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Blue & Gold Fleet's San Francisco Bay Cruise

Discover San Francisco from the water on this relaxed, scenic experience. As you glide past the city skyline, expert narration will bring the Bay Area’s history, architecture and maritime culture to life. Sail under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge and past the PIER 39 sea lions and legendary Alcatraz Island as you enjoy sweeping views of the city’s waterfront neighborhoods. Whether you’re planning a laid-back afternoon, a romantic outing, or a memorable family adventure, Blue & Gold Fleet’s San Francisco Bay Cruise delivers classic San Francisco sights from the best seat in the city.

San Francisco CityPASS includes:

San Francisco Bay Cruise – Ticket includes a 60-minute cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Alcatraz Island, with multilingual narration available.

San Francisco C3 includes:

San Francisco Bay Cruise – Ticket includes a 60-minute cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Alcatraz Island, with multilingual narration available.

San Francisco CityPASS + Alcatraz includes:

San Francisco Bay Cruise – Ticket includes a 60-minute cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Alcatraz Island, with multilingual narration available.

Highlights

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    Delight in the boisterous barking of the PIER 39 sea lions as you glide past (their numbers drop during the June/July breeding season).

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    Sail under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge and past mysterious Alcatraz Island.

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    Enjoy unobstructed views of the San Francisco skyline.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Morning and late afternoon cruises are the least crowded.

It can be windy and cool on San Francisco Bay; bring a jacket with a hood.

Move about the boat for comfort and to experience different vantage points; you'll find indoor and outdoor seating and restrooms on board.

Don't forget your camera!

Plan for time before or after your cruise to explore nearby Fisherman’s Wharf with its great variety of restaurants and shops.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll experience on a Blue & Gold Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: A full-service bar on board offers a selection of cocktails, beer, wine and soda and an array of light snacks.

Accessibility

All boats are wheelchair accessible on the first deck. Visit Blue and Gold Fleet’s website for information on services for guests with specific needs

Parking/Transportation

Get directions and information on parking and transportation.

Offers & Upgrades

Escape From the Rock Cruise

Upgrade to the Escape From the Rock Cruise to add an extra 30 minutes to the one-hour San Francisco Bay Cruise and do a complete circle around the notorious island of Alcatraz. On board narration will entertain you with stories about the convicts who served there, the guards who worked there, and the few who escaped from there. Kids (5-11) receive one complimentary pair of 5x magnification Blue & Gold Fleet souvenir binoculars with the upgrade.

Please arrive at Pier 39 at least 30 minutes before departure to purchase this upgrade. See the schedule. Cost for CityPASS guests: $5.

Sunset Cruise

This 90-minute cruise starting at dusk will take you from PIER 39 past many San Francisco icons, including the famous California sea lions and the Golden Gate Bridge. This tour substitutes the informative audio tour found on the Bay Cruise with fun and relaxing music to help you take in the views.

Please arrive at Pier 39 at least 30 minutes before departure to purchase this upgrade. See the schedule. Cost for CityPASS guests: $10

Contact Information & Hours

  • Blue & Gold Fleet's San Francisco Bay Cruise
  • PIER 39
  • San Francisco, CA 94133
  • West of the marina at Beach Street and the Embarcadero, 2 blocks east of Fisherman's Wharf

Departure times vary by day and season, and special holiday hours may apply; check the schedule when planning your visit.

Closed: Christmas Day (Dec. 25)

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So happy I bought the citypass in San Francisco. It helped make my trip there unforgettable. Would definitely do it again!
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I bought Citypass for my boyfriend’s birthday to show him some cool places in the city and I thought it was perfect. We went to four different places, and it was extremely affordable. 10/10 would recommend.
Great Deal
Easy to use and save you quite a bit of money. Our family had a trip to San Francisco and didn’t know what to do out there and this gave us a great option to enjoy activities as a family while still getting to know parts of San Francisco.
Great value for money!
It was a great trip and we loved the city pass . Will definitely recommend !!
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We had an amazing experience visiting Northern California and much of it had to do with the activities included within the San Francisco CityPASS we purchased. Thank you, CityPASS, for helping to create lasting memories for my family!
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great service I purchased CityPASS for a trip to San Francisco. My granddaughter and I ran into timing issues and were unable to use the reservation we had made for one of the attractions. The customer service was excellent and my granddaughter was thrilled that we were able to enjoy the Exploratorium after all.
Date published: 2026-04-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Tons of Family Fun I bought a CityPASS for my family trip to San Francisco. It was a great decision! My family said that we did some much and had tons of fun. We made a lot of great memories! I will be doing this again soon.
Date published: 2026-03-02
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good Experience CityPASS is worth to buy for the travellers, which can save a lot money comparing to buy tickets for each single attraction, however, it would be better if more attractions are included into the CityPASS for travellers to select
Date published: 2026-02-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good price on a selection of attractions Good price on a selection of attractions. Be aware that they will continue to pester you for a review, even after you have posted.
Date published: 2026-02-10
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great trip, but wish Alcatraz had been an option I went to San Francisco in September 2024 to try the Giants stadium, and chose the California Academy of Sciences, SFMOMA, the Blue & Gold Fleet Cruise, and the Disney Museum as my four options for the four item pass. I really enjoyed all four of them. That said, I wish Alcatraz had been an option back then. I'm glad it is now. We passed it on the cruise, but I would have enjoyed exploring the island. I also wish DeYoung was an option for the four destination pass. I particularly liked the sea lions at Pier 39 at the Blue and Gold Fleet Cruise and passing Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, the polka dot room at the SFMOMA, and the rainforest and endangered species paintings at the CAS. Overall, I loved SF, can't wait to be back, and would get a CityPASS again.
Date published: 2026-01-14
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