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

Mon 28 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)

Monica_G

Jul 2019

This was an inexpensive and worthwhile tour of the bay. We loved the narration of the history of the city. It was super cold on the water so bundle up. Lots to see and learn in just an hour. We were disappointed that we didn’t get to visit Alcatraz due to tickets being sold out (separately) but this cruise immerses you verbally so we didn’t miss out on anything.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you for the review! We like to say we offer a taste of Alcatraz :)

Melissa S

Jul 2019

The narration was amazing. It gave history and information about SF and the sights all around us. We sat at the very top which gave us amazing photo opportunities. Great value too!

Erik W

Jun 2019

If you're mostly there for the amazing boat sights (Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, Presidio, and just gazing back at the beautiful city of SF) then you can't go wrong with this fantastic tour. It's just long enough (at an hour) but about the right time to cover everything. Technically, it's a free audio tour. They give you headphones and a little walkman thing. Oddly enough, you have to turn to channel 66 for English (really? Why can't they make that channel 1?) but after about twenty minutes in the wind on the boat most people just take it off and watch with their eyes. And what a sight it is to see. Great for a sunny day (but a lot of indoor places if you don't like the sun or you catch San Fran on a windy day). All in all, a great time with the children. Everyone loved it. Even had snacks like popcorn and chips and beverages (for sale).

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