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

4.70

1,681 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1332

258

It was a good experience....
Loretta L,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was a good experience. It would have been nicer if there was an actual person giving the tour instead of a recording. It was hard to follow at times.
Great bay cruise
ams303966,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience. Very attentive and wonderful staff. The narrations are out. The trip was great.They were very attentive to our party due to mobility issue.
Fun trip
Rob O,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour recording. The boat was clean and the staff friendly. The Golden Gate Bridge was worth the trip.
Hot Spots
Nicole F,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a great experience. It was cool to see all of the different major sightseeing places in San Francisco.
Golden gate cruise
Deepti B,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was nice, relaxing and fun. Got some great pictures of golden gate and SF downtown skyline. Would recommend.
The length was...
Eva D,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The length was appropriate, we could see everything important in one hour. No compliants. Everything was fine
Great experience but no vip
212fj,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience but a vip option is needed
The Golden Gate Tour
S9216LNrichardr,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great ride with full views of the city Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Went through the Golden Gate Bridge for a full view of the bridge and surrounding hills. Close up cruise by Alcatraz. Best part was the automated narration of the story of San Francisco and its history. Very informative. Would highly recommend this one hour tour!
Fun, beautiful & informative
Linda E,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This cruise was perfect! We were able to get fantastic pictures. The staff took such good care of my partner who walks with a cane. A great experience!
Great tour. Really...
James C,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour. Really enjoyed the narration Great description of sites. Nice for a quick trip. Easy access. Efficient boarding