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The World’s 2 Best Skip-the-Line Tickets

2 tours  ·  from $38 a head

The 2 best skip-the-line tickets you can book anywhere in the world, with what each costs, how long it runs and which port it sails from.

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat - Pier 39 sea lions and the first waterfront views
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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

1.Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,483 reviews · 1 hour · from $38Our pick

Board Blue and Gold Fleet at Pier 39 for a one-hour narrated cruise past the sea lions, Alcatraz, Angel Island, and San Francisco’s waterfront. You’ll sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, choose indoor or outdoor seating, and hear commentary in eight languages. A snack bar and souvenir map are included.

“We booked this trip to see the GG Bridge. It was worth every cent.”

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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise - Meeting at Pier 39 and getting through the gate
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San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

2.Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,393 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Spend 90 minutes on a Blue and Gold Fleet boat circling Alcatraz Island and sailing beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Your mobile voucher takes you straight to the gate, while audio commentary covers prison escapes, bridges, earthquakes, and San Francisco history. Food and drinks are available to buy onboard, but the boat does not stop at Alcatraz.

“Amazing experience to be on the water and experience the sights in a quick 1+ hour experience, great views and nice history given over a recording!”

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