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‘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

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

Options

Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Reviews

4.71

1,588 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1252

252

Worth the trip!
Rani L,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun tour around the San Francisco Bay. Good information and history is also presented. I like that they have snacks on board too.
Superb cruise
Shaun S,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A really good cruise under the Golden Gate bridge and then around Alcatraz, if you haven't experienced these before it is a must tour.
It's an overwhelming...
Cody H,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It's an overwhelming sight of the bay to view in a panaromic sight at the cityscape, the water, and the hills and bridges on either side. It's best to keep a warm jacket on the side and hold your balance if you're walking and carrying anything in your hands along the brow sides because it can get bumpy and tipsy as the boat moves against the currents towards the bridge. Passing under the Golden Gate and turning around the whole of Alcatraz Island is pretty breathtaking with the city and the house-capped hills in the distance which evokes the images of coastal cities along the Mediterranean or the Caribbean into my head.
Nice Cruise!
Larry C,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Loved the later cruise as we got to see the city lights! Staff was great and boat was very comfortable. Would definitely recommend!
Cruise wirh a view
Jessica D,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The cruise was incredibly informative and offered a great balance of comfort and scenery throughout the entire experience. I appreciated that there was plenty of seating available, so it never felt crowded or overwhelming. You could choose to sit “indoors,” where it was shaded and a bit more relaxed, or head out onto the deck if you wanted fresh air and unobstructed views of the water and surrounding sights. Having those options made it easy to enjoy the cruise in whatever way felt most comfortable. Overall, it was well organized, enjoyable, and a great way to learn while taking in the views.
Phenomenal!
Michaela J,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Photos by the Golden Gate Bridge are waaaayyyy better here! The tour had plenty of space for others, food, drinks & the audio tour guide was very informative
Great value! Great service
John J,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a very nice tour, great value, the people are great also, was running late called they moved me to the next time no problem!!
Great experience
Craig R,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Great experience. Was just as presented. Booked on short notice with no problems. Feel that it was well worth the cost.
Golden Gate Bridge Cruise Review
Carli B,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our experience on the Golden Gate Bridge cruise was absolutely wonderful. The staff went above and beyond to make sure everyone, especially those needing special assistance passengers, were well taken care of. They were incredibly accommodating—allowing them to board first and checking on them throughout the trip to ensure they were comfortable and enjoying themselves. The crew was polite, respectful, and genuinely kind, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The cruise itself was very informative, offering great insights and interesting facts about the Golden Gate Bridge and surrounding areas. Everything ran smoothly and on time. Overall, it was a beautiful, well-organized experience that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting San Francisco!!
Bucket List Experience
Janella T,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
To see the Golden Gate Bridge was always on my bucket list! To add that I also saw Alcatraz and the Bay Bridge made it all the more exciting. this was part of my birthday trip and it turned out amazing. And on top of all of that, I got to spend it with one of my besties!!! I definitely recommend this tour.