San Francisco Cruise: City Lights Adventure

Experience the ultimate sunset cruise in San Francisco Bay. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city while relaxing on a 1.5-hour casual cruise. No audio narration, just soothing music.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Red and White Fleet - Begin and end your journey at Pier 43 1/2.
  • Golden Gate Bridge - Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge as the sun sets.
  • San Francisco Bay - Explore the San Francisco Bay during this 1.5 hour bay cruise.
  • Marina District - Sail passed the Marina district on your journey back to Fisherman’s Wharf.
  • **Fort Mason…
What's Included
  • 2-hour sunset cruise (summer) or city lights cruise (winter) of San Francisco Bay
  • “Straight to the gate” access
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Full bar is available onboard to purchase drinks and snacks.
Additional Information

Discover the enchantment of San Francisco at night with the San Francisco City Lights Cruise, an ideal winter evening getaway. As dusk falls, the city awakens, and this 2-hour cruise provides an unparalleled view of the Bay’s famous landmarks, all beautifully lit against the night sky.
Glide beneath the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatraz…

Location
Red and White Fleet
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Please enter in Google Maps: "Red and White Fleet" or "Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco" for exact location and directions. Pier 43 ½ ticket booth (corner of Taylor Street and the Embarcadero) Please come to our location 20-30 minutes prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Caroline_m
Feb 9, 2025
Yes to the cruise - The views are beautiful and interesting facts about alcatraz. You can bring food only. A walk around deck is bonus.
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Peter_s
Feb 9, 2025
Sunset cruise in SF - Beautiful memories! Beautiful scenery! I took lots of beautiful pictures. It was enclosed which made it comfortable!
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631jarens
Feb 4, 2025
Best experience - It was my first time ever on a boat best experience ever 🤗 and my first time being in San Francisco i would recommend you to give it a try
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Andrea_m
Feb 3, 2025
Loved it! - It was very fun, the weather was very cloudy and windy, but we still got some great views of both bridges, Alcatraz and the skyline. If you get sea sick, you’ll probably get dizzy though.
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Laura_d
Feb 1, 2025
Beautiful tour, even in... - Beautiful tour, even in the rain. Great views. Friendly crew member will help you take the best pictures.
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Brian_e
Jan 31, 2025
Such a great cruise! - What an AMAZING cruise! It's a MUST! From the ship, captain, and experience! So much to see, for up close photos!
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Jessica_s
Jan 27, 2025
Recommended - Great experience. Nice opportunity to get to see another “face” of the bay in the night. Crew was very kind
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Angelica_b
Jan 26, 2025
views you will never see... - views you will never see if you don’t go on this ride!!! super peaceful, great staff, overall amazing time and super worth it.
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Wendy_l
Jan 18, 2025
Perfect night!!! - Love it was excellent, and I really recommend this tour another perspective about the golden, oklland bridge and Arcatraz we really enjoyed
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Kennzeil_l
Jan 17, 2025
Worth every dime! Would... - Worth every dime! Would do it again in a heartbeat! Highly recommended to all considering, seriously.
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