Alcatraz Island seen from PIER 39

5 of the best · San Francisco, California

Boats, Bay Cruises and Ferries in San Francisco

Bay cruises from Fisherman’s Wharf, and the ferries to Sausalito, Oakland, Tiburon and Angel Island.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love San Francisco.

  1. To Sausalito by ferry

    Golden Gate Ferry

    Ferry Building·Commuter ferry

    Ferries from San Francisco to Sausalito, Larkspur, Tiburon and Angel Island.

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  2. Under the Golden Gate

    Red and White Fleet

    Fisherman’s Wharf·Bay cruises

    Bay sightseeing cruises from Pier 43½ at Fisherman’s Wharf.

    Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133Explore View on map

The full list: Boats & Ferries, A–Z

Neighbourhood

Bay cruises 2

See the Bay.

  1. Cruises and ferries

    Blue & Gold Fleet

    Fisherman’s Wharf·Bay cruises & ferries

    Bay cruises from PIER 39 and ferry services across the Bay.

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  2. Under the Golden Gate

    Red and White Fleet

    Fisherman’s Wharf·Bay cruises

    Bay sightseeing cruises from Pier 43½ at Fisherman’s Wharf.

    Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133Explore View on map

Ferries 3

Cross the Bay.

  1. To Angel Island

    Angel Island–Tiburon Ferry

    Tiburon·Ferry

    The ferry from Tiburon to Angel Island State Park.

    21 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920Explore View on map

  2. To Sausalito by ferry

    Golden Gate Ferry

    Ferry Building·Commuter ferry

    Ferries from San Francisco to Sausalito, Larkspur, Tiburon and Angel Island.

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  3. Across the Bay

    San Francisco Bay Ferry

    Ferry Building·Regional ferry

    The regional ferry network linking San Francisco with Oakland, Alameda, Vallejo, Richmond and more.

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