San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

On a sunny day travelers take panorama photos of Alcatraz Island during the Golden Gate Bay Cruise.

At popular Fisherman’s Wharf in the heart of San Francisco travelers board the boat to go on the Golden Gate Bay Cruise.

During the cruise, travelers enjoy great views of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the sparkling waters of the San Francisco Bay.

Many people say the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge is from the water and during the cruise travelers enjoy a panorama view of San Francisco’s landmark.

One highlight on the cruise for travelers is the view of Alcatraz Island located in the San Francisco Bay.

While passing along the San Francisco shoreline, travelers wave at people walking along the Riverwalk and enjoy views of the city’s skyline and the Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill.

On a bright day travelers enjoy a perfect view of the famous Alcatraz fort and the surrounding hills of the San Francisco Bay Area while the boat cruises past Alcatraz Island.

Duration1h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesHindi, German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Hebrew

Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892.

Departing from Pier 43½ at Fisherman’s Wharf, this one-hour cruise takes you beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island. Learn about the history and landmarks of San Francisco Bay with complimentary audio narration available in 16 languages on personal audio guides—no app or download required.

Enjoy panoramic views from the open-air decks or relax in comfortable indoor seating. Along the way, keep watch for local wildlife, including sea lions, pelicans, harbor porpoises and, on occasion, whales.

Plans changed or worried about San Francisco’s unpredictable weather? Your flexible, open-dated ticket may be used on any available departure through the end of the calendar year.

What's included

Multilingual personal audio-guide in 16 languages
One-hour cruise
"Straight to the gate" access
Restrooms: Access to clean and convenient restrooms during your cruise.

Gratuities
Food and drinks. There is a full service bar onboard to purchase drinks and snacks.

What to expect

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Pass by

Departing from Pier 43 1/2 in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf, you'll sail past the San Francisco skyline and view the lively neighborhood of North Beach and San Francisco Maritime National Park.
Fort Mason, the Great Meadow
Pass by

As you head west toward the Golden Gate Bridge, cruise along Fort Mason
Marina District
Pass by

Cruise along the Marina District which was devastated in the 1989 earthquake.
Golden Gate Bridge
Pass by

Don't miss incredible photo opportunities when sailing directly under the massive 4,200-foot (1,260-meter) span of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Marin Headlands
Pass by

Steaming back into the bay, you'll travel past the wildlife reserves of the Marin Headlands and the legendary town of Sausalito, home to the 1960s flower generation.
Angel Island State Park
Pass by

Pass by Angel Island State Park to your left.
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
Pass by

On your way back to Fisherman's Wharf, look out for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and Coit Tower.
Pier 39
Pass by

After a full hour of exciting sights, the barking sea lions at Pier 39 will welcome you back to Pier 43.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please enter in Google Maps: "Red and White Fleet" or "Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco" for exact location and directions.
Pier 43 ½ ticket booth (corner of Taylor Street and the Embarcadero)
Please come to our location 20-30 minutes prior to the departure time.

End point

Please enter in Google Maps: "Red and White Fleet" or "Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco" for exact location and directions.
Pier 43 ½ ticket booth (corner of Taylor Street and the Embarcadero)
Please come to our location 20-30 minutes prior to the departure time.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Boat crew are trained to provide first aid and CPR support, and first aid kits are readily available on all vessels
The main deck of each vessel are fully wheelchair accessible
All cruise vessels offer indoor and outdoor seating, restrooms, and snack bar service.
Vessels operate on biodiesel - a renewable energy source.
The award-winning audio narration is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, Mandarin, Hindi, Korean, Japanese, Italian, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, Bahasa Indonesian and Vietnamese.
Please come to our location 15-20 minutes prior to the departure time.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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