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Bay Discovery Cruise
Bay Discovery Cruise
Bay Discovery Cruise
Bay Discovery Cruise

Bay Discovery Cruise

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Bay Discovery Cruise: A National Park Tour – Join A Sightseeing Adventure On San Francisco Bay! This 90-minute sightseeing cruise is full of San Francisco icons, such as: 

  • The Golden Gate Bridge*
  • Alcatraz Island*
  • Angel Island
  • Sausalito
  • The Marin Headlands
  • Fort Point / Presidio
  • Ghirardelli Square
  • San Francisco Skyline
  • Pier 39

Please note, this tour does not dock at Alcatraz Island.

Starting at

$44

Fees and Taxes included in price

Starting at

$44

Fees and Taxes included in price

Enjoy your visit with:

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Get ready for education and discovery! The Bay Discovery Cruise includes a multilingual, app-based Audio Tour available in 20 languages.
  • Immerse yourself in the history of the Bay Area’s National Parks and the expansive beauty of the Golden Gate National Recreational Area.
  • Explore the many layers of Alcatraz Island history, including the Native American occupation and the lives of colorful inmates.
  • Imagine yourself surrounded by the solitude and age-old redwoods of Muir Woods.
  • Identify the defensive positioning of Bay Area Forts during the Gold Rush and Civil War.
  • Learn how the bustling energy of World’s Fairs revitalized San Francisco after the destruction of the 1906 Earthquake and fires.
  • Discover how the Second World War brought lasting changes to the San Francisco waterfront and more!

How to get there?

Pier 33
San Francisco
California
United States

Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing

  • Alcatraz Landing includes the Ticketbooth, waiting, and boarding areas, all of which are accessible. Accessible bathrooms are found at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing and on all Alcatraz City Cruises vessels.
  • Note: No wheelchairs are available for loan at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing.

Additional Information

MAY

Friday, 05/22 - Monday, 05/25: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

Thursday, 05/28 - Sunday, 05/31: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

JUNE

Monday, 06/01: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

Thursday, 06/04 - Monday, 06/08: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

Thursday, 06/11 - Monday, 06/15: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

Thursday, 06/18 - Monday, 06/22: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

Thursday, 06/25 - Monday, 06/29: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

JULY

Thursday, 07/02 - Monday, 07/06: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

Thursday, 07/09 - Monday, 07/13: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

Thursday, 07/16 - Monday, 07/20: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

Thursday, 07/23 - Monday, 07/27: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

Thursday, 07/30 - Friday, 07/31: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

AUGUST

Saturday, 08/01 - Monday, 08/03: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

Friday, 08/06 - Monday, 08/10: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

Friday, 08/13 - Monday, 08/17: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

Friday, 08/20 - Monday, 08/24: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

Thursday, 08/27 - Sunday, 08/30: 10:40AM, 1:10 PM, 3PM

It is recommended that you arrive at least one half hour prior to your departure time. For more information visit the Departure and Return schedules.