San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure
Overview
Take a speedboat ride along San Francisco Bay! See sights like Pier 39, Alcatraz, Treasure Island, AT&T Park and the Bay Bridge on your 30-minute spin on the water, complete with awesome rock ‘n’ roll music and live narration from your friendly captain. This is the most fun and exciting way to see the Bay. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.
What's Included
- Use of poncho
- Enjoy the sea life! Possibility of seeing dolphins, sea lions, whales, and...
- 30-minute speedboat ride with live narration
- "Straight to the gate" Skip the Line! Go straight to the boarding line and...
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Pier 39
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
With your skip the line ticket, go straight to the gate for your exhilarating 30-minute speedboat ride along San Francisco Bay.
Strap yourself into the 70-foot (21-meter) RocketBoat, the fastest and most nimble watercraft on San Francisco Bay. You’ll fly across the water at speeds of up to 55 mph (81 kph) under the steady hand of your friendly captain, who’ll entertain you with live narration about the sights you see. Pass the The Embarcadero, AT&T Park, Treasure Island, Alcatraz and sea lions, and travel under the Bay Bridge!
You’ll stop occasionally to enjoy unique sightseeing from the water and capture photos of these San Francisco landmarks. Your exciting ride is paired with a great rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack.
Be prepared to get wet if you sit toward the back of the boat; the front of the boat tends to stay drier. Complimentary ponchos are available upon request.
Please note: This tour is seasonal and only runs May - Oct.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- To ride alone, you must be at least 54" tall. You may ride if you are 48" tall and are accompanied by another rider who is at least 54" tall.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tickets are general admission. Boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis
- For front seats, please arrive early 30-45 minutes ahead of time
- Guests must be at least 40 inches (1 meter) tall to ride. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- Departures may be cancelled due to inclement weather or rough seas. You may choose to wait for next available departure or request a refund
- Guests can get wet on this ride. Seats in the back of the boat are the most likely to get wet. Free ponchos are available upon request to anyone who is concerned about getting wet
- Operator is not responsible for damage to personal property
- Guests should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, osteoporosis, motion sickness or other conditions that could be aggravated by this ride
- Not wheelchair accessible. Guests must transfer from their wheelchair or electric convenience vehicle to the boat by themselves or with assistance by members of their party
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5863ROCKET
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Use of poncho.
- Enjoy the sea life! Possibility of seeing dolphins, sea lions, whales, and.
- 30-minute speedboat ride with live narration.
- "Straight to the gate" Skip the Line! Go straight to the boarding line and.
- Food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 5..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- To ride alone, you must be at least 54" tall. You may ride if you are 48" tall and are accompanied by another rider who is at least 54" tall.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Use of poncho
- Enjoy the sea life! Possibility of seeing dolphins, sea lions, whales, and...
- 30-minute speedboat ride with live narration
- "Straight to the gate" Skip the Line! Go straight to the boarding line and...
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- To ride alone, you must be at least 54" tall. You may ride if you are 48" tall and are accompanied by another rider who is at least 54" tall.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tickets are general admission. Boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis
- For front seats, please arrive early 30-45 minutes ahead of time
- Guests must be at least 40 inches (1 meter) tall to ride. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- Departures may be cancelled due to inclement weather or rough seas. You may choose to wait for next available departure or request a refund
- Guests can get wet on this ride. Seats in the back of the boat are the most likely to get wet. Free ponchos are available upon request to anyone who is concerned about getting wet
- Operator is not responsible for damage to personal property
- Guests should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, osteoporosis, motion sickness or other conditions that could be aggravated by this ride
- Not wheelchair accessible. Guests must transfer from their wheelchair or electric convenience vehicle to the boat by themselves or with assistance by members of their party
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
