Taking a bay cruise is wonderful way to enjoy the views and beauty of San Francisco's waterfront from a different perspective. Many of the cruise companies also offer accompanying audio tours, which teach visitors about the history of the San Francisco Bay as they take in the sights live.

A list of Fisherman's Wharf bay cruise companies and their contact information is below. Many of the sports-fishing boats docked at the Wharf also offer bay cruises for visitors. You can find more information on these sport-fishing companies here.

Adventure Cat Sailing Charters Address: PIER 39, Gate J Cross Street(s): At Beach Street and The Embarcadero Phone: 800-498-4228 Phone 2: 415-777-1630 Web: www.adventurecat.com Come share the the adventure of a 1 ½ hour sail on beautiful San Francisco Bay. Sail by Alcatraz Island, under the Golden Gate Bridge and look for sea lions, then cruise down the city skyline. The ADVENTURE CAT is a 55’ Catamaran for up to 48 passengers, and the ADVENTURE CAT II is a Luxury Catamaran for up to 99 passengers.  Both are U.S. Coast Guard Certified Sailing Vessels. Days / Hours of Operation: Please visit our website for a current cruise schedule. Directions: Parking is available in the PIER 39 garage.

Blue & Gold Fleet Address: PIER 39 Cross Street(s): At Beach Street and The Embarcadero Phone: 415-705-8200 E-Mail: info@blueandgoldfleet.com Web: www.blueandgoldfleet.com San Francisco Bay Cruise Adventure--A Journey Along San Francisco's Historic Waterfront.  It's time to experience the thrilling history of the San Francisco Bay with all the sound and glory it deserves. Spend an hour on the water with Captain Nemo and his crew reliving 150 years of he celebrated San Francisco coast. There's no better way to experience unobstructed views of sensational skylines in every direction. It's a great vantage point for snapping pictures or simply reflecting on the vast beauty of the San Francisco Bay. Along the way, you'll be entertained with historical, fun narration filled with factual tid-bits. That's why the Bay Adventure has become San Francisco's newest cruise adventure! Days / Hours of Operation: For tour and ferry schedules, please visit www.blueandgoldfleet.com. Directions: Parking is available in the PIER 39 Garage located across the street from the Blue and Gold ticket booth.  The garage is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Dixie Cross Street(s): At Jones and Jefferson Streets Phone: 925-971-7447 Enjoy San Francisco Bay tours and charters aboard Dixie, the DiMaggio family's 1924 Monterey Clipper fishing boat. Dixie is an original Fisherman's Wharf California Historic Vessel, powered by an original 2cyl Hicks engine. Full-service charters. 6 passengers max. Days / Hours of Operation: Tour and charter times vary. Please call 925-971-7447 for information. Directions: The Marina at Jones and Jefferson Streets is convenient to Fisherman's Wharf parking lots and public transit. For more information, please visit the Parking or Public Transit pages.

Red and White Fleet Address: Pier 43 1/2 Cross Street(s): At Taylor Street Phone: 415-673-2900 Web: www.redandwhite.com Founded in 1892, the family-owned Red and White Fleet is legendary for its exciting San Francisco Cruises™. The company is committed to environmental sustainability, supporting community education, the preservation of San Francisco’s unique history– and offering a fun and spectacular experience to visitors from around the world. Sail aboard the 1-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz – San Francisco’s only cruise in 8 languages. Discover San Francisco’s unique Natural History, Architecture, and Native American Culture aboard the 90-minute SF Explorer Cruise. Or, enjoy spectacular sunset views and a hearty appetizer buffet by Boudin in a relaxed twilight atmosphere on the 2-hour California Sunset Cruise. Days / Hours of Operation: Golden Gate Bay Cruise®: 8-14 daily sailings starting at 10:00 AM ASF Explorer Cruise: Wed-Sun, from May 21-August 31 @ 3:30 PM California Sunset Cruise: Evenings from April to October. For more information please visit www.redandwhite.com Directions:  The Red and White Fleet is located at Pier 43 ½ on Fisherman’s Wharf, adjacent to Boudin and the Franciscan Restaurant. Parking is available within one block, at the end of Taylor Street. The Red and White Fleet does not validate parking. MUNI’s F-Line streetcar stops at Jefferson & Taylor. The Taylor Street Cable Car Terminus is only blocks away. Pier 43 1/2  is convenient to Fisherman's Wharf parking lots and public transit. For more information, please visit the Parking or Public Transit pages.

Serendipity Bay Tours Address: Lagoon at Jones and Jefferson Streets Cross Street(s): At Jones and Jefferson Streets Phone: 415-845-9847 One-hour San Francisco Bay tours. Days / Hours of Operation: Tour times vary. Please call 415-845-9847 for information. Directions: The Lagoon at Jones and Jefferson Streets is convenient to Fisherman's Wharf parking lots and public transit. For more information, please visit the Parking or Public Transit pages.