San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman's Wharf
Description
Set sail from Fisherman’s Wharf for an exhilarating 2.5-hour whale watching cruise aboard a state-of-the-art hybrid electric vessel. Encounter majestic Gray, Humpback, and Blue Whales, alongside seals, sea lions, and seabirds, all while enjoying stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands. With a live naturalist guide providing expert commentary on marine wildlife and ecology, this tour offers a unique educational experience for all ages. Accessible to families, children under 4 cruise free, and youth discounts are available. Enjoy the comfort of panoramic views indoors and outdoors, complemented by a full cash bar serving drinks and snacks.
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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
- The main deck of our vessels is fully accessible and features large panoramic windows for comfortable, scenic viewing.
- Service animals and other dogs are allowed as long as they are leashed and well-behaved.
- Smoking/vaping is not permitted on Red and White’s tours or while waiting in the boarding line. We kindly request that all passengers comply.
Reviews(10)
Fantastic experience. We were lucky to see porpoise, harbour seals and humpback whales. The boat was very clean and spacious and the crew were very helpful. There was a marine expert to guide us with what we were seeing and also very knowledgeable about the area we were sailing in. I would highly recommend it but make sure you wrap up it is bitterly cold on the ocean.
We are so glad you had a great time! It is always such a special experience getting to see a glimpse of the Bay's marine life. It is definitely a great idea to stay bundled up while on board as it can get chilly. Thank you so much for choosing to spend your morning on board with us!
Overall, this was a great whale watching tour! We were lucky enough to see whales, which made the trip absolutely worth it. The only thing I'd mention is that the boat was much rockier than I expected. Even though it was a fairly large boat, the waves made for quite a bumpy ride, and at times it felt a little scary. I wouldn't recommend this tour to anyone who gets seasick easily. That said, this isn't a criticism of the tour itself—it was well organized and the crew did a great job. Just be prepared for a more adventurous experience than you might expect!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so glad you enjoyed your time on board and got to see some of the wonderful marine life of the Bay. Seeing a whale is always such a memorable experience.
I wish I never bought tickets with this company for this trip. They could never find a whale 🐳 and if they did they had no idea 🤷♂️ how to get closer. Plus they also spent less time after reaching deep see waters.
Hi Aamir, we can see this is your second whale watching review, apologies you did not enjoy your time on board. We did see whales during the cruise you were on board for, we hope you were able to catch a glimpse of one.
Great experience to see whales in their own habitat. The guides and staff were very informative and patient. The ship was super clean.
A wonderful experience! Staff/crew ensured an enjoyable and educational morning for all. Highly recommend.
It was wonderful! We saw 6 whales and several harbor seals and porpoises. Staff was great, informative , and friendly.
Easy, no fuss boarding. Very nice crew. Saw all kinds of whale, porpoises, sea lions. Very informative and friendly staff and incredibly fun all around. Don't forget to bring a warm jacket!
Great experience! Very nice and large boat… lots of room. Bathrooms are huge and very clean!! Naturalist was amazing and so friendly! Crew was very friendly. Captain did his best to find whales and was able to spot a few… non emerged out of the water. Very nice and peaceful experience.
Very informative and relaxing with great views. I would recommend this tour to anyone trying to see the Bay Area from the perspective of the water.
The tour company used a quiet, smooth electric hybrid vessel. The captain had an uncanny ability to position the boat perfectly for viewing the elusive whales. The staff were consistently polite and professional.
