San Francisco Bay Cruise: Golden Gate & Alcatraz

Embark on a one-hour scenic voyage along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, passing under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz. Learn the history of San Francisco Bay and spot local marine life. Open ticket valid until the end of the year!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park - 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 - As you head west toward the Golden Gate Bridge, cruise along Fort…
What's Included
  • Multilingual audio-guide in 16 languages
  • One-hour cruise
  • ‘Straight to the gate’ access
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks. There is a full service bar onboard to purchase drinks and snacks.
Additional Information

Embark on a one-hour scenic ferry journey between Pier 43.5 and Fisherman’s Wharf, cruising along San Francisco’s stunning waterfront. Experience the thrill of passing beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and circling Alcatraz Island! Discover the rich history of San Francisco Bay in an open-air museum environment and enjoy sightings of local marine wildlife,…

Location
Red and White Fleet
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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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Karen
Mar 16, 2026
A Great Way to Experience San Francisco Bay - The one hour harbor cruise was a very good way to get those perfect views and photos of San Francisco— the city, both bridges, and the surrounding areas. The only criticism would be the narration was difficult to hear on deck over the sound of the ship’s engine.
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Ron_m
Mar 15, 2026
Birthday Cruise on the SF Bay - My family and I celebrated my birthday by taking a 1-hour cruise of the San Francisco Bay with narration about the history of the Golden Gate Bridge, Treasure Island, Angel Island, Alcatraz, and the surrounding areas of Marin, Sausalito, Tiburon and the cities of San Francisco and Oakland. It was a beautiful day and the Red & White Fleet staff were friendly and helpful as one of the members in my family who went on her first ever cruise on the SF Bay was my 90-year old mother-in-law in a wheelchair. She completely enjoyed this excursion and I couldn’t agree with her more! Definitely a must for those who want to take in the beautiful view of San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area from a boat.
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Jeremy_j
Mar 14, 2026
It was a great... - It was a great experience, me and my wife really loved it all the views and great picture we were able to get on this cruise
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418brianah
Mar 12, 2026
So Great! - Loved sharing this with my 10 year old daughter. Snacks were for sale and complimentary waters at the bottom of the boat.
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Deanna_j
Mar 11, 2026
Great Experience - This was a great experience that was very cost efficient. Lots of great information. Book the experience.
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Akane_d
Mar 10, 2026
Perfect - Very professional. On time and plenty of employees to assist. Great way to see the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Would definitely recommend if you do not want to worry about traffic and parking.
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Kathyortiz
Mar 9, 2026
Perfect little cruise! - This was a nice cruise for the whole family. Indoor and outdoor seating, good bathrooms and small concesion with regular and alcoholic drinks. The 1 hour tour was guided with an audiorecording and drive to the golden gate and around Alcatraz. Very enjoyable!
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Mario_g
Mar 8, 2026
Family friendly great experience - Highly recommended experience, truly enjoyed it and does not take a lot of time commitment if you’re traveling for a short period of time in San Francisco. We traveled with our infant and 7 year old. Family friendly!
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Craig_d
Mar 6, 2026
Great - It was a great safe experience. They have a good team, very friendly and professional. They stick to their timeline.
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David_v
Mar 3, 2026
Golden Gate Bridge cruise - It is a nice cruise that with great views of the city and loops under the bridge and by Alcatraz island.
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From $39
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).