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San Francisco Sunset & Skyline Bay Cruise

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$39.00 /person
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About the activity

Cruise from PIER 39 and enjoy the sunset on San Francisco Bay. Pass by San Francisco icons including the famous California sea lions, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Host or greeter
    English
  • Duration
    1-1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • 90 min Sunset Cruise
    • Amazing Golden Hour, Sunset & Night views
    • Soundtrack playing cool tunes
    • "Straight to the gate" skip the line! Go straight to the boarding line and avoid the ticket booth
    • Audio: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Portuguese & Taiwanese
    • Enjoy the sea life! Possibility of seeing dolphins, sea lions, whales, and pelicans, oh my!
    • Access to full-service cash snack bar and free Wi-Fi while you enjoy interior or exterior seating
    • Multiple restrooms onboard
    • Optional tips
    • Food and drink
    • Narration
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Enjoy this 90-minute cruise starting at dusk from famous Pier 39
  • Sail past the famous California Sea Lions and the Golden Gate Bridge
  • Admire stunning views of Angel Island, Sausalito, Tiburon, and Alcatraz Island
  • Take in nighttime city skyline views with no narration
  • Choose one of our daytime cruises if the sunset schedule doesn't work

Description

The Sunset Cruise is a relaxing 90-minute evening voyage on San Francisco Bay, offering breathtaking views as the sun dips below the horizon. Guests board a comfortable Blue & Gold Fleet vessel and set sail from the waterfront, enjoying panoramic scenery and iconic landmarks bathed in the warm hues of sunset.

Unlike daytime sightseeing cruises, there is no narration. Instead, this experience emphasizes the evolving colors of the sky and water, coupled with a soundtrack of music to enhance the atmosphere. Passengers will see world-famous highlights of the Bay, from playful sea lions to the illuminated skyline as daylight fades, creating a memorable and picturesque outing.

Don’t miss this breathtaking experience!

If the timing doesn't work, select one of our other amazing cruise options based on your schedule!

Meeting point

60 Min Sightseeing Bay Cruise

San Francisco Sunset, Skyline & Golden Gate Bay Cruise

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-64 years
  • Seniors
    65-99 years
  • Youth
    12-17 years
  • Children
    5-11 years
  • Infants
    0-4 years
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