Dinner Cruises

San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise

4.8/5(48)

Henry I

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

Was a wonderful evening with a lot of great views of the cocktail for wonderful and the people were friendly. We are planning to do it again in the next few months and will continue this as it was a very fun thing to do in the evening.

Rose Z

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

Unfortunate about the weather but the cruise was brilliant. Looking at every angle to take beautiful photos and making the most of the unfortunate weather. Only can imagine how great it would be if weather was more kind

Alberto D

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

The cruise was magical. The breeze the sunset the information given about the islands alcatraz island and angel island was very informantive also tiburon and sausalito where a site too see i would 100% recommend this cruise to anybody for a date night maybe trying to impress your future wife. The bar and snacks where great nice drinks and for a great price the staff was very welcoming well worth the money will be taking this cruise again soon

Piyush S

Solo

Verified booking

Aug 2026

Did this with friends and it ended up being the best evening of our trip. The boat wasn’t crowded at all, so we had the rail to ourselves the whole time. Watching the skyline turn orange while going right under the Golden Gate was unreal, and Alcatraz was much closer than I expected. Bring a jacket, it gets cold fast once the sun drops.

Ashkan K

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

Wonderful experience. The playlist was all San Francisco classics. Even though it was a foggy day (thanks Carl) it was a magnificent experience. Will def do it again. We even got to spot a 🐬

An evening Bay cruise timed for sunset lets you watch San Francisco shift from daylight glow to city lights, ideal for sightseeing and photos.

Board at PIER 39 on San Francisco's waterfront, with boarding starting 15 minutes before departure so you can settle in and choose your spot.

Sail past the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, then admire Angel Island, Sausalito, Tiburon, and the California sea lions lounging off Pier 39.

Move freely between indoor and outdoor decks with full access to views, giving you room to roam, relax, and capture the Bay as the light fades.

Choose between a 2-hour narrated sailing with commentary and bar access or a quieter 90-minute sunset cruise with music only to suit your pace.

90-minute or 2-hour sunset cruise on San Francisco Bay (as per option selected)

Pre-recorded audio narration (as per option selected)

Relaxing music onboard (as per option selected)

Full bar onboard for drinks (as per option selected)

Full access to unobstructed decks and views

Sights covered: Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, Sausalito, Tiburon, California sea lions at Pier 39

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Carol W
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Very enjoyable experience! Clean ship! Beautiful views... not crazy about the constant 70's and 80's hits blasting on the PA. But I like quiet.
Michelle B
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
There was no audio guide for this tour, as it was a cruise with piped audio. The cruise itself was fine - but the whole point of a tour is to hear commentary about the places you are seeing, which was not possible unless you were inside the boat (ie , not on deck and actually seeing things). Something needs to be done about the audio broadcast and quality to enable customers to gain the full benefit of the tour.
Keyonia B
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We had so much fun.. great captain and great music safe and smooth sailing.. will be going again.. great experience
Juliana T
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Beautiful views. Relaxing evening with a very nice music choice. Weather was amazing!
Henry I
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Was a wonderful evening with a lot of great views of the cocktail for wonderful and the people were friendly. We are planning to do it again in the next few months and will continue this as it was a very fun thing to do in the evening.

What to bring

Voucher: Bring your mobile voucher and a valid photo ID for verification at the boarding point.

Clothing: Wear warm layers, as it can get chilly on the Bay after sunset.

Footwear: Wear comfortable, flat shoes to move easily between indoor and outdoor decks.

Extras: Bring a camera or smartphone to capture the sunset and skyline views.

Additional information

Boarding point: Board at PIER 39 in San Francisco for all sunset cruise departures.

Boarding time: Boarding begins 15 minutes before your scheduled cruise departure.

Arrival advice: Arrive a bit early so you can settle in and choose your preferred viewing spot.

Popularity: Sunset cruises are very popular, especially on weekends and summer evenings.

Capacity tip: Seats are limited, so reserve your preferred date and time as early as possible.

Duration: Your cruise lasts 90 minutes or 2 hours, depending on the option selected.

Onboard atmosphere: The 2-hour option includes pre-recorded commentary, and the 90-minute option features relaxing music only.

Onboard bar: A full bar is available on selected options for guests who wish to purchase drinks.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.