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Top 4 San Francisco Boat Tours

4 tours  ·  from $38 a head

Good san francisco boat tours fill up weeks ahead in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Pier 43 1/2 and the start along the waterfront
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise

1.Golden Gate Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,644 reviews · 1 hour · from $38Our pick

Board the Red and White Fleet at Pier 43 1/2 for a one-hour cruise past North Beach, Hyde Street Pier, the Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, and Alcatraz. A recorded audio guide plays in 16 languages, with indoor seating, outdoor decks, restrooms, and a bar onboard.

“Very nice and informative tour especially the last cruise time sunset and night. Perfect”

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San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours) - Leaving Pier 43 1/2 at Fisherman’s Wharf
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San Francisco: California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

2.California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,949 reviews · from $58

Board the Red and White Fleet at Pier 43 1/2 for a relaxed two-hour cruise past Alcatraz, Angel Island, Sausalito, and under the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy indoor or outdoor seating, a cash bar, light snacks, and seasonal extras such as Frida Kahlo themed music and printmaking in September.

“Was nice trip see the bay boat was clean well layed out”

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San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) - Leaving Pier 43 1/2 at Fisherman’s Wharf
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San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

3.San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,879 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58

From Pier 43 1/2, Red and White Fleet takes you on a relaxed, two-hour San Francisco Bay cruise with no assigned seats. Expect Golden Gate and Bay Bridge views, Alcatraz, Coit Tower, city lights, indoor spaces, outdoor decks, restrooms, music, and a bar for drinks and snacks.

“We had a delightful time despite the rain. The city lights were amazing and we took fantastic pictures. Thr crew were polite and made the trip enjoyable.”

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes) - Pier 43 1/2 and the first views of San Francisco
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

4.Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,621 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $39

Spend one hour on Red and White Fleet’s narrated San Francisco Bay cruise. From Pier 43 1/2, you’ll pass North Beach, Fort Mason, Alcatraz, Angel Island, Sausalito, and the Bay Bridge before sailing beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Choose an open departure time, with narration in 16 languages.

“Fun tour around the San Francisco Bay. Good information and history is also presented. I like that they have snacks on board too.”

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