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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

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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‘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.

What To Expect

1

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
2

Fort Mason, the Great Meadow

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

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Reviews

4.71

1,533 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Perfect afternoon

    Rowena M,

    Sep 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    An excellent way to see SF from the water and hear about surrounding areas history, especially Angel island and Alcatraz. Great commentary and we stayed on the top deck for the full hour.

  • Enjoy the bay

    Linda N,

    Sep 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very nice staff and experience. Grab a drink, watch the birds and wind surfers as you get a history of the bay!

  • A wonderful trip

    Mackenzie H,

    Sep 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This boat tour is perfect if you’re only in the city for a short time. You see great views and there is narration to let you know about what you’re seeing and other facts about San Francisco. There is also a bar on board if you’re interested in that

  • I went and a Beautiful...

    Bryan H,

    Sep 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I went and a Beautiful boat ride for a hour for my birthday weekend. I got a drink and they have snacks. I’ll definitely do this again.

  • It was really nice to get...

    Jahdai M,

    Sep 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was really nice to get a viewpoint of the Golden Gate Bridge from the boat. We also got near the Alcatraz island. For 1 hour is perfect time. I would highly recommend if ur new to SF to stop by and take the cruise.

From $38.00

4.71
1,533 reviews
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