San Francisco Bay Cruise: Golden Gate and Alcatraz

Experience the best of San Francisco with a Bay Cruise. Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, explore Alcatraz Island, and enjoy stunning waterfront views. Skip the line and go straight to the gate!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • ‘Straight to the gate’ access
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information

A Bay Cruise is essential to truly embrace all that San Francisco has to offer. Embark on this well-liked 60-minute journey that goes beneath the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, circumnavigates Alcatraz Island, next to Angel Island State Park, and close to the city’s waterfront. Seize great photography moments and admire sweeping views. An auditory guide is…

Location
Blue & Gold Fleet
PIER 39, The Embarcadero at Beach St. San Francisco, CA 94133
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bettybu7009if
Nov 5, 2024
Escape from Alcatraz cruise - This was a 90 minute cruise around the Island of Alcatraz Prison. Also cruised under the Golden Gate Bridge and the Oakland Bay Bridge. Was a beautiful day and the waters calm. Great narrative
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Jesus_s
Nov 3, 2024
Great day - The great service easy and convenient way to make reservations Friendly and courteous personal Safety concerns on the trip
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Rhonda_s
Oct 26, 2024
Awesome and informative cruise - Great time and it was a very informative cruise and we got some great pictures of Alcatraz and Golden gate
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Ldylwyr
Oct 20, 2024
Customer service above & beyond - I misplaced my wallet somewhere along the way during our day in SF. Luckily I found it, but before I did I reached out to the company to see if anyone turned it in. I got a call back first thing this morning and just wanted to compliment the excellent customer service. The cruise was also wonderful during the sunset hour. Would book again with Blue & Gold Fleet!
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Kola_g
Oct 20, 2024
Will do this again. - The boat ride was excellent. No motion sickness and the narrative gave some excellent history facts.
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Christina_m
Oct 14, 2024
Lovely day on the water - Booked the tour that was leaving the dock during fleetweek show. Amazing view of the planes from the water.
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Markk
Oct 14, 2024
Great cruise! - It was a great experience especially with the air show going on! It left on time and was exactly an hour!
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Elizabeth_o
Oct 10, 2024
Worth it - Was so good. Taken round all the places you need to see. Golden gate bridge alcatraz . The coast line is amazing from the Seaview. The male crew member (sorry I forgot his name) he was fantastic giving us all the information telling us where to look and his jokes were great
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Steven_v
Oct 7, 2024
Great experience - Great way to see Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge without all the crowds. boat left on time and was super comfortable. It was nice to have the narration to tell you a little about each area. Depending on where you sit, it can be a little hard to hear the narration, but overall great experience!
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Aberdeenangler
Oct 14, 2024
Very worthwhile (especially for 'seniors'). - The cruise takes about an hour and there is information about what one is seeing via loudspeakers. Mixture of outdoor and indoor seating. Drinks and snacks can be bought onboard. When there are many passengers (I expect on most trips) then, not unexpectedly, there can be some jockeying for position when people are taking photographs. I thought this trip was very reasonably priced and I was pleasantly surprised to be asked if I was a 'senior', which resulted in a discount. Somewhat surprised that, as a foreigner, I was entitled to this. You will get good views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. The cruise moves at a leisurely pace, so loads of photo-grabbing opportunities.
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From $38
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).