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“Great boat. Commentary was informative. The whole experience was really good!”
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.
“Lucky to have had a gorgeous sunny day our cruise around the bay!”
60-minute narrated San Francisco Bay cruise from Pier 43 1/2, under the Golden Gate Bridge past Alcatraz, Angel Island.
“Time well spent. Had a great time soaking in the rich history of San Francisco. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyscape.”
Inside Alcatraz audio tour with ferry and a 60-minute Bay Cruise. Skip lines, see the Golden Gate, and explore Alcatraz at your pace.
“I wasn't sure what to expect from Alcatraz as it didn't feature that highly on my own personal activities for my trip but my son was keen, so we went. I genuinely found it really interesting and engaging. The in person tour was well done and Brian was great to listen to. The audio tour…”
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.
“It was great and the cruise started on time and the experience was really good. I suggest to choose sunset time and a sunny day. During winters go around 2-3pm and summer close to sunset time.”
A 90-minute narrated Bay cruise with straight-to-gate access, sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge and circling Alcatraz from every angle.
“Amazing experience to be on the water and experience the sights in a quick 1+ hour experience, great views and nice history given over a recording!”
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary by ferry plus a 1-hour Bay cruise, with multilingual audio and Golden Gate views.
“I loved it . even if I got turned around and took the tour backwards 🤣 that's what I get for seeing the sign to the audio tour abd the sign for lighthouse and going "oh look a light house! " and went that way lol”
Ferry to Alcatraz with multilingual audio, then a flexible 60-minute Bay Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge from Pier 39.
“The Alcatraz Night Tour is an unforgettable experience. Arriving after dark adds an eerie, powerful atmosphere that completely changes how you experience the island. The audio tour is incredibly well done, with former inmates and guards bringing the history to life. Exploring the cellhouse at night, hearing the stories, and taking in the city lights…”
Muir Woods, Sausalito, and a 1-hour narrated Golden Gate Bay Cruise, with a bridge stop and convenient Pier 39 return.
“We had a wonderful relaxing experience with our tour guide who made the trip that much better! Perfect amount of time in Muir Woods!”
Audio-led Alcatraz Island prison tour plus a flexible Bay Cruise with big Golden Gate Bridge views, timed for an efficient 4-hour hit.
“The boat had ample room to take in the views on the way to the island. The instructions were clear once we left the boat. The displays , photos and videos were good to give background information and history of the island as a prison and once closed , as a place for the native…”
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.
“Easy process to see available tours, reasonable price, the bay cruise we took was just about right - time and price”
Official Alcatraz ferry and audio prison visit plus a 1-hour Bay Cruise under the Golden Gate, from Pier 33 and Pier 39.
“Be able to walk a lot. Also it was a bit chilly from the wind outside. It was very educational. So glad we did it.”
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.
“We enjoyed the tour. Everything was efficient. The stories in Alcatraz were depressing so be prepared with that. Overall, it went well.”
Spend 90 minutes in Muir Woods, explore Sausalito, then relax on a 1-hour Bay cruise with Alcatraz and Golden Gate views.
“Our tour guide Joe was great. Made the experience fun. However, the time spent at each location felt cut short. Cannot wait to visit again. ✨”
Sightseeing sailings, sunset cruises and island runs, in the bays and harbours that do them best.
