San Francisco Bay Cruises
Written by Viator, November 2010
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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: San Francisco Dinner Dance Cruise
Wonderful, breathtaking views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge by night; Three different decks featuring musicians playing jazz, top 40s, and Latin music; Delicious four-course meal topped off with generous servings of champagne and wine. This is a fantastic idea for an anniversary or a birthday dinner. One tip for the ladies: Don't forget your shawl or coat! It gets windy out there on the deck!
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Whale Watching & Wildlife Eco Tour from San Francisco
Excellent tour Saw loads of Dolphins but unfortunatly no whales.
Due to this we were given an openended ticket,until we do see some.
Long way to go back but will one day
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: San Francisco Champagne Brunch Cruise
Was wonderful, but the inital wait was not fun in the front gate.
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise
It was good.. great food, great view. Too bad it was foggy so could not see much of the Golden Gate Bridge
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Whale Watching & Wildlife Eco Tour from San Francisco
Wonderful!! And we saw a lot of whales - they are such majestic beings. And the rain held off until we got back to shore thank goodness!
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Alcatraz Tour plus Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods and Sausalito Day Trip
Fantastic tour just a pity it rained.Everthing ran to time and well organized.Great value for money
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise
We really enjoy the trip!
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Alcatraz Tour plus Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods and Sausalito Day Trip
The places we visited on this tour were excellent! However, the bus driver was also our tour guide. We were dropped off at the various sites and fended for ourselves. When we were dropped off at the Alcatraz boat launch, we were told what time to be back from the island to catch the bus back to the agency. However, we were told that it probably wouldn't be the same bus and that the bus wouldn't necessarily be in the same place. We had to wander in about a 5 block radius to eventually find the bus. The places we visited were VERY enjoyable but the cost of the tour essentially pays for your fuel and driver on the bus and the entry tickets to Muir Woods and Alcatraz. At that, it may be a bit overpriced even though all the sites were very enjoyable and a lovely way to spend a day.
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Alcatraz Tour plus Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods and Sausalito Day Trip
Overall pretty good. Disappointing that we were picked up at 8:30 and then taken to tour office to be told we would not depart until 10:30am. Alcatraz was good and so was Muir Woods. Sausalito was no big deal and our time there was less than an hour. Could have skipped that part. Our bus driver was good, entertaining with bits of trivia; His name was "Skip". It was a long day baut glad we got 3 things done all in one day since our trip was somewhatr short.
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Alcatraz and Fisherman's Wharf Wax Museum with Optional Aquarium of the Bay Ticket
Alcatraz was really great. Worth doing. The wax museum not so much.
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Alcatraz Tour plus Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods and Sausalito Day Trip
The day trip was well organized, the group size was perfect. It was great being in the park before it was busy. I would recommend the trip to people visiting the area.
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Alcatraz Tour plus Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods and Sausalito Day Trip
Would gave been 5 stars but the hanging around was frustrating. Got picked up at 8am but did not go on Alcatraz trip till 10:30. Was waiting around over an hour at the sightseeing offices . Apart from that brilliant trip and guide Brian was a scream.
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: San Francisco in One Day: Alcatraz, City Tour, Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Cruise
Amazing trip, we liked it a lot, very well organized, great coach, nice van...
We had an amazing time over there, i do highly recommend it to every one as it’s a place which you can’t miss if you are in that side of the world, what an amazing experience we came out with after we finished the tour.
If you need to finish and see the whole SF in one day because you don’t have time like in our case you just need to take this tour.
But there was a bad arrangement in this tour as the tour guide gave us the Ferry money in order to use it so we can reach Alcatraz Island but we figured out that this tour has nothing to do with this nice place which you should visit as a nice experience for an historical place, so we had to go and buy tickets which was all Sold out!!!! so we got very upset as we had no much time or days left to see it again.
But thank GOD a guy sold us a black market ticket for Alcatraz with 50$ while its only 30$ but we had to buy them to not miss this experience so if you need to take this tour you need to purchase this place tickets in advanced so you can reach its boat time after you finish this tour or you can make it in another day.
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Alcatraz Tour plus Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods and Sausalito Day Trip
We all enjoyed Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Although Sausalito was a pretty place, it could have been excluded with more time given to Muir Woods. The one significant problem was that the tour was to leave at 9 am. And it didn't leave until 10:15. We would have been waiting around wasting time had we not decided to walk to the pier where the ferry was for Alcatraz. The only problem with that is that you have to be prepared to walk. So, in essence, I felt that we wasted money on time we could have spent enjoying another location. If you knew where to go and could arrange the visit to Alcatraz on your own, you would save alot of money. The only "tour" we received was on the way to Muir Woods and Sausalito. Our bus driver seemed knowledgeable and that made it enjoyable. So, if you don't want to do the running around yourselves and don't mind spending the extra money, then this is a good tour that gives you a spattering of what is in San Francisco.
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise
The orientals on board were not even looking at the water or listening to the tape which was very good! they were screaming and laughing and eating. Why pay to go on a tour then pay no attention?
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