San Francisco Bay Cruise

In San Francisco, California

From
£30 pp
1h 0 mins · 4.4 (384)
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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 that shares all the great history is played throughout the boat, and is also available on your smartphone, tablet or other WiFi-enabled device and includes a slideshow of historical photos in 10 different languages. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.
Free cancellation

What's included

  • "Straight to the gate" access

What's not included

  • Food and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Itinerary

  1. Take advantage of prime photo opportunities with unobstructed views in every direction during this 1-hour bay cruise, departing from Pier 39. Snap photos of barking sea lions that bask on the docks, and take a seat indoors or on the outdoor deck.
  2. Plug in your WiFi-enabled device to access the audio tour, and listen to complete narration describing major landmarks as you glide past. Food and drinks are available to purchase on board.
  3. Cruise alongside San Francisco’s historical waterfront while the city skyline unfolds. Your journey includes sightings of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Angel Island.
  4. Your journey includes sightings of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Angel Island.

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
PIER 39, The Embarcadero at Beach St. San Francisco, CA 94133
End point
PIER 39, The Embarcadero at Beach St. San Francisco, CA 94133

Practical information

Operated by
Blue and Gold Fleet
Max group size
8 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–8
Languages
de, ko, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, es
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children from 0 to 4 years old sail for free
  • Cruises may not operate during inclement weather. Check with ticket booth on day of sailing for schedule.
  • Multi-language audio tour available in nine languages (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German and Taiwanese). Please bring your Wi-Fi enabled device to access the tour.
  • Times are subject to change without notice.

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 1 hour. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.