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Ferry passing under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Ferry with guests sailing near San Francisco skyline.
Ferry with guests sailing near Alcatraz Island, San Francisco.
Ferry approaching sea lions on Pier 39 in San Francisco, California.
Ferry sailing near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Ferry passing Alcatraz Island with prison buildings in San Francisco Bay, California.
Alcatraz Island with historic prison building in San Francisco Bay.
Golden Gate Bridge spanning San Francisco Bay with a sailboat below.
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1 hr
  • Experience a 1-hour cruise of the San Francisco Bay with panoramic views of the city’s coastal landmarks, enhanced by audio commentary in 10 languages.

  • Cruise directly beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, offering exceptional vantage points for photography.

  • Navigate around the historic Alcatraz Island while engaging with detailed narration about its storied past.

  • Observe the occasional local marine wildlife such as sea lions, dolphins, pelicans, and, if you're lucky, a humpback whale!

  • Did you know? You can sail close enough to Alcatraz Island to spot the old prison buildings that once held Al Capone!

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  • Experience a 1-hour cruise of the San Francisco Bay with panoramic views of the city’s coastal landmarks, enhanced by audio commentary in 10 languages.

  • Cruise directly beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, offering exceptional vantage points for photography.

  • Navigate around the historic Alcatraz Island while engaging with detailed narration about its storied past.

  • Observe the occasional local marine wildlife such as sea lions, dolphins, pelicans, and, if you're lucky, a humpback whale!

  • Did you know? You can sail close enough to Alcatraz Island to spot the old prison buildings that once held Al Capone!

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$39
Ferries approaching Alcatraz Island with the historic prison in San Francisco.
Ferry with tourists approaching Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, California.
Alcatraz Island viewed from a ferry in San Francisco Bay.
Ferry with guests sailing near San Francisco skyline.
Golden Gate Bridge spanning San Francisco Bay with a sailboat below.
Aerial view of Alcatraz Island with San Francisco skyline in the background.
Alcatraz Island garden with historic buildings and view of San Francisco Bay.
Ferry approaching sea lions on Pier 39 in San Francisco, California.
Ferry sailing near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
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Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Save time and money with a combo ticket that brings together two of San Francisco’s most iconic bay experiences under one convenient booking.

  • Visit Alcatraz Island with round-trip ferry transfers from Pier 33 and explore the former prison using the award-winning “Doing Time” audio guide narrated by past inmates and guards.

  • Continue your San Francisco Bay experience aboard the Golden Gate Bay Cruise, sailing beneath the Golden Gate Bridge with panoramic waterfront views throughout the journey.

  • Cruise past landmarks including Angel Island, Sausalito, the San Francisco skyline, and the Bay Bridge while enjoying sweeping views from the water.

  • Circle around Alcatraz Island during the cruise to see the historic prison from a striking offshore perspective after exploring it on foot earlier in the day.

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  • Save time and money with a combo ticket that brings together two of San Francisco’s most iconic bay experiences under one convenient booking.

  • Visit Alcatraz Island with round-trip ferry transfers from Pier 33 and explore the former prison using the award-winning “Doing Time” audio guide narrated by past inmates and guards.

  • Continue your San Francisco Bay experience aboard the Golden Gate Bay Cruise, sailing beneath the Golden Gate Bridge with panoramic waterfront views throughout the journey.

  • Cruise past landmarks including Angel Island, Sausalito, the San Francisco skyline, and the Bay Bridge while enjoying sweeping views from the water.

  • Circle around Alcatraz Island during the cruise to see the historic prison from a striking offshore perspective after exploring it on foot earlier in the day.

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$86.95
Family enjoying a sunset cruise on San Francisco Bay with Golden Gate Bridge in view.
Golden Gate Bridge at sunset with waves crashing on rocks, San Francisco.
Seals lounging on docks at Pier 39, San Francisco.
Alcatraz Island prison with San Francisco skyline at dusk.
San Francisco skyline with Golden Gate Bridge at sunset.
San Francisco skyline and Bay Bridge illuminated at night.
Cruise boat sailing under illuminated Bay Bridge at dusk, San Francisco Bay.
Golden Gate Bridge at sunset viewed from San Francisco Bay.
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1 hr 30 mins
  • Enjoy a relaxing 90-minute sunset cruise from Pier 39 as San Francisco Bay transitions from daylight to twilight with stunning evening views.

  • Sail past iconic sights including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, Sausalito, Tiburon, and the famous sea lions at Pier 39.

  • Take in panoramic views of the city skyline, waterfront, and surrounding hills while the changing light creates ideal photo opportunities.

  • Unwind to relaxing onboard music as you settle into a comfortable spot and enjoy a slower-paced sightseeing experience on the water.

  • Choose this cruise for a romantic evening, an intimate bay experience, or a scenic photography outing in the evening.

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  • Enjoy a relaxing 90-minute sunset cruise from Pier 39 as San Francisco Bay transitions from daylight to twilight with stunning evening views.

  • Sail past iconic sights including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, Sausalito, Tiburon, and the famous sea lions at Pier 39.

  • Take in panoramic views of the city skyline, waterfront, and surrounding hills while the changing light creates ideal photo opportunities.

  • Unwind to relaxing onboard music as you settle into a comfortable spot and enjoy a slower-paced sightseeing experience on the water.

  • Choose this cruise for a romantic evening, an intimate bay experience, or a scenic photography outing in the evening.

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$50
Ferry passing Alcatraz Island with prison buildings in San Francisco Bay, California.
Alcatraz Island lighthouse and ruins at sunset viewed from the bay.
Ferry with guests sailing near Alcatraz Island, San Francisco.
Ferry passing by Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California.
Alcatraz Island with Angel Island in the background, San Francisco Bay.
Ferry passing under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Golden Gate Bridge view from a ferry in San Francisco with hills in the background.
Ferry approaching sea lions on Pier 39 in San Francisco, California.
Ferry near San Francisco coast with Ferris wheel in background.
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1 hr 30 mins
2 more
  • Set sail from Pier 39 on a 90-minute San Francisco Bay cruise that fully circles Alcatraz Island while sharing dramatic stories of prison life and daring escape attempts.

  • Experience a sightseeing cruise that combines iconic San Francisco scenery with fascinating Alcatraz storytelling, all without needing to disembark on the island.

  • Enjoy rare full-perimeter views of Alcatraz from the water, offering perspectives that most standard island tours and ferry rides do not include.

  • Cruise beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and sail past Angel Island State Park while taking in panoramic views of the bay and surrounding landmarks.

  • Listen to immersive multilingual audio narration through your own Wi-Fi-enabled device as chilling tales and prison lore unfold throughout the journey.

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  • Set sail from Pier 39 on a 90-minute San Francisco Bay cruise that fully circles Alcatraz Island while sharing dramatic stories of prison life and daring escape attempts.

  • Experience a sightseeing cruise that combines iconic San Francisco scenery with fascinating Alcatraz storytelling, all without needing to disembark on the island.

  • Enjoy rare full-perimeter views of Alcatraz from the water, offering perspectives that most standard island tours and ferry rides do not include.

  • Cruise beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and sail past Angel Island State Park while taking in panoramic views of the bay and surrounding landmarks.

  • Listen to immersive multilingual audio narration through your own Wi-Fi-enabled device as chilling tales and prison lore unfold throughout the journey.

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$48
Rocketboat speedboat with passengers near Alcatraz Island, San Francisco.
Two people enjoying a Rocketboat speedboat adventure under a clear blue sky.
Speedboat adventure near Alcatraz Island, San Francisco.
Speedboat adventure with city skyline and bridge in the background.
Rocketboat speeding across San Francisco Bay with city skyline in the background.
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30 mins
  • Race across the San Francisco Bay on a high-speed rocket boat for an adrenaline-filled ride for 30 mins, packed with sharp turns, speed bursts, and waterfront thrills.

  • Depart directly from PIER 39, where frequent departures make it easy to fit the experience into your day.

  • Cruise past iconic San Francisco sights, including the skyline, the Bay Bridge, and the famous sea lions lounging on the docks.

  • Feel the rush of bay air and refreshing water spray as the crew navigates the fast-paced route across the water.

  • Share the excitement with up to 49 passengers as you enjoy a fun, high-energy group adventure before returning to shore.

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  • Race across the San Francisco Bay on a high-speed rocket boat for an adrenaline-filled ride for 30 mins, packed with sharp turns, speed bursts, and waterfront thrills.

  • Depart directly from PIER 39, where frequent departures make it easy to fit the experience into your day.

  • Cruise past iconic San Francisco sights, including the skyline, the Bay Bridge, and the famous sea lions lounging on the docks.

  • Feel the rush of bay air and refreshing water spray as the crew navigates the fast-paced route across the water.

  • Share the excitement with up to 49 passengers as you enjoy a fun, high-energy group adventure before returning to shore.

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What our guests say

Marwan S

Egypt
Solo
May 2026

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Amazing experience at Alcatraz! Everything was well organized, the audio tour was excellent, and the views of San Francisco were unforgettable. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip.

Combo: Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Ride + Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Robert N

United States
Couple
May 2026
We really enjoyed our Alcatraz adventure. The audio tour made it easy to go at your own pace, as well as giving you a true experience as what it was like to be an actual prisoner!

Combo: Alcatraz Tickets with Ferry Ride + Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Macauley S

United States
Couple
4 days ago
This was an amazing cruise that highlighted some of my favorite spots in San Francisco. Anyone can drive over the Golden Gate, but it's something special to be able to be under it and to hear the natural noises it makes with all the cars crossing over whether you go when it's foggy clear day or night this is an amazing cruise.

San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Carolyn L

United States
Couple
2 weeks ago
I took the cruise on a beautiful, sunny day, and it felt great being out on the water. My favorite part of the trip was the description of the Golden Gate Bridge and how many people were not in favor of building it, the technical difficulties of construction, the challenges for the construction workers, and the magnificent result that everyone loves. Very inspiring.

San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

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