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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Marissa_m
Oct 6, 2025
Loved it!! Loved the boat... - Loved it!! Loved the boat ride and loved all the info on the tour aswell! My kids loved it too we all had a great time!
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Sandeep_b
Oct 6, 2025
Great experience - The tour started on time. We couldn’t make it on time we bought tkts for, but they were very nice to get us on the very next boat. Great experience
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Tom
Oct 5, 2025
Wondering cruise tour - The cruise was awesome. Great crew. It was everything we were told it would be. Great views of Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz,and the city.
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Healytribe
Oct 4, 2025
A peaceful and different perspective of the city - A brilliant way to see not only the bay and Alcatraz but also the Golden Gate Bridge - from underneath. There was an audio on the boat, however it wasn't possible to hear everything being said clearly so probably missed some of the landmarks! It was a clear day, the crew were friendly and the bar had a good selection of drinks. Great to see the city from the other side (i.e. the water) and see the bridge from a different perspective. You also saw the 'back side' of Alcatraz island, even though we didn't land there. A lovely hour on the water.
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Marshap393
Oct 3, 2025
Boat ride around the Bay. - Weather and Water, two things that can vary tremendously, however this boat ride was great, the narrative was perfect,just enough history and clever anecdotes to make it special, informative and enjoyable.
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Sandra_s
Oct 1, 2025
Spectacular views of San Francisco and Golden Gate Bridge - Great way to the spectacular city of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman’s wharf, and surrounding areas. History lesson along the way!
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Lynn_r
Sep 30, 2025
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Great experience. Easy check in and boarding. Clean ferry. Nice crew. Informative information during the trip.
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Inez_g
Sep 29, 2025
Excellent! Cruise Mini trip - It is worth the trip to add in your bucket list. A must do. Affordable and you learn about the History regarding the bridge and the surrounding area. I loved it!
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Harish_a
Sep 28, 2025
Wonderful service - Kudos to both Viator and “Red & White Fleet”, we had to reschedule our tics, and they accommodated us so nicely. Would recommend them anytime!!
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Fawn_c
Sep 30, 2025
Mist experience - I didn’t get to go because I arrived late because I couldn’t find it. I’m from out of town. It needs better directions.
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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).