Top California Day Cruises

Q: Which California Day Cruises have Instant Confirmation?

California Day Cruises with Instant Confirmation include: Half-Day Private 62ft Island Boat Tour of San Diego Bay 6 Hour Lake Tahoe Private Boat Charter With Captain 5 Hour Private Boat Charter With Captain Private 4 hour Cruise to Emerald Bay on 42ft Exotic Yacht for 12 Bay Fishing Charter View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which California Day Cruises have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These California Day Cruises include Hotel Pickup: Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Undersea Adventure Catalina Island Day Trip from Anaheim Hotels with Discover Avalon Tour Catalina Island Trip with Hotel transfers & Optional tours View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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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 Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in California →

San Francisco Bay Cruise & Double Decker Night Tour

Explore San Francisco by bus and by boat with this valuable combo ticket. During the day enjoy the breathtaking views of San Francisco’s skyline from …More

San Francisco, USA

3.9 (42)

San Francisco Bay Cruise & Double Decker Night Tour

Explore San Francisco by bus and by boat with this valuable combo ticket. During the day enjoy the breathtaking views of San Francisco’s skyline from...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

3.9 (42)

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$86

Muir Woods Express with Golden Gate Bridge Visit

This one day excursion gets you two iconic attractions combining Muir Woods visit visit to Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a hybrid of light driver narration …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (33)

Muir Woods Express with Golden Gate Bridge Visit

This one day excursion gets you two iconic attractions combining Muir Woods visit visit to Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a hybrid of light driver narration...

4 to 5 hours

5.0 (33)

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$85

A fun, natural history paddling tour where you can imagine exploring the inaccessible coastline of the Catalina Island in a modern, easy to maneuver & …More

Catalina Island, USA

5.0 (18)

Journey to Frog Rock

A fun, natural history paddling tour where you can imagine exploring the inaccessible coastline of the Catalina Island in a modern, easy to maneuver &...

2 hours

5.0 (18)

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$83

Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option

Our North Beach Walking Tour begins at Washington Square Park, the city’s first public park, where you’ll learn the surprising role it played after the …More

San Francisco, USA

4.8 (232)

Alcatraz Ticket & Cruise with North Beach Tour plus Night Option

Our North Beach Walking Tour begins at Washington Square Park, the city’s first public park, where you’ll learn the surprising role it played after the...

1 to 4 hours

4.8 (232)

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$79

Golden Gate Bay Cruise on Monterey Clipper

Step aboard a rare piece of San Francisco’s working history on The Golden Gate, a 1928 Monterey fishing boat captained by born-and-raised San Franciscan, Captain …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (16)

Golden Gate Bay Cruise on Monterey Clipper

Step aboard a rare piece of San Francisco’s working history on The Golden Gate, a 1928 Monterey fishing boat captained by born-and-raised San Franciscan, Captain...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (16)

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$74

Alcatraz Day Tour with Wharf Discounts: Assigned Time Ticket

Tired of having to do expensive bus and boat combos just to visit and go inside Alcatraz? We trimmed the fat so you can get …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (8)

Alcatraz Day Tour with Wharf Discounts: Assigned Time Ticket

Tired of having to do expensive bus and boat combos just to visit and go inside Alcatraz? We trimmed the fat so you can get...

3 hours

4.9 (8)

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$74

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

Set sail from scenic Mission Bay and encounter some of the ocean’s most awe-inspiring creatures on a 2–2.5 hour whale-watching adventure in San Diego. Time …More

San Diego, USA

4.7 (1,712)

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

Set sail from scenic Mission Bay and encounter some of the ocean’s most awe-inspiring creatures on a 2–2.5 hour whale-watching adventure in San Diego. Time...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (1,712)

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$71

We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.8 (861)

Monterey Whale Watching Tour

We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (861)

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$70

Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.8 (367)

Monterey Bay Whale Watching

Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (367)

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$70

Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

Onboard our 50’ pristine Catamaran Yacht, our always low passenger capacity makes for an intimate at sea experience. The luxury whale watching cruises feature a …More

Newport Beach, USA

4.8 (204)

Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

Onboard our 50’ pristine Catamaran Yacht, our always low passenger capacity makes for an intimate at sea experience. The luxury whale watching cruises feature a...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (204)

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$69

Experience the beauty of San Francisco during a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise over San Francisco Bay. Sail away from bustling city and enjoy photo ops from …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (660)

San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise

Experience the beauty of San Francisco during a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise over San Francisco Bay. Sail away from bustling city and enjoy photo ops from...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (660)

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$65

Enjoy sailing the Monterey Bay without engine noise. You will be offered a complimentary beverage after your captain hoists the sails and catches the wind …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.8 (45)

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Enjoy sailing the Monterey Bay without engine noise. You will be offered a complimentary beverage after your captain hoists the sails and catches the wind...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (45)

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$65

The longest running whale watching company on Monterey Bay. We have 3 boats ranging in size from 53’ to 70’. All boats are USCG inspected …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.7 (577)

Whale Watching Tour Monterey California

The longest running whale watching company on Monterey Bay. We have 3 boats ranging in size from 53’ to 70’. All boats are USCG inspected...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (577)

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$62

Catalina Nighttime Flying Fish and Undersea Adventure Cruise

See Catalina Come Alive After Dark! Experience Catalina’s coastline after dark aboard the Sea View Glass Bottom Boat on this 55-minute nighttime adventure cruise. Cruise …More

Catalina Island, USA

4.8 (15)

Catalina Nighttime Flying Fish and Undersea Adventure Cruise

See Catalina Come Alive After Dark! Experience Catalina’s coastline after dark aboard the Sea View Glass Bottom Boat on this 55-minute nighttime adventure cruise. Cruise...

55 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (15)

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$61

See San Francisco sparkle on the San Francisco City Lights Cruise, a relaxing 2-hour evening cruise on the Bay. Sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, …More

San Francisco, USA

4.6 (2,077)

San Francisco City Lights Cruise

See San Francisco sparkle on the San Francisco City Lights Cruise, a relaxing 2-hour evening cruise on the Bay. Sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (2,077)

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$58

San Diego Shore Excursion: San Diego Seal Tour

While you’re in port in San Diego, explore the city by both land and sea on the San Diego Seal Tour. On an amphibious vehicle …More

San Diego, USA

4.9 (187)

San Diego Shore Excursion: San Diego Seal Tour

While you’re in port in San Diego, explore the city by both land and sea on the San Diego Seal Tour. On an amphibious vehicle...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (187)

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$56

Witness the stunning Santa Barbara sunset aboard the Azure Seas yacht. Departing from Stearns Wharf, this 1.5-hour cruise offers breathtaking views of the coastline and …More

Santa Barbara, USA

4.7 (51)

Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht

Witness the stunning Santa Barbara sunset aboard the Azure Seas yacht. Departing from Stearns Wharf, this 1.5-hour cruise offers breathtaking views of the coastline and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (51)

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$52

Newport Beach Paddle Pub Shared Experience for up to 16

Experience Newport Beach in a whole new way on the Paddle Pub, a pedal and party boat charter. We offer cycle boat tours that offer …More

Newport Beach, USA

5.0 (2)

Newport Beach Paddle Pub Shared Experience for up to 16

Experience Newport Beach in a whole new way on the Paddle Pub, a pedal and party boat charter. We offer cycle boat tours that offer...

1 hour 30 minutes

5.0 (2)

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$50

Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and …More

San Francisco, USA

4.7 (661)

San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise

Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (661)

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$48