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Home/Destinations/San Francisco/Bay Cruises

San Francisco Bay Cruises

See San Francisco from the water: a bay cruise sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatraz and the city skyline, with options from short sightseeing trips to sunset and dinner cruises. A scenic, relaxing way to take in the bridge, the bay and the bay’s famous views.

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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise
4.8(1,425)·1h 35min
from$88/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise
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San Francisco
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise
4.7(1,767)·1 hour
from$35$39/ person
via Viator
Fisherman's Wharf Hidden Gems Tour + Golden Gate Bay Cruise
San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf Hidden Gems Tour + Golden Gate Bay Cruise
4.9(13)·2–4 hours
from$44/ person
via Viator
Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise
San Francisco
Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise
4.0(249)·3 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Official Alcatraz Tour with Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise
San Francisco
Official Alcatraz Tour with Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise
4.4(10)·3–5 hours
from$148/ person
via Viator
Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz
San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz
4.9(1,441)·6 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise
San Francisco
San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise
4.7(698)·1h 30min
from$48/ person
via Viator
City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise
San Francisco
City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise
4.8(360)·2 hours
from$122/ person
via Viator
2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay
4.7(435)·2 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
San Francisco
Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
4.3(334)·2–5 hours
from$148/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge & Presidio E-Bike Tour — Max 9
San Francisco
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge & Presidio E-Bike Tour — Max 9
5.0(191)·3h 30min
from$129/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Bay Adventure Sightseeing Cruise
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay Adventure Sightseeing Cruise
5.0(348)·1h 30min
from$115/ person
via Viator
Golden Gate Whale Watch
San Francisco
Golden Gate Whale Watch
4.5(589)·2h 30min
from$77/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Bike or Electric Bike Rental
San Francisco
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Bike or Electric Bike Rental
4.5(626)·1 day
from$20/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Bay Cruise, Muir Woods and Sausalito Combo Tour
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay Cruise, Muir Woods and Sausalito Combo Tour
5.0(4)·8–10 hours
from$134/ person
via Viator
Bay Cruise with Private San Francisco City Tour Max 6
San Francisco
Bay Cruise with Private San Francisco City Tour Max 6
5.0(2)·3 hours
from$238/ person
via Viator
Golden Gate Bay Voyage on Historic Yellow Boat
San Francisco
Golden Gate Bay Voyage on Historic Yellow Boat
4.9(15)·1h 30min
from$74/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Sunset Champagne Seaplane Tour
San Francisco
San Francisco Sunset Champagne Seaplane Tour
4.9(11)·40 min
from$379/ person
via Viator
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
4.9(34)·2 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Golden Gate Bridge Guided E-Bike Tour to Sausalito
San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge Guided E-Bike Tour to Sausalito
4.8(799)·3 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour
San Francisco
Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour
4.9(2,483)·2 hours
from$82/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Private Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour
San Francisco
San Francisco Private Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour
4.8(39)·2–3 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Lunch Cruise
San Francisco
City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Lunch Cruise
5.0(13)·2 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Private Jeep Tour for Two – Golden Gate Bridge/City
San Francisco
San Francisco Private Jeep Tour for Two – Golden Gate Bridge/City
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$415/ person
via Viator
Private San Francisco Sunset Tour – Your Group Only (Max 6)
San Francisco
Private San Francisco Sunset Tour – Your Group Only (Max 6)
4.9(10)·2 hours
from$440/ person
via Viator
1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour
San Francisco
1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour
4.8(406)·1h 30min
from$99/ person
via Viator
3HR Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park GoCar Tour
San Francisco
3HR Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park GoCar Tour
4.8(130)·3 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
San Francisco : Professional Photoshoot at Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco
San Francisco : Professional Photoshoot at Golden Gate Bridge
5.0(5)·30 min
from$217/ person
via Viator
Catch and Cook Crabbing Experience under Golden Gate Bridge SF
San Francisco
Catch and Cook Crabbing Experience under Golden Gate Bridge SF
5.0(14)·3h 30min
from$150/ person
via Viator
Summer of Love San Francisco Guided eBike Tour Golden Gate Park
San Francisco
Summer of Love San Francisco Guided eBike Tour Golden Gate Park
5.0(4)·2 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Downtown Walking Tour with Cruise Tickets
San Francisco
San Francisco Downtown Walking Tour with Cruise Tickets
3 hours
from$235/ person
via Viator
San Francisco EBike Rental Golden Gate and GPS Routes
San Francisco
San Francisco EBike Rental Golden Gate and GPS Routes
4.8(4)·4–8 hours
from$77/ person
via Viator
2-Hour Private Sailboat Charter in the San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
2-Hour Private Sailboat Charter in the San Francisco Bay
4.8(22)·2 hours
from$695/ person
via Viator
Private San Francisco Sunset Photography Experience
San Francisco
Private San Francisco Sunset Photography Experience
4.9(35)·3 hours
from$350/ person
via Viator
2HR Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard Loop GoCar Tour
San Francisco
2HR Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard Loop GoCar Tour
4.7(94)·2 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Big Bus San Francisco: Sightseeing Sunset Tour by Open-Top Bus
San Francisco
Big Bus San Francisco: Sightseeing Sunset Tour by Open-Top Bus
4.2(373)·1h 30min
from$45/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Driving Tour: From the Gold Rush to the Golden Gate
San Francisco
San Francisco Driving Tour: From the Gold Rush to the Golden Gate
2h–2h 30min
from$15/ person
via Viator
Private Heritage Walk by Golden Gate in San Francisco
San Francisco
Private Heritage Walk by Golden Gate in San Francisco
4 hours
from$569/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Golden Gate Park Adventure Scavenger Hunt Activity
San Francisco
San Francisco Golden Gate Park Adventure Scavenger Hunt Activity
3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Awesome Audio Tour : San Francisco Golden Gate Adventure
San Francisco
Awesome Audio Tour : San Francisco Golden Gate Adventure
1h 30min
from$15/ person
via Viator
4 Hours Tour Beyond the Golden Gate Bridge Marin Headlands and Sausalito
San Francisco
4 Hours Tour Beyond the Golden Gate Bridge Marin Headlands and Sausalito
5.0(6)·4 hours
from$339/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Fire Engine Tour
San Francisco
San Francisco Fire Engine Tour
4.8(333)·1h 30min
from$69/ person
via Viator
Ultimate Golden Gate Bridge and SF Bay Explorer Tour
San Francisco
Ultimate Golden Gate Bridge and SF Bay Explorer Tour
3 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator

Bay Cruises in San Francisco — FAQ

What do San Francisco bay cruises include?
San Francisco bay cruises sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatraz and along the city waterfront, with options from one-hour sightseeing trips to sunset, brunch and dinner cruises.
Is a San Francisco bay cruise worth it?
Yes — gliding under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Alcatraz with skyline views, especially at sunset, is a relaxing and scenic way to experience the bay.
How long are San Francisco bay cruises?
Sightseeing bay cruises typically last about 60–90 minutes; sunset, brunch and dinner cruises run longer with food and drink included.

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