San Francisco Bay Cruise
Overview
You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island, past Angel Island State Park, and alongside the city's waterfront. Take advantage of fantastic photo ops and panoramic views. An audio tour that shares all the great history is played throughout the boat, and is also available on your smartphone, tablet or other WiFi-enabled device and includes a slideshow of historical photos in 10 different languages. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.
What's Included
- Audio: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Portuguese & Taiwanese
- Multiple restrooms, WC, onboard
- Enjoy the sea life! Possibility of seeing dolphins, sea lions, whales, and pelicans, oh my!
- Access to full-service cash snack bar and Free WIFI while you enjoy interior or exterior seating
- "Straight to the gate" Skip the Line! Go straight to the boarding line and avoid the Ticket Booth
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting Location
Pier 41
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
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Pier 39 (pass by)
San Francisco Bay (pass by)
Golden Gate Bridge (pass by)
Alcatraz Island (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children from 0 to 4 years old sail for free
- Cruises may not operate during inclement weather. Check with ticket booth on day of sailing for schedule.
- Multi-language audio tour available in nine languages (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German and Taiwanese). Please bring your Wi-Fi enabled device to access the tour.
- Times are subject to change without notice.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Is boating experience required for a boat rental?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5863P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Yes, prior boating experience is required.
Feb 2022If 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).
- Audio: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Portuguese & Taiwanese.
- Multiple restrooms, WC, onboard.
- Enjoy the sea life! Possibility of seeing dolphins, sea lions, whales, and pelicans, oh my!.
- Access to full-service cash snack bar and Free WIFI while you enjoy interior or exterior seating.
- "Straight to the gate" Skip the Line! Go straight to the boarding line and avoid the Ticket Booth.
- Food and drinks (available to purchase).
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Bay Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco Bay Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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
- Audio: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Portuguese & Taiwanese
- Multiple restrooms, WC, onboard
- Enjoy the sea life! Possibility of seeing dolphins, sea lions, whales, and pelicans, oh my!
- Access to full-service cash snack bar and Free WIFI while you enjoy interior or exterior seating
- "Straight to the gate" Skip the Line! Go straight to the boarding line and avoid the Ticket Booth
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children from 0 to 4 years old sail for free
- Cruises may not operate during inclement weather. Check with ticket booth on day of sailing for schedule.
- Multi-language audio tour available in nine languages (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German and Taiwanese). Please bring your Wi-Fi enabled device to access the tour.
- Times are subject to change without notice.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
