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Slide 1 of 8, Ferry passing under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Ferry passing under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

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
Slide 1 of 9, Ferries approaching Alcatraz Island with the historic prison in San Francisco.
Ferries approaching Alcatraz Island with the historic prison in San Francisco.

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

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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.

More details

  • 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
Slide 1 of 8, Family enjoying a sunset cruise on San Francisco Bay with Golden Gate Bridge in view.
Family enjoying a sunset cruise on San Francisco Bay with Golden Gate Bridge in view.

San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise

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
Slide 1 of 9, Ferry passing Alcatraz Island with prison buildings in San Francisco Bay, California.
Ferry passing Alcatraz Island with prison buildings in San Francisco Bay, California.

Escape from The Rock Cruise

1 hr 30 mins
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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.

More details

  • 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

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    • What our guests say

    David M

    United States
    Couple
    2 weeks ago
    The trip to Alcatraz was amazing. The Island alone is worth any visit and the boat ride was fantastic. The tour of Alcatraz puts the prisons from the past into a new perspective. It is not what we see today, these men were treated as the hardened criminals they were. I reccomend this trip to anyone going to San Francisco

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

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