Top San Francisco Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

San Francisco Bay Twilight and Sunset Cruise

• 783 Reviews
• This 2-hour sunset cruise takes you across San Francisco Bay with outstanding views of the city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Sausalito. Enjoy a light appetizer buffet while you sip a complimentary glass of wine, beer or soda from the full bar. Relax as you listen to the captain’s live commentary while background music sets the tone. Watch the sunset or select a twilight cruise during winter months.
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour plus Bay Cruise

• 391 Reviews
• Visit charming Sausalito, cruise across San Francisco Bay and stare up in wonder at the redwood trees of Muir Woods on this combo tour from San Francisco—the perfect day out in the Bay Area. You’ll experience the Golden Gate Bridge from both above and below as you drive across it and glide under it, and you’ll learn about some of California’s oldest and tallest natural wonders, the coastal redwoods. In Sausalito, you can stroll along the waterfront or shop in the galleries and boutiques.
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Jail and Sail: Alcatraz Tour and Twilight Bay Cruise

• 470 Reviews
• Cruise across San Francisco Bay twice in one day on this combo tour that includes entrance to the former island prison of Alcatraz, one of those most popular—and often sold-out—attractions in the city. Start with the ferry ride to San Francisco’s famous jail, which you’ll explore with a self-guided audio tour. After returning from Alcatraz, take a sunset or twilight cruise (depending on time of year) on the bay with an onboard buffet of hors d’oeuvres and a glass of wine or beer.
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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

• 346 Reviews
• What better way to end a day in San Francisco than a sunset catamaran cruise? Sail across San Francisco Bay at twilight to admire the city skyline as it begins to light up for the night. With an experienced captain at the helm, you’ll glide past Alcatraz Island and cruise underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Light hors d’oeuvres and two drinks are included.
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San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise

• 226 Reviews
• On this San Francisco bridge cruise, get an up-close look at the city’s two engineering marvels — the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge — as you travel across San Francisco Bay. You’ll see major city sights like AT&T Park, Alcatraz, Coit Tower, and the Ferry Building, and listen to recorded commentary about the city's legendary architecture while you glide under both bridges. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
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San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

• 191 Reviews
• Admire San Francisco and its surrounding sights from the water on a San Francisco Bay sailing cruise. On board a catamaran, you’ll sail past the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, legendary Alcatraz Island and the hamlet of Sausalito. Take advantage of great photo ops while you soak up the sea breeze during this 90-minute tour.
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San Francisco Dinner Dance Cruise

• 194 Reviews
• Spend an evening on the San Francisco Bay with this 2.5- or 3-hour dinner cruise, including a 4-course gourmet meal of fresh, local ingredients prepared on board. After dinner, dance to the live band or enjoy the nighttime views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and the city skyline from the exterior deck. Viator Exclusive: Upgrade to include window seating and a bottle of sparkling wine, an option available nowhere else.
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Golden Gate Bay Cruise

• 355 Reviews
• Explore one of California's most iconic settings from the beauty of San Francisco Bay. This hour-long, narrated Golden Gate Bay cruise journeys alongside Alcatraz and Angel Island State Park, past the shores of Sausalito and beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. You can choose to view the sights from inside your boat or out on deck.
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Alcatraz and San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

• Alcatraz admission tickets often sell out, which can make it hard to explore the prison at the time you’d like to go. Book this Alcatraz and San Francisco Bay sailing package to secure your visit to Alcatraz, and take a leisurely sail across the bay, too. You’ll also get access to the prison's award-winning audio tour that’s available in eight languages.
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San Francisco Golden Gate Whale-Watching Tour

• 88 Reviews
• Go whale watching in San Francisco on this 2.5-hour cruise that departs from Pier 39. On an eco-friendly catamaran, glide through San Francisco Bay and under the Golden Gate Bridge to reach the open Pacific, where you’ll keep your eyes peeled for humpback and gray whales, as well as marine life like dolphins and seals. Learn about the history and geology of the area from an onboard naturalist, and admire the rugged California coast.
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San Francisco Helicopter Tour and Sunset Dinner Cruise

• 22 Reviews
• Fly over San Francisco in a helicopter for stunning aerial views, then board a boat on San Francisco Bay for a sunset dinner cruise. This 4-hour tour allows you to see the best of the city from the air and the water, including multiple views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge and Alcatraz. Pickup from select hotels is included.
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America's Cup Sailing Adventure on San Francisco Bay: Day Sail

• 10 Reviews
• Tread in the footsteps of world-champion sailors on this 2.5-hour America’s Cup Day Sail on San Francisco Bay. You’ll board a high-speed International America’s Cup class yacht and take a turn on the official race course from the 2013 competition. With a skilled sailor in charge, you’ll take your turn as crew working the sail trim controls and even have a chance to skipper the boat. After departing from San Francisco’s famous Pier 39 you’ll take to the Bay and cruise beneath the magnificent Golden Gay Bridge. There’s no better way to see the Bay than this sailing trip with USA 76.
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Alcatraz and San Francisco Bay Adventure Sightseeing Cruise

• 91 Reviews
• Sure. You can hop on the standard ferry to Alcatraz and explore the prison with the rest of the tourists. Or you can catch a ferry over to Sausalito and see a few parts of the Bay. But this combo-tour tour combines best of both worlds. The 'Bay Voyager' is a ship that takes you closer to the sights than any other ship. Make use of complimentary wet-weather gear in case you get a little too close to Mother Nature. After your RIB Boat experience, head  over to Pier 33 to join the famous Alcatraz Prison tour and see the grounds and the notorious solitary confinement wing.*You must submit all passenger names on checkout to redeem your Alcatraz Cruise tickets
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Skip the Line: San Francisco Escape from the Rock Cruise

• 5 Reviews
• Learn stories behind the SF Bay Area's most notorious former federal penitentiary on a fascinating Escape from the Rock cruise. Board a boat for 90-minute journey through the bay while listening to audio recordings (available in several languages) from ex-prisoners and guards about daily life on 'The Rock.' Learn about the Birdman of Alcatraz and the infamous 1962 'Alcatraz Escape,' and come to know why Alcatraz instilled fear into the hearts of even the worst-of-the-worst criminals. Tours are accessible on any of your own wifi-enabled iPads, smartphones or other devices. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.
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San Francisco Lunch Cruise

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• Sail around the San Francisco Bay and view the city’s iconic sights while enjoying a buffet lunch on this 2-hour yacht cruise from downtown. Only from the water can you see the city’s skyline and pass right under the Golden Gate Bridge.
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San Francisco Champagne Brunch Cruise

• 132 Reviews
• Glide across San Francisco Bay with unlimited mimosas and sparkling wine on this 2-hour, weekend brunch cruise. Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, pass Alcatraz, and see the city skyline from the deck. A hearty buffet and onboard music keep the mood festive while you enjoy brunch and sightsee.
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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

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• Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary on this 2.5-hour sunset dinner cruise from Cabo San Lucas. You're served an all-you-can-eat Mexican buffet plus unlimited drinks from the open bar. You'll get to Land´s End as the sun begins to set on the Pacific Ocean.
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Full-Day Farallon Islands Whale Watching Excursion

• 1 Review
• Cruise on over to the Farallon Islands in search of marine life on this 6-hour whale watching cruise. Board a boat at one of the piers of the City by the Bay, and relax as you sail the waters trying to spot whales and other creatures, such as sharks and dolphins.
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Skip the Line: San Francisco RocketBoat Ride

• 37 Reviews
• Take a furious 30-minute speedboat ride on a San Francisco RocketBoat from Pier 39. You’ll rock ‘n’ roll to live music on board as your captain narrates the sights including Alcatraz, Treasure Island and AT&T Park. Hold on for a wet-and-wild tour of San Francisco Bay, passing under the Bay Bridge and pausing for photo ops along the way. Ponchos included! This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.
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Alcatraz with Napa and Sonoma Wine Country 2-Day Tour

• 1 Review
• Visit Alcatraz Island and explore northern California's wine country over two separate days on a package tour from San Francisco. Hop on the ferry to Alcatraz Island, one of San Francisco's most popular destinations. The next day, spend one day at three wineries in Napa Valley and Sonoma, with a stop for lunch (own expense) in Sonoma Square Plaza. Includes hotel pickup from select San Francisco hotels on day two. Accommodation is not included.
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Skip the Line: San Francisco Bay Cruise Adventure

• Enjoy a relaxing outing on San Francisco Bay with a 60-minute cruise. Take in panoramic views of the city skyline, marvel at Alcatraz Island and journey beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Choose to sit indoors or savor cool bay breezes from an outdoor deck and experience San Francisco in a whole new way from the water. You can even learn about the sights that you're seeing from a free audio tour—available on any personal wifi-enabled device. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.
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City and Sea Adventure: 1 Day Hop-On Hop Off Pass and San Francisco Bay Cruise

• 9 Reviews
• In just one day, experience the best of San Francisco by land and sea with this combo package that includes two hop-on hop-off bus tours and a cruise. Check out the top attractions of San Francisco, wind through the downtown streets, and cross over the Golden Gate Bridge. Each hop-on hop-off bus tour lasts 60 minutes to 2 hours and offers live commentary. The 1-hour boat cruise takes you through San Francisco Bay, giving you prime views of Crissy Fields, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
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Wine Tasting Cruise on the San Francisco Bay

• Enjoy a piece of California wine country without having to leave the city on a San Francisco Bay wine-tasting cruise. While you admire views of Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge, you'll receive five wine tastings of varietals from Northern California wineries, or enjoy one drink (a beer, cocktail, or nonalcoholic option). During the cruise, learn a bit about San Francisco from the onboard guide's narration. Cheeses, bread, and crackers are provided to accompany the wine.
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Private Charter for up to 6 passengers

• Hop on board a traditional sailboat to experience the San Francisco Bay! You will have the option to sail towards the Golden Gate Bridge to soak in its grandeur or head over to the Bay Bridge and view the city skyline. The boat departs from Pier 39, one of San Francisco's most popular features, and a central location on the bay to experience the amazing views right off the bat.
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