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)

Kristal S

Nov 2018

First time on a boat cruise while visiting the Bay and I was not disappointed. We got to see San Francisco in a way we never did before. It was amazing. My only complaint is parking, we had to pay a steep parking tab and a lot nearby. That's San Francisco for you! If you're visiting The Bay area, I highly recommend hopping on the red and white fleet. Check out Groupon for any discounted tickets.

BobR_NJ-2018

Nov 2018

Great ride. Travels out just past Golden Gate Bridge on the San Fran side, then comes back more towards Marin County side, going round Alcatraz, then heads towards Bay Bridge, before coming back to base. Needless to say, provides great views and photo ops of one of the most photogenic cities in the world. Must do!

Colleen M

Oct 2018

Had a busy couple of days in San Francisco, but glad we took the time to do this cruise. An hour long ride through the bay, with an audio guide about sights along the way. Well done, able to spot all of the buildings, etc. that they pointed out, with some interesting history. Sometimes the audio cut in and out, but good for the most part. Cruised around Alcatraz, which was nice since it gave me a bit of a glimpse of it, didn't have time to do the visit to the island itself. lovely day, great city views, nice way to see the city.

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