Top San Francisco Sunset Cruises

San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise

4.5

(1,952)

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.

from US$58

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

San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

4.8

(1,353)

1 hour 35 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$88

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4.4

(341)

San Francisco Bay Cruise

1 hourFree Cancellation

2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

from US$129

On a sunny day travelers take panorama photos of Alcatraz Island during the Golden Gate Bay Cruise.

4.7

(1,675)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from US$39

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.

4.9

(2,957)

San Francisco Love Tour

This 90-minute cruise set to music will take you from PIER 39 and past two San Francisco icons, the famous California Sea Lions and the Golden Gate Bridge. As the sun sets on the San Francisco Bay and the lights come up in the city, you'll continue to take in the many sights while you go by Angel Island, Sausalito, Tiburon, and the world famous Alcatraz Island. There is no better seat on the Bay to see one of the most beautiful cities in the world turn on its lights. Don’t miss this breathtaking experience from the best seats on the Bay!

from US$85

San Francisco Sunset Cruise

3.6

(16)

Savor the best of Napa and Sonoma wine country with ease on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy scenic photo stops, and visit renowned wineries in Napa and Sonoma. Taste award-winning wines, explore charming Sonoma Plaza, and discover gems that can include Artesa Winery and Madonna Estate. Enjoy guided commentary, round-trip transport, and tastings, making this tour a relaxing and memorable one.

from US$50

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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

4.3

(4,497)

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from

US$157

US$165

Learn the stories behind the Bay Area's most notorious former federal penitentiary on a fascinating “Escape from the Rock” cruise around Alcatraz. Listen to audio recordings via your own device, with stories from ex-prisoners and guards about daily life on “The Rock.” Admire views of other San Francisco Bay highlights—including the Golden Gate Bridge—en route. This admission ticket allows you to skip the line and go straight to the gate.

Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

4.2

(157)

Escape the crowds, and discover the highlights of San Francisco in just one trip, on this small-group driving tour. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup, and see the city unfold in air-conditioned comfort, with a guide to provide commentary. Highlights include neighborhoods such as Chinatown, North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, and Haight-Ashbury, and landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, and the Presidio.

from US$48

San Francisco Afternoon City Tour Small-Group Half-Day

4.6

(323)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$79

Special Offer

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

4.2

(981)

City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

from US$122

Likely to Sell Out

No better way than to experience San Francisco Bay from a sailing catamaran.

4.9

(638)

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

from US$72

4.9

(3,847)

14 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$239

4.8

(398)

1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day

from US$99

4.6

(580)

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$99

Secure two top San Francisco activities with a single booking, combining an Alcatraz Island visit with a same-day Golden Gate Bridge boat cruise. If time is limited, coordinating the two experiences can be a challenge. This double ticket takes the hassle out of planning, featuring a self-guided audio tour of Alcatraz and a waterfront cruise with the chance to spot San Francisco Bay marine wildlife in a natural environment.

Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

4.0

(234)

3 hours

from US$130

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Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

Vicki_Z, Apr 2026

We had an amazing time...

We had an amazing time with Anthony on our tour to the wineries in Sonoma. We went to three different excellent wineries and had anywhere from 3-5 different wines at each. The wineries are cool, but what really made the experience amazing was Anthony and his jokes/stories. The drive was pretty quick from SF and the van is comfortable. I would highly recommend this tour and so would my friend!

San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise

Markeis_B, Apr 2026

Amazing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

10/10 I would recommend it was my first time in SF and the ride was amazing seen whales and dolphins and amazing sighting on the bridge for sunset and at night took us around Alcatraz which was also a bonus and even met some cool people along the way !!!!

San Francisco Afternoon City Tour Small-Group Half-Day

Dennis_W, Apr 2026

Perfect tours

Always book a City Tour as soon as possible when visiting a new city .Our tour guide Randy gave us a stress free day ,SF history and Rock n Roll nostalgia with music . Simply Marvelous. He filled the 3.5 hours better than I could ever imagine. Thank you Viator.

San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Sarah_L, Mar 2026

Amazing and memorable time

My husband and I live locally but wanted to do a sunset cruise. We had an amazing time from beginning to end. We took off right on time and we volunteered to help put up the sail. The weather was perfect that evening. Minutes after taking off we say a whale! The views of SF, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Bay Bridge, and some of Marin were spectacular! The crew was very attentive, knowledgeable, and fun. I highly recommend this catamaran cruise on a warmer day! Bring a jacket because it gets very cold as you get further into the Bay.

City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise

Michael_M, Mar 2026

Whether Tourist or local, GO!

From the moment you arrive to get in line you are greeted by genuinely kind, happy people. This is consistent throughout your journey. Our server was incredibly helpful, attentive, and worked hard applying the same 5 Star service to all tables, while never looking frustrated or tired. Of course the food was fantastic. But then there was the actual bay cruise. I am truly a world traveler. I am fortunate enough to call San Francisco home, actually born there. If I get to go to heaven, I’ll look around and think, it’s pretty fantastic, almost as good as a Hornblower Saturday brunch cruise around the San Francisco Bay.

2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

MaryLou_H, Nov 2025

Gorgeous Sunset & Fun Guide

The 2 hour sunset sail was spectacular! We had excellent weather, quiet water, beautiful sunset, went out under the Golden Gate Bridge for quite a while and got gorgeous pictures! Caleb and Jeff were awesome! Caleb was the pilot and is knowledgeable and funny. He made the experience great. Well worth the money. I'd definitely do this again!

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

Alicia_K, Aug 2025

Fun relaxing cruse on bay.

It was a delightful hour and a half cruise on catamaran. Plenty of room to stretch out on the deck of the boat. It was not crowded. Went out to the Golden Gate Bridge, and then boat turned around and came back near the Oakland Bay bridge, then docked. You can go down into the cabin and buy a soft drink or a snack. But I really like with it. There was no loud pounding music while we were sailing. Just on the way back the last half a hour they played some gentle soft 70s rock. I really appreciated that because it was so relaxing. The bathroom was easy to access. I would do it again and had a wonderful relaxing time

1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

Paul_J, Jul 2025

Relaxing and exhilarating

Bring a jacket! But if you forget they have blankets on board and a few loaners. It gets cold on the bay. Captain and crew were very laid back and friendly. Scenery along the route was spectacular with lots of photo ops. Very relaxing afternoon and fun activity for a decent price point. Well worth it!