Departing from the heart of historic Fisherman’s Wharf at Pier 43½, cruise alonside the San Francisco’s remarkable cityscape and view the lively neighborhood of North Beach, the famous swimming clubs of Aquatic Park, the historic vessels moored at Hyde Street Pier, the San Francisco Maritime National Park, and numerous other exciting sights along the way.

As you head west towards the Golden Gate Bridge, you’ll view Fort Mason and the Marina District, which was damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Next, take in views of Crissy Field and the lush hillsides of the Presidio – both former Army installations – that are now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Don’t miss incredible photo opportunities while cruising directly under the massive 4,200-foot long, 746-foot high span of the Golden Gate Bridge.

As you head back into the Bay, travel past the wildlife reserves of the Marin Headlands and the legendary town of Sausalito, which was once home to the late-1960’s Flower Generation. With Angel Island State Park to your left, you’ll slowly cruise around (and up-close to) the infamous Alcatraz Island. On your way back to Fisherman’s Wharf, you’ll see the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, and Coit Tower in the distance.

After a full-hour of exciting sights on Red and White Fleet’s Golden Gate Bay Cruise, the barking sea lions over at nearby Pier 39 will welcome you back as you approach Pier 43½. Here, you can visit two National Historic Landmarks, the WWII submarine USS Pampanito and merchant marine vessel SS Jeremiah O’Brien.

Details on our Golden Gate Cruise Bay Cruise:

• Available on board is a full bar with drinks and snacks (at reasonable prices). Bar purchases can be made with credit or debit cards. We are unable to accept cash at this time.
• Cruises Depart from Pier 43 ½, Fisherman’s Wharf.
• There are 8-18 daily departures from Pier 43½ starting at 10:00am (and as early as 9:15am in the Summer months).
• Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Boarding on first-come, first-serve basis. All Golden Gate Bay Cruise tickets are valid for any departure time within the current calendar year. For example: all tickets purchased in 2019 will expire on December 31, 2019, unless sail date for 2020 is booked.
• The Golden Gate Bay Cruise departures between 1:10pm and 3:45pm tend to be visited by tour groups. For a more peaceful experience, we recommend hopping on earlier or later cruises, or try our Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise in the afternoon hours