Top San Francisco Cruises &amp; Sailing

San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise

Sail across San Francisco Bay at twilight to admire the skyline as it begins to light up for the night, and enjoy a perspective on the skyline that few other visitors get to see. With an experienced captain at the helm, you’ll glide past Alcatraz Island and cruise underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. As you go, you can also enjoy one complimentary beverage to accompany your sightseeing, or purchase additional drinks from the onboard bar.

4.5

(1,964)

from $58

The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic photo motif in San Francisco and especially popular during sunset.

San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

1 hour 35 minutesFree Cancellation

(1,359)

from $88

San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise (90 Minutes)

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

1 hourFree Cancellation

2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise

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from $129

A Champagne Brunch Cruise is a great way to soak up the sights of San Francisco in style.

City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Dinner Cruise

(349)

from $122

A supper cruise is a festive and romantic experience, especially when passing the Golden Gate Bridge during sunset.

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.1

(64)

from $122

Set sail from Fisherman’s Wharf for an exhilarating 2.5-hour whale watching cruise aboard a state-of-the-art hybrid electric vessel. Encounter majestic Gray, Humpback, and Blue Whales, alongside seals, sea lions, and seabirds, all while enjoying stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands. With a live naturalist guide providing expert commentary on marine wildlife and ecology, this tour offers a unique educational experience for all ages. Accessible to families, children under 4 cruise free, and youth discounts are available. Enjoy the comfort of panoramic views indoors and outdoors, complemented by a full cash bar serving drinks and snacks.

San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman's Wharf

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

Ride a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's most famous landmarks with a hop-on hop-off bus pass valid for 24 or 48 hours. Visit big-name attractions such as Pier 39, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Union Square. Explore at your own pace, hopping off at any of 17 stops. Add-on options include Aquarium by the Bay admission, a digital Chinatown walking tour, a panoramic sunset tour, and a half-day wine tour

(638)

from $72

SF: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Optional Sunset Tour

"Explore Napa or Sonoma Valley in luxury with our private SUV tour. Choose the wineries yourself or follow a curated schedule designed to maximize your experience. Savor each destination, enjoying the finest wines and breathtaking views. Our professional driver ensures a seamless, on-time journey, allowing you to relax and indulge in a wine-tasting adventure. Perfect for small groups seeking elegance, comfort, and a personalized wine tour experience. Your unforgettable day of wine and luxury awaits!" 6 hour Napa or Sonoma Valley tours "Explore Sonoma Valley in luxury with our private SUV tour. Choose your wineries or follow a curated schedule designed to maximize your experience. Savor the freedom to stay as long as you'd like at each destination, enjoying the finest wines and breathtaking views. Our professional driver ensures a seamless, on-time journey, allowing you to relax and indulge in the ultimate wine-tasting adventure. 6 hour Sonoma Valley Tours

4.1

(4,620)

from $56

6-hour Private Luxury SUV Wine Tour in Napa Or Sonoma Valley

6 hoursFree Cancellation

1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

(59)

from $450

Per group

Make the most of your time in San Francisco, and get ready to discover its top attractions all in one excursion: this private driving tour is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the city. Following pickup at your hotel, travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. You can look forward to seeing Coit Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Fisherman’s Wharf, and more—plus additional sights you’re most interested in.

(398)

from $99

Private City Tour of San Francisco

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit charming Sausalito, cruise across San Francisco Bay, and stare up in wonder at the redwood trees of Muir Woods on this combo tour from San Francisco—the perfect day out in the Bay Area. Experience the Golden Gate Bridge from both above and below, and learn about some of California’s oldest and tallest natural wonders, the coastal redwoods. In Sausalito, you can stroll along the waterfront or shop in the galleries and boutiques.

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from $305

Per group

Likely to Sell Out

The redwood trees the Muir Woods are known to tower over visitors, the tallest at 258 feet, and are hundreds of years old.

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

(517)

from $133

Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

Discover the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada and Yosemite National Park on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Enjoy early park entry and comfortable hotel pickup from major San Francisco hotels. Spot supersized natural wonders such as Half Dome, El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, and sequoia groves, and spend several hours exploring the park’s wonders on your own. Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older pay an additional park entry fee.

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(306)

from $28

El Capitan creates a striking backdrop for visitors photos on this day trip to Yosemite National Park.

Best of Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

15 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(3,500)

from $224

90-Minute Sunset Tour Aboard Wine Therapy

(18)

from $95

This convenient package gives you access to two separate essential San Francisco experiences—a visit to Alcatraz Island, and a sightseeing cruise. Instead of waiting in long ticket lines, this time-saving option helps you explore San Francisco more efficiently. Take a ferry to Alcatraz Island where you can go inside the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary and enjoy an audio guide. A San Francisco Bay cruise is also included with views of Pier 39's sea lions, the waterfront area, and the city's skyline. Please note, children 4 years old and younger do not need purchased tickets.

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take a short ferry ride from Pier 33 to the Alcatraz Island, where you can walk around the Island freely at your own pace and follow a 45-minutes award-winning audio tour in multiple languages of the Alcatraz Prison Cellhouse. You can hop on to any returning ferry when you are finish touring the Alcatraz Island. For the San Francisco Bay Cruise Tour, it will start near Pier 39 where just a short walk from Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing. During this 60-minute Bay Cruise Tour, you will tour around the Alcatraz Island and under the famous Golden Gate Bridge, where you will enjoy breathtaking views of San Francisco and its bay! Tips: You can do the Bay Cruise Tour before the Alcatraz Tour, or on a different date! There are multiple departures daily and your Bay Cruise voucher is valid for any date, any departure time.

Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

4 to 5 hours

4.4

(47)

from $148

Learn about the famous escape from Alcatraz!

Enjoy two quintessential experiences when you visit Alcatraz Island and cruise the San Francisco Bay—and make exploring simple—with this convenient tour package. First, depart from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island; after a ranger talk, you can explore at your own pace with an audio guide. Upon returning to the mainland, hop aboard your next cruise from Pier 39 and look forward to getting up close and personal with the Golden Gate Bridge.

Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

2 to 5 hours

4.3

(318)

from $148

Unlock the best of San Francisco, without breaking the bank, with this convenient package. Bundle your Alcatraz excursion with a bike rental to cruise the atmospheric streets and landmarks, a guided bus tour across the legendary Golden Gate Bridge, or a relaxing Bay cruise to see the sights from the water. Then, take the ferry to Alcatraz with your prepaid ticket—a great way to avoid waiting in sold-out lines—and tour "the Rock" at your own pace with your included audio tour.

Official Alcatraz Inside Prison Tour with Free App Audio Packages

2 to 4 hours

4.5

(346)

from $86

Hop on a '70s-era VW bus and get to know the hippie past and hipster vibe that make up San Francisco today. Starting and ending at Fisherman's Wharf, this sightseeing tour takes you around the city, including Chinatown, North Beach, the Castro, the Mission, downtown and more. See the homes of The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, while listening to '60s classics. So settle into a neon-blue seat and dig your shoes into groovy shag carpet. Each bus accommodates up to just six people.

San Francisco Love Tour

Escape the hustle and bustle of San Francisco with this half-day getaway to California's world-renowned Wine Country. Starting in the early afternoon, you'll cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and soak in picturesque views of the San Francisco skyline and charming Sausalito. Visit two handpicked Sonoma Valley wineries, where you’ll enjoy outdoor tastings, explore the estate, and learn about wine-making from fermentation to bottling, all hosted by a guide.

(2,978)

from $85

From San Francisco: Napa and Sonoma Half-Day Curated Wine Tour

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

(284)

from $129

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Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour

janet_M, May 2026

Fantastic tour of San Francisco area

Fantastic tour of San Francisco city. Our tour guide Randy was very knowledgeable and friendly. We feel that we’ve really seen the city and all the districts, learned the history and had a real San Francisco experience. The Alcatraz tour topped off the experience. We’ve had such an amazing day and highly recommended this trip.

Private San Francisco Custom City Tour - Lucky Tuk Tuk (max 6)

Anastasia_T, Apr 2026

A great tour of all of...

A great tour of all of San Francisco! Our guide Anthony was very friendly and knowledgeable which made it a wonderful experience. Loved learning all about the city. The TukTuk was a fun experience, even in the rain, the heated seats and blankets made it enjoyable (though the seats are firm and it definitely can be a bumpy ride, but that's part of the quirky fun).

Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

Maryann_S, Apr 2026

Fantastic experience!

Wonderful tour! The audio tour was clear and very detailed. The go at your own pace is a definite bonus! You have the ability to stay as long or as little as you like, the boats to take you back to San Francisco are available fairly quickly! It’s windy!! Bring a jacket! Make sure you allow plenty of time to walk through the garden and do a little bird watching!!

Muir Woods and Sausalito Afternoon Tour Small-Group Half-Day

DeeDee_J, Mar 2026

Perfect Day Trip

Booked this tour out of the rest because they offered hotel pick up & drop off, and the convenience of that was what I needed since I had my 7y/o with me. Michael, our tour guide, was very well-versed on the fun-facts of Muir Woods and Sausalito, as well as the neighborhoods we drove by. The stop on the northern side of the Golden Gate Bridge was a great place to snag pics of yourself with the bridge. Muir Woods was also a wonderful experience, so serene and peaceful. The gift shop at the woods closes at 4pm, so we were not able to make any purchases since we opted for the afternoon tour. Also, I do wish we would have had more time in Sausalito (there’s an option to stay longer and take the ferry, but after a long hike in Muir Woods, we preferred the ease of having Michael drop us off at our hotel). I booked the tour on Viator, and the only option was to book it as a National Park Pass holder, which I am not…so I did have to purchase my ticket at the welcome center-which I expected I would need to. It was $15 for adults, and children are free-please check on their website what the age is. I would highly recommended this tour, but I would opt for the morning option next time and stay longer in Sausalito and take a ferry back. Either way, we still really enjoyed ourselves!

San Francisco Small Group City Highlights and Alcatraz Tour

Christine_M, Mar 2026

San Francisco City Tour, followed by Alcatraz

Absolutely wonderful! Eric, our friendly, knowledgeable, personable, extremely helpful guide was excellent! I would strongly recommend this tour, to all travellers, who wish to see and experience the diverse and interesting aspects of San Francisco, in just a few hours! Really enjoyable! Alcatraz, exceeded all expectations! Thank you for everything.

Official Alcatraz Inside Prison Tour with Free App Audio Packages

emma_j, Jan 2026

Best tour in San Francisco

One of the best Tours I have ever experienced.. The boat ride was fun. The view was incredible.. the audio tour and the guided tour put everything into perspective being able to set foot in the cells and see how the actual prisoners lived was eye-opening. I found the tour to be informative and interesting. The views from the ferry and island were amazing too.

8hr Private Sonoma and Napa Wine Tour from San Francisco.XL SUV

Jacob_K, Dec 2025

Do this if you want a private driver for a custom tour of Napa/Sonoma! A++

Extremely positive experience! We had a great driver for the day (Dean) who was super positive, knew a ton of historical and relevant context about the region, and provided suggestions/recommendations along the way. The company was very diligent in making sure we had our itinerary planned out and made helpful suggestions based on our input. A++ would 120% recommend again, and will be booking again in the future!

Combo Small-Group Tour: SF City plus Muir Woods & Sausalito

DeliaAshok_P, Nov 2025

Perfect Combo of Muir Woods Nature and SF City Highlights

Absolutely enjoyed my visit to San Francisco with this combo Muir Woods & Sausalito and SF City tour. As a solo traveler, I felt I got to see all I wanted to see in this duel package. The first one was with tour guide Buddy with a lovely half day in Muir Woods National Park, followed by lunch and some free time in Sausalito. The second tour was a perfect overview and highlights of the City from a knowledgeable, kind and fun tour guide, Randy. He knows SF and showed us all the stunning attractions without feeling like we were running around from place to place. Randy's tour was small in a Sierra SUV, making it more intimate and elegant.

Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour

Lara_E, Sep 2025

Wonderful experience....

Wonderful experience. Easy to meet the driver and the travel to Muir Woods and Sausalito was picture-worthy! Muir Woods in the morning was the best because for the first 60 mins in the park it was basically just us and then it filled up by about 9am. Amazing pictures. Sausalito was good. More a place to grab something to eat and catch a picture of Bay Bridge.

2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

tnovosard, Sep 2025

This sailing trip was...

This sailing trip was incredible! The crew was super friendly and even let us help sail the boat, which made it so much fun. The views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay were unforgettable. Such a cool mix of adventure and relaxation—highly recommend if you’re ever in SF,

San Francisco Private City Tour

Lori_M, May 2025

Great experience on this private tour with Pep!

Pep took us on our private tour of San Fran for 2 and was great! She reached out to me prior to the date of the tour to put together our personal itenerary, arrived early for pick up, and continually asked our preferences for stops, times needed for photos, and general direction. She also seemed to know every piece of history for the city and shared it with us throughout our 4 hour tour. Highly recommend!