San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise | 1 hour

1345 Reviews | San Francisco
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Golden Gate Bay Cruise
2 Adults x $39.00
$78.00
Approx Total
$78.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Hindi, German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, English, Italian, French, Hebrew, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese
  • Multilingual audio-guide in 16 languages
  • One-hour cruise
  • "Straight to the gate" access
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks. There is a full service bar onboard to purchase drinks and snacks.

Overview

One hour scenic voyage - Ferry between Pier 43.5 and Fisherman’s Wharf while transiting along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, passing under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz! Learn the history of San Francisco Bay in an open-air museum setting and observe local marine life such as sea lions, pelicans, whales and more. Don't worry about the unpredictable San Francisco weather! This is an open ticket which is valid for use on any day up until the end of the year. Our 5:30 departure is the "Happiest Hour On The Bay" enjoy discounted pricing on cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Finish your day or start your evening with Red and White for the best views on board a piece of San Francisco history.

Meeting points

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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • 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.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • 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 seasonal 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 20-30 minutes prior to the departure time.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.7

1345 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    1038
  • 4 stars
    231
  • 3 stars
    50
  • 2 stars
    10
  • 1 star
    16

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 1038 reviews with 5 stars

A good value for money bay cruise with lots of interesting information

Published on Jan, 2025

Bay Cruise takes you under the Golden Gate Bridge and turns go around Alcatraz island before heading back to Fishermans Wharf. The cruise has audio over the boats speaker system and audio headsets for other languages. The audio describes all the main areas along the shore line and of course the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. A good value for money bay cruise with lots of interesting information.

Solo trip

Published on Jan, 2025

Not crowded and very nice smooth ride . The weather was good and the sun was setting so that was nice .

Nice

Published on Jan, 2025

Enjoyable and informative. Beautiful weather and snacks available. Really fun excursion. Nice perspective of San Fran !

Great!

Published on Jan, 2025

Great way to spend a morning. The guided narrative was helpful in terms of navigating your surroundings and understanding the sights and history. I enjoyed it very much and a great opportunity to get pictures of the Golden Gate and Alcatraz from the water.

See the Golden Gate Bridge from below.

Published on Jan, 2025

Great way to see the bridges, Alcrataz Island and the San Francisco skyline. We had a nice clear day. No fog. Boat was clean and comfortable.

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