Golden Gate Bay Cruise: Scenic San Francisco Waterfront Voyage
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1,178 Ratings
San Francisco
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:
1 day
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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 Mason
- Marina District - Cruise along the Marina District which was devastated in the 1989 earthquake.
- Golden Gate Bridge - 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 - 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 Angel Island State Park to your left.
- San Francisco Bay Bridge - On your way back to Fisherman’s Wharf, look out for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and Coit Tower.
- Pier 39 - After a full hour of exciting sights, the barking sea lions at Pier 39 will welcome you back to Pier 43.
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
A 60-minute picturesque journey - Catch the ferry from Pier 43.5 to Fisherman’s Wharf, traveling alongside the stunning landscape of San Francisco’s shoreline. The route takes you beneath the iconic Golden Gate and circumnavigates Alcatraz Island! Delve into the history of San Francisco Bay in an outdoor museum atmosphere and spot local marine species including sea lions, pelicans, whales and more.
No need to fret over San Francisco’s unpredictable weather! This ticket is designed for flexibility - use it any given day up to the conclusion of the year.
- 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.
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
4.7
(1178 Ratings)
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Alejandra_r
Mar 31, 2024
Family friendly! - We got a perfect day to be out on the bay with this cruise. Staff and everyone there was so nice and it was a wonderful day!
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Pioneer64341310634
Mar 25, 2024
Exciting Ride! - The view was amazing and the ride was so exciting. We had a wonderful time, and the speaker was very knowledgeable of the area.
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Rosalyn_a
Mar 22, 2024
A Wonderful Experience - It was a wonderful experience. The weather was perfect and we really enjoyed it. We could see all of the safety precautions they have added to the bridge. I am amazed at the number of people walking and riding bikes over the bridge.
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Sussan_h
Mar 20, 2024
Reunion legendary - Enjoying family with perfect breeze and gorgeous views! AnniversaryThe boat was spacious so that we could enjoy it without being crowded.
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Marcy_l
Mar 16, 2024
awesome - everything was organized. I highly recommend this boat tour. The boat was clean. The audio was perfect. Snacks and drinks available. Worth the money.
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Jazminb320
Mar 16, 2024
The best views of the Golden Gate Bridge! - I got the best pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge during whole trip in this scenic tour! Great view of Alcatraz and the city coastline as well. Definately recommend! Alcohol was also served on board along with snacks.
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Darryck_d
Mar 13, 2024
Quick relaxing informative fun! - The visual current of the water in the bay! Of course being under the bridge! :) This is a nice quick trip if you have a tight schedule. Perfect with much history of the area told.
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L3409agjohnd
Mar 11, 2024
Totally worth it!! Great perspective of San Francisco!! - Easy to find location, friendly staff, great narration on the cruise. Fun for the whole family. Highly recommend!!!!!
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Tommy_l
Mar 27, 2024
Great first glimpse from the Bay - Great views of the bay & the bridge, but the canned narration was cheesy and at certain points a little bit culturally insensitive.
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Wendy_n
Mar 12, 2024
Nice experience - It was a nice experience! Very friendly staff and accommodating. It was a bit windy and chilly, but we enjoyed it!
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