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San Francisco Bay Cruise
4.3
229 Ratings
San Francisco
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:
1 day
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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 accessible on your smartphone or any WiFi-enabled gadget, complete with a series of historical images. This ticket enables you to bypass the ticketing queue and proceed right to the entrance.
- Children from 0 to 4 years old sail for free
- Cruises may not operate during inclement weather. Check with ticket booth on day of sailing for schedule.
- Multi-language audio tour available in nine languages (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German and Taiwanese). Please bring your Wi-Fi enabled device to access the tour.
- Times are subject to change without notice.
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
4.3
(229 Ratings)
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Vickie_d
Sep 6, 2024
We are looking forward to bringing our family next time. - We enjoyed the beautiful Bay, So nice to be on the water and enjoyed hearing the History of the Golden Gate Bridge. Thank You it was a very lovely time.
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Erlinda_s
Sep 6, 2024
Foggy and breathtaking! - The seals on the harbor were enjoyable to see. The historical background was good to know. Nature and man made structures came together to be a beautiful sight to see.
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Adeesha_a
Sep 3, 2024
I had an amazing experience on the San Francisco Bay Cruise! - I had an amazing experience on the San Francisco Bay Cruise! We departed right on time at 12:30 PM. The boat has three decks; the middle deck front offers the best views. From there, we enjoyed close-up views of Alcatraz Island and sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge. The captain provided informative announcements and there was engaging audio about the sights. The panoramic views of the Golden Gate and the city were spectacular!
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Marisa_h
Sep 1, 2024
Beautiful views of the bay. - The views of the bay were beautiful. The audio track on the boat explained the historical significance of each landmark. As a local, much of the information was new to me. It was interesting, educational, and fun!
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Tiffany_r
Aug 20, 2024
Unforgettable views - My husband and I booked the 1hr Bay Cruise and thought it was just enough. Tour gives you an up close (and unforgettable) view of the Golden Gate Bridge and shows you Alcatraz island up close. The team was friendly, efficient, and also accommodated us without issue when my husband and I decided we wanted to change our tour time. Thank you!
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Lindsey_v
Aug 20, 2024
5 Stars - We only had a day in San Francisco and this tour fit perfectly into the little bit of time we had. I would definitely recommend it to someone who doesn’t have time to go visit Alcatraz or walk the bridge, but still want to see them up close.
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Nicole_h
Aug 19, 2024
Fun cruise around the bay - Very nice quick boat ride around the bay! The boarding process was quick and easy. Great views of the city bridges.
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Daniela_h
Aug 9, 2024
Cold, Windy, Foggy, Amazing! - It was an amazing trip to the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island. It was foggy, windy, and cold, so I suggest you to bring jackets while onboard the cruise. The Golden Gate Bridge looked great from being under the fog, gave it a spooky look. There was a snack bar if you wanted something to drink or eat. The boat went around Alcatraz Island. It was a great 1 hour boat ride! If you are standing up during the ride to Golden Gate Bridge, please make sure to use the handrails on the stairs, the waters may be rough and rock the boat.
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Manisha_m
Aug 4, 2024
Awesome sail - Smooth sailing beautiful views we got super lucky with weather amazing peaceful time we all enjoyed and I have an asd child he had a good time as well
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Patricia_o
Aug 4, 2024
Perfect - Beautiful experience!!! The history shared was awesome! Clean boat. Perfect amount of time was the perfect amount spent on the cruise.
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