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.
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 20-30 minutes prior to the departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
1,389 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Renee J,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
We could not hear anything, really wish headphones was provided even for the guests who speak English
Rachel M,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
This was a good experience. I thought the length of time was perfect and the views were good. I liked that I got to see Alcatraz pretty close without having to do a tour (which I don’t care enough about it to do that). It gets very chilly so I wish I would have brought a thicker jacket but I just hid out inside when I got too cold. The boat lineup was easy to find.
Karen D,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
Great tour - the Captain even spotted a whale for us in the Bay - sailing under the Golden Gate was the best!
Cynthia H,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
This cruise tour has the Perfect location and easy to find . The crew was very friendly and they even let us go on a ride earlier as we were already there before our scheduled time. The views are amazing.!
Ronald P,
Apr 30, 2025
- Viator
sunshine, very small waves, and a loop around Alcatraz prison made for a very enjoyable cruise day. .
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