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San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise

Name: San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise
Brand: Red and White Fleet
SKU: 2630EXP
Price: 48 USD
Rating: 4.5 (544 reviews)

Recommended by 95% of travelersBadge of ExcellenceSan Francisco, USA

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

On this San Francisco bridge cruise, get an up-close look at the city’s two engineering marvels—the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge—as you travel across San Francisco Bay. See major city sights like Alcatraz, Coit Tower, and the Ferry Building, and listen to recorded commentary about the city's legendary architecture while you glide under both bridges.

San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise
Capture amazing photos as you go under the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge
Enjoy views of Coit Tower, the Transamerica Pyramid, the Ferry Building, and the Palace of Fine Arts
Get up-close views of Alcatraz and Treasure Island
Learn about the bridges and San Francisco's history and culture from the audio commentary

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Cruise by the Golden Gate and Bay bridges on nearly any day within 1 year of purchase.

What's Included

Audio commentary available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, Mandarin, Hindi, Korean, Japanese, Italian, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, Bahasa Indonesian and Vietnamese
"Straight to the gate" access

Gratuities
Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Red and White Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruises
Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

The symbol of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, is best seen from the water. This bridge-to-bridge boat tour departing from Fisherman’s Wharf provides unbeatable views of this architectural icon. Cruise underneath the red spires as well as under its east-side counterpart, the Bay Bridge.

After boarding the boat, perhaps buy a snack or a drink from the full bar (own expense; you are also free to bring food on board). Then enjoy the scenery as your captain takes you across San Francisco Bay, passing by Alcatraz Island. Admire landmarks like Coit Tower, the Ferry Building, the Transamerica Pyramid, and the Palace of Fine Arts, and see where the wide Pacific meets the narrow entrance to the bay.

During the cruise, listen to recorded commentary about the construction of the bridges and San Francisco’s geology and famed architecture. Your tour ends when you return to the pier.

Note: Restrooms are available on board the boat, which provides both indoor and outdoor spaces for your comfort. This is an open ticket, valid for one-time use on any day this cruise operates within one year from your purchase date.

Ferry Building Marketplace (Pass By)

Golden Gate Bridge (Pass By)

San Francisco Bay (Pass By)

Transamerica Pyramid (Pass By)

San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (Pass By)

Treasure Island (Pass By)

Red and White Fleet (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Boat crew is trained to provide first aid and CPR support, and first aid kits are readily available on all vessels
Wheelchair accessible
The main decks of all vessels are fully wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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.
Please come to our location 20-30 minutes prior to the departure time.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Questions?

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Product code: 2630EXP

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Featured review

Erica_M

The tour was very informative. There were beautiful views and their was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We had a blast and would definitely come back.

Reviews

4.6

544 reviews

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A beautiful way to meet San Francisco!

Meg_H, Jan 2025

Truly a wonderful, educational, lovely cruise. Our whole family loved it! The tour is the perfect amount of time, and the crew was wonderful.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your cruise and would highly recommend it to others.

Bridge to Bridge

Shobana_S, Dec 2024

Very nice! We all had a great time. Restroom was clean. The Audio was very helpful to understand where we are and what to see.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Your feedback means the world to us. We are glad that you had a beautiful experience on San Francisco Bay! We can't wait to welcome you back aboard our vessels again soon!

Is a good tour but I...

William_P, Dec 2024

Is a good tour but I wouldn't do it again. Maybe not too many foreigners with English as a second language do the tour which would explain why the guide speaks so fast. Not everyone ask a question to offend but I perceived the guide took it personal when I asked about homelessness. Maybe using a disclaimer not to ask this topic should be available 🤔, other than this she was polite and tried hard to show us the landmarks of the city.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your feedback. It seems like your experience may have been with another tour, as our cruises do not have live guides but instead offer a recording broadcast in English throughout the vessel along with a multilingual audio guide in 16 languages. We understand how important it is for everyone to feel comfortable and respected during their visit. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your time exploring the city!

Bridge to bridge tour

Darrin_M, Dec 2024

What an amazing tour Bridge to bridge out in the bay. Seen sea lions went around Alcatraz worth every penny

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Wow, your review has me feeling like a missed out on an amazing adventure! I'm glad that you had such a wonderful time taking in the sights of our beautiful city. Come back again soon!

Highly enjoyable

MalaikaAfra_T, Dec 2024

The entire journey was filled with breathtaking views. I was able to capture a few amazing pictures during this trip.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us!

Great experience

Abhishek_T, Dec 2024

The ferry ride is definitely worth it, especially if the weather in the city is clear and sunny. The staff at the gates and inside the ferry are friendly and informative.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your feedback I will share it with our team. I am glad to hear that you had an enjoyable cruise.

Fantastic time

peter_n, Dec 2024

It was a fun way to celebrate my birthday in the city. The cruise was very informative. Would recommend to all

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you very much! We strive to have excellent customer service and it sounds like we lived up to the expectation! Thanks for spending your birthday with us!

Great experience

Roline_R, Dec 2024

Great experience. Spacious. Well run. Good narration. Friendly staff.. lots of seating space.. Well worth it.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you! Experiences like this are why we do what we do day in and day out. We love creating memories with our guests!

Great experience

patrice_k, Nov 2024

Very beautiful scenery and excellent narration. Highly recommend. Took the 3:45 cruise and it was a perfect combination of daylight and then sunset.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

The sunsets have been spectacular lately! We are thrilled to hear you had an enjoyable cruise.

Unforgettable trip

HsingJung_H, Nov 2024

Great trip. Had nice angle of golden gate, and the view of SF city with bay bridge was also perfect.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are happy that you had an enjoyable time!

Birthday trip!

Shelia_M, Oct 2024

Great experience for the price. Comfortable and very informative. Very clean bathroom 👍 Saw all the sights I was interested in at one time.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

We are so glad to hear you had a great experience! Thank you for your positive feedback!

Great time!

Neal_S, Oct 2024

We had a great time! The history they shared on the audio recording was informative and interesting.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you. We are happy to hear that you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the audio narration.

Great cruise

Debbie_S, Oct 2024

The cruise was very informative. Could not hear in the back of the boat. The front and inside were much better. We had a great time. Worth the money.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for cruising with us! We will pass along your feedback to our Operations team.

Great experience… great value

Anthony_R, Oct 2024

On time, easy process, beautiful day… clean boat… would do again. On board serve was very nice… they do a good job

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your feedback and positive review! I will share it with the staff.

GREAT Bridge Views

Nichole_W, Oct 2024

We had a GREAT time sailing from bridge to bridge. We were able to see both up close & the staff was awesome.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

We are so glad that you enjoyed your trip with us. Thank you for the five stars!

A fun boat tour!

Cathy_J, Oct 2024

This was a fun tour. We loved the narration that played over the ship's speakers. There are benches with tables on both sides of the boat. You sit in an interior area, so it's not cold. But you can go outside if you want to.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

We are glad to hear that you had an enjoyable time. Thanks for going out on the bay with us!

Fun and informative tour on the water

Joy_B, Sep 2024

The trip was fabulous! All of us - my mom, husband and myself loved the tour and narration that went with it.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! We work hard to ensure our guests have a great experience. So glad to hear you and your family had a wonderful time!

Great cruise

Elizabeth_M, Sep 2024

My husband and I had a great time. Crew was amazing:). Plenty of room, great photo ops! Very informative:)

Response from Host, Sep 2024

So glad to hear that you and your husband had a great time! Thank you for the positive feedback about our service! Hope you and your husband will come back again!

Beautiful voyage in San Francisco

Olga_L, Sep 2024

Lovely voyage on a comfortable boat. Learning about San Francisco was interesting and definitely worth the price.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the cruise & the narration. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. Thanks for choosing us!

Great tour!

ronyabell2, Sep 2024

Such a great tour. Definitely great photo ops and everything was on time. And the crew was very nice! Boat was clean as well.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you very much! We strive to have excellent customer service and it sounds like we lived up to the expectation! Thanks for spending part of your day with us!

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