Bay Cruises


SAN FRANCISCO

15 Best Bay Cruises In San Francisco

San Francisco’s best, in one place.

San Francisco’s 15 most-booked bay cruises, side by side. Each one with its price, its run time and the operator, plus a straight read on what you actually get for the money.

15 Best Bay Cruises In San Francisco

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (1-hour) - Getting on the Red and White Fleet at Pier 43 1/2
1-Hour Experiences, Bay Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (1-hour)

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) - Sunset Bay vs Twilight City Lights: pick the season, pick the mood
Bay Cruises, City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

2.San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

Ride San Francisco’s Bay at night for skyline glow, bridge views, and close passes by Alcatraz, with a comfy heated boat.

4.5

“It definetly is NOT 2 hours long. We left the pair late at 5:40pm instead of 5:30pm and it docked at 7:27pm and not 7:40pm which would have been two hours. I hate getting ripped off on these tours with time. It drives me crazy.”

Check Availability →Read the review →

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes) - Marin Headlands, Sausalito, and Angel Island: the Bay side you don’t rush past
1-Hour Experiences, Bay Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours) - The First Leg: Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Bay Scenery at a Relaxed Pace
Bay Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, San Francisco, Tour Reviews

San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise - Cruising the Bay: getting Alcatraz and city skyline together
Bay Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Sailing, San Francisco, Tour Reviews

San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise - Day vs night Alcatraz: what changes after dark
Alcatraz Tours, Bay Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, San Francisco, Tour Reviews

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

11.Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Alcatraz by included ferry with a 45-minute audio tour, plus a choice of day or night Alcatraz and a narrated Golden Gate Bay cruise.

4.0

“Just watch your step on all the steps when walking in and out the buildings. Overall, a great experience and great knowledgeable guides”

Check Availability →Read the review →

San Francisco: Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes) - Getting oriented at Red and White Fleet (Pier 43 1/2)
Bay Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews

San Francisco: Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

12.San Francisco: Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

1.5-hour San Francisco Bay cruise from Fisherman’s Wharf, sailing under the Golden Gate and Bay bridges with close views of Alcatraz.

4.7

“This tour offers a stunning panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Oakland–San Francisco Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz Island all in one. However, if you’re already planning to visit Alcatraz separately, you might find some overlap. That said, this cruise provides truly breathtaking scenery, including sailing beneath both bridges — a unique perspective you…”

Check Availability →Read the review →

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise - The 90-Minute Bay Route: Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Sausalito
Bay Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Sailing, San Francisco, Tour Reviews

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

13.San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

Sail under the Golden Gate, pass Alcatraz, and enjoy Sausalito views on a catamaran from Pier 39. 90 minutes for $72.

5.0

“Such a great experience. Easygoing ride. Great people. Great views. Recommend To dress warm, bring layers. They have beverages on sale on board.”

Check Availability →Read the review →

San Francisco: Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes) - Getting oriented at Red and White Fleet (Pier 43 1/2)
Bay Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews

San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise (90 Minutes)

14.San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise (90 Minutes)

90-minute bridge-to-bridge cruise from Pier 43 1/2. Ride under Golden Gate and Bay Bridge with multilingual audio and skyline views.

4.5

“You take a ride under the golden gate and near Alcatraz. There are refreshments on the boat. We did the tour on a chilly, wet day in early January 2026 so the hot chocolate was very nice.”

Check Availability →Read the review →

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise - Muir Woods: 90 Minutes in the Coastal Redwoods
Bay Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Muir Woods & Sausalito Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews, Tours

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

More Bay Cruises In San Francisco

Scroll to Top

Explore San Francisco

From Alcatraz and the Golden Gate to the redwoods, wine country and the coast. Every way to spend a day in and around the city.