Top California Boat Tours

Q: What are the best options for California Boat Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best California Boat Tours are: Official Alcatraz Prison Tour + Open-Top Bus Sunset Tour Private 2 hour Newport Beach 42ft Exotic Yacht Cruise! (MON-THUR) PCF 816 Swift Boat Naval History Bay Tour with General Admission Alcatraz Prison Tour + San Francisco Bike Rental Private Lake Tahoe East Shore Tour with Captain (2 Hours)

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for California Boat Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly California Boat Tours are: San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour San Diego Seal Tour Monterey Whale Watching Tour San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which California Boat Tours have Instant Confirmation?

California Boat Tours with Instant Confirmation include: San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise Monterey Whale Watching Tour San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: Which California Boat Tours have Free Cancellation?

California Boat Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include: San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour San Diego Seal Tour San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise Monterey Whale Watching Tour View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

Q: I need a ride! Which California Boat Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These California Boat Tours include Hotel Pickup: From LA: Catalina Island with Zipline Tour and Hotel Pickup San Francisco Private Custom Tour From Los Angeles: Channel Islands National Park Day Tour Muir Woods Forest Morning and Afternoon Private Tours Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more California trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked California Tours. Top 10 California 2026 Senior-friendly tours California The best tours and activities for culture lovers in California Top Day Trips from California Things to do in California this summer View all California Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in California?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in California are: California Luxury & Special Occasions California Luxury Tours California Tours & Sightseeing California Cultural & Theme Tours California Outdoor Activities View all tour styles in California →

Whale and Wildlife Yacht Cruise in Santa Barbara

Join us aboard Azure Seas, our 70′ multi-level yacht, as we depart from Stearns Wharf & cruise along the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline. During the …More

Santa Barbara, USA

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Whale and Wildlife Yacht Cruise in Santa Barbara

Join us aboard Azure Seas, our 70′ multi-level yacht, as we depart from Stearns Wharf & cruise along the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline. During the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$55

Catalina Island Ultimate Underwater and Coastal Adventure Cruise

Avalon’s ultimate all-in-one ocean adventure. This 55-minute experience combines underwater viewing and coastal cruising off Catalina Island—featuring immersive viewing undersea windows, live fish feeding from …More

Catalina Island, USA

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Catalina Island Ultimate Underwater and Coastal Adventure Cruise

55 minutes Free Cancellation

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$50

Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

To make your stay complete in San Francisco, this package includes two essential activities in a single pack. A visit of the most famous prison …More

San Francisco, USA

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Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

To make your stay complete in San Francisco, this package includes two essential activities in a single pack. A visit of the most famous prison...

2 to 4 hours

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$139

San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure

Take a speedboat ride along San Francisco Bay! See sights like Pier 39, Alcatraz, Treasure Island, AT&T Park and the Bay Bridge on your 30-minute …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure

Take a speedboat ride along San Francisco Bay! See sights like Pier 39, Alcatraz, Treasure Island, AT&T Park and the Bay Bridge on your 30-minute...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$36

Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express

Guests will be assigned a departure time to Alcatraz Island and a same day visit to Muir Woods, Golden Gate, and Sausalito. This one day …More

San Francisco, USA

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Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express

Guests will be assigned a departure time to Alcatraz Island and a same day visit to Muir Woods, Golden Gate, and Sausalito. This one day...

4 to 7 hours

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$153

Catalina Island Trip with Hotel transfers & Optional tours

Spend a day in paradise on this day trip to Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. After a smooth 1-hour ferry ride to …More

Long Beach, USA

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Catalina Island Trip with Hotel transfers & Optional tours

Spend a day in paradise on this day trip to Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. After a smooth 1-hour ferry ride to...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$242

GoCar & Speedboat Land and Sea Adventure in San Diego

THIS TOUR CAN ACCOMMODATE LARGER PARTIES - ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS MAKE SEPARATE RESERVATIONS FOR PARTIES OF 3 OR MORE. GoCar SpeedBoat Combo …More

San Diego, USA

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GoCar & Speedboat Land and Sea Adventure in San Diego

THIS TOUR CAN ACCOMMODATE LARGER PARTIES - ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS MAKE SEPARATE RESERVATIONS FOR PARTIES OF 3 OR MORE. GoCar SpeedBoat Combo...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$164

Catalina Island w/Discover Avalon Scenic Tour & Transportation

Round trip hotel transfers to and from Catalina Express Long Beach PLUS Roundtrip boat/Ferry transfers to and from Catalina Island. PLUS Discover Avalon, Scenic Tour. …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Catalina Island w/Discover Avalon Scenic Tour & Transportation

Round trip hotel transfers to and from Catalina Express Long Beach PLUS Roundtrip boat/Ferry transfers to and from Catalina Island. PLUS Discover Avalon, Scenic Tour....

8 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$279

Historic Bay Cruise Aboard 1914 Pilot boat with General Admission

Launched in 1914 to her removal from regular service in 1996, the Pilot enjoyed an active career as San Diego’s chief pilot craft – assisting …More

San Diego, USA

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Historic Bay Cruise Aboard 1914 Pilot boat with General Admission

Launched in 1914 to her removal from regular service in 1996, the Pilot enjoyed an active career as San Diego’s chief pilot craft – assisting...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

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$38

Official Alcatraz Tour with Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

The ultimate San Francisco Bay tour with visits to both the Alcatraz Island prison and the Golden Gate Bridge! This tour gets you to both …More

San Francisco, USA

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Official Alcatraz Tour with Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

The ultimate San Francisco Bay tour with visits to both the Alcatraz Island prison and the Golden Gate Bridge! This tour gets you to both...

3 to 5 hours

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$148

Jetski Adventure: Guided Trip from Long Beach to Catalina Island

Dive into an unforgettable adventure with our guided jet ski tour from Long Beach to Catalina Island! Feel the thrill as you ride your own …More

Long Beach, USA

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Jetski Adventure: Guided Trip from Long Beach to Catalina Island

Dive into an unforgettable adventure with our guided jet ski tour from Long Beach to Catalina Island! Feel the thrill as you ride your own...

6 hours

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$640

Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental

This Alcatraz cruise ticket includes the ferry to the Alcatraz Island, the 45-minutes audio tour, and the entrance to the Alcatraz Island cell blocks. It …More

San Francisco, USA

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Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental

This Alcatraz cruise ticket includes the ferry to the Alcatraz Island, the 45-minutes audio tour, and the entrance to the Alcatraz Island cell blocks. It...

5 hours

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$138

Catamaran Sailing Cruise on San Diego Bay for up to 6 Guests

While sailing on your private catamaran tour on the San Diego bay, enjoy breathtaking views of downtown, the naval base, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and submarines, not …More

San Diego, USA

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Catamaran Sailing Cruise on San Diego Bay for up to 6 Guests

While sailing on your private catamaran tour on the San Diego bay, enjoy breathtaking views of downtown, the naval base, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and submarines, not...

2 hours

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$800

San Francisco Bay Kayak Or Paddle Board Tour

For experienced paddlers: Get a view of the San Francisco Bay like no other! Join us at Crane Cove Park to launch and paddle along …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Bay Kayak Or Paddle Board Tour

For experienced paddlers: Get a view of the San Francisco Bay like no other! Join us at Crane Cove Park to launch and paddle along...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$131

Alcatraz Inside Tour and All Day Hop On Hop Off with Night Option

Open-Top Double-Decker Bus Adventure: Hop on and off all day long with our lively hop-on-hop-off service! Buses roll up every 30 minutes, ready to whisk …More

San Francisco, USA

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Alcatraz Inside Tour and All Day Hop On Hop Off with Night Option

Open-Top Double-Decker Bus Adventure: Hop on and off all day long with our lively hop-on-hop-off service! Buses roll up every 30 minutes, ready to whisk...

2 to 5 hours

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$120

Guided Dolphin Jet Ski Adventure | Long Beach to Catalina Island

Dive into an unforgettable dolphin-spotting adventure on a guided jet ski tour from Long Beach to Catalina Island! Feel the thrill of riding your own …More

Long Beach, USA

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Guided Dolphin Jet Ski Adventure | Long Beach to Catalina Island

Dive into an unforgettable dolphin-spotting adventure on a guided jet ski tour from Long Beach to Catalina Island! Feel the thrill of riding your own...

6 hours

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$640

Discover the perfect blend of relaxation, fun, and local insight on the water with our exclusive Marina del Rey yacht experience, hosted by our friendly …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Marina Del Rey Luxury Yacht Experience

Discover the perfect blend of relaxation, fun, and local insight on the water with our exclusive Marina del Rey yacht experience, hosted by our friendly...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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$99

4 hour Party Pontoon Cruise Lake Tahoe! (10ppl)

Every charter is fully customizable to your group's preferences! Simply arrive, hop aboard, and your adventure begins. Once underway, your captain can take you anywhere …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

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4 hour Party Pontoon Cruise Lake Tahoe! (10ppl)

Every charter is fully customizable to your group's preferences! Simply arrive, hop aboard, and your adventure begins. Once underway, your captain can take you anywhere...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$1,400

Enjoy a 2.5-hour cruise aboard one of San Diego's finest dining vessels. Spend the evening in luxury as you dine on a gourmet dinner , …More

San Diego, USA

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San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a 2.5-hour cruise aboard one of San Diego's finest dining vessels. Spend the evening in luxury as you dine on a gourmet dinner ,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$126

Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

Alcatraz Island remains one of San Francisco's greatest landmarks — and now you can experience its chilling allure for yourself. Packaged with the half day …More

San Francisco, USA

4.3 (1,074)

Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

Alcatraz Island remains one of San Francisco's greatest landmarks — and now you can experience its chilling allure for yourself. Packaged with the half day...

7 hours 30 minutes

4.3 (1,074)

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$152