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.
Highlights
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(1,747)
Very fun! My partner was nervous about being in the water but the captain gave us a really smooth ride. The narration was automated but had a lot of interesting information and was pretty well in sync with the scenery. Would recommend.
Great experience of Golden Gate Bridge on a boat. Very windy and chilly, so be prepared. Clouds lifted as we crossed under it. Amazing views of the city.
We are so happy you had a great time while on board! It is always a good idea to bundle up. We hope you got to snap some pics and make some memories!
Experience was fine Recorded sightseeing audio was a bit off on timing with landmarks during cruise Staff was friendly
Thank you for sharing your experience. We will make note about the timing of the audio. We hope you enjoyed the views and your time on board.
It's an enjoyable experience with good service, providing interesting information and a clean environment.
We are so glad you enjoyed your experience! We hope you had a memorable time on board!
Amazing, not crowded, cruiseshop was clean. Route was awesome, under the bridge and very close from Al Catraz prison.
We are so glad you enjoyed! It is always a special experience to be so close to Alcatraz and the Bridge. We hope you enjoyed your time in SF overall!
The weather was great for the cruise ,,, lots of information on the cruise ,,, staff was great the whole experience was great!!
We are so glad you had a great time! This is what we strive for! We hope you got to see some amazing views while on board.
The ferry was very good and worth the price!! Especially because of the under 18 discount. There is a luggage room here to store your luggage so don’t book a locker with bounce like I did!! But the bounce lockers are convenient if you neeed something like that.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so glad you enjoyed and hope you got to snap some great pics!
This is a great way to get an overview of the SF Bay, its history and a real ocean experience. The cruise narration was very informative and engaging, which will give you ideas on where you would like to visit in the Bay Area. The boat goes under and around the Golden Gate Bridge and a close-up cruise-by Alcatraz Island. It can be pretty windy and cool on deck so bring something to cover you up.
We are so happy you had a good time on board, and we were happy to have you! The tour is a great way to learn more about the spots in the Bay you would like to visit! We hope you enjoyed exploring the Bay overall!
Whale watching is a hit or miss. Spend your money wisely. Waste of money trip and what else should I say
Hi Aamir, we are sorry you feel this way. The whale watching cruise you were on board for did see some whales, so we consider that to be a hit. Hopefully you enjoyed your time in the city.
It was a great cruise out to the Golden gate bridge!
We are so happy you enjoyed!
