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San Francisco Bay Cruise Scenic Tour

A cruise on the San Francisco Bay offers a unique perspective of the city's iconic landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Glide …More

4.5 (4)

San Francisco Bay Cruise Scenic Tour

A cruise on the San Francisco Bay offers a unique perspective of the city's iconic landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Glide...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.5 (4)
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$36
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing from Pier 43½ at …More

4.8 (1,629)

San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing from Pier 43½ at...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,629)
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$39
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, …More

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4.6 (364)

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,...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.6 (364)
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$39
San Francisco Sunset Cruise

This 90-minute cruise set to music will take you from PIER 39 and passes by San Francisco icons, such as the famous California Sea Lions …More

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San Francisco Sunset Cruise

This 90-minute cruise set to music will take you from PIER 39 and passes by San Francisco icons, such as the famous California Sea Lions...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$39
Fisherman's Wharf Hidden Gems Tour + Golden Gate Bay Cruise

This is not your typical Fisherman’s Wharf tour. Forget the souvenir shops and the barking sea lions of Pier 39, you can visit those on …More

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Fisherman's Wharf Hidden Gems Tour + Golden Gate Bay Cruise

This is not your typical Fisherman’s Wharf tour. Forget the souvenir shops and the barking sea lions of Pier 39, you can visit those on...

2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (13)
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$44
San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise 90 Minutes

Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and …More

4.7 (656)

San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise 90 Minutes

Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (656)
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$48
Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an …More

4.5 (145)

Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (145)
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$48
San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise

Experience the magic of San Francisco after dark with our California Sunset Cruise, a perfect evening escape. As the sun sets, the city comes to …More

4.6 (2,028)

San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise

Experience the magic of San Francisco after dark with our California Sunset Cruise, a perfect evening escape. As the sun sets, the city comes to...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$58
Alcatraz City Cruises: Official Admission Ticket

Step aboard an official Alcatraz City Cruises ferry and journey to the legendary Alcatraz Island! Explore its storied past as a Civil War fort, military …More

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Alcatraz City Cruises: Official Admission Ticket

Step aboard an official Alcatraz City Cruises ferry and journey to the legendary Alcatraz Island! Explore its storied past as a Civil War fort, military...

3 hours
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$60
San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

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 …More

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4.9 (648)

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

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...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (648)
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$65
City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Lunch Cruise

Come aboard and indulge in a 2-hour buffet lunch cruise around the San Francisco Bay. Pass by the iconic sites like Alcatraz Island and the city …More

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City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Lunch Cruise

Come aboard and indulge in a 2-hour buffet lunch cruise around the San Francisco Bay. Pass by the iconic sites like Alcatraz Island and the city...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$71
Alcatraz Day Tour with Wharf Discounts: Assigned Time Ticket

Tired of having to do expensive bus and boat combos just to visit and go inside Alcatraz? We trimmed the fat so you can get …More

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Alcatraz Day Tour with Wharf Discounts: Assigned Time Ticket

Tired of having to do expensive bus and boat combos just to visit and go inside Alcatraz? We trimmed the fat so you can get...

3 hours
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$74
Golden Gate Bay Voyage on Historic Yellow Boat

Step aboard a rare piece of San Francisco’s working history on The Golden Gate, a 1928 Monterey fishing boat captained by born-and-raised San Franciscan, Captain …More

4.9 (14)

Golden Gate Bay Voyage on Historic Yellow Boat

Step aboard a rare piece of San Francisco’s working history on The Golden Gate, a 1928 Monterey fishing boat captained by born-and-raised San Franciscan, Captain...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (14)
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$74
San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman's Wharf

Set sail from Fisherman’s Wharf for an exhilarating 2.5-hour whale watching cruise aboard a state-of-the-art hybrid electric vessel. Encounter majestic Gray, Humpback, and Blue Whales, …More

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San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman's Wharf

Set sail from Fisherman’s Wharf for an exhilarating 2.5-hour whale watching cruise aboard a state-of-the-art hybrid electric vessel. Encounter majestic Gray, Humpback, and Blue Whales,...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$75
Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry, Free Audio and Night Option

Experience visiting an unforgettable experience that combines history, mystery and incredible views. It is a bucket list San Francisco experience.This tour guarantees admission to Alcatraz …More

4.5 (189)

Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry, Free Audio and Night Option

Experience visiting an unforgettable experience that combines history, mystery and incredible views. It is a bucket list San Francisco experience.This tour guarantees admission to Alcatraz...

2 to 4 hours
4.5 (189)
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$76
San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House

Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with our Alcatraz Highlights Tour! Step foot on the infamous island that once contained America's most notorious criminals …More

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San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House

Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with our Alcatraz Highlights Tour! Step foot on the infamous island that once contained America's most notorious criminals...

1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.0 (131)
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$76
Golden Gate Whale Watch

Take a sightseeing cruise across San Francisco Bay and glide under the Golden Gate Bridge on this 2.5-hour whale-watching tour. Search for humpback and gray …More

4.4 (403)

Golden Gate Whale Watch

Take a sightseeing cruise across San Francisco Bay and glide under the Golden Gate Bridge on this 2.5-hour whale-watching tour. Search for humpback and gray...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.4 (403)
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$77
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)

Take time out from San Francisco on a half-day trip to Muir Woods National Park and Sausalito. This enthralling half-day trip takes you across the …More

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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)

Take time out from San Francisco on a half-day trip to Muir Woods National Park and Sausalito. This enthralling half-day trip takes you across the...

5 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (4,887)
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$80
Muir Woods Express with Golden Gate Bridge Visit

This one day excursion gets you two iconic attractions combining Muir Woods visit visit to Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a hybrid of light driver narration …More

5.0 (32)

Muir Woods Express with Golden Gate Bridge Visit

This one day excursion gets you two iconic attractions combining Muir Woods visit visit to Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a hybrid of light driver narration...

4 to 5 hours
5.0 (32)
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$85
San Francisco Bay Cruise & Double Decker Night Tour

Explore San Francisco by bus and by boat with this valuable combo ticket. During the day enjoy the breathtaking views of San Francisco’s skyline from …More

3.9 (42)

San Francisco Bay Cruise & Double Decker Night Tour

Explore San Francisco by bus and by boat with this valuable combo ticket. During the day enjoy the breathtaking views of San Francisco’s skyline from...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
3.9 (42)
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$86

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Highly recommend, such an interesting visit
New York City
Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry, Free Audio and Night Option
Lisa_M, Sep 2026
Highly recommend, such an interesting visit
Great day spent exploring Alcatraz. I highly recommend. It was so interesting learning about the history of the prison.
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Happy Birthday Mom
New York City
City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Lunch Cruise
doloreslC7536CV, Sep 2026
Happy Birthday Mom
The staff was friendly, food was good. Atmosphere relaxing. Our server Erika was efficient, music had variety. Would definitely recommend.
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Worth it!
New York City
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise
Maddie_C, Sep 2026
Worth it!
We went to a 5:15pm and truly couldn’t recommend the time slot enough. It was a perfect activity to do to see the city while traveling for work!
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Muir woods and Sausalito
New York City
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)
tracywM9819QF, Sep 2026
Muir woods and Sausalito
Amazing experience and after visiting Muir woods, where we got to see the beautiful redwood trees and a coyote we travelled to sausalito. Started foggy but turned out beautiful weather. Our guide Judith was lovely. Very knowledgeable and engaging. I also had a lovely chat with her after being dropped off. I would definitely book again with Cool Destinations travel, great prices, and they constantly message to update you on your upcoming trip, gorgeous bus and brilliant guide 🙂
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Bay-2-Bay Review
New York City
San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise 90 Minutes
Dominique_M, Sep 2026
Bay-2-Bay Review
Even with the cold, it was beautiful and a lot of fun. They have an inside and we were warm there. Very educational and would definitely do again.
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Alcatraz
New York City
Alcatraz City Cruises: Official Admission Ticket
I5600KZtammys, Sep 2026
Alcatraz
Quick boat ride over and all the time you need to explore the island. The self guided cell tour was very interesting!! Also amazing views from the island. I would recommend going!
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I booked at the 11th...
New York City
Alcatraz Inside Tour With Ferry, Free Audio and Night Option
Indranil_S, Sep 2026
I booked at the 11th...
I booked at the 11th hour. The booking team was extremely helpful- they texted theQR code so I didn’t need to go collect the pass. We had a great trip - just the right weather for a short cruise and in good comfort. The free snacks were an added bonus.
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New York City
San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House
Layton_R, Sep 2026
None
Long walk up hill to prison. Can be taxing for older people. Bring water. Prison is under construction so many areas are restricted. Reading a book about the prison history ahead of time helps a lot.
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Experience nature. ...
New York City
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)
GRACE_T, Sep 2026
Experience nature. ...
Experience nature. Appreciate how big the woods is. The trial was nicely designed and done. I wish I have more time to explore.
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I love the music the...
New York City
San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise
Nicolas_G, Sep 2026
I love the music the...
I love the music the views. The crew was also nice. There is outlets if you bring a charger to charge your phone. Nice mini bar. Wish there was more snack variety.
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Excellent crew and a humpback breach!
New York City
Golden Gate Whale Watch
jonathant195, Sep 2026
Excellent crew and a humpback breach!
In spite of a cloudy day, we saw several humpbacks, porpoises, a sea lion and lots of sea birds, but the highlight was seeing an adult humpback whale fully breach-spectacular! Ryan was an excellent naturalist-very friendly and knowledgable. The crew seemed to be concerned that the passengers really enjoyed the day. Would definitely use again.
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Great views of SF Bay
New York City
San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise
G8467RXkarenl, Sep 2026
Great views of SF Bay
I am a local to the Bay Area, but I’ve never done this night cruise of the bay. I would highly recommend it to locals or visitors. It was beautiful, calm, relaxing, and everyone in my party really enjoyed it.
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A San Francisco Must
New York City
Alcatraz City Cruises: Official Admission Ticket
O8277SAsandrah, Sep 2026
A San Francisco Must
Booking online easy and ferry boarding easy. At Alcatraz there is quite a steep walk up to the tour start - then a free audio provided and tour to follow. Extremely interesting - as expected - and much enjoyed! Tip would be to have a clothing layer - the wind in the exercise yard is biting and we were there on an extremely hot day! Views stunning.
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Great experience 😄
New York City
San Francisco Alcatraz App Guided Tour with Cruise and Jail House
Zena_C, Sep 2026
Great experience 😄
What a great experience, would recommend to anyone. Arrive at Pier 33 ahead of your scheduled boarding time to secure optimal seating on the upper deck of the ferry.
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Great way ti spend a few...
New York City
San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise 90 Minutes
Anne_S, Sep 2026
Great way ti spend a few...
Great way to spend a few hours on the water. As a bonus, we saw a couple whales!!! Highly recommend. Give yourself a lot of time to find parking.
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It was a fairly clear...
New York City
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise
Jeanne_H, Sep 2026
It was a fairly clear...
It was a fairly clear day, but breezy on the water - take a coat. The information was enlightening as we went around the area. Enjoyed the trip.
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