San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise
Overview
Experience the beauty of San Francisco during a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise over San Francisco Bay. Sail away from bustling city and enjoy photo ops from the vantage point of the water. You’ll coast past the city skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Sausalito. Enjoy panoramic views from inside or take a seat on the trampoline nets to heighten your adventure.
What's Included
- 1.5-hour cruise
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks (available to be purchased on board)
Meeting Location
Pier 39 Dock J
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Pier 39
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Bridge (pass by)
San Francisco Bay (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- We can accept manual wheelchairs only, as there are 3-4 stairs to board the boat. Also, restrooms are not ADA accessible
- You can purchase snacks or beer, wine, and soft drinks at the on-board bar with cash or a credit card
- Please bring a jacket and wear soft-soled shoes
- Handheld audio guides are available in English, Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish.
- No outside beverages may be brought on board
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-2316BAY
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool San Francisco customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- 1.5-hour cruise.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Food and drinks (available to be purchased on board).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 1.5-hour cruise
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks (available to be purchased on board)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- We can accept manual wheelchairs only, as there are 3-4 stairs to board the boat. Also, restrooms are not ADA accessible
- You can purchase snacks or beer, wine, and soft drinks at the on-board bar with cash or a credit card
- Please bring a jacket and wear soft-soled shoes
- Handheld audio guides are available in English, Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish.
- No outside beverages may be brought on board
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers
