Activities & Tours: California

Sightseeing Cruises

Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise

Take the ultimate sunset cruise, California-style! Relax as you enjoy amazing views of San Francisco during this casual 2-hour cruise of San Francisco Bay. The sailings are timed to coincide with sunsets; the Sunset Bay Cruise departure time and route will differ to the Twilight Cruise which sails during the winter months. Please note: this cruise does not include audio narration. Prerecorded music is played throughout the vessel.

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based on 1319 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $58

Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take a short ferry ride from Pier 33 to the Alcatraz Island, where you can walk around the Island freely at your own pace and follow a 45-minutes award-winning audio tour in multiple languages of the Alcatraz Prison Cellhouse. You can hop on to any returning ferry when you are finish touring the Alcatraz Island. For the San Francisco Bay Cruise Tour, it will start near Pier 39 where just a short walk from Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing. During this 60-minute Bay Cruise Tour, you will tour around the Alcatraz Island and under the famous Golden Gate Bridge, where you will enjoy breathtaking views of San Francisco and its bay! Tips: You can do the Bay Cruise Tour before the Alcatraz Tour, or on a different date! There are multiple departures daily and your Bay Cruise voucher is valid for any date, any departure time

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based on 54 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 to 5 hours
From $133.2

Original Price : 138

Saving Amount : 4.8

Straight to the Gate Access: Golden Gate Bay Cruise

One hour scenic voyage - Ferry between Pier 43.5 and Fisherman’s Wharf while transiting along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, passing under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz! Learn the history of San Francisco Bay in an open-air museum setting and observe local marine life such as sea lions, pelicans, whales and more. Don't worry about the unpredictable San Francisco weather! This is an open ticket which is valid for use on any day up until the end of the year. Our 5:30 departure is the "Happiest Hour On The Bay" enjoy discounted pricing on cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Finish your day or start your evening with Red and White for the best views on board a piece of San Francisco history.

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based on 1190 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $38

2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

Whether you want to kick off a fabulous date night or wrap up an enjoyable afternoon, this two-hour sunset sail is just the ticket. Step aboard the gorgeous traditional vessel to take in the sights at the most bewitching time of day. You'll sail past Alcatraz, hug the coast at Sausalito and experience the full grandeur of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sip two servings of your choice of included beer, wine, soda or water as Privateer cruises along the spectacular San Francisco cityscape, while the sun sets and the lights of the city come to twinkling life.

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based on 324 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $129

Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Bay Cruise

You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island, past Angel Island State Park, and alongside the city's waterfront. Take advantage of fantastic photo ops and panoramic views. An audio tour is available on your smartphone, tablet or other WiFi-enabled device and includes a slideshow of historical photos. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.

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based on 215 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $38

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

Experience the beauty of San Francisco during a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise over San Francisco Bay. Sail away from bustling city and enjoy photo ops from the vantage point of the water. You’ll coast past the city skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Sausalito. Enjoy panoramic views from inside or take a seat on the trampoline nets to heighten your adventure.

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based on 512 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $69

Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

Combine a San Francisco City Tour and guided visit to Alcatraz for the ultimate introduction to San Francisco! You'll enjoy the beauty and attractions of everyone's favorite city, in addition to a scenic ferry ride to Alcatraz Island for an audio walking tour.

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based on 2210 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours 30 minutes
From $160

Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise

Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and Oracle Park, and enjoy views of the city skyline dotted by Coit Tower, the Ferry Building, the Transamerica Pyramid, the Palace of Fine Arts and more. Fascinating audio commentary lets you learn about the construction of these famous bridges, as well as San Francisco’s unique architecture, history, geology, and culture. Your vessel features restrooms and indoor and outdoor seating. You’re free to bring your own lunch on board to enjoy while you take in the sights, and there is also a full bar and snacks available for purchase. For a limited time, all San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruises have a Buy One, Get One (BOGO) offer for the bar! Double the delight as you sip and savor the beauty of the San Francisco Bay while toasting to memorable moments.

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based on 481 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $48

1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with beer and wine. This double-masted, teak-decked, bronze-fitted beauty holds more than 28 passengers but is limited to just 16 during the pandemic so you'll get plenty of personal attention from the skilled and friendly crew as the Privateer glides over to Alcatraz and Angel Island, passes by charming and picturesque Sausalito, parallels the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge and sails past the famous San Francisco skyline on its way back to Pier 39.

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based on 354 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $99

Official Alcatraz Night Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

Visit the famous Alcatraz Island Prison at night! This Alcatraz night tour is a special program that only offers to a limited amount of people who get to experience the Alcatraz Island in a different way than the day tour. You will get to experience more special night time program and its unique night scene during this tour, and the famous audio tour and docent tour are also included. Round trip ferry rides to the Alcatraz Island are also included with no additional charge. As a bonus, a one-hour bay cruise tour voucher is also included for you to use at the time of your choice to see under the Golden Gate Bridge and around the Alcatraz Island. The voucher can be used on the same day before the Alcatraz night tour, or on a different day. There are multiple departures during the day from 11am to 4:30pm (subject to change/availability).

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based on reviews

See Details → Duration :2 to 3 hours
From $168

I Sail SF - Private Sailboat Charter

2 or 3 hour PRIVATE Charter aboard Carmelita, our beautiful and spacious Catalina 42 sailboat, offering comfort while touring San Francisco Bay. Captain Christian enjoys sharing his experiences of SF Bay and Sailing with his guests. Optional for a 2 or 3 hour Charter. The 2 hour charter typically covers from pier 39 to the Golden gate Bridge. The 3 hour charter allows for travel to Sausalito, Angel Island or down past the Giants Ball park. Book two - 2 hour tours back to back for the full SF Bay experience, A stop to picnic at Angel Island or take your group for lunch at Sam's. We can customize and create the on the water experience that is a perfect fit for your group of 6 or less.

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based on 1 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $650

Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Escape from the Rock Cruise

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an in-depth view of the prison. Take in the sights and sounds of the island as you listen to ex-guards and former inmates tell their stories of murder, mayhem, and mobsters on an audio tour with historical photos via your smartphone, tablet or other WiFi-enabled device. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.

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based on 130 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $46

2-Hour Interactive Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

This is an Interactive Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay with a maximum 6 passengers on a private yacht with a USCG licensed captain and crew where you'll sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, across the San Francisco waterfront, get a close-up look at Alcatraz and Angel Islands. This Sailing Experience is "interactive" which means we want you to get the full experience of sailing so you'll have an opportunity to take the wheel and sail your course.. It's all part of an unforgettable sailing experience you wont get anywhere else.. You will see and be able to photograph beautiful scenery and may also experience a close encounter with some of the local wildlife that calls the bay home. Sailing SF Bay Experiences are aimed at creating lifelong memories for you while showcasing the beauty and diversity of our area.

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based on 18 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $149

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay area's most popular national monument, visit Sausalito - the prettiest village in California and sail next to Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge on a narrated one-hour cruise.

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based on 494 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $125

America's Cup Day Sailing Adventure on San Francisco Bay

Welcome aboard for a thrilling 2.5 hour sailing adventure aboard USA 76, an International America’s Cup Class racing yacht that challenged in 2003 for sporting’s oldest active trophy, the America’s Cup. Feel the adrenaline as the yacht powers up and we sail towards the Golden Gate Bridge. Public trips are conducted multiple days a week, year round, departing from PIER 39 in San Francisco.

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based on 94 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $207.74

Activities & Tours: California

Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise

Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

Straight to the Gate Access: Golden Gate Bay Cruise

2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Bay Cruise

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise

1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

Official Alcatraz Night Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

I Sail SF - Private Sailboat Charter

Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Escape from the Rock Cruise

2-Hour Interactive Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

America's Cup Day Sailing Adventure on San Francisco Bay

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