San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
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.
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.
Please come to our location 15-20 minutes prior to the departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
What‘s Included
Multilingual personal audio-guide in 16 languages
One-hour cruise
"Straight to the gate" access
Restrooms: Access to clean and convenient restrooms during your cruise.
Gratuities
Food and drinks. There is a full service bar onboard to purchase drinks and snacks.
Options
Golden Gate Bay Cruise
Reviews
1,635 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Family friendly great experience
Mario G,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommended experience, truly enjoyed it and does not take a lot of time commitment if you’re traveling for a short period of time in San Francisco. We traveled with our infant and 7 year old. Family friendly!
Great
Craig D,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great safe experience. They have a good team, very friendly and professional. They stick to their timeline.
Golden Gate Bridge cruise
David V,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a nice cruise that with great views of the city and loops under the bridge and by Alcatraz island.
Very informative
Melissa J,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative. Staff was nice. It was cool but good. Sun was shining so that helped. Snacks below.
Unfortunate
Angela P,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Pleasant boat ride but I wanted to learn some history. The motor of the boat was so loud I couldn’t hear the narrator
Definitely recommend!
Effie P,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this tour as it gave us another perspective of the GG Bridge, Alcatraz, and SFC in general. It is quite windy, depending on when you go, but there was plenty of interior space to keep warm. We also liked all of the information from the pre-recorded “guide.”
Wonderful trip
Mara W,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The wildlife we saw: brown pelicans, sea lions, dolphins! Views great, too! One hour tour just right.
Cool views, nice staff,...
Katy S,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cool views, nice staff, bring a jacket! Staff was super flexible and attentive. Kids had a great time
It was a great time! The...
Theron T,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great time! The stories and history was delivered well and the scenes were beautiful. I would definitely do it again.
Viator let's providers take advantage of YOU!
Rose S,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Disappointed in Viator. They did not advocate for me when their providers did not abide by the cancellation policy. One provider didn't give me 24 hr notice so I couldn't give the second provider 24 hr notice for refund.
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