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 15-20 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.
1,406 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
David B,
May 20, 2025
- Viator
Nice tour to get out and hear the history of the Bay Area. Amazing views of San Francisco from the water. It was nice getting to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge.
Shirley B,
May 17, 2025
- Viator
The tour was just the right amount of time to see both the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, get great photos and head back.
Angeleta B,
May 17, 2025
- Viator
Great time and wonderful views. Enjoyed the tour, felt like a decent amount of time spent and the recording had valuable information shared.
Carol B,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
Wonderful history and scenic views of the SanFrancisco shore line, architecture, headlands and Golden Gate Bridge.
Allan B,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
Great short tour. Fun and informative. Good staff and comfortable environment inside and outside the main cabin with plenty of refreshments available to purchase. Beautiful, up close views of Golden Gate Brief and Alcatraz. Recommended.
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Operated by Red and White Fleet