San Francisco Bay Cruise

A one-hour boat cruise on San Francisco Bay, with a route past the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Angel Island State Park. It is listed among the city's cruises and boat trips.

This boat trip is a one-hour cruise on San Francisco Bay. The route passes beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, circles Alcatraz Island, goes by Angel Island State Park and then follows the city's waterfront. Passengers have plenty of opportunities to photograph the skyline and the bay.

An audio tour narrates the history of the places along the route and plays throughout the boat. The same commentary can also be followed on your own smartphone, tablet or other WiFi-enabled device, where a slideshow of historical photographs is available in 10 languages.

The cruise suits visitors passing through San Francisco and anyone who wants an overview of the bay from the water. Because the trip lasts one hour, it fits easily into a day of sightseeing.