USA · SAN FRANCISCO BAY SAILS
25 tours
An hour on the bay puts you under the Golden Gate and past Alcatraz for less than a bridge tour costs. Below are the sailings, with departure piers, running times, and which ones cross to Sausalito.
1-hour Golden Gate Bay cruise from Pier 43 1/2 with multilingual audio, Alcatraz pass-bys, wildlife spotting, and a full onboard bar.
“Everything about this activity was great! The guide was very knowledgeable about San Francisco and the wineries.”
A long Miami day with a double-decker city tour, Biscayne Bay cruise, and Everglades airboat ride, built for value.
“Showed up at 8:30am, waited till after 9 am for our bus to arrive. Bus broke down on the highway to the Everglades, bus was able to get us there. But a new bus came late after 12:45pm when we needed to be ready for pick up at 12:30, no one told us. Then, when arrived back to check in for our other tours to come back at 2:30pm after lunch for the city tour. We arrived on time, the bus came after 3pm, didn’t leave till 3:30pm. Then! Took us to Havana to spend time only to three stores to spend time there. Got to the boat tour, not…”
See Miami your way with an open-top Big Bus ride plus a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise, bilingual narration, free Wi-Fi, and a full bar.
“I really loved it. you guys showed me the whole Miami. and I met some new people and this probably was the most fun I had on the trip.”
Airboat thrills in the Everglades, a panoramic Miami bus loop, and a Biscayne Bay cruise past Millionaire’s Row, all in one value bundle.
“All were perfecly organized, guys in office were kind and pick up at hotel was on time. Everglades was nice, bus tour was fun and boat was good. We enjoyed IT. I can really recomended.”
Golden Gate Bay cruise from Pier 43 1/2, 60 minutes. See the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Angel Island for $39.
“Got what I wanted seeing all of San Francisco bridges and Alcatraz island up close. I would have liked to hear the recorded tour a little better but maybe I was just sitting in the wrong place. Highly recommend”
Inside Alcatraz with a cellhouse audio guide and a 60-minute Bay Cruise, including views under the Golden Gate from Pier 39.
“Audio tour was very informative and I liked the voices of both former guards and inmates to give a more authentic feel. Lots of interesting sub stories and interesting details throughout the tour. Good to take at my own pace”
A 1-hour skip-the-line Bay Cruise from Pier 39 with Sea Lions, a Golden Gate Bridge underpass, and Alcatraz views plus onboard narration.
“It was great and the cruise started on time and the experience was really good. I suggest to choose sunset time and a sunny day. During winters go around 2-3pm and summer close to sunset time.”
Skip the line for a 90-minute Alcatraz bay cruise from Blue and Gold Fleet, with Golden Gate Bridge photos and narrated escape stories.
“A fun mini cruise for the family..My kids and I had a great time..The storytelling was really cool..Cruised around Alcatraz and got as close as possible..”
A 1.5-hour San Francisco sunset catamaran cruise from Pier 39, sailing past Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate with a free drink.
“One of the best experiences of my life!! 10/10 recommend to anyone who goes to San Francisco. Not one to be missed”
Pier 39 luxury catamaran sunset cruise with Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge views, sea lions, and a complimentary drink. 90 min.
“I highly recommend doing this activity. There are breathtaking views and what we most liked was the service. The crew and staff are pretty friendly ;)”
Alcatraz and a Bay Cruise in one 4-hour plan, with roundtrip ferry, multi-language audio guide, and major Golden Gate views.
“As almost all tickets for Alcatraz were sold out, I was super happy being able to go these this way on relatively short notice. The trip was really worthwhile and the audio tour in our own language (Dutch) adding value for the kids. Transportation was smooth and well-arranged. Great experience for us!”
Combine Alcatraz with the night option and a Golden Gate Bay Cruise, with ferry access, 45-minute audio, and flexible cruise timing from Pier 39.
“The tour itself is run efficiently and organized. It is very easy to locate, parking was across the street, less than a minute away. The ride was smooth & quick before you know it your there. The snacks available are good, fresh and did the job if you need a quick bite. Once on the Rock, you have a quick orientation and off you go to explore this very interesting wonder. There’s a souvenir shop to get some momentos. Once inside you’ll be audio guided through former correctional officers and convicts. Interesting stories, and if you visualize how it was, it’s even more impressive. What a place, what a history,…”
A 1h 20m Biscayne Bay sunset cruise from Bayside Marketplace, with skyline lights, celebrity mansions, bilingual narration, and optional champagne.
“Pros: 1. its cheap 2. its a way to get on the water Cons: 1. boat is basically a refurbished ferry 2. the celebrity tour is very silly; 1/2 is absolutely fake. doesn't matter to me, but its nonsense 3. forced to take a photo upon boarding so they can try to sell you a printout 4. like other reviews say, there is a "raffle" to win a stay. Like 5 people won it. Are they generous, or is it really just a scam... 5. I paid $70, and got receipt for $220. Why... that is so sketchy. Does this company have a second set of accounting books or what”
Waterfront walk plus Alcatraz with audio, starting at Fisherman’s Wharf. Optional Golden Gate bay cruise and SkyStar Wheel upgrade.
“Rob was an absolutely amazing tour guide! I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience!! Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone :) Thanks Rob!!!!”
Sail past the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and Sausalito on a 1.5-hour catamaran from Pier 39. Windy, scenic, great value.
“Captain Mike was great really enjoyed the views, the history, and the knowledge that they provided. It amazed me that the temperature was so different. The windbreaker/ coats were excellent.”
