Best Boat Tours in San Francisco, CA
Find the top-rated boat tours in San Francisco, CA. Compare prices, read reviews, and book directly online.
5 results · Updated for 2026
San Francisco Bay Adventures
5.0(139)Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
San Francisco Bay Adventures operates the world-famous Pier 39 Boat Rides booth, offering boat tours and cruises on San Francisco Bay for over 25 years. They provide whale watching, wine tasting, sunset cruises, private charters, and narrated historical tours with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
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Bay Voyager
4.9(91)Bay Voyager, Pier 39 Concourse, Gate i, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Bay Voyager provides thrilling speed boat tours of the San Francisco Bay, ranked #1 by TripAdvisor. They offer various tour packages exploring legendary landmarks and glorious views with knowledgeable captains, plus private charter options for special occasions.
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Adventure Cat Sailing Charters
4.8(57)Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Adventure Cat Sailing Charters offers scenic sailing tours around San Francisco Bay aboard their spacious catamarans. They provide sunset sails, day cruises, and private charters with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and San Francisco skyline.
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Blue & Gold Fleet
4.6(91)Pier 41, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Blue & Gold Fleet has been the premier provider of ferry and water excursion services on San Francisco Bay for over 45 years. The company operates a fleet of 26 vessels offering scenic bay cruises, ferry services, and private charter boats with multi-language audio tours available.
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San Francisco Cruises (Red and White Fleet)
4.6(226)Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
San Francisco Cruises, also known as Red and White Fleet, is a family-owned cruise company that has been operating since 1892. They offer various bay cruises, including tours of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the San Francisco waterfront.
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