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Sightseeing Cruise on San Francisco Bay: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

Admire the splendid cityscape of San Francisco on a sightseeing cruise of the bay. Your boat will pass under the city’s two landmark bridges, Golden Gate and Bay Bridge, and take you to see Alcatraz Prison Island – the whole cruise commentated by an audio-guide available in 16 languages!

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The essentials

Admire the splendid cityscape of San Francisco on a sightseeing cruise of the bay. Your boat will pass under the city’s two landmark bridges, Golden Gate and Bay Bridge, and take you to see Alcatraz Prison Island – the whole cruise commentated by an audio-guide available in 16 languages!

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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Languages
English
French
Spanish
See the 13 other languages
Starting time
11:40 AM - 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Cancellation Cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Passing under San Francisco’s two landmark bridges

Cruising past Alcatraz Island

Learning about the history of the sites with the audio-guide (available in 16 languages)

Description

Board a boat for pleasant cruise under San Francisco’s two most famous bridges!

Departing from Pier 43 ½, set off on a full cruise of San Francisco Bay. Learn about the sites you see as you go, thanks to an audio-guide available in 16 languages giving informative stories and explications about the city. Understand the unique architecture, discover American-Indian culture, and get clued-up on all of the monuments you see.

You’ll also pass under San Francisco’s two majestic bridges: Golden Gate and Bay Bridge. The cruise even takes you close to Treasure Island and the infamous Alcatraz Prison Island. From the water, you can enjoy a splendid panoramic view of the city’s skyscrapers, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Ferry Building, and many other emblematic sites.

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Important information

  • Availability: every day (apart from exceptional dates)
  • Duration: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Departure times : depending on season (see calendar)
  • Language: guide’s commentary in English. Audio-guide available in Arab, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Hindu, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Taiwanese and Vietnamese (indicate your preference upon boarding)
  • Departure point: Pier 43 ½, Fisherman’s Wharf, central San Francisco (exact address indicated on your voucher)
  • To take part in this activity, simply present your voucher to the service provider on the day
  • You will be asked to indicate a provisional date for your visit when you book, but is not restricted to this date – it will be valid for 12 months from the purchase date. Simply turn up at the departure point with your voucher on the day that suits you, 20–30mins before the scheduled departure time
  • Cruise boat is wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchairs are authorized onboard
  • Smoking is not permitted onboard
  • Snack bar available 
  • The cruise will take place regardless of the weather conditions

Included

  • Sightseeing tour in San Francisco Bay (passing under Golden Gate and Bay Bridge)

  • Use of an audio-guide (available in 16 languages)

  • Live commentary from a professional guide (in English)

Not included

  • Tips (optional)
  • All other extras

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