Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Bay Cruise


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From $36.00

162 reviews   (4.27)

Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 60 minutes

: San Francisco, San Francisco

: Mobile or paper ticket accepted



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.


"Straight to the gate" access

Headset to hear the guide clearly

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Food and drinks (available to purchase)


  • CHILD: : 5 - 11
  • YOUTH: : 12 - 18
  • ADULT: : 19 - 64
  • SENIOR: : 65 - 100

  • Cruises may not operate during inclement weather. Check with ticket booth on day of sailing for schedule.
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Masks are no longer required by local and state authorities but are recommended while inside the vessel.
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Service animals allowed
  • Times are subject to change without notice.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children from 0 to 4 years old sail for free
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • 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.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

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

• Admission Ticket Free

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

• Admission Ticket Free


Reviews

Great Trip!!
Michael_R, 25-01-2023
The crew were so great!! My mom was in a wheelchair and they made sure to let us on first. We were able to see everything that was being pointed out to us on the trip. It was amazing!
Worth Every Cent
Alejandra_H, 20-12-2022
I was really hesitant to purchase this cruise due to a couple of bad reviews….. But the experience was Amazing! The on boarding was very simple. ( Everything done on my phone)The staff was very friendly. The trip was very informative. If any suggestions, the boat could use a couple up-dates (nothing to extreme) & some warm food would of been nice!
Loved it!
RachelC5731, 22-11-2022
Such a great experience!! Staff were lots of fun! Lots of room, great commentary, and the mixed drinks were a plus! Love that we were so up close with Alcatraz and the Golden Gate. It was a beautiful day and great experience! Added a great memory to our list!
Amazing viewa
Ulaganathan_B, 29-12-2022
Amazing views of city skyline and bridges. Good narration of the sites plus enough space to move around
We had to return to dock...
Tedi_M, 27-12-2022
We had to return to dock due to issue with the boat. Our departure was delayed. It set us back on time for other sight seeing.