San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise
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San Francisco, USA
- 1 hour 35 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- See Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the city's skyline
- Admire beautiful sunset views
- Enjoy one complimentary drink on board as you go
- Bring your camera along to capture the experience
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This is one of the few sunset bay tours—from Alcatraz to the Golden Gate—that sails on a catamaran.
What's Included
- 1.5-hour sunset cruise
- 1 complimentary drink (beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink)
- Professional crew and experienced captain
- Safety equipment and life jackets
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and San Francisco skyline
- Restroom facilities onboard
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drink (sealed beverages - non-alcoholic, beer, wine will be available for purchase onboard)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Adventure Cat Sailing ChartersPier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Departure Point: Pier 39, Gate J, San Francisco 94133 Directions: Stand on the sidewalk facing the water. Enter main P39 entrance, then out left between shops to the water (towards GG Bridge). Gate J is located right next to the sea lion viewing area (ask someone where are sea lions are if lost).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Enjoy a San Francisco catamaran tour during the peaceful evening hours on this sunset cruise, when the City by the Bay will dazzle you with its famous views and sights.
Board your 55- or 65-foot (17- or 20-meter) Adventure Cat on the Embarcadero, and take off across the water. Look for sea lions and other marine life as you head out into the bay, and settle yourself either inside the protected area with 360-degree views or on the canvas trampoline where you can truly experience the wind and salty air of the Pacific (bring layers!).
Take in the beauty as your captain takes you past the historical island prison of Alcatraz and on to the Golden Gate Bridge, and enjoy a drink on board. Look up at the towering bridge as you sail underneath it, and admire the waterfront hamlet of Sausalito, just on the north side.
Your cruise ends when you return to the marina, from where you can continue your night out in San Francisco on your own.
Board your 55- or 65-foot (17- or 20-meter) Adventure Cat on the Embarcadero, and take off across the water. Look for sea lions and other marine life as you head out into the bay, and settle yourself either inside the protected area with 360-degree views or on the canvas trampoline where you can truly experience the wind and salty air of the Pacific (bring layers!).
Take in the beauty as your captain takes you past the historical island prison of Alcatraz and on to the Golden Gate Bridge, and enjoy a drink on board. Look up at the towering bridge as you sail underneath it, and admire the waterfront hamlet of Sausalito, just on the north side.
Your cruise ends when you return to the marina, from where you can continue your night out in San Francisco on your own.
1
Pier 39
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
San Francisco Bay
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Bridge (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- We can accept manual wheelchairs only, as there are 3-4 stairs to board the boat. Also, restrooms are not ADA accessible.
- Please bring a jacket and wear soft-soled shoes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Audio guides are available in English, Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. Please bring headphones if you plan on using the audio guide.
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- No outside beverages may be brought on board
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 76 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
I had such a beautiful experience on the SF catamaran sunset cruise! We caught a stunning sunset, and the whole ride felt special and relaxing. It was my birthday, and this made it truly memorable. I highly recommend it!
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Perfect blend of friendly but not overwhelming guides. Katrina, Wolfgang and one more who is equally fantastic. Weather was perfect and all the guests we good to be around. I loved that it wasn’t too crowded.
This sunset cruise was simply outstanding! We’ve done other sunset cruises in the Bay, but this was the best experience so far. Crew was terrific and the catamaran was a very comfortable ride.
My husband and I were very concerned about safety because it was very very windy and there were white caps on the water. I spoke with Wolfgang and he assured us that we would be safe. It was a wonderful experience and Wolfgang was very friendly, funny and made us feel very comfortable. It was a great trip and I would highly recommend it. We were thrilled to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary on the boat surrounded by the beauty of San Francisco.
The cruise around the bay is fantastic set sail and go under the bridge is so good. Crew are first notch and cheerful . Do it if your in the bay.
Very enjoyable sail on the Bay. Well done. Very relaxing. Great crew.
We really enjoyed the sail that day.
The sunset sail was a fantastic experience. Captain and her crew did a great job, drinks were good, views were amazing
Great experience! Beautiful views of the sunset, Alcatraz and SF. Plus, hard to replicate views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Absolutely amazing experience! We took a sunset catamaran cruise in San Francisco and couldn’t have asked for a better evening. The weather was perfect, the boat was beautiful, and the staff was friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience so enjoyable.
Cruising the Bay while watching the sunset was incredible and easily one of the highlights of our trip. It was the perfect way to end Labor Day weekend. 🌅⛵️
Highly recommend adding this to your San Francisco plans!
Wear a jacket, the wind is chilly! Expect to get a little wet if you want to watch from near the bow. The crew was friendly and helpful and handled the boat well. Enjoyed seeing the birds, porpoise, and sealions. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge from different angles. Beautiful sunset.
The views are wonderful and the staff was efficient, friendly and helpful. It was very cold so be prepared.
The sights were beautiful, it wasn’t overly crowded like some boating tours and I liked that there wasn’t incessant talking over the loudspeaker. Just a quick intro and outro. The views were stunning, the weather was fantastic (sept 4 @6:30p), they have jackets on board in case people get cold. Inside the cabin was seating around little tables and a small drink/snack station. Liz, one of the crew members, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and even went around helping people take pictures. Overall a wonderful experience and will definitely go again.
Great fun! Crew was friendly and professional, drinks were appreciated. They had jackets to sear when it got cool out on the bay. Wonderful views. Teen granddaughter loved it!
Absolutely beautiful!! The employees were kind and professional! Highly recommend! Beautiful experience, fun, and energetic!
Chilly, but weather was great! Went at a good time of the year (last week of Aug). Blessed with clear skies. Windy, but that’s what happens on the water. Definitely bring a jacket and wind breaker. All the workers were friendly, professional and seemed to enjoy doing the job! Highly recommended. My partner and I loved it as well!! The comp drink, beautiful views and met a wide variety of people!
Great views. Honestly far better than I expected. The perfect sunset over Golden Gate Bridge will forever be the highlight.
Captain Hans and his first mate were chill and kept a great, relaxed vibe on the boat. Good music, awesome view of the bay and GG bridge . Highlight of trip to San Francisco
Awesome first round of drinks are on them !! Amazing few everyone is real kind !! Definitely recommend
This was a great experience! The views from the boat are beautiful. You travel right under the Golden Gate Bridge. Its very relaxing with a free drink and music playing. The crew was very friendly. They even offer jackets if you get cold. Highly recommended!
Don’t expect a clear sunset with fog setting in at that time. Still a great experience going under the bridge and seeing the towers. Really exhilarating and fun!
We had a great time. Crew was very friendly. Boat had all we needed including warm comfortable coats to protect against the cold August winds. Captain asked our daughter too steer the boat for a while and taught her a bit about sailing. The highlight of her trip!
It was a great experience started out a very cold and windy evening however the sun came out as we got further in the bay it got quiet and the staff was amazing I even got to drive the catamaran what a great experience and what a great crew. I would highly recommend this to everyone.
both ships a pleasure and honor to visit - guide was very knowledgeable - saw the way the war started and the way it finished
Watching the sunset as we sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge was the perfect way start to our get-away. The crew was warm and welcoming and we enjoyed sharing the experience with other visitors on board. Making jackets available was a huge plus.
It was a fantastic experience. The weather was gorgeous without a cloud in the sky but it was chilly! The boat was awesome and had extra jackets for everyone! Highly recommend!
This cruise was lovely! The sunset views were amazing, and the crew made sure to let the catamaran linger in a few places that were especially beautiful so everyone could get pictures. Comfortable boat and hospitable staff. It’s chilly and windy on the water with a chance you might get wet if you sit in the front. Dress accordingly!
Really enjoyable experience! Going under the Golden Gate Bridge was a very cool experience and the ride back to the city was so pretty! The coats they provided were a nice touch! Highly recommend!
I chose this experience because it had good reviews and I’m glad I did!! Hans and Sabina were our crew and are obviously seasoned sailors. They are also very personable. The energy they add to the experience makes it a 5 star plus. We happened to have had perfect weather, but even if we didn’t, it still would have been amazing!!! This did not feel like a hyped up tourist attraction but a true adventure that will provide memories for me and my daughter for years to come!
This is a wonderful way to spend the evening. The crew is great and the view is awesome, but it is incredibly cold. Thank goodness for the coats they have on the boat, they are total game changers.
Great experience! Loved that coats were offered as we didn't pack any and didn't realize it would be cool this time of the year. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge that you wouldn't otherwise get to experience. We had a blast!
Great catamaran cruise. You'll regret not booking! The entire staff is exceptional and it's a great value!
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