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

Sun 27 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)

sydette2016

Jan 2018

For $80.00 for two of us I think was too much. They hand out a headphone and speaker in several languages. not sanitary to us as many use those same headphones .So we didn't put the earphones in our ears. would prefer a person speaking as to what your seeing. wouldn't do this cruise again.

Susan_H

Jan 2018

My love with San Francisco was only heighten by this tour. The scenery and the golden gate close up was a highlight

Philip M

Jan 2018

We really enjoyed this cruise. We had the perfect day for being on the water (blue sky and no wind), the cruise might not be so much fun in poor weather. The cruise boat has an open top deck and an enclosed lower deck which includes a bar. We were able to be on the open deck where the views were good. I suspect that views would not be so good - especially looking up at the Golden Gate Bridge - from the enclosed deck. Our boat was not too crowded and so we were able to move around the upper deck, get to the rail and stern and take photographs without getting in other people's way. There is a good, and very informative, commentary provided via personal audio equipment that you are provided with when you board. This can be set to, I think, 13 languages. It worked well. The cruise follows the bay shore of San Francisco with commentary on the City, the fire and landmarks en route before passing under the Golden Gate Bridge then turning eastwards, under the bridge again, giving commentary on the North shoreline, Angel Island and finally passing close to Alcatraz Island. I think the trip really worth while and we enjoyed it. It costs $32 per person. Afterwards we did discover that small fishing boats offered the same cruise for half the price from the fishing harbour on Jefferson, to the west of Fisherman's Wharf. However I cannot vouch for the quality of these trips at all.

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