San Francisco Cruise: Iconic Golden Gate Views
4.6
480 Ratings
San Francisco
Experience the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge on a scenic cruise along San Francisco Bay. Enjoy stunning views of the city skyline and landmarks while learning about the history and culture of the city. Open ticket valid for one year.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ferry Building Marketplace - Sail passed the Ferry Building.
What's Included
  • Audio commentary in 16 languages
  • Straight to the gate access
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a scenic journey across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge, traversing the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Explore landmarks including Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and Oracle Park, and savor the splendid views of the city skyline featuring Coit Tower, the Ferry Building, the Transamerica Pyramid, the Palace of Fine Arts among others. Engage with intriguing audio descriptions that share insights on the construction of these renowned bridges and delves into San Francisco’s distinctive architecture, history, geology, and culture.

Your ship comes with bathroom facilities and seating options both inside and outside. You are welcome to carry your own lunch to relish while enjoying the gorgeous sights. Also, a full bar and snacks are available for purchase.

You may worry about San Francisco’s capricious weather but fret not - this is an open ticket, redeemable on any day that the cruise operates, within a year of your booking.

  • Boat crew is trained to provide first aid and CPR support, and first aid kits are readily available on all vessels
  • The main decks of all vessels are fully wheelchair accessible
  • 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
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(480 Ratings)
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Artie_l
Apr 10, 2024
Wonderful staff - It was wonderful and the staff on the boat where very helpful toward people with disabilities. I could not go upstairs to take pictures and the staff there on the boat took pictures for me to help out. Very nice tour and friendly staff. You rocks rock.
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Floridaguy2020
Mar 21, 2024
A great touristy thing to do! - Feels like a must do if you’re a tourist to the area. Great views of both bridges and Alcatraz. Keep an eye on the weather! It can be cooler than you anticipate. They do have indoor viewing areas and a snacks/beverage bar (including alcohol!). They do have bathrooms on board.
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Julie_a
Mar 17, 2024
Golden and Oakland Bridge and round alcatraz tour - Excellent trip, on time, went under both bridges and around alcatraz. Good information on the trip although due to the wind it was hard to hear at times.
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Ginette_p
Mar 9, 2024
Excellent - Really interesting ! It was our first time in San Francisco and it is really worth it. We could see much more than we thought! That was great!
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Ervin_o
Mar 1, 2024
awesome cruise - The history of the bridges and the beauty of the bay were so interesting. We have now crossed over the bridges and gone under!
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James_c
Feb 19, 2024
Bridge to Bridge Bay Cruise-Awesome! - Seeing the Golden Gate bridge and Alcatraz up close was exciting and the accompanying audio was very informative. Having the audio available in numerous languages was a bonus. The crew was very professional and friendly.
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Nicola_t
Feb 13, 2024
Great trip. - Great trip. Well organised and friendly staff. We got to go round Alcatraz island and under the Golden Gate Bridge. Great photo opportunities. There is a small cafe and restrooms on board (clean).
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Gareth_w
Jan 24, 2024
Great way to see the city - Great views, highly recommended, good way to see the city and learn more about the history, go under the Golden Gate Bridge, some great photo opportunities.
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Syedahmed_q
Dec 27, 2023
Great experience, will come back again. - On time service, nice staff. Weather was good as well. Enjoyed a lot with my Family. Great experience.
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Beth
Mar 7, 2024
Highlights of San Fran Bay - Very cool to go Under to Golden Gate Bridge And the Bay Bridge. We had a lively sunny day to see all vista's. And a little creepy to see the other side of Alcatraz. Overall, a beautiful day to see the cityscape from the water and bridges!
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