San Francisco Bay Cruise: Scenic Waterfront Tour

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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Ujvala
Feb 18, 2025
Great bay cruise - Not too long and not too short - great value for money. Good commentary - very informative. Be dressed warmly if you want to take in the views from the top deck.
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James_c
Feb 18, 2025
Great tour - It was a great tour that provided a nice overview of the San Fran area and great closeup views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. The audio narration was excellent
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Stephen_f
Feb 16, 2025
Marco highly recommends especially for international travelers! - I have been brining family/visiting guests from out of the country that wants to visit SF when in Ca and this is always one of their highlights of the trip that always delivers one of their fondest memories and now make it part of my tour!
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Tiana_j
Feb 13, 2025
Great quick tour! - Quick, fun tour around the bay! We went when it was sunny and it was so beautiful! Nice narration & information about the history of SF.
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Levan
Feb 11, 2025
Great Views and a Smooth Ride! - Had a great time on this tour! The ride took us right under the Golden Gate Bridge, which was an amazing perspective, and then looped around Alcatraz for some cool views of the island and San Francisco too. The crew was friendly, and the whole experience was smooth and enjoyable. Definitely worth it!"
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Melissa_t
Feb 2, 2025
Informative, crew was... - Informative, crew was super nice, and wonderful sites! The weather was rainy and foggy but it didn’t bother us at all. It made for dramatic photos!
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Adrianwhyte999
Jan 25, 2025
A good value for money bay cruise with lots of interesting information - Bay Cruise takes you under the Golden Gate Bridge and turns go around Alcatraz island before heading back to Fishermans Wharf. The cruise has audio over the boats speaker system and audio headsets for other languages. The audio describes all the main areas along the shore line and of course the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. A good value for money bay cruise with lots of interesting information.
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Arielle_m
Jan 23, 2025
Solo trip - Not crowded and very nice smooth ride . The weather was good and the sun was setting so that was nice .
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Susan_h
Jan 16, 2025
Nice - Enjoyable and informative. Beautiful weather and snacks available. Really fun excursion. Nice perspective of San Fran !
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Natalie_s
Jan 14, 2025
Great! - Great way to spend a morning. The guided narrative was helpful in terms of navigating your surroundings and understanding the sights and history. I enjoyed it very much and a great opportunity to get pictures of the Golden Gate and Alcatraz from the water.
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