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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Rachel_m
May 7, 2025
This was a good... - This was a good experience. I thought the length of time was perfect and the views were good. I liked that I got to see Alcatraz pretty close without having to do a tour (which I don’t care enough about it to do that). It gets very chilly so I wish I would have brought a thicker jacket but I just hid out inside when I got too cold. The boat lineup was easy to find.
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Karen_d
May 7, 2025
My trip - Great tour - the Captain even spotted a whale for us in the Bay - sailing under the Golden Gate was the best!
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Cynthia_h
May 4, 2025
Perfect choice - This cruise tour has the Perfect location and easy to find . The crew was very friendly and they even let us go on a ride earlier as we were already there before our scheduled time. The views are amazing.!
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Ronald_p
Apr 30, 2025
a very enjoyable cruise day - sunshine, very small waves, and a loop around Alcatraz prison made for a very enjoyable cruise day. .
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Akhtar_s
Apr 29, 2025
Superb - Fantastic trip. I loved the cruise. I recommend to everyone to travel and enjoy the trip once in a lifetime
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Dawnp22
Apr 27, 2025
One hour tour that touched on Prime locations in San Francisco Bay! - Very informative and staff helpful at explaining what I could not hear very well. Great value tour! Highly recommend the Red & White Tour
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Angela_c
Apr 24, 2025
Dress warmly/... - Dress warmly/ appropriately for the strong winds on the water. If you go to the top of the boat, be prepared for the winds and rocking of the boat near the bridge. Great views of the city..The sky was perfectly blue with puffs of white clouds..so beautiful!
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Christina_s
Apr 24, 2025
Pleasant 🚢 cruse - The length was just right. Narration was very informative. Also the staff were friendly and helpful.
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Richard_o
Apr 16, 2025
The entire experience was... - The entire experience was perfect. Thank you. You made my birthday complete. Thank you very much. I greatly appreciate it.
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Renee_j
May 7, 2025
We could not hear... - We could not hear anything, really wish headphones was provided even for the guests who speak English
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).