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
1,610 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great
Mario C,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Short, strait to the point. The audio recording was great. The ride was perty smooth, plus it was a clear day.
Rainy day
Carina N,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Even on a rainy day (unless its pouring and theres a storm), show up to the tour. You never know how many others are waiting to do it. The tour needs a minimum of 10 ppl to ride or itll get cancelled. Unfortunately only 3 showed up and it got cancelled on my last day there. No refund either. Thays why it gets the one star but ither than that i would recommend.
Perfect activity
Heather F,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great toursit cruise. An earlier time meant the boat wasnt crowded. The automated "guide" track was actually really interesting with some great fun facts to listen to - in between taking LOTS of pictures of course.
Fun experience for the family
hrameli,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Staff 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
5.00Got 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
5.00Time 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
5.00I 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
5.00Loved 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
4.00Pleasant 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
5.00Great 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
From US$39.00
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