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Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Bay Cruise

Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Bay Cruise

Overview

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 is available on your smartphone, tablet or other WiFi-enabled device and includes a slideshow of historical photos. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.

City: San Francisco

Wed 13 Aug

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Starting at $38.00

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Wed 13 Aug

Starting at $38.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

"Straight to the gate" access

Additional Info

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.

What To Expect

Pier 39

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.

San Francisco Bay

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.

Golden Gate Bridge

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.

Angel Island State Park

Your journey includes sightings of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Angel Island.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (240)

Vacation800328

Nov 2024

This one-hour cruise takes you under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island. Looking up from directly below, I was impressed by the Kinmen Bridge and the technical and economic power that completed it nearly 90 years ago. However, please be careful if you are vulnerable to the ship as it eats the Pacific waves and winds properly. It was also a pity that we were unable to enter the bow section in front of the bridge.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thanks for your review. You must have been on the Harbor Emperor as the bow on the boat on the second deck is temporarily off limits. It's become human nature that everyone wants to do the Titanic moment. But if you were effected by salty sea breeze on other parts of the vessel, you'll be happy that it was closed. It will be back open soon enough.

TravelerJ3PO

Nov 2023

It was my first time experiencing this. We passed under the Golden Bridge, then returned to the bay, passed by Alcatraz Island, and returned to Pier 39. There were no waves that day, and we were able to enjoy a comfortable cruise in the bay with almost no rocking. There is a ticket booth in front of Pier 39, so people who are there on the day can purchase tickets there.

SF092023

Nov 2023

We combined the boat tour with a visit to the aquarium and it was great. The weather was absolutely great, plenty of sun and no fog. The panorama was really fantastic and the time (2:30 p.m.) was also very good. I can only recommend it. The photos were sensational. Yes, the boat was very full, but it was a lot of fun. We were at the top and so you could really see a lot. Highly recommended. We did the tour in conjunction with the City Pass and everything worked wonderfully. When we drove through the bridge, you suddenly felt very small. The back of Alcatraz is also well worth seeing, as you couldn't see it on the drive to Alcatraz, very nice bay tour.