San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise: Panoramic Views

Embark on a thrilling 1.5-hour catamaran cruise over San Francisco Bay and soak in the breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Sausalito. Capture stunning photos and experience the beauty of San Francisco from a unique vantage point.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pier 39 - Departing from Pier 39, sail with us and experience the beauty of San Francisco right from the water (bring your camera, these views are too good to miss!). Our spacious catamarans take guests on a stable, safe ride combining the exhilaration of fresh air and waves on our deck with the protection and outstanding views from our covered cabin.
What's Included
  • 1.5-hour scenic cruise
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks (available to be purchased on board)
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the splendor of San Francisco on a 1.5-hour catamaran journey across the San Francisco Bay. Escape from the city’s hustle and capture amazing pictures from a water’s-eye view. Navigate past the city’s skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Sausalito. View unprecedented panoramas from indoors or elevate your experience by…

Location
Adventure Cat Sailing Charters
Pier 39
Departure Point: Pier 39, Gate J, San Francisco 94133 Directions: Stand on the sidewalk facing the water. Enter main P39 entrance, then out left between shops to the water (towards GG Bridge). Gate J is located right next to the sea lion viewing area (ask someone where are sea lions are if lost).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Joe_c
May 10, 2025
Fantastic In Every Way! - Boat is beautiful. Crew is super friendly and highly informative with safety first. Gets cold but they have jackets. Might want gloves if you are sensitive. Highest rating!
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Daniel_f
Apr 27, 2025
Amazing Cruise Tour - INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!! Just wanted to say a very big thankyou for such a memorable cruise under the Golden Gate and through Alcatraz. The whole family loved the tour and all the local insights. We were lucky enough to see whales and dolphins during the tour - absolute bonus. The captain and two deckhands were incredible, even allowing our three kids to drive the yacht and take photos with the captains hat. Such kind and generous staff and made the experience something we will never forget. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking of cruising San Fran. Thanks again for everything and hope to see you again in the future. Regards, Daniel and family
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Thomas
Apr 12, 2025
Great day sailing! - Saw Wales and porpoises! Very stable ride for how windy it was. If you have mobility issues though would be problematic for you.
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Aimee_c
Apr 8, 2025
Ideal and perfect! - We had a really overcast high wind day, but it still was an amazing experience with our team. The girls were super friendly, super knowledgeable and very willing to take the time with riders. I sometimes found that I was enjoying myself in conversation with them so much that I missed certain views, but it was all well worth it! I enjoyed every minute of it.
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Lore-marie
Mar 19, 2025
Great catamaran tour and perfect views - the Tour is Great for everyone who wants to get some perfect views of San Francisco! The guides were really nice and the boat very clean!
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Ksweenster
Nov 30, 2024
A must- do SF Adventure! - I’ve taken my east coast family on AdventureCat at least 20 times over the past 25 years that I’ve lived in San Francisco and it’s always their favorite memory of the trip. Captain Chad and crew, esp Freddy, are charming, funny and love what they do. A must SF tourist attraction!
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Elizabeth_m
Nov 6, 2024
Sun, wind and sails up! - We were blessed with a small group of travellers. Got to chat to our operators, have great photos taken and really enjoy the experience of the wind in our hair and no engine noise sailing under the famous Golden Gate Bridge.
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Nanette_k
Oct 29, 2024
Halloween sail! - in San Francisco for a quick trip to meet a friend we always try to do a sailing trip. It was the end of October and I wasn’t sure about the weather, but it was absolutely amazing. There were only four of us on this fantastic day. Captain and crew were amazing Friendly and I’m so glad we went! I always use Viator to book they never disappoint!
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Shirley_k
Oct 27, 2024
Awesome!! - The staff were so awesome and friendly. Originally booked the noon sailing but got cancelled and they upgraded me for free to the seller sailing. We had such a good time and the weather was perfect!
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Heather_l
Mar 20, 2025
Trip ended up cancelled - My trip was canceled which was a bummer. The company sent me an email - unfortunately it went to junk mail so I did not receive it until I actively searched for it while standing on a pier waiting for someone who never showed up. That said, they offered other options or a refund. I ended up hopping on a different boat ride and had a wonderful day so everything worked out just fine. The boat I was supposed to go on looked fantastic and the other boat operator spoke highly of Adventure Cat.
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From $69
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).