”
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary by ferry plus a 1-hour Bay cruise, with multilingual audio and Golden Gate views.
“Good day trip to the island then took the bay cruise in the afternoon. The rock was great did the self guided tour and could listen to the wardens”
Ferry to Alcatraz with multilingual audio, then a flexible 60-minute Bay Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge from Pier 39.
“Beautiful boat ride over to the island, got the full experience in the day amd life of an inmate. Totally worth it. Note step hills to climb, if not able consider the free shuttle”
Muir Woods, Sausalito, and a 1-hour narrated Golden Gate Bay Cruise, with a bridge stop and convenient Pier 39 return.
“The driver was entertaining and very well versed. Also very good driver. We had a great time in the woods. We were too hungry to make the Bus back from Sausalito but we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Thank you.”
Audio-led Alcatraz Island prison tour plus a flexible Bay Cruise with big Golden Gate Bridge views, timed for an efficient 4-hour hit.
“Nice tour, loved the local perspective from the lady who lived on island.”
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.
“Very relaxing and informational besides the length of tour was good. I highly recommend having this be one of your Sam Francisco attractions to see.”
Official Alcatraz ferry and audio prison visit plus a 1-hour Bay Cruise under the Golden Gate, from Pier 33 and Pier 39.
“Steep hill walk for seniors, a tram is available. Get the recorded tour headphones, they are free and very good. Great trip, worth every cent.”
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.
“Boat ride was efficient and enjoyable, self guided audio tour was great and informative. Liked being able to choose when to return. Had been sold on the idea it was an Alcatraz tour, INCLUDING, Bay tour. Did not realize it was separate, and am lucky we had an extra day to return for the Bay…”
Spend 90 minutes in Muir Woods, explore Sausalito, then relax on a 1-hour Bay cruise with Alcatraz and Golden Gate views.
“The Muir Woods in the morning are so beautiful. And the cruise back was peacefully.”
Sightseeing sailings, sunset cruises and island runs, in the bays and harbours that do them best.
