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)

McPidd

Oct 2018

We opted for the Red and White Fleet as the boat wasn't as crowded as the other company's boat which is nearer the centre of Fisherman's Wharf. This was a good decision as it meant we were able to move around the boat to get the best views of everything we wanted to see. The audio tour is very good. It gives you lots of information and isn't as dry as some pre-recorded commentaries can be. The real highlight of the trip is sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge as it's only by doing this you get to see just how enormous it is - it makes you feel very small! Getting up close to Alcatraz was really good too as you see the other end of the island from the sea, not just the bit you see if you get the ferry over to do the tour. Overall I think the tour was good value for money, it certainly compares with other boat tours we have done in other cities. The boat felt very safe and we were lucky enough to do it on a warm calm day, so it wasnt too rough. I think it could get very cold and choppy out on the bay so would advise taking warm clothing and waterproofs.

KaraokeSue7

Oct 2018

We prepurchased tickets for a Bay cruise with the Red and White Fleet for Sunday 7th October when there was a big air show on, and I'm so glad we did because we had a wonderful time. The vessel that we boarded was a brand new one called the Enhydra. Enhydra is said to be the first aluminium-hulled, lithium-Ion battery plug-in hybrid vessel manufactured in the US. It had three decks providing views of the Bay and San Francisco skyline, as well as audio tour entertainment systems. The seating was great. The top deck was fully open with ample seating but as it was very hot I din't want to be exposed to so much sun. Therefore we went a deck below and sat outside under the shade where there were still excellent views. The tour lasted about 3 hours and a wonderful buffet was included-despite the "vigorous" appetites of some of the passengers, there was still plenty of food left at the end. The restrooms were very clean and I loved the Dyson taps which incorporated a very powerful hand dryer. This really was a wonderful way to relax and watch the awesome air display whilst cruising round the bay- I'll upload some images later- so i'd thoroughly recommend this trip, this vessel and the crew.

TheFilmyCouple

Oct 2018

We took this cruise to watch the Golden Gate Bridge from the ocean, and also got to see many dolphins, and kite-surfers en route. Simply a magnificent experience!

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