San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Enjoy spectacular views in a casual and fun atmosphere. Sail past Alcatraz, around Angel Island, along Tiburon and Sausalito, and under the Golden Gate Bridge.
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On the water
San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (1-hour)
Sail along San Francisco's waterfront, under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, and around notorious Alcatraz Island. Discover San Francisco's history via audio commenta...
San Francisco: Alcatraz Night Tour with SF Bay Cruise
Experience the eerie ambiance of Alcatraz Island at night with an audio-guided tour and delve into the prison's history. Enjoy a sightseeing cruise of San Francisco Ba...
San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise
Enjoy two essential San Francisco experiences in one with an Alcatraz entry ticket and a sightseeing cruise on San Francisco Bay. Enjoy round-trip ferry transportation...
San Francisco Sunset & Skyline Bay Cruise
Cruise from PIER 39 and enjoy the sunset on San Francisco Bay. Pass by San Francisco icons including the famous California sea lions, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and...
Alcatraz Island Prison Tour & Bay Cruise Combined Package
Combine two popular San Francisco attractions in one visit, with a walking tour of Alcatraz Island and its prison and a Golden Gate Bay cruise.
San Francisco: Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90 minutes)
Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and Oakland Bay Bridge on a beautiful 1.5-hour boat ride along San Francisco Bay. See Alcatraz and Sausalito up close as you learn ...
SAN FRANCISCO: (2hr) Interactive Sailing Experience
On this Sailing Experience is you'll get the full experience of Sailing on San Francisco Bay. You take the wheel and steer our course to an unforgettable memory you'll...
San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise
Enjoy a visit to Alcatraz Island and a sightseeing cruise of San Francisco Bay. Take the ferry to Alcatraz and learn more about the infamous penitentiary, then sail al...
San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration
Cruise along San Francisco’s waterfront and relive the 150 years of history. Sail underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, get an up-close look at Alcatraz and gaze at the b...
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy the SF skyline, circle Alcatraz Island while listening to accounts of the chilling escape attempts and the notorious criminals...
San Francisco: 2-Hour Sunset Sailing Experience on SF Bay
Enjoy a 2-hour interactive sunset sailing adventure on San Francisco Bay! Sail past the Golden Gate Bridge, across the San Francisco city skyline, enjoying the views a...
San Francisco: Crabbing Under the Golden Gate Bridge
Learn the art of crabbing under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge! Join us for a 3-hour comprehensive class where we provide all the equipment and teach you the basics of ...
Tour the San Francisco Bay by Kayak or Paddle Board!
For experienced paddlers: Get a view of the San Francisco Bay like no other! Join us at Crane Cove Park to launch and paddle along the central waterfront.
San Francisco: Empress Yacht New Year's Eve Party Cruise
Enter 2027 on a New Year's Eve party cruise in San Francisco aboard the Empress Yacht. End the year cruising on The Bay, dancing, drinking, and getting the best views ...
San Francisco Bay: Small-Group Adventure Cruise
Enjoy a family friendly, small-group San Francisco Bay Adventure Cruise. See up-close views of the Golden Gate Bridge, sea lions, and landmarks whilst led by a local c...
San Francisco: Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bay Cruise
Enjoy an all-in-one adventure that combines a visit to the infamous Alcatraz Island with an exhilarating 1-hour cruise under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
San Francisco: (2-hour) Private Sailing Experience 6 Guests
On this private sailing charter you'll get the full experience of sailing on San Francisco Bay. You take the wheel and steer our course to an unforgettable lifelong memory.
San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & Historic Chinatown Tour
Visit two of San Francisco's most iconic areas. Explore Alcatraz where the nation's most infamous spent their days. Then take an audio-guided tour of the unique and vi...
San Francisco Prison Cruise: San Quentin Passage Tour
Venture beyond the history books on a gripping, live-narrated voyage to the gates of California’s most notorious active maximum-security prison.
San Francisco Downtown Walking Tour with Cruise Tickets
Discover San Francisco on a private walking tour led by a 5-Star Licensed Guide. Explore hidden gems, iconic sights, & end with a scenic bay cruise for views of the ci...
San Francisco: Kayak or SUP Tour to the Bay Bridge!
Join us for the most exciting tour on the San Francisco Bay. Guests will paddle by the Chase Center, Oracle Park, South Beach Marina, and under the towering Bay Bridge.
San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Voyage on Historic Boat
Experience San Francisco’s waterfront on a 1928 Monterey Fishing Boat. See the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and more with a local captain.