San francisco On the Water

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1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

1.5-Hour San Francisco Bay Sailing Tour

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with bee

★ 4.8 (406)
From $99.00 USD
2 Hours Private Sailboat Charter in the San Francisco Bay

2 Hours Private Sailboat Charter in the San Francisco Bay

Imagine sailing underneath the Golden Gate Bridge on your own private yacht and seeing wildlife. Just kick back and celebrate your special event under the roman

★ 4.8 (22)
From $695.00 USD
2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

Whether you want to kick off a fabulous date night or wrap up an enjoyable afternoon, this two-hour sunset sail is just the ticket. Step aboard the gorgeous tra

★ 4.7 (437)
From $129.00 USD
2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

This is an Interactive Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay with a maximum 6 passengers on a private yacht with a USCG licensed captain and crew where you'll

★ 5.0 (106)
From $149.00 USD
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

This sailing experience is an Interactive sunset sailing adventure on San Francisco Bay! This Sailing Experience is "interactive" which means we want you to g

★ 4.9 (35)
From $149.00 USD
Alcatraz and City Tour Express

Alcatraz and City Tour Express

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and a two hour round trip non Stop Express city tour excursion by selected

★ 3.0 (4)
From $189.99 USD
Alcatraz and San Quentin Pass by The Dual Prison Experience

Alcatraz and San Quentin Pass by The Dual Prison Experience

Experience the ultimate "past and present" prison journey with the only tour that connects two of America’s most legendary correctional facilities. Your adventu

From $98.99 USD
Alcatraz Day Tour with Wharf Discounts: Assigned Time Ticket

Alcatraz Day Tour with Wharf Discounts: Assigned Time Ticket

Tired of having to do expensive bus and boat combos just to visit and go inside Alcatraz? We trimmed the fat so you can get exactly what you need! IMPORTANT NO

★ 4.2 (10)
From $73.99 USD
Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take a short ferry ride from P

★ 4.3 (336)
From $148.00 USD
Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express

Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express

Guests will be assigned a departure time to Alcatraz Island and a same day visit to Muir Woods, Golden Gate, and Sausalito. This one day excursion gets you thre

★ 4.4 (29)
From $152.99 USD
Alcatraz Prison Tour + San Francisco Bike Rental

Alcatraz Prison Tour + San Francisco Bike Rental

Two popular San Francisco activities in one! The first tour includes the world famous Alcatraz Island Prison Tour. The tour also includes a 45-minutes audio tou

★ 4.0 (1)
From $138.00 USD
Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental

Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental

This Alcatraz cruise ticket includes the ferry to the Alcatraz Island, the 45-minutes audio tour, and the entrance to the Alcatraz Island cell blocks. It also i

★ 4.1 (9)
From $138.00 USD
Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option

Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option

Our North Beach Walking Tour begins at Washington Square Park, the city’s first public park, where you’ll learn the surprising role it played after the 1906 ear

★ 4.7 (247)
From $79.00 USD
Alcatraz Tour Ticket with Ferry Rides From Pier 33

Alcatraz Tour Ticket with Ferry Rides From Pier 33

We take you to jail! This official ticket is all you need to visit the famous Alcatraz Island Prison! You will get to experience the island with a 45-minutes aw

★ 3.9 (33)
From $87.00 USD
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Choose between a day tour or a special night tour of Alcatraz. The night tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset, cell door demonstrations, and talks from exp

★ 4.2 (1022)
From $139.00 USD
Art of Crabbing Catch and Cook in San Francisco

Art of Crabbing Catch and Cook in San Francisco

Learn the intricate skills of crabbing right from the Pacific shoreline in San Francisco. This hands-on experience teaches you how to catch Dungeness and Rock C

From $190.00 USD
Bay Cruise plus San Francisco Private Tour Lucky Tuk Tuk

Bay Cruise plus San Francisco Private Tour Lucky Tuk Tuk

Explore San Francisco your way on this unforgettable Private Tuk Tuk City Tour + Bay Cruise Combo. Ride in an eco-friendly electric Tuk Tuk as your expert local

From $231.00 USD
Bay Cruise with Private San Francisco City Tour Max 6

Bay Cruise with Private San Francisco City Tour Max 6

What sets this tour apart? It’s the only experience that lets you see San Francisco from both the streets and the sea — all in one seamless, private adventure.

★ 5.0 (2)
From $238.00 USD
Beginner Surf Lessons At Stinson Beach

Beginner Surf Lessons At Stinson Beach

This is a 2 hour beginner group lesson that covers surfing fundamentals, etiquette, safety, wave dynamics, paddling skills, surfboard positioning, maneuvering,

★ 5.0 (5)
From $100.00 USD
Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach

Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach

Learn to Surf! All rental equipment is included free-of-charge. This clinic was designed with the beginner in mind – we welcome complete newbies as well as peop

★ 4.9 (54)
From $139.00 USD
Catch and Cook Crabbing Experience under Golden Gate Bridge SF

Catch and Cook Crabbing Experience under Golden Gate Bridge SF

A hands-on coastal experience awaits with the Bay Area Guided Crab Snaring Trip. This 3.5-hour adventure teaches you the art of catching Dungeness and rock crab

★ 5.0 (14)
From $150.00 USD
City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise

City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise

Treat yourself to a day on the San Francisco Bay featuring free-flowing champagne. This San Francisco Brunch Buffet Cruise includes choices of classic breakfast

★ 4.8 (362)
From $121.71 USD
City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Dinner Cruise

City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a fun evening on the San Francisco Bay with our Signature Dinner Cruise! Enjoy front-row seats to the best sights in the city or take a spin on the dance

★ 4.2 (83)
From $113.55 USD
City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Lunch Cruise

City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Lunch Cruise

Come aboard and indulge in a 2-hour buffet lunch cruise around the San Francisco Bay. Pass by the iconic sites like Alcatraz Island and the city skyline, and th

★ 5.0 (14)
From $74.53 USD
Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

Combine a San Francisco City Tour and guided visit to Alcatraz for the ultimate introduction to San Francisco! You'll enjoy the beauty and attractions of everyo

★ 4.2 (2230)
From $150.00 USD
Crabbing Adventure at Tomales Bay

Crabbing Adventure at Tomales Bay

Step onto the pier in Tomales Bay and learn crabbing the way locals do—simple, hands-on, and ridiculously fun. We’ll bait and set hoop nets, then check them tog

From $193.00 USD
Crabbing Under The Golden Gate Bridge

Crabbing Under The Golden Gate Bridge

We explain the details and intricacies of catching all kinds of crab off of a rod and reel. Equipment, bait and all the essentials will be provided so all you h

From $90.00 USD
Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island f

★ 4.2 (164)
From $48.00 USD
Fisherman's Wharf Hidden Gems Tour + Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Fisherman's Wharf Hidden Gems Tour + Golden Gate Bay Cruise

This is not your typical Fisherman’s Wharf tour. Forget the souvenir shops and the barking sea lions of Pier 39, you can visit those on your own. Instead, we in

★ 4.9 (14)
From $44.00 USD
Fisherman’s Wharf & Pier 39 Food Tour - Includes Full Meal, 3 hrs

Fisherman’s Wharf & Pier 39 Food Tour - Includes Full Meal, 3 hrs

Step into the heart of San Francisco's historic waterfront with our engaging walking tour. Wander through the city’s legendary wharfs, piers, and docks while un

★ 5.0 (14)
From $115.00 USD
Foster City Lagoon Duffy Boat Experience

Foster City Lagoon Duffy Boat Experience

Escape the bustle of the Bay Area and take the helm of your own eco-friendly electric Duffy boat on Foster City Lagoon, a peaceful waterfront retreat on the San

From $349.00 USD
Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz

Full-Day Guided Tour of San Francisco with Alcatraz

Experience this unforgettable, fully guided combo tour of San Francisco and Alcatraz. Our 4-hour morning city tour offers a fully narrated sightseeing adventure

★ 4.0 (80)
From $154.00 USD
Golden Gate Bay Cruise on Monterey Clipper

Golden Gate Bay Cruise on Monterey Clipper

Step aboard a rare piece of San Francisco’s working history on The Golden Gate, a 1928 Monterey fishing boat captained by born-and-raised San Franciscan, Captai

★ 4.7 (17)
From $74.00 USD
Golden Gate Bridge Sailing Tour

Golden Gate Bridge Sailing Tour

Have a once-in-a-lifetime experience by sailing under and around the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Sail off to the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy panoramic views of

★ 4.8 (54)
From $129.00 USD
Learn to Paddle Board on the San Francisco Bay!

Learn to Paddle Board on the San Francisco Bay!

Paddle boarding in San Francisco? Yes! Since Crane Cove Park opened in September 2020, Dogpatch has become the premier SUP and kayaking site in San Francisco. W

★ 5.0 (4)
From $131.44 USD
Monday Sick Day Midweek Kayak Tour on Tomales Bay

Monday Sick Day Midweek Kayak Tour on Tomales Bay

A great way to start your day in Point Reyes. We will start our day with 20-30 minutes of on shore activities as we all introduce ourselves, go over the route f

★ 5.0 (2)
From $135.00 USD
Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip Plus RocketBoat Adventure

Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip Plus RocketBoat Adventure

Explore the serenity of Muir Woods and the charm of Sausalito on this unique tour that combines nature and adventure. Begin with a scenic drive across the Gold

From $129.00 USD
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay area's most popular nati

★ 4.2 (525)
From $133.00 USD
Muir Woods Express with Golden Gate Bridge Visit

Muir Woods Express with Golden Gate Bridge Visit

This one day excursion gets you two iconic attractions combining Muir Woods visit visit to Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a hybrid of light driver narration and info

★ 4.9 (35)
From $85.00 USD
Napa Valley Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour via San Francisco Ferry

Napa Valley Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour via San Francisco Ferry

Join us on a full-day, small-group wine tour of the Spectacular Napa Valley wine country for guests coming from San Francisco! Take the San Francisco Bay Ferry

★ 5.0 (1)
From $154.65 USD
Private Sailing Charter: Up to 24 Passengers

Private Sailing Charter: Up to 24 Passengers

Our classic sailing yachts are the perfect venue for your group! Treat your family and friends to a spectacular private sail around the San Francisco Bay. While

★ 5.0 (2)
From $1,425.00 USD
Private Surf Lessons At Stinson Beach In Marin

Private Surf Lessons At Stinson Beach In Marin

This is a 1.5 hour private lesson for those who want one-on-one surf instruction from one of our amazing Instructors. These sessions are recommended for student

★ 5.0 (2)
From $225.00 USD
Redwood City Double Kayak Rental

Redwood City Double Kayak Rental

Explore the stunning San Francisco Bay with convenient kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals from Redwood Water Sports. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your

From $60.00 USD
San Francisco Bay Adventure Sightseeing Cruise

San Francisco Bay Adventure Sightseeing Cruise

If you are looking for a more personal atmosphere with a small private group and you enjoy adventure, then we are the experience you are looking for! Departing

★ 5.0 (348)
From $115.00 USD
San Francisco Bay Cruise

San Francisco Bay Cruise

You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcat

★ 4.4 (432)
From $39.00 USD
San Francisco Bay Cruise & Double Decker Night Tour

San Francisco Bay Cruise & Double Decker Night Tour

Explore San Francisco by bus and by boat with this valuable combo ticket. During the day enjoy the breathtaking views of San Francisco’s skyline from the water

★ 3.5 (52)
From $85.99 USD
San Francisco Bay Kayak Or Paddle Board Tour

San Francisco Bay Kayak Or Paddle Board Tour

For experienced paddlers: Get a view of the San Francisco Bay like no other! Join us at Crane Cove Park to launch and paddle along the central waterfront. Depen

★ 4.5 (4)
From $131.44 USD
San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

Experience the beauty of San Francisco during a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise over San Francisco Bay. Sail away from bustling city and enjoy photo ops from the vant

★ 4.9 (674)
From $65.00 USD
San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Enjoy the serene San Francisco Bay at sunset on this evening with the Sunset Cruise aboard a luxurious catamaran. Sail by Alcatraz Island, under the Golden Gate

★ 4.8 (1435)
From $88.00 USD
San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise

San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise

Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and Oracle

★ 4.7 (700)
From $48.00 USD
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

San Francisco City Lights Cruise

See San Francisco sparkle on the San Francisco City Lights Cruise, a relaxing 2-hour evening cruise on the Bay. Sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatr

★ 4.5 (2169)
From $58.00 USD
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing fr

★ 4.7 (1781)
From $35.10 USD
San Francisco Sunset Cruise

San Francisco Sunset Cruise

This 90-minute cruise set to music will take you from PIER 39 and passes by San Francisco icons, such as the famous California Sea Lions and the Golden Gate Bri

★ 3.8 (24)
From $39.00 USD
San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman's Wharf

San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman's Wharf

Set sail from Fisherman’s Wharf for an exhilarating 2.5-hour whale watching cruise aboard a state-of-the-art hybrid electric vessel. Encounter majestic Gray, Hu

★ 4.8 (16)
From $99.00 USD
Self-Drive Retro Boat Rental on Foster City Lagoon

Self-Drive Retro Boat Rental on Foster City Lagoon

Turn heads on Foster City Lagoon with a lovingly restored, ’50s-and-’60s-style electric boat that puts you in the captain’s seat. Bring up to four guests, pack

From $299.00 USD
Single Kayak Rental in Redwood City

Single Kayak Rental in Redwood City

Enjoy a self-guided adventure on the calm waters of San Francisco Bay with a single kayak rental from Redwood Water Sports. Perfect for paddling enthusiasts, th

From $40.00 USD
SpinOut Scenic Waterbike Experience of San Francisco Bay

SpinOut Scenic Waterbike Experience of San Francisco Bay

Meet Damien, he is the founder of SpinOut Fitness. He loves the water​ and has always gravitated​ toward its healing energy, awesome beauty and power. Coming

★ 5.0 (1)
From $180.00 USD
Stand Up Paddleboard Rental in Redwood City

Stand Up Paddleboard Rental in Redwood City

Enjoy a self-guided adventure with a Stand Up Paddleboard rental at Redwood Water Sports. Paddle along Redwood Creek or venture out to San Francisco Bay, all wh

From $40.00 USD
Stand-Up Paddleboarding in San Francisco's Mission Bay

Stand-Up Paddleboarding in San Francisco's Mission Bay

Come join Adventure Out for guided Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) tours and instructional clinics in the heart of San Francisco. Our tours depart from Pier 40 ne

From $99.00 USD
Wing Surfing and Foiling Experience

Wing Surfing and Foiling Experience

Ever wanted to fly across the water? Now's the time. Come and explore the thrill of wing surfing/foiling in the San Francisco Bay. Learn from an IWO expert inst

★ 5.0 (1)
From $395.00 USD
Yosemite 3-Day Lodging Adventure from San Francisco

Yosemite 3-Day Lodging Adventure from San Francisco

Explore America's favorite national park on a 3-day lodging tour that takes you off the beaten path to trails and sights unseen by most who venture here. You'll

★ 4.9 (27)
From $1,029.00 USD

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