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8 Sightseeing Cruises in San Francisco That Are Worth the Ticket

8 tours  ·  from $38 a head

Every trip has one afternoon left over. These 8 sightseeing cruises in San Francisco are the ones worth spending it on, with what each costs and how they differ.

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Starting at Pier 43 1/2 in Fisherman’s Wharf
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise

1.Golden Gate Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,644 reviews · 1 hour · from $38Our pick

Review of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bay Cruise, with bridge views, Alcatraz, audio commentary, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Great trip around the bay, taking in the Golden Gate Bridge and of course Alcatraz”

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes) - Fort Mason and the Marina District
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

2.Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,621 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $39

Cruise beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, pass Alcatraz and Sausalito, and enjoy San Francisco Bay views on a flexible one-hour boat tour.

“Time well spent. Had a great time soaking in the rich history of San Francisco. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyscape.”

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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise - The Cellhouse audio tour and the prison interior
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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

3.Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,577 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Explore Alcatraz with its award-winning audio tour, then cruise beneath the Golden Gate Bridge on this flexible San Francisco package.

“Such a great experience getting to visit Alcatraz one of my bucket list. Getting to see the beautiful city from the water was just beautiful. Would highly recommend it for the views and piccys.”

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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat - Pier 39 sea lions: a lively start
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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

4.Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,483 reviews · 1 hour · from $38

Cruise San Francisco Bay for one hour past sea lions, Alcatraz, and beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, with narration and indoor seating.

“It was a beautiful cruise, perfect timing with the AirShow. We got to enjoy the landmarks and a front row seat to the planes up above us.”

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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise - Starting at Pier 39 with a straight-to-the-gate ticket
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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise - Pier 33: Getting the Alcatraz Ferry Right
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San Francisco: Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise - The cellhouse audio tour earns its praise
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Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

7.Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 969 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

Visit Alcatraz by day or night, then cruise San Francisco Bay beneath the Golden Gate Bridge in this flexible two-part tour.

“Make sure you turn up at least 30 mins before your set cruise time. The trip over to Alcatraz was very good and we got to see everything we wanted to like the cells the dining room the courtyard and they have a very good gift shop at the end of the tour.”

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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise - Starting near Union Square and crossing the Golden Gate
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

8.Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 514 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $133

Visit Muir Woods, Sausalito, and the Golden Gate by bus and boat in one six-hour San Francisco tour.

“You won’t regret going to Muir Woods. I’ve never been someplace so serene, and beautiful. The bay cruise was so incredible. We didn’t have time to go inside Alcatraz but we went around the island. You won’t regret this tour!”

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