San Francisco Bay 1 Hour Golden Gate Sightseeing Boat Cruise by Red and White Fleet
Duration
1 hour
Cancellation
Free cancellation 24hrs
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
- 1
Departure from Pier 43½
Board at the Red and White Fleet terminal and set off into the bay with views of the Embarcadero waterfront.
- 2
North Beach & Hyde Street Pier
Cruise past the lively North Beach neighbourhood and the historic vessels moored at Hyde Street Pier within San Francisco Maritime National Park.
- 3
Ghirardelli Square, Fort Mason & Crissy Field
The waterfront unfolds to reveal Ghirardelli Square, the former army post at Fort Mason, and the open green of Crissy Field along the Presidio shoreline.
- 4
Beneath the Golden Gate Bridge
The cruise highlight — sailing directly under the span of the Golden Gate Bridge for unobstructed photographs from the water.
- 5
Marin Headlands & Sausalito
Heading back, the boat passes the dramatic Marin Headlands and the waterfront village of Sausalito across the bay.
- 6
Around Alcatraz Island
Circle the infamous island prison for a close-up view before returning to Pier 43½ — the cruise does not stop on the island.
Meeting point
Red and White Fleet, Pier 43½, San Francisco, CA
Head to Pier 43½ on the Embarcadero waterfront. Boarding is first-come, first-served, so arrive at least 30 minutes before your chosen departure. Show your mobile ticket to staff in the boarding queue.
What to bring
- Mobile ticket (no printing needed)
- A jacket or warm layer — it gets cool on the water
- Camera or charged phone for Golden Gate Bridge photos