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Sail under both the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the colossal San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in one spectacular cruise along San Francisco’s entire urban skyline, accompanied by a fascinating headphone audio commentary with 12 language choices.
Explore San Francisco's history and landmarks, as well as its unique architecture, natural history, and native American Culture on this exciting 90-minute cruise. Along the way, you'll see some of San Francisco's most stunning landmarks including Alcatraz Island, Coit Tower, the Ferry Building, Transamerica Pyramid, the Palace of Fine Arts, and many more. Learn all about this city’s unique natural history, architecture, and Native American culture. You will also find out about the building of both bridges, the geology of San Francisco Bay and the earthquakes that have shaken the Bay Area and require special seismic considerations in the designing of new structures.
You'll sail along the San Francisco waterfront, around Alcatraz, past AT&T Park, and around Treasure Island but sailing under both of San Francisco’s incredible bridges twice will surely be the highlight of your journey. This unique cruise is a great add-on to any land tour and allows you to see San Francisco's waterfront in its entirety.
All cruise vessels offer indoor and outdoor seating, restrooms, and seasonal snack bar service. Vessels operate on biodiesel, a renewable energy source. This tour departs daily from Pier 43 ½ and takes around 90 minutes.
Pier 43 1/2.
Start or opening timeDeparts at 15:30 h daily.
PositionIs there any parking? Is it on the street, private or public? Street parking and validation of up to 1 hour for the Pier 43 1/2 parking lot.
Guides & companionsIs it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Audio guide.
Which languages do guide/instructors speak? English, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Hindi, German and French.
Do you provide additional companions or personnel? No.
Shopping informationAre credit/debit cards accepted? Which ones? Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Diners Club, Discover and JCB.
Content & Specialized itemsAre additional items needed? Which ones are included? Audio guide included.
List the specific clothing required Dress comfortably and for the weather.
MealsIs lunch/dinner included on this tour? No.
May the client bring his/her own food? Is there a picnic area? Yes, food is permitted, but no sharp objects or glass of any kind please.
DrinksAre drinks included? No.
Is there any place to get a drink? Yes, there is a full bar available on board.
What type of alcoholic beverages are available and at what price? Beer, wine and hard liquor. Price ranges from $2-$7.
Restroom InformationList all venues where restrooms are available On the main level.
Physical conditionWhat is the fitness level required? Minimal.
Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) No.
Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? Yes, cruise ship is wheelchair accessible up to the first level.
What type of paving does it have? (flat, uneven...) Flat.
How much walking is required? (km, meters) Very little walking just enough to board the boat (several meters).
AdvisoriesIs there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No.
List the venues were credti/debit cards are NOT accepted American dollars.
Product price detailCruise
Age of childAppropriate age for child ticket from 5 to 17 years