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Straight to the Gate Access: Golden Gate Bay Cruise

1 hr
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4.6/5
Product code: 2630SFOCRS
4.6 · 990 reviews
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About this activity

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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What is included

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.Other
Vessels operate on biodiesel - a renewable energy source.Other
"Straight to the gate" accessOther
All cruise vessels offer indoor and outdoor seating, restrooms, and seasonal snack bar service.Other
Boat crew are trained to provide first aid and CPR support, and first aid kits are readily available on all vesselsOther
Face masks required for guides in public areasSafety face masks required for guides in public ar
Face masks required for travellers in public areasSafety face masks required for travelers in public
Food and drinks. There is a full service bar onboard to purchase drinks and snacks.Other
Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use
GratuitiesFees
Guides required to regularly wash handsSafety guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerStroller accessible
Multilingual audio-guide in 16 languagesOther
One-hour cruiseOther
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptomsSafety paid stay at home policy for staff with sym

Itinerary

  1. 1
    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.

  2. 2
    Fort Mason, the Great Meadow

    As you head west toward the Golden Gate Bridge, cruise along Fort Mason

  3. 3
    Marina District

    Cruise along the Marina District which was devastated in the 1989 earthquake.

  4. 4
    Golden Gate Bridge

    Don't miss incredible photo opportunities when sailing directly under the massive 4,200-foot (1,260-meter) span of the Golden Gate Bridge.

  5. 5
    Marin Headlands

    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.

  6. 6
    Angel Island State Park

    Pass by Angel Island State Park to your left.

  7. 7
    Alcatraz Island

    Slowly cruise around the infamous island of Alcatraz.

  8. 8
    San Francisco Bay Bridge

    On your way back to Fisherman's Wharf, look out for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and Coit Tower.

  9. 9
    Pier 39

    After a full hour of exciting sights, the barking sea lions at Pier 39 will welcome you back to Pier 43.

Cancellation policy

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

Standard
May cancel if minimum travelers are not met

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure
0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

Very soothing experience...

Very soothing experience with great narration and phenomenal views of the SFO skyline. Learned historical information about the city.

Reviewed by juju - 2023-02-15
5/5

Tour

Easy check in and cheaper to purchase ticket online rather than booth , boat left within time limits and it was a smooth ride along the bay

Reviewed by Ritesh_C - 2023-01-31
5/5

Unforgettable

The views from the cruise are breathtaking! The crew was very helpful and informative. This was the highlight of our trip. If you’re in the area you can’t miss this cruise!!

Reviewed by Timothy_H - 2023-01-24
5/5

Cruise

Back of ship was best. Thanks That is all I want to say! I should not have wasted my time doing a review since it is asking me to say more!

Reviewed by Devin_B - 2023-01-21
4/5

My 2-11-23 experience

The experience was really nice and gave me what I desired. My only concern I could not hear the story and when i asked for a headphone, the guy in charge did not want to give them to me, but eventually did. I did not understand the resistance since he was gladly handing them out to everyone else

Reviewed by Sheila_E - 2023-02-12

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