Golden Gate Bay Boat Cruise

A one-hour boat ride under the Golden Gate Bridge

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Skip the Line
Duration: 1 hour
Service animals welcome

On this one-hour boat tour, you'll cruise around San Francisco Bay and learn about the city as you listen to your audio guide. You'll float past the marina district, pass under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and pass the wildlife reserves of the Marin Headlands, where you'll have a chance to see migrating birds, whales and harbor seals.

You'll also cruise past Alcatraz and the Angel Island State Park and see the sea lions as you cruise back to Fisherman's Wharf.

What's included

  • Audio guide in 16 languages
  • One-hour cruise
  • Skip-the-line admission

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Tips
    • Food and drinks

    Accessibility

    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Accessible to strollers
    • Service animals welcome
    • Public transit links nearby

    Health & Safety

    • Suitable for all fitness levels

    Restrictions

    • Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time.

    Audio-supported languages

    Hindi
    German
    Russian
    Portuguese
    Korean
    English
    Italian
    French
    Spanish
    Arabic
    Vietnamese
    Thai
    Japanese
    Hebrew

    Additional information

    The audio narration is available in Arabic, Bahasa Indonesian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese.

    The boat crew are trained to provide first aid and CPR support. First aid kits are readily available on all vessels.

    This tour is suitable for wheelchair users.

    All cruise vessels offer indoor and outdoor seating, restrooms and a seasonal snack bar service.

    All vessels operate on biodiesel, a renewable energy source.

    Location

    Departure point

    Red and White Fleet, 1/2 43 Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133
    Please arrive at the Pier 43 ½ ticket booth about 20–30 minutes prior to your preferred tour time.

    End point

    Red and White Fleet, 1/2 43 Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133

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