Best Day & Sunset Cruises in San Francisco

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

We compared 24 day & sunset cruises in San Francisco using 24,607 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 $48 and $148. A typical one lasts 1 hr 30 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 9.1 out of 10 San Francisco City Lights Sail Under the Full Moon 1 hr

1,811 reviews · $98 · 1 hr

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 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
4 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
5 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
6 San Francisco Bay Cruise on Monterey Clipper 90 min TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (16) $74 1 hr 30 min
7 San Francisco Sunset Yacht Tour 90 min TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (20) $95 1 hr 30 min
8 San Francisco City Tour and Bay Cruise 5 hr TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (1) $506 5 hrs
9 San Francisco Alcatraz Island Tour with Bay Tour TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10 Viator 3.5★ (4) $148 –
10 San Francisco Bay Cruise with Alcatraz Views 1 hr TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10 Viator 4.2★ (5) $36 1 hr

Questions

What is the best day & sunset cruise in San Francisco?

San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise 90 min has the highest TourTruth score (9.3/10) of the 24 day & sunset cruises in San Francisco we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 348 reviews.

How much do day & sunset cruises in San Francisco cost?

Listed prices start at $35.10; the median is $95, and most cost between $48 and $148. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are day & sunset cruises in San Francisco?

The median listed duration is 1 hr 30 min.

Which day & sunset cruise 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