San Francisco Bay Cruise: Iconic Bridge Views

Experience the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge on a scenic cruise along San Francisco Bay. Enjoy stunning views of the city skyline and landmarks while learning about the history and culture of the city. Open ticket valid for one year.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ferry Building Marketplace - Sail passed the Ferry Building.
What's Included
  • Audio commentary in 16 languages
  • Straight to the gate access
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a scenic cruise beneath the renowned Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge, exploring the stunning San Francisco Bay. Sail past Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and Oracle Park, while admiring the city skyline adorned with landmarks like Coit Tower, the Ferry Building, the Transamerica Pyramid, and the Palace of Fine Arts. Engaging audio commentary…

Location
Red and White Fleet
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Please enter in Google Maps: "Red and White Fleet" or "Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco" for exact location and directions. Pier 43 ½ ticket booth (corner of Taylor Street and the Embarcadero) .Please come to our location 20-30 minutes prior to the departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Allison_m
Jan 4, 2026
Great way to see the sites in the Bay - You take a ride under the golden gate and near Alcatraz. There are refreshments on the boat. We did the tour on a chilly, wet day in early January 2026 so the hot chocolate was very nice.
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Hassan_n
Dec 31, 2025
Great way to spend time... - Great way to spend time with friends or family. We went on December 30th. Bundle up excessively if you go in winter. The deal of having some warm snacks on the ship was excellent
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Tatyana_v
Dec 29, 2025
Amazing, first time booking - Easy and straightforward ticket process. Was so amazing! Just have to keep a good eye on kids if you take them with you but it’s such a fun experience. They tell you the history along the way
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Henry_b
Dec 28, 2025
Perfect weather, a... - Perfect weather, a gorgeous day on the bay with great views in all directions. Crew helpful when needed, overall a great experience.
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Strive_a
Dec 21, 2025
Birthday trip - Everything was on time. I would recommend this . It was my husband and son. My son is 6. Perfect time. Not too short not too long. Staff was friendly.
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Michael_f
Nov 30, 2025
Nice Trip To Take - This was an amazing tour. Tour guide was great and kept it interesting while driving. Had some great stops to see the different sights. Never felt rushed.
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Tonya_t
Nov 9, 2025
We loved being able to... - We loved being able to see both bridges and Alcatraz all in one boat ride. They had a lot of I formation to share on board as well.
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Candice_b
Oct 29, 2025
Up close views of both bridges - Awesome views of both bridges, with a nice linger for great pics around and under GG bridge. Clean vessel and friendly crew.
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Fearless749413
Jan 24, 2026
Nice cruise - The cruise was as advertised. The boat is nice, with several decks and the option of inside and outdoor seating. Reasonably priced cash bar- $8 mimosas when we went! The only negative for us was difficulty hearing the recorded narration (and that it is recorded vs having a live person narrate in real time). But overall, a solid experience and pretty good value.
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274carolh
Nov 4, 2025
Relaxing and informative trip - The ride was relaxing and informative. i am glad we did it. We used the head sets and they worked fine for the first 3/4 th of the trip, then the voice got very soft - especially the man voice. Don't know if that is the recording or if the batteries in the head set was getting weak. Would recommend the trip. We learned a lot about San Francisco history.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).