Bay Discovery Cruise
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
Starting at
$44
Starting at
$44
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?
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.
- Sails under the Golden Gate Bridge weather permitting. This tour does not dock at Alcatraz Island.
- Round-trip, 90-minute sightseeing cruise from Pier 33 around the Bay.
- Audio Tour available in 20 languages**
- **Please bring your fully-charged mobile device and headset to enjoy the app-based Audio Tour.
- 72-hour notice for cancellations or rescheduling required to receive a refund.
- View the Terms and Conditions of ticket purchases.