San Francisco Bay Cruise: Golden Gate and Alcatraz

Experience the best of San Francisco with a Bay Cruise. Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, explore Alcatraz Island, and enjoy stunning waterfront views. Skip the line and go straight to the gate!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pier 39 - Enjoy fantastic photo opportunities with clear views in every direction during this 1-hour bay cruise, departing from Pier 39. Capture images of the playful sea lions lounging on the docks, and choose to sit indoors or on the outdoor deck.
  • San Francisco Bay - Experience a fully narrated tour highlighting major landmarks as you glide…
What's Included
  • ‘Straight to the gate’ access
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information

A Bay Cruise is a must-do to truly experience San Francisco. This popular one-hour tour takes you beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, circles Alcatraz Island, passes Angel Island State Park, and cruises along the city’s waterfront. Enjoy incredible photo opportunities and breathtaking panoramic views. An informative audio tour, rich with history, is…

Location
Blue & Gold Fleet
We're located in the marina between Pier 41 and Pier 39.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Adeesha_a
Jul 19, 2026
Arrived on time and everything was as advertised. - Arrived on time and everything was as advertised. The explanation recording played during the trip was very informative and very well timed so you can enjoy the scenery as it is being explained. Clean toilets. I dis not use the cafe inside the ship.
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Reneecipriani
Jul 18, 2026
Interesting and enjoyable - Definitely bring a jacket, and if you have long hair, bring a hair tie or clip, the wind can be strong. Well narrated, interesting history. The tour company was accommodating when our flight was delayed and we could not make the scheduled cruise. We really appreciated that.
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Randy_b
Jul 16, 2026
Great Experience! - A well organized tour with clear communication from the start. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
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Molly_g
Jul 12, 2026
Great tour of the bay.... - Great tour of the bay. Would recommend this tour to anyone who is looking to see San Francisco from the bay.
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Jamie_w
Jul 11, 2026
We had a wonderful time.... - We had a wonderful time. It was one of our best experiences yet! We almost want to go again! We highly recommend this tour!
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Sandy_m
Jul 11, 2026
It’s very beautiful and... - It’s very beautiful and very nicely documented- you get to hear a lot about San Francisco and its history. Highly recommended.
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Shauna_h
Jul 10, 2026
Great quick tour of the... - Great quick tour of the bay. Takes you just under the Golden Gate Bridge and back. Lots of seating options and can move about the boat for pictures. Bring a sweatshirt or jacket regardless of weather-the bay can be chilly & windy. Definitely recommend this tour.
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Debra_s
Jul 9, 2026
Fantastic cruise! - Be ready for fog and wind, but also be ready for fantastic cruise around san francisco bay.. you'll see all manner of birds and wildlife, as well as the big rock, meaning alcatraz, a view of the golden gate bridge from underneath, a narration, about all the other sites you'll see around the bay.
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Jason_k
Jul 16, 2026
Great ride if a little expensive - Good views, a little pricey for one hour, but it is San Francisco. I enjoyed the audio, and felt it enhanced the experience. The sound System was good enough that it was clear.
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Jessica_b
Jul 19, 2026
It’s very crowded.... - It’s very crowded. Although people were asked not to stand unless they needed to go somewhere else on the boat they lined up on the rails and if you tried to stay seated you couldn’t watch for any dolphins or see much at all. A bit disappointing. You also couldn’t hear a word that was said over the speaker system so that sucked. I wanted to hear any history they were sharing.
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From $39
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).