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Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Starting from USD $15.00

Sit back, relax and enjoy a one hour narrated tour of San Francisco Bay. Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz and past the city skyline. Have lunch or a light snack on board, while you enjoy the sights of the Bay. Cocktails, wine, draft beer, soft drinks, hot dogs, popcorn and more are available at our full service snack bar.

Sightseeing Highlights:

Golden Gate Bridge Sausalito Angel Island
Marin Headlands Tiburon Alcatraz

Golden Gate Bay Cruise
© Red and White Fleet

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Alcatraz and Deluxe City Tour

Starting from USD $54.00

Enjoy the beauty of everyone's favorite city, starting with a drive along the waterfront with its view of SAN FRANCISCO BAY and photo stops at Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park and Twin Peaks (weather permitting). Then from Pier 41, the Blue and Gold ferry boat sails to Alcatraz Island. With superb vistas of Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Bay, the tour features the major attractions of San Francisco.

Sightseeing Highlights:

Chinatown Victorian Homes North Beach
Fisherman's Wharf Palace of Fine Arts Presidio National Park

Your tour also includes the ferry ride to Alcatraz Island and an audio walking tour of the 'Cell Block'. This former federal penitentiary also known as 'The Rock', housed gangsters such as Al Capone (Scarface) and Machine Gun Kelly. You will learn about the famous 'Escape from Alcatraz', it's famous inmates and much more.

Alcatraz and Deluxe City Tour
© Viator Stock

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Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods & Sausalito, plus Bay Cruise

Starting from USD $53.00

Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and stop to view San Francisco from Vista Point. Then it's through the coastal mountains to the Bay Area's most popular national monument – Muir Woods. This national monument is the site of a virgin forest of California Coast Redwood trees, among the oldest and tallest on earth. There is a 1 hour and 15 minute stop at Muir Woods where you can roam through an ancient forest of giant redwood trees and stroll the waterfront of the quaint Mediterranean-style village of Sausalito, considered the prettiest city in California. Time is allowed for browsing, shopping and photo-taking in the picturesque artist colony nestled on the northern shores of San Francisco Bay.

PLUS! This tour also includes the GOLDEN GATE BAY CRUISE - 1 hour of the most breathtaking sightseeing in the world! You will enjoy a fully narrated cruise on the famous San Francisco Bay, sail under the Golden Gate Bridge (weather permitting) and get close-up views of Alcatraz Island, the San Francisco waterfront and the California sea lions.

Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods
© Super Sightseeing Tours

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California Sunset Cruise

Starting from USD $48.00

Capture the essence of California’s magnificent evening sky from aboard Red and White Fleet’s California Sunset Cruise. Sail along San Francisco Bay’s astonishing waterfront with its many modern skyscrapers and historic landmarks, while enjoying drinks and a variety of North Beach-style delicatessen. Along the way, you’ll view Coit Tower, the Transamerica Pyramid and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. As the sun begins to set over the Marin Headlands, you’ll cruise past Alcatraz and Angel Island. The boat also steers along the breath-taking shorelines of Tiburon, Belvedere, and Sausalito. Watch the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, as you sail west towards the Golden Gate Bridge. On the return to Fisherman’s Wharf, you will see many more famous sights, including the Presidio, the Marina District and Fort Mason.

This 2-hour cruise provides impressive views in a relaxed atmosphere. Snack on traditional cold cuts and delicatessen from San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood and receive 1 complimentary drink ticket (beer, wine or soda) with the price of your California Sunset Cruise. This is an outstanding opportunity for corporate team building events, family outings, and general sightseeing.

This tour is seasonal and only operates from 07 April to 07 October, 2006

California Sunset Cruise

California Sunset Cruise
© Stefan Merkl/
Red and White Fleet

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San Francisco City Kayak Tour

Starting from USD $49.00

This beautiful trip offers a magnificent view of the bay and city skyline. You will paddle to the Bay Bridge, Cupid’s Arrow, SBC Park, and Mission Creek.

Located at Pier 38 near Pacific Bell Park, you will be greeted with the view of the open San Francisco bay and the Bay Bridge.

You launch where the San Francisco skyline begins. San Francisco bay is a natural habitat for birds and sea creatures of many species. You will see and hear sea lions, seals, pelicans, sea gulls, and other migrating birds and marine animals.

Some of the highlights of the trip include:

Paddle under the Bay Bridge
See the downtown skyline from the water
Occasional stare by a sea lion
Splash hit cove by SBC Baseball Park
Paddle under a draw bridge

San Francisco City Kayak Tour

San Francisco City Kayak Tour
© City Kayak

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Deluxe City Tour and Bay Cruise

Starting from USD $53.00

Enjoy the beauty of everyone's favorite city, starting with a drive along the waterfront. With superb vistas of Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Bay, the tour features the major attractions of San Francisco and you will see:

Chinatown Palace of Fine Arts
Fisherman's Wharf North Beach
Victorian Homes Presidio National Park
Awe-inspiring views of Alcatraz, and the Pacific Ocean

Take advantage of some great photo opportunities at key landmarks including:

Bay Cruise
© North American Journeys

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Vista Point at Golden Gate Bridge
Twin Peaks (weather permitting)
Golden Gate Park's Japanese Tea Garden

PLUS! a one-hour cruise where you will enjoy some of the most beautiful sightseeing in the world. Enjoy a narrated cruise on the famous San Francisco Bay and sail under the Golden Gate Bridge (weather permitting) for close-up views of Alcatraz Island, the San Francisco waterfront and the California sea lions.


San Francisco Trolley Hop with Bay Cruise

Starting from USD $35.00

Take a 45 minute narrated Cruise on the beautiful San Francisco Bay and combine it with a Trolley Hop Tour onboard an authentic San Francisco motorized cable car.

The Trolley tour indulges you in an 1 hour narrated tour loop with Trolley hop on/off schedules at Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square and Union Square. Drive through scenic neighborhoods such as Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach, Nob Hill, Downtown Union Square, Chinatown, Financial District and along the Waterfront on an authentic Motorized Cable Car.

Bay Cruise
© San Francisco Sightseeing

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Dinner Dance Cruise

Starting from USD $92.00

Welcome to the Hornblower Experience, where the celebration begins the moment you step aboard. Start with cocktails on deck, then relax as a gracious crew transports you to a world of ease and luxury.

Watch the sun go down before enjoying a romantic four-course dinner prepared fresh by on board chefs. Then dance to live music or watch the sights drift by from the outdoor decks. Pass by the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, the city of Tiburon and Sausilito, the Bay Bridge and along the piers to see the city Skyline.

Dinner Dance Cruise
© Hornblower Cruises

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Motorized Cable Car Tour with Bay Cruise

Starting from USD $42.00

Enjoy a narrated tour aboard an authentic motorized cable car.

See Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Street, Palace of Fine Arts, Fort Point, Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio, Japan town, Union Square, Chinatown, and North Beach.

Your driver/guide will make frequent photo stops along the way.

After your Motorized Cable Car tour, enjoy an unforgettable 1 1/2 hour narrated cruise of the San Francisco Bay.

Bay Cruise
© San Francisco Sightseeing

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Champagne Brunch Cruise

Starting from USD $58.00

Come and enjoy San Francisco from its most famous harbor!

Take in the sights, listen to relaxing music, linger in the sun and visit the Captain.

This lavish brunch buffet features a savory selection of all your favorites and includes complimentary champagne.

A trip not to be missed!

Champagne Brunch Cruise
© Hornblower Cruises

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