Take advantage of your city’s historic location on one of the country’s most beautiful bays by booking one of the many wonderful boat rides or cruises from San Francisco. 

Angel Island

Angel Island, a state park known for the bay’s most beautiful 360-degree views, is just a ferry ride from San Francisco. The pristine island is home to hiking, biking, and tram tours to its historic Immigration Station & museum, known as “Ellis Island of the West.” 

The ferry lands at Angel Island Cafe, where you can rent bikes, book a guided tour for a sense of local history and catch a shuttle to the old immigration station. For the perfect day trip, go in the morning, tour the island, and then have lunch at the cafe before heading back to the city. 

Alcatraz Island

Who’s not curious about the infamous Alcatraz? You’ve seen it in the movies, now see it in real life. The ferry ride to the former prison glides splendidly through the heart of the gorgeous San Francisco Bay. 

You can take the island’s Day Tour, which includes an audio-guided walk through the penitentiary and its history – including a stop at Al Capone's old cell – or go for the spookier Night Tour. The “Behind The Scenes” package provides a guide and access to previously restricted areas. Buy tickets here.  

Hornblower Dinner Cruise

One of the best ways to soak up bay views is a sunset city cruise on a Hornblower cruise ship or yacht. Book a Premier Dinner Cruise and have cocktails with the water lapping beneath your feet as the sun sets over the city skyline. Then enjoy dinner and dancing under the stars, with the lights of the metropolis illuminating the horizon. Package deals include up to 3 hours of cruise time, dinner, DJ, unbeatable views, and alcohol available for purchase.

Princess Cruises to Alaska

Time for a vacation? Check out this 10-day Princess Cruise through Alaska from San Francisco. Long cruises are the perfect way to both relax and explore, and this one picks you up and drops you off right at home in ‘Frisco Bay.

(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay

All of these wonderful boat and cruise options are easily accessible from our high-end apartment homes. Soma at 788’s location near the bay is the perfect location for anyone seeking luxury apartments in San Francisco.