San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

Overview

Available languages

Hindi

German

Russian

Portuguese

Korean

Chinese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

Arabic

Vietnamese

Thai

Japanese

Hebrew

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Fort Mason, the Great Meadow

As you head west toward the Golden Gate Bridge, cruise along Fort Mason

Admission Not Applicable

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

4.71

1,608 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1269

254

Fun experience for the family
hrameli,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Staff was very accommodating. We were running late They allowed us to go on the next fleet. These boats are a lot bigger than some of the other ones that have been on. It has three stories. We went on New Year’s Day and there were not that many people, so we got to roam around. Overall, excellent experience.
Love a good bay cruise
Teresa M,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Got what I wanted seeing all of San Francisco bridges and Alcatraz island up close. I would have liked to hear the recorded tour a little better but maybe I was just sitting in the wrong place. Highly recommend
Time Well Spent
Korede O,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Time well spent. Had a great time soaking in the rich history of San Francisco. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyscape.
Awesome first trip to San Fran
Rochelle C,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had a great time and the tour guide was nice. I travel for work so this was accommodating to my schedule.
Loved it. The tour was...
Samaria M,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Loved it. The tour was informative. The bay was beautiful. Check in was a very easy process. I would recommend this tour to anyone who would like to get a close view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Pleasant cruise around...
Andrea M,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Pleasant cruise around the bay, I even saw a few dolphins. Information was interesting but at times hard to hear
San Francisco Bay Cruise
Keith B,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great value and excellent close up views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. The commentary was informative Staff were polite and excellent value for money. Also lots of room to move around the boat
Great cruise
B7005UZlisab,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed the the boat ride. The staff was so friendly and helpful. We went on a weekday so there was plenty of places to sit inside and outside. And I got nice pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Definitely recommend!😊
jeanettegT9987FY,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I would totally recommend this trip. Just recommend you to bring a big jacket and a beanie, SF weather is unpredictable!
It never happened
Donna A,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Be aware of the schedule. My cruise never happened due to insufficient passengers. I was given the option to rescheduled, but that was not possible due to my other scheduled events.