Best Cruises & Sailing Tours in San Francisco

44 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 44 cruises & sailing tours in San Francisco using 30,217 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise 90 min (9.3/10). Prices start at $35.10 and most cost between $74 and $149. A typical one lasts 1 hr 35 min.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise 90 min

348 reviews · $120 · 1 hr 30 min

Most reviewed

TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10 San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise 1 hr

5,893 reviews · $35 · 1 hr

Reviewers like: golden gate views, scenic views, informative commentary

Watch for: foggy bridge photos

Budget pick

TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise 90 min

1,220 reviews · $65 · 1 hr 30 min

Reviewers like: friendly crew, beautiful scenery, attentive crew

Watch for: strong wind

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Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise 90 min TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (348) $120 1 hr 30 min
2 San Francisco City Lights Sail Under the Full Moon 1 hr TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.8★ (1,811) $98 1 hr
3 San Francisco Bay Adventure Cruise TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (102) – –
4 San Francisco Interactive Sailing Experience 2 hr TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (106) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (28) $149 2 hrs
5 San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise 90 min TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (675) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (545) $65 1 hr 30 min
6 San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise 95 min TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 Viator 4.8★ (1,435) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (1,180) $88 1 hr 35 min
7 San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise 1 hr TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10 Viator 4.7★ (1,784) · GetYourGuide 4.7★ (4,109) $35 1 hr
8 San Francisco Lunch Cruise 2 hr TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (14) $75 2 hrs
9 San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise 90 min TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10 Viator 4.7★ (700) · GetYourGuide 4.7★ (1,127) $48 1 hr 30 min
10 San Francisco Sunset Sailing Experience 2 hr TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (35) · GetYourGuide 4.7★ (17) $149 2 hrs

Questions

What is the best cruises & sailing tour in San Francisco?

San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise 90 min has the highest TourTruth score (9.3/10) of the 44 cruises & sailing tours in San Francisco we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 348 reviews.

How much do cruises & sailing tours in San Francisco cost?

Listed prices start at $35.10; the median is $122, and most cost between $74 and $149. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are cruises & sailing tours in San Francisco?

The median listed duration is 1 hr 35 min.

Which cruises & sailing tour in San Francisco has the most reviews?

San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise 1 hr, with 5,893 reviews and a TourTruth score of 7.9/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide