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San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure

San Francisco, USA
  • 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Skip the ticket line and experience San Francisco Bay in a faster, more exciting way than a traditional sightseeing cruise. This high-speed boat ride combines sightseeing with music, sharp turns, and commentary from your captain as you pass landmarks including Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and Oracle Park. Cruise beneath the Bay Bridge, pause for photos, and get ready for a splash-filled adventure with ponchos included.
  • Skip the box office line and head straight to boarding with your ticket included
  • Feel the thrill of a 30-minute speedboat ride across San Francisco Bay
  • Take in views of Pier 39, Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and the Bay Bridge from the water
  • Cruise to a rock ’n’ roll soundtrack with live commentary

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Lara K
This was such a blast! My only complaint...it wasnt long enough! Thats not really a complaint, just me wishing to keep going at the end! We definitely got our moneys worth though, so much fun!! Id do this again!

Reviews

4.4
based on 28 reviews
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This was such a blast! My only...

Lara K, Sept 2018
This was such a blast! My only complaint...it wasnt long enough! Thats not really a complaint, just me wishing to keep going at the end! We definitely got our moneys worth though, so much fun!! Id do this again!

Plenty of hope and loud rock music...

Terry E, Sept 2017
Plenty of hope and loud rock music and some amazing twists and turns out in the bay. Great value for money and excellent memories

The staff was very friendly and...

Junell_P, Sept 2017
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The boat is big and colorful and so fast. I felt like I was on a roller coaster with all the fast turns. Going under the Bay Bridge was awesome. We did get wet but it was fun. We all laughed a lot for the great thrill ride.It is amazing.

Great for a laugh. Sit in the middle of...

Rhys W, Oct 2016
Great for a laugh. Sit in the middle of you don't want to get soaked!

I live in San Francisco and had...

Mike M, June 2016
I live in San Francisco and had never taken the RocketBoat until family came in town - and wow what a total blast ! Great crew great time and great deal considering tickets can be used a second time for 50 off on next trip. Thanks

excellent boat ride! I lived in the...

Qi D, May 2016
excellent boat ride! I lived in the bay area for 3 years but this helps me discover the part of best experiences that I've not been to!

Hi Viator we never got to go because...

Rachel J, Apr 2016
Hi Viator we never got to go because it was out of season they only run this boat from May to October so once again we were let down by this western by not having the correct information given to us so another couple of hundred dollars down the drain ver disappointed in Viator

It was great, really enjoyed the...

Kari A, Sept 2015
It was great, really enjoyed the ride the view of the city, I only wish they could go even faster as I love fast rides

Had a fantastic time! Easy access to...

Alexander P, Aug 2015
Had a fantastic time! Easy access to tickets and little wait time

3 stars is a perfect rating for this...

James, Aug 2015
3 stars is a perfect rating for this it is definitely worth doing and will definitely wake you up if your feeling sleepy.

So much fun. My children 10 and 15...

jacqueline B, July 2015
So much fun. My children 10 and 15 loved it. Beware though it is very cold. Sweatshirts and sunglasses highly recommended.

The Rocket Boat was exhilarating...

Irene A, May 2015
The Rocket Boat was exhilarating! The speed did not disappoint. However, I wish we had covered more area. We never got close to Alcatraz or the Golden Gate Bridge. Photo opportunities were very limited.

So much fun! The music made the...

Ernest C, Oct 2014
So much fun! The music made the thrill of the ride so much more enjoyable. And the view of San Francisco skyline was beautiful.

The boat was broken and out of order...

kumari c, Oct 2014
The boat was broken and out of order but I was not informed about the same...........When I reached the counter and waited for 30 mins I came it know about it. Viator should have informed me about it. However the lady at the counter was kind enough replace it with the Bay Cruise.

Put some pedal to the metal to know...

Jorge Babroo, Sept 2014
Put some pedal to the metal to know the bay. Nice twist really! Best 30min ride ever. Be on time!

Fantastic, a must if you are in San...

Ruth L, Sept 2014
Fantastic, a must if you are in San Francisco. Didn't get too wet either - not sure if thats good or bad lol!!! Not to be missed activitiy.

My family and I really enjoyed the...

Leonard K, Aug 2014
My family and I really enjoyed the ride...I have been to Ssn Francisco many times but never had done any of the water excursions...I highly recommend it.

This ride was fun and it did not...

Tilahun B, July 2014
This ride was fun and it did not cost that much. I recommend it for anyone who is visiting to be on this ride.

Heaps of fun, be prepared to get wet...

donna, July 2014
Heaps of fun, be prepared to get wet! Also a great offer to have a second ride offered.

Lots of FUN!!! My 2...

thelma_r, June 2014
Lots of FUN!!! My 2 Grandchildren were soaked and enjoyed it very much. It was a unique experience. Even at my age, I thought it was great and would definitely do it again.

amazing....fast and furious in such a...

JOHN_H, June 2014
amazing....fast and furious in such a wonderful location...10/10 all day long

30 thrilling minutes. We had an...

Joan P, Aug 2013
30 thrilling minutes. We had an absolute blast. The water was quite choppy so it enhanced our trip and we came off pretty wet thanks to a couple of clever manoevres by our 'pilot/driver.' Unfortunately we were unable to take a second trip for the bargain price of $10. Highly recommend it.

This trip was a lot of fun. My 9 yr...

Suzanne P, Aug 2013
This trip was a lot of fun. My 9 yr old daughter was so excited and loved the ride. The staff on board was great!

génial à grande vitesse dans la baie de...

goldo93160, June 2016
génial à grande vitesse dans la baie de San Francisco ....