Experience San Francisco's stunning waterfront, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz on a 1-hour boat cruise with expert narration, wildlife sightings, and iconic views.
Most Popular★ 4.7“Short but interesting trip. Sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge was a highlight.”
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3,644 reviews1 hourFrom $38by Red and White Fleet
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Experience San Francisco's iconic sights on a 2-hour City Lights cruise, with stunning views of the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and the skyline at night.
★ 4.5“Fantastic views of the skyline of San Francisco at night and the Golden Gate Bridge. It can get chilly and windy, so wrap up warm. We thoroughly enjoyed it.”
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2,140 reviews2 hoursFrom $58by Red and White Fleet
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Experience stunning San Francisco Bay on a 2-hour sunset cruise, passing iconic sights like the Golden Gate and Alcatraz while enjoying drinks and lively views.
★ 4.5“This is the second time we have been on the Sunset Cruise. Facilities on board are great. Instructions where to meet are clear. Staff are very helpful. And…the bay view is just gorgeous! San Fran has a piece of our hearts.”
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1,949 reviewsFrom $58by Red and White Fleet
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Experience stunning San Francisco views on a 2-hour sunset cruise, sailing under the Golden Gate and Bay Bridge, with options for city lights or sunset viewing.
★ 4.5“The views were very cool, especially by Alcatraz and the Golden Gate bridge. One of the reasons we chose this cruise is because it said there was an indoor heated area and it was cold and rainy the day we went. Maybe the heat is…”
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1,879 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $58.00by Red and White Fleet
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Experience San Francisco from the water with this 1-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise, offering iconic views of the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and Marin.
★ 4.5“Crew was super friendly, definitely will be back. Next time will be doing the tour of The Rock! Can’t wait to go back”
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1,621 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $39.00by Red and White Fleet
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Discover San Francisco with this combined tour of Alcatraz and a scenic Bay Cruise. Enjoy an audio-guided inside look at the prison and stunning waterfront views.
★ 4.5“Both trips were informative and well detailed. Both left on time and returned us on the times specified. An excellent experience”
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1,577 reviews4 hoursFrom $135by Fog Tours
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Enjoy a 1-hour San Francisco bay cruise with skip-the-line access to see the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and the skyline from the water, with expert narration.
★ 4.6“Despite the fog, so worth it! Captivating views of the Golden Gate Bridge. It was so neat to go underneath the bridge. We sat up top. And learned some neat facts from the audio guide that was playing through the speakers. The only thing that…”
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1,483 reviews1 hourFrom $38by Blue and Gold Fleet
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Experience the stunning sights of San Francisco Bay with a 90-minute skip-the-line cruise around Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge, narrated in multiple languages.
★ 4.4“What an amazing tour! We had such a great time. Very informative. Friendly staff.”
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1,393 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $47by Blue and Gold Fleet
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Experience San Francisco’s iconic skyline and Golden Gate Bridge from a relaxed catamaran cruise at sunset, with stunning views and friendly crew.
★ 5.0“Boat trips old times ..nice offer with this website ..not inexpensive ..nicer boat delightful memory last year”
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1,342 reviews1 hour 35 minutes (approx.)From $88.00by Adventure Cat Sailing Charters
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Experience stunning San Francisco Bay sunsets on a luxury catamaran cruise past Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and Sausalito with inclusive drinks and panoramic views.
★ 4.8“If you do nothing else while you’re in San Fransisco - DO THIS. Thanks to Chad and the lovely ladies who make you feel so welcome. You will never see the Golden Gate Bridge like you will on this trip! It is absolutely awesome!”
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1,097 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $90by Adventure Cat Sailing Charters
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Discover Alcatraz and San Francisco Bay with this 4-hour tour. Enjoy the prison tour, narrated ferry ride, and scenic waterfront views for a memorable experience.
★ 4.5“Wonderful! We didn’t get to see any whales the day we went but the crew made the excursion fun and educational all at the same time. You could also tell they had a true passion for their work and wanted us to see the whales…”
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1,049 reviews4 hoursFrom $125by Must See
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Enjoy a 90-minute boat cruise under the Golden Gate and Oakland Bay Bridge, with stunning views of Alcatraz and San Francisco skyline—perfect for sightseeing lovers.
★ 4.7“They could have let us get on sooner. They did not actually let us on until the start time of the cruise even though they told us to come 30 mins early. It was a bit cold and windy while we waited. But the cruise…”
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1,010 reviewsFrom $48by Red and White Fleet
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Explore Alcatraz with round-trip ferry tickets, an award-winning audio tour, and a scenic Bay cruise—fantastic for history buffs and picture takers alike.
“I have always wanted to visit the iconic Alcatraz. Booking was easy, the ferry well organised and the audio tour excellent. Views of the bay were beautiful, we even saw a passing whale.”
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969 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $139.00by Must See - Alcatraz tours / Muir Woods and Sausalito tours
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Experience stunning San Francisco views from the water on a 1.5-hour sailing cruise past Alcatraz, Golden Gate, and Sausalito aboard a stable catamaran.
★ 5.0“Dress for cold weather but fun. Located at pier 39 enter near the sea lions. Large cabin available . Your invited to participate in the voyage.”
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629 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $72.00by Adventure Cat Sailing Charters
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Discover San Francisco from the water on a 90-minute bridge-to-bridge cruise, offering close-up views of the Golden Gate, Bay Bridge, and iconic city sights.
★ 4.5“Boat was nice. Speakers need to be updated. It was hard to hear. They have a bar but we did not get a drink. I would recommend this tour.”
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629 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $48.00by Red and White Fleet
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