The 5 Best Catamaran Cruises in San Francisco

1.San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,342 reviews · 1 hour 35 minutes (approx.) · from $88Our pick

Board Adventure Cat at Pier 39 for a 1-hour-35-minute evening sail across San Francisco Bay. You’ll pass Alcatraz, cruise beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, watch Sausalito and the skyline change in the fading light, and enjoy one beer, wine, or non-alcoholic drink. Bring a jacket and headphones for the multilingual audio guide.

“This was an amazing experience and an excellent way to see the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz! The captain and crew were also excellent. Definitely a must when you’re in San Francisco!”

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2.San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,097 reviews · 1h 30m · from $90

From Pier 39, Adventure Cat Sailing Charters takes you across San Francisco Bay on a 55- or 65-foot catamaran. Expect Alcatraz, Sausalito, Pier 39 sea lions, and a close pass beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, plus one complimentary drink and a friendly English-speaking crew.

“Such a wonderful transformative experience! I highly recommend the sunset bay cruise offered by this company. It was like having friends who just happened to have a Luxury Catamaran. As a single female traveler I felt included and safe. The crew offers to take photos of you against the scenic backdrops. The first drink is included which is a very nice touch and the crew offers to bring you the drinks. Another wonderful touch is the squall jackets available for guests to wear because it gets a bit chilly on the bay. I took one of the big boat cruises at the beginning of my trip and this one was…”

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3.San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 629 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Best value

Set out from Pier 39 on Adventure Cat, a 55- or 65-foot catamaran carrying up to 42 people. You’ll sail past Alcatraz, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and toward Sausalito, with covered seating, trampoline nets, an onboard bar, and optional audio guides.

“in San Francisco for a quick trip to meet a friend we always try to do a sailing trip. It was the end of October and I wasn’t sure about the weather, but it was absolutely amazing. There were only four of us on this fantastic day. Captain and crew were amazing Friendly and I’m so glad we went! I always use Viator to book they never disappoint!”

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4.1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Join the San Francisco Sailing Company for a 90-minute sail from Pier 39 aboard a small double-masted yacht. Captain Michael, Captain Dave, and first mates such as Adrian have led relaxed trips past Alcatraz, Angel Island, the Bay Bridge, and toward the Golden Gate. Two drinks are included.

“It was a great way to see the Bay. The crew was friendly and professional. We just loved being on the water.”

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5.Bay Sailing Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 159 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

Spend two hours aboard the Privateer, a double-masted sailboat carrying up to 28 passengers. Your captain and first mate serve two drinks while you pass Alcatraz, Angel Island, Sausalito, the Bay Bridge, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Bring warm layers, since the bay can turn chilly fast.

“What an awesome experience!!! The captain and second hand man were great and super friendly.”

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