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The 6 Boat Tours in San Francisco That Earn Their Price

6 tours  ·  from $38 a head

The 6 best boat tours in San Francisco you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Starting at Pier 43 1/2
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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 the 1-hour San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise, with Alcatraz, bridge views, multilingual audio, wildlife, and practical tips.

“The scenery was nice. The audio was a bit faulty with the limited amount they had. The bar was nice and the staff was very friendly and easy to talk too while waiting for my drinks.”

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San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours) - Angel Island, Tiburon, and the Marin side
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San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

2.California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,949 reviews · from $58

Cruise San Francisco Bay at sunset, pass Alcatraz and Angel Island, sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, and watch the skyline light up.

“Excellent service and staff friendly. Really enjoyed the cruise - got some lovely photos. Perfect evening for the cruise. Little stop offs with information provided about the area. Thoroughly enjoyed.”

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San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) - Sailing toward the Golden Gate Bridge
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San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes) - Finding the boat at Pier 43 1/2
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

4.Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

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

Review of San Francisco’s one-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise, with Alcatraz, Sausalito, indoor seating, audio narration, and practical booking tips.

“Great toursit cruise. An earlier time meant the boat wasnt crowded. The automated "guide" track was actually really interesting with some great fun facts to listen to - in between taking LOTS of pictures of course.”

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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise - Pier 33 and the ferry across the bay
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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

5.Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

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

Tour Alcatraz inside and cruise San Francisco Bay beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, with ferry tickets, audio guide, and flexible cruise timing.

“We happened to tour Alcatraz on a day when the last living inmate, Bill Baker, was there signing his book. That made a fabulous day SPECTACULAR!!”

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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat - Finding the boat at Pier 39
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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

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