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 - Take advantage of prime photo opportunities with unobstructed views in every direction during this 1-hour bay cruise, departing from Pier 39. Snap photos of barking sea lions that bask on the docks, and take a seat indoors or on the outdoor deck.
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 essential to truly embrace all that San Francisco has to offer. Embark on this well-liked 60-minute journey that goes beneath the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, circumnavigates Alcatraz Island, next to Angel Island State Park, and close to the city’s waterfront. Seize great photography moments and admire sweeping views. An auditory guide is…

Location
Blue & Gold Fleet
PIER 39, The Embarcadero at Beach St. San Francisco, CA 94133
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Barbara_s
Apr 28, 2026
Packs it all in! - A great quick tour of the harbor. Seals, Alcatraz, The Golden Gate Bridge, some history- packed it all in. I read reviews that complained of the cold- you are on the bay- it will be windy and cooler than on land. Great trip!
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Jameswallace
Apr 25, 2026
Boat tour - The boat had restrooms and a bar. The staff was friendly if you want a good seat get there a little early
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Luis_g
Apr 24, 2026
Great views - You can take some nice pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz…. Great views of town. Nice and friendly crew. Make sure to wear a light jacket, since gets really windy and can be a little chilly.
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Latoria_w
Apr 23, 2026
My friends and I had a... - My friends and I had a great time on the cruise! It was an hour long and provided a ton of different facts about San Fran! Would do this cruise again!
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Tll48
Apr 21, 2026
Why wouldn’t you? - Great experience, not to be missed. We did it on the spur of the moment and found ticketing easy and straight forward. Enjoyed the stories told onboard the boat, that made it so much more meaningful. The weather always plays a big part, but there’s little we can do about that. Highly recommended.
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805marlab
Apr 17, 2026
Golden views of the bridge. Lovely! - A great tour going out to the golden gate and under and returning. Beautiful views of that and Alcatraz and Bay bridge. Highly recommend.
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Dane_h
Apr 15, 2026
Deck hand was great. - The deck hand was awesome. The trip was a great quick tour of the bay. The boat was clean and seemed safe.
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Shawn_h
Apr 26, 2026
Nice cruise through the bay. - Great cruise through the bay, but I got their a little late. My ticket showed pier 41, but it actually left out of pier 39.
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Mdavisx
Apr 19, 2026
Fun loop around the bay. - Fun loop around the bay. The main bulk of the ship itself blocked most of the view going forward, so we enjoyed the view from the back of the boat, seeing where we’d just been.
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Dechasa_t
Apr 23, 2026
Overall, the trip was a... - Overall, the trip was a great experience. Wasn't overcrowded and had plenty of seating space. A few things I wish were better was the speaker on the boat wasn't as loud, talking about the history of GG and Alcatraz. I know you can pull it up on your phone, but I needed my phone for pictures. Also, there was a small bar for drinks and refreshments, but it didn't seem like they were serving anything, and I didn't get an explanation of why, so that was discouraging. So, would I do it again? Probably not, well I would shop around more for sure.
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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).