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Top 15 San Francisco Bay Cruises

16 tours  ·  from $38 a head

Under the Golden Gate, around Alcatraz and back past the sea lions, in about an hour. These 15 sort the plain bay cruises from the Alcatraz combinations, with prices and the wind advice nobody gives you.

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Finding the Red and White Fleet at Pier 43 1/2
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise

1.Golden Gate Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,644 reviews · 1 hour · from $38Our pick

Review of San Francisco’s one-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise, with Alcatraz, bridge views, audio guide, tips, value, and practical details.

“The scenery was nice. The audio was a bit faulty with the limited amount they had. The bar was nice and the staff was very friendly and easy to talk too while waiting for my drinks.”

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes) - Pier 43 1/2 and the first views of the city
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

2.Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,621 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $39

Review of San Francisco’s 60-minute Golden Gate Bay Cruise, with Alcatraz, Sausalito, bridge views, pricing, seating, tips, and FAQ.

“Fun tour around the San Francisco Bay. Good information and history is also presented. I like that they have snacks on board too.”

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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise - Getting to Pier 33 and boarding the island ferry
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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat - Pier 39 sea lions and the historic waterfront
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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 - Meeting at Pier 39 and getting aboard
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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise - Pier 33 and the ferry to the island
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San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

6.Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,049 reviews · 4 hours · from $125

Visit Alcatraz, hear its prison stories, and cruise San Francisco Bay past Pier 39, the Golden Gate Bridge, and city landmarks.

“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 as much as we did!! It was a great experience and we will be going again. I loved the crew of the Kitty Kat. Thank you Chelsea and Nicole and of course our captain for the entertainment and your dedication to our ocean and sea life!! We will be back.”

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Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise - The 45-minute cellhouse audio program
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Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise - From Union Square to the Golden Gate Bridge
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

8.Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 514 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $133

Review of the Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Golden Gate Bay Cruise tour, with timing, value, itinerary details, drawbacks, and booking advice.

“A different world close to the great city of SF! A visit not to be missed! Beyond expectations as a kind of hidden a paradise saved by some people who looked beyond their own times.”

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Alcatraz Island Prison Tour & Bay Cruise Combined Package - Starting at 571 Post Street and Pier 33
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Alcatraz Island Prison Tour & Bay Cruise Combined Package

San Francisco Bay Cruise - Finding the Best Seat on the Boat
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San Francisco Bay Cruise

10.San Francisco Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 311 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $39

Review of San Francisco’s one-hour Bay Cruise, with Golden Gate Bridge views, Alcatraz, audio narration, price, tips, and practical advice.

“Very relaxing and informational besides the length of tour was good. I highly recommend having this be one of your Sam Francisco attractions to see.”

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Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise - Plan for hills, stairs, wind, and plenty of walking
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Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Muir Woods, Sausalito and SF Bay Cruise - Starting from Union Square or Fisherman’s Wharf
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San Francisco: Muir Woods, Sausalito and SF Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Alcatraz Night Tour with SF Bay Cruise - Pier 33 and the evening ferry crossing
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Night Tour with SF Bay Cruise

San Francisco Bay Cruise & Double Decker Night Tour - The one-hour San Francisco Bay cruise
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San Francisco Bay Cruise & Double Decker Night Tour

15.San Francisco Bay Cruise & Double Decker Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 52 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Review of San Francisco’s $85.99 bay cruise and night bus tour, with practical tips on views, timing, value, weather, and what to expect.

“We really enjoyed this. The pass enabled us to visit heaps of places we wanted to go. Muir Woods and Sausalito, over the Golden Gate Bridge and other tourist sites. The drivers were very careful and great and the tour guides wonderful, excellent knowledge of the city. Can't remember all their names, Don, Maria, Faith, Doc, sorry, I have missed some names! Definitely recommend this!”

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