San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)
Overview
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.
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.
Fort Mason, the Great Meadow
As you head west toward the Golden Gate Bridge, cruise along Fort Mason
Options
Golden Gate Bay Cruise
Reviews
1,593 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
All staff from checking...
Melissa R,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00All staff from checking in and going on board were all very nice ! This is a great experience, I can’t wait to do it again ! :)
Awesome experience. ...
Samual A,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Awesome experience. Captain and crew were alert and ready to assist if needed. The views and explantion of history was great! The upclose views of the bridge and alcatraz was worth every penny
The narrator was great and made the trip memorable as well as educational.
Inspire55939154960,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The professional diver on top the boat couldn’t have been more professional or personable. He took a family photo of us. He was just great.
Educational and Beautiful!
Taylor,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Educational as well as beautiful. We learned a lot by listening closely to the recording that is piped throughout the vessel.
Kids first boat ride
David R,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So worth it. My kids had a blast we got to see dolphins and learn lots of cool facts about the city.
Good times on the Bay
Katherine M,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dress warmly - windy out there. Staff is very nice, boat was clean, tour was informative, bar/snacks were good. And the Bay is gorgeous. Kids LOVED it!!
Worth the trip!
Rani L,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun 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
5.00A 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
5.00It'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
5.00Loved the later cruise as we got to see the city lights! Staff was great and boat was very comfortable. Would definitely recommend!
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