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15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In San Francisco

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San Francisco’s 15 most-booked cruises & boat tours, 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 Cruises & Boat Tours In San Francisco

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (1-hour) - Getting on the Red and White Fleet at Pier 43 1/2
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (1-hour)

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

A 1-hour Golden Gate Bay cruise from Pier 43 1/2 with audio in 16 languages, up-close Golden Gate Bridge views, and passes by Alcatraz.

Most Popular 4.7

“The activity was great! We went with our Safety Leadership Team and all 16 people had an amazing time. Best part was seeing the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz up close and personal. We were able to get the best team pictures 🖤”

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San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) - Sunset Bay vs Twilight City Lights: pick the season, pick the mood
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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

“Went for New Years and was really fun! The weather was cold and it was raining. I recommend if it’s raining that day to wear jackets and warm clothes! And some steady boots”

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes) - Marin Headlands, Sausalito, and Angel Island: the Bay side you don’t rush past
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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
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San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

4.San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

2-hour San Francisco sunset cruise with close Golden Gate Bridge views, plus city lights, Alcatraz, Angel Island, Sausalito, and the bay bridges.

4.6

“Loved all the secluded cities, nature, angles of Golden Gate Bridge that was captured! The inside boat is so big has 3 levels the crew was welcoming 🙏🏽would definitely come back !”

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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise - Inside Alcatraz: the Doing Time audio tour for real pacing
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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

5.San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

Alcatraz inside audio plus a 60-minute SF Bay Cruise with round-trip ferry from Pier 33. Easy, flexible, and great value.

4.5

“The activity by itself was very good. but it was annyoing that getyoutguice changed my ticket time, with 30 minutes. so i was there an hour before. And they did that to several visitors. so i recommend you book your your directly with the provider.”

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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat - Pier 39 and the Sea Lions: The Start That Feels Like SF
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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise - Alcatraz From Every Angle: What the Full Circle Means
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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise - Cruising the Bay: getting Alcatraz and city skyline together
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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

8.San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Sail past Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate at sunset on a San Francisco Bay catamaran cruise with one free drink.

5.0

“What a wonderful way to end a day of sightseeing. We were blessed with wonderful weather. It was not too windy, so I was very comfortable in my jacket. The company does have jackets available to wear if you are cold. The crew was great and very friendly. We opted to let the younger guests…”

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San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran - Pier 39 sea lions: your easiest “first wow” in San Francisco
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San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise - Getting to the Alcatraz ferry: Pier 33 timing matters
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San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

10.San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

Alcatraz + a 1-hour Bay cruise with ferry tickets, multilingual audio, and major sights like the Golden Gate Bridge from the water.

4.5

“It was a great trip, and weird at the same time - considering, what had happened there for years. I would have loved to see a section, where it would have aded a little trivia regarding the movies that were shot there (like Escape from Alcatraz or The Rock).”

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Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise - Day vs night Alcatraz: what changes after dark
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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

“We had a great time at the night tour! I broke my leg the month before and I was able to take the trany up to Alcatraz and was also taken back down!!”

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San Francisco: Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes) - Getting oriented at Red and White Fleet (Pier 43 1/2)
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San Francisco: Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco: Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes) - Getting oriented at Red and White Fleet (Pier 43 1/2)
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San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise (90 Minutes)

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise - The 90-Minute Bay Route: Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Sausalito
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San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

14.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

“The sailing catamaran was amazing! We scored with the best weather and minimal passengers onboard. The best staff and service 10/10 🙌🏻”

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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise - Muir Woods: 90 Minutes in the Coastal Redwoods
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

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