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‘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
1,415 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Solo Trip
Katherine D,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Boarding and navigating the boat was very simple. The crew were very helpful and made the experience that much better. The views are amazing, too!
Great sight-seeing tour, highly recommend!
Andrea I,
May 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was great! Friendly professional staff, well guided tour of the Bay, great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the City skyline. Also saw some porpoises and sea lions in the water. Started and ended on time. Great value for the cost, which is low.
Under the Golden Gate Bridge
Daniel H,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Informative ride to the Golden Gate Bridge. It was fun to go underneath the bridge and then pass Alcatraz. Loved watching the sail boarders and even saw a sea lion. Highly recommend this tour,
Great way to get a quick...
Andrew L,
May 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great way to get some stunning views of the city/Golden Gate Bridge/Alcatraz and learn a bit about it all. Highly recommend especially if you only have a short time in the city and can’t see everything you want. We definitely felt this was the best way to view the Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco Cruise
Cheryl K,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00View from top of the boat was great! It was easy to book with Viator. The location was great. Liked the instructions and detail of the experience.
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