San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
As you head west toward the Golden Gate Bridge, cruise along Fort Mason
Cruise along the Marina District which was devastated in the 1989 earthquake.
Don't miss incredible photo opportunities when sailing directly under the massive 4,200-foot (1,260-meter) span of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Steaming back into the bay, you'll travel past the wildlife reserves of the Marin Headlands and the legendary town of Sausalito, home to the 1960s flower generation.
Pass by Angel Island State Park to your left.
On your way back to Fisherman's Wharf, look out for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and Coit Tower.
After a full hour of exciting sights, the barking sea lions at Pier 39 will welcome you back to Pier 43.
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What's included
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(1,714)
We had a blast and had a group of 7 including 4 kids, everyone was very nice and knowledgeable! Would definitely book again!
Very informative. You got to see and learn about the city, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz. The stories/history. All without having to go to those places, which I didn’t but wanted to see and learn.
Started on time and got great views of the city. The captain was very knowledgeable and made sure we got the best views. Would book again!
Nice cruise overall! It’s about an hour long, which felt like the perfect amount of time to see the bay without it dragging on. The only downside was that the tour guide is an automated recording—we usually prefer a live guide for a more personal touch. Still, a really enjoyable experience!
Informative, lot of history, friendly, bring jacket or sweater. Price wasn't bad. Had a pleasant ride.
The meeting point was easy to find, the boat was neat and clean and overall the experience was memorable.
It was fantastic! Extremely informative. You can take amazing pictures on the entire tour and you go under bridge
The trip was easy to book. The ride was informative and we were able to see San Francisco from a vantage point that we would not have otherwise. Beautiful views.
The waves are rough so be prepared to hold on. Great tour! Can't say enough about the customer service!
Great little trip around the bay! First time I saw the back side of Alcatraz 👍🏼 A nice afternoon for a boat trip with friends.
