San Francisco Boat Tours at a glance
- Our pick: San Francisco: Golden Gate Sunset & Bay Lights Cruise, US$ 58 per person (2h, 4.49★ · 2,185).
- Top rated: San Francisco Bay: Golden Gate Sunset Catamaran & Sea Lions, US$ 88 per person (1h 35m, 4.81★ · 1,437).
- Also recommended: San Francisco Bay Sailing: Golden Gate Bridge & Alcatraz Cruise, US$ 65 per person (1h 30m, 4.86★ · 677).
Price per person across the 15 options priced per person: US$ 39–US$ 149 (median US$ 99). With 100+ reviews: 11 of 15.
Of the 15 options: 6 with live guides in English, 11 with free cancellation, 11 with instant confirmation, 13 kid-friendly, 1 private and 11 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
San Francisco Boat Tours — Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, Bay Bridge and 2 more
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
15 options
San Francisco: Golden Gate Sunset & Bay Lights Cruise 2-hour sunset cruise from Pier 43½ with Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge light show & city skyline. No narration, onboard bar, straight-to-gate access. Thu–Sun · 16:45 and 17:30 · All ages ★ 4.49 (2,185 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 58 per person
San Francisco Bay: Golden Gate Sunset Catamaran & Sea Lions 1.5-hour sunset cruise from Pier 39 with Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz views & sea lions. Includes drink, small groups (max 76), professional crew. Fri–Sun · 15:30 ★ 4.81 (1,437 reviews) Duration: 1h 35m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 88 per person
San Francisco Bay Sailing: Golden Gate Bridge & Alcatraz Cruise 1.5-hour catamaran cruise from Pier 39 past Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and city skyline. Covered cabin and deck nets, on-board bar, wildlife sightings. All fitness levels. Fri–Sun · 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.86 (677 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise: Golden Gate & Bay Bridge Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge on San Francisco Bay for 90 minutes, passing Alcatraz. Sat and Sun · 11:30 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.68 (700 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 48 per person
San Francisco Bay Sunset Sail: Golden Gate & Alcatraz Views Two-hour sunset sail from Pier 39 past Alcatraz, Angel Island and Golden Gate Bridge. Includes 2 drinks and small boat with 28 passengers. Every day · 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.74 (438 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
San Francisco Bay: 90-Min Sailing Tour & Golden Gate Views 90-minute sail on the Privateer from Pier 39 with beer, wine & views of Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island. Groups capped at 16, teak-decked traditional sailboat. Every day · 11:30 and 13:15 · All ages ★ 4.81 (406 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Alcatraz & San Francisco Bay Cruise: Day or Night Tour Alcatraz Island tour with audio guide plus 60-minute Bay Cruise past Golden Gate Bridge. Day or night option, ferry from Pier 33, 9-language audio included. Every day · 8 start times, 08:40 to 16:45 · From age 5 ★ 4.18 (1,022 reviews) Duration: 2h–4h ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 139 per person
San Francisco Brunch Cruise: Golden Gate Bridge & Bay views Brunch cruise on San Francisco Bay with free-flowing champagne, buffet menu and live music. Thu–Sun · 11:00 and 11:30 · All ages ★ 4.81 (364 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 134 per person
San Francisco Bay: 2-Hour Private Sailing & Golden Gate Bridge Private sailing yacht on San Francisco Bay with USCG captain. Take the wheel, sail under Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatraz and Angel Island. Max 6 passengers, water included. Every day · 11:00, 14:30, 14:45 and 15:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.97 (107 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
San Francisco: Alcatraz, Ferry & 72-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Alcatraz Island tour with ferry, 72-hour Big Bus pass, Aquarium by the Bay, sunset tour & Chinatown walk. Timed entry, all transport included. Every day · 11 start times, 08:40 to 13:35 · From age 5 ★ 4.25 (678 reviews) Duration: 2d from US$ 120 per person
San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket & North Beach Walking Tour Alcatraz prison tour with ferry from San Francisco, guided North Beach walk through Little Italy. Includes audio guide, sea lions at Pier 39, and bay cruise or SkyStar Wheel. Every day · 09:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.74 (247 reviews) Duration: 1h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 79 per person
Golden Gate Bridge Sailing Tour: Sail Under the Bridge Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz on a two-hour Bay cruise from Pier 39, with two drinks and a jacket included. The crew answers questions throughout. Sat and Sun · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.83 (54 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
Alcatraz Island Day Tour with Boat Time & Wharf Discounts Alcatraz Island day tour from San Francisco with round-trip boat from Pier 33, audio guide and Fisherman's Wharf discounts. You choose departure time. Every day · No fixed time · All ages ★ 4.20 (10 reviews) Duration: 3h from US$ 74 per person
Alcatraz and San Quentin Prison Tour: Two Legendary Facilities Visit Alcatraz Island with a self-guided audio app, then cruise past San Quentin State Prison on a narrated ferry with a live guide: the only tour connecting both prisons. Tue–Fri · 11:15 · All ages Duration: 4h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
San Francisco Sunset Cruise: Golden Gate & Bay Bridge at Night 90-minute sunset cruise from Pier 39 past Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island & Alcatraz. Skip-the-line entry, snacks, sea lion sightings. Wheelchair accessible. Every day · 10 start times, 11:00 to 16:45 · Up to age 64 ★ 3.81 (26 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
The top 12 of 15 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco: Golden Gate Sunset & Bay Lights CruiseOur pick | US$ 58 per person | 2h | 4.49★ · 2,185 | Thu–Sun · 16:45 and 17:30 | — |
| San Francisco Bay: Golden Gate Sunset Catamaran & Sea LionsTop rated | US$ 88 per person | 1h 35m | 4.81★ · 1,437 | Fri–Sun · 15:30 | — |
| San Francisco Bay Sailing: Golden Gate Bridge & Alcatraz CruiseAlso recommended | US$ 65 per person | 1h 30m | 4.86★ · 677 | Fri–Sun · 13:00 | — |
| San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise: Golden Gate & Bay Bridge | US$ 48 per person | 1h 30m | 4.68★ · 700 | Sat and Sun · 11:30 and 15:30 | — |
| San Francisco Bay Sunset Sail: Golden Gate & Alcatraz Views | US$ 129 per person | 2h | 4.74★ · 438 | Every day · 15:00 | English |
| San Francisco Bay: 90-Min Sailing Tour & Golden Gate Views | US$ 99 per person | 1h 30m | 4.81★ · 406 | Every day · 11:30 and 13:15 | English |
| Alcatraz & San Francisco Bay Cruise: Day or Night Tour | US$ 139 per person | 2h–4h | 4.18★ · 1,022 | Every day · 8 start times, 08:40 to 16:45 | — |
| San Francisco Brunch Cruise: Golden Gate Bridge & Bay views | US$ 134 per person | 2h | 4.81★ · 364 | Thu–Sun · 11:00 and 11:30 | English |
| San Francisco Bay: 2-Hour Private Sailing & Golden Gate BridgeGroup of up to 6 | US$ 149 per person | 2h | 4.97★ · 107 | Every day · 11:00, 14:30, 14:45 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| San Francisco: Alcatraz, Ferry & 72-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus | US$ 120 per person | 2d | 4.25★ · 678 | Every day · 11 start times, 08:40 to 13:35 | — |
| San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket & North Beach Walking Tour | US$ 79 per person | 1h–4h | 4.74★ · 247 | Every day · 09:30 | English |
| Golden Gate Bridge Sailing Tour: Sail Under the Bridge | US$ 129 per person | 2h | 4.83★ · 54 | Sat and Sun · 10:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Alcatraz and San Quentin Prison Tour: Two Legendary Facilities (US$ 99 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): San Francisco Bay: 2-Hour Private Sailing & Golden Gate Bridge (US$ 149 per person) · Alcatraz Island Day Tour with Boat Time & Wharf Discounts (US$ 74 per person)
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