Skip-the-Line Tickets: the 2 We’d Board First

1.Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,483 reviews · 1 hour · from $38Our pick

Board Blue and Gold Fleet at Pier 39 for a narrated 60-minute cruise past the sea lions, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, and San Francisco’s waterfront landmarks. Choose indoor or outdoor seating, use the multilingual audio guide, and buy snacks or drinks on board.

“It was a beautiful cruise, perfect timing with the AirShow. We got to enjoy the landmarks and a front row seat to the planes up above us.”

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2.Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,393 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Join Blue and Gold Fleet at Pier 39 for a 90-minute narrated cruise around Alcatraz Island and under the Golden Gate Bridge. Your mobile voucher lets you go straight to the gate, while onboard commentary covers prison escapes, bridge history, earthquakes, and San Francisco landmarks. Food and drinks are sold onboard.

“Truly enjoyed this very informative cruise. Don’t feel like I missed out on the guided tour of Alcatraz since we were provided so much info on the cruise.”

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