Straight to the Gate Access: Golden Gate Bay Cruise in San Francisco booking from $38.00

Straight to the Gate Access: Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Overview

One hour scenic voyage - Ferry between Pier 43.5 and Fisherman’s Wharf while transiting along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, passing under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz! Learn the history of San Francisco Bay in an open-air museum setting and observe local marine life such as sea lions, pelicans, whales and more.

Don't worry about the unpredictable San Francisco weather! This is an open ticket which is valid for use on any day up until the end of the year.

City: San Francisco

Tue 29 Oct

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What's Included

Multilingual audio-guide in 16 languages

One-hour cruise

"Straight to the gate" access

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

What To Expect

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.

Alcatraz Island

Slowly cruise around the infamous island of Alcatraz.

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.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (882)

309marke

Jul 2019

Too crowded as we had a good seat on the top, but so many people you couldn’t see much. I think your better off doing the Hornblower from my experience.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you for your feedback. I am glad to hear you were able to have a good seat, and hopefully take in the great views. We do offer a sightseeing experience, which is very different product from what Hornblower offers. If you have a moment, please send us an email to [email protected] referencing this review, and the date and time you took the cruise, so we can assess.

Roosie_CA

Jul 2019

My friend and me liked the trip. We did it during the end of July. Unfortunately the Golden Gate Bridge was covered in fog and mist and so was alcatraz. The audio guide was interesting and informative. Only thing we didn’t like was: the crew took a picture of us just before the boat left from the pier. On other tours they take pictures of you e.g. in front of Alcatraz. We didn’t buy the picture. But all in all it was a great trip with all we had hoped for (except for the weather). Would recommend it to everyone who wishes to get to know San Francisco from the water for a good price.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you for your review. We are sorry about the fog. The weather can be unpredictable on San Francisco Bay and it can come out of nowhere! We will take your feedback about the photo concession to our photo department, as we try to revamp this area of our business. We hope to see you back on board one day!

Honeybadger07

Jul 2019

We were in San Francisco for 1 say with our adult children. We decided on the Golden Gate Bay tour as we were all pretty tired and siding feel like walking or driving. Weather was perfect. Tour was well organized and they were able to get us on an earlier tour then we originally booked. The boat wasn’t crowded and it was easy to move around. Seeing the city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz from the water is the way to go. I would highly recommend this tour. Would go again.

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