Boat Tours – San Francisco

There may be no better sight than the Golden Gate Bridge up ahead, the island of Alcatraz and the cityscape of San Fran on the shore. A San Francisco boat tour is more than a trip, it’s an experience unlike any other. Take a sunset cruise and raise a glass to the beauty that surrounds, tour the bay, and you can even escape the rock on a San Francisco Bay cruise. Whether by day or by night, a boat trip from San Fran is a necessity. Just don’t forget that camera.
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  • Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour with optional Bay Cruise  

    • Day trip to Muir Woods and Sausalito
    • Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
    • Knowledgeable guide
    • One-hour narrated Bay cruise (if option selected)
    • A wonderful trip which combines some of the most spectacular California scenery
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    Free cancellation 24 hours prior to tour date
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  • San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise  

    • 1-hour boat cruise
    • Audio commentary on boat (English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, Italian, Thai, Russian and Hindi)
    • Headphones
    • Enjoy wonderful views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the San Francisco Skyline
    • Incredible photo-opportunities
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    US$ 39.00 pp
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  • San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Extended Bay Cruise  

    • 90 minutes boat cruise 
    • Audio commentary available in multiple languages - English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, Italian, Thai, Russian and Hindi
    • This extended cruise adds 30 minutes to the standard Bay Cruise to allow a longer route and more time sailing past Alcatraz
    • Enjoy wonderful views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the San Francisco Skyline
    • A fun cruise everyone will enjoy
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    US$ 48.00 pp
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  • San Francisco Sunset Cruise  

    • 90 minutes cruise
    • Enjoy the beauty of San Francisco Bay at dusk
    • Get great shots of Golden Gate Bridge against the sunset
    • Cruise past Alcatraz, Angel Island and the Marin Headlands and sock in some picture-perfect views
    • Live guitar music is performed on-board
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  • Premier Dinner Yacht Cruise, San Francisco  

    • 2.5-hour dinner cruise
    • Plated dinner with delicious summer (April- September ) and winter (October-March) menus
    • DJ Entertainment
    • Complimentary coffee, hot tea, and iced tea
    • Enjoy a dinner yacht cruise on the San Francisco Bay
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  • Premier Brunch Cruise, San Francisco  

    • Two-hour brunch buffet cruise
    • Delicious buffet with breakfast or lunch options
    • Free-flowing sparkling wine and bottomless mimosas
    • Live music
    • Wine, beer, and cocktails available for purchase
    • Complimentary juice, soda, coffee, and tea
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  • Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour with Alcatraz Ticket  

    • Fisherman's Wharf Walking Tour
    • Local guide
    • Cruise to Alcatraz
    • Alcatraz Tickets
    • Self-guided tour of the Alcatraz Island
    • Experience vibrant San Francisco with this combo tour of Fisherman's Wharf and Alcatraz
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    Free cancellation 4 days prior to tour date

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  • San Francisco City Tour With Optional Bay Cruise  

    • Narrated bus tour of San Francisco with professional local guide.
    • Stops with Photo opportunities at: Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Twin Peaks & Land’s End Ocean Beach (Sutro Baths)
    • Comfortable air-conditioned buses
    • Bay cruise ticket (optional)
    • The San Francisco sightseeing tour provides the perfect introduction to the city
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Top Customer Reviews

  • Pamela Morgan
    Glorious sunset in San Francisco

    This trip gave us the opportunity to sail under both Golden Gate and Bay Bridges on a beautiful evening just as the sun was setting over San Francisco. To then see all the lights of the city start to twinkle, and the special lighting effects on the Bay Bridge made this a very special occasion

    United Kingdom 02/04/2025
  • Alexandra M Combs
    Great tour with great employees!

    The guide "Big Bus Blake" was amazing. He had a great personalty and was very insightful! Also the staff at Fisherman's Wharf storefront were very helpful!

    United States 02/04/2025
  • Veronika Jagrova
    GREAT TOUR

    Great way how to get to know San Francisco without stress. Comfortable & reliable services, nice drivers/guides. Worth the money!

    Czech Republic 02/05/2025
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Experience Boat Tours in San Francisco

Dine and cruise the bay: There’s plenty for you to do ashore in San Francisco, but what better way to settle back and rest your legs than heading out into the bay for a cruise and some food? From gourmet dinners to lunchtime bay tours, there are plenty of options available. In fact, why don’t you just do both? There’s so much to see after all.

E-voucher ease: We want to make your experience as easy as possible, and what better way than to have your ticket on your smart device ready to show as you board your boat tour? Check your chosen tour to see if an e-voucher is accepted. If not, you’ll know to print it off before leaving.

Safe as San Fran: If you’re looking at it from a statistical viewpoint San Francisco is a safer city than New York. Overall, the city is considered a safe city to explore. There are risks such as pickpockets and natural disasters such as earthquakes. The last of those was in 1994, so you can feel confident about being safe.


• As you take your boat tour out into the bay, you’ll want to keep these facts in mind. The bay itself stretches for up to 13 miles side-to-side and 40 miles top to bottom.

• A lot of the original wetlands, some 90% of it were lost to development, so the bay was much bigger way back.

• Want a little game to play? How about counting the islands? The answer is somewhere between 18 to 48!!! Good luck with that one.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: Dinner and a cruise?
    A:

    You will find there are several San Francisco lunch and dinner cruise options available. Check the individual tour details for the menu and the options available.

  • Q: Do San Francisco Boat Cruises offer free Wi-Fi onboard?
    A:

    We realise you want to capture those destination hotspots on your tour. Many operators do offer free Wi-Fi on board, but you will need to check with the individual operator.

  • Q: Do San Francisco Boat Cruises run throughout the year?
    A:

    Yes, but be aware that there is a high season (April to September) and Low Season (October to March). Check the tour details for timings.

  • Q: Can you give me some alternative tours to your cruise and boat tours?
    A:

    San Francisco is a city full of attractions and experiences to enjoy and immerse in. Check out our San Francisco Tours by visiting isango.com

  • Q: What is the duration of the San Francisco Boat Tour?
    A:

    Each tour is different, but in general, they will have a duration of between 1 to 2 hours. Make sure to check the specific tour for timings.

  • Q: What time do San Francisco Boat Tours operate?
    A:

    Boat tours will run at different times of the day, especially if you are booked on a lunch or dinner cruise. Make sure to check the tour details for a full listing of times.

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