--- title: Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise Sail from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Bridge slug: bridge-2-bridge-cruise-san-francisco type: attraction sub_type: cruises source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/bridge-2-bridge-cruise-san-francisco city: San Francisco state: CA country: US address: Pier 43 1/2, Fisherman's Wharf geo: lat: 37.80926 lng: -122.41498 duration: up to 1.5 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:14:37.816Z price_from: amount: 43 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 4.5 count: 1829 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise price: 43 regular_price: 48 savings: 5 ticket_types: - name: Adult (18+ yrs) min_age: 18 - name: Youth (5-17 yrs) min_age: 5 max_age: 17 - name: Infant (0-4 yrs) min_age: 0 max_age: 4 --- ## Overview Snap photos of the urban skyline as you sail under the iconic Golden Gate and Bay Bridges on this 1.5-hour San Francisco cruise. Listen as award-winning narratives tell the story of The Golden City’s culture, architecture, and natural history. Sail around Alcatraz and by many other enthralling sites. ## What's Included - Admission to the Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise - Award-winning audio narration available in 16 languages ## What's Not Included - Food and beverages, available for purchase on board (cocktail bar and snack bar available) - Parking (not provided by Red and White Fleet) ## Ticket Options - **Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise** — $43.00 (regularly $48.00, save $5.00) Enjoy the Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise and enjoy drink specials during a 1.5-hour happy hour journey. Cruise past San Francisco's skyline, iconic landmarks, and sail under the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges. Audio tour available in 16 languages. - Adult (18+ yrs) - Youth (5-17 yrs) - Infant (0-4 yrs) ## Good to Know - This scenic tour passes under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge, offering stunning views of the city's skyline and landmarks. - The cruise lasts about 90 minutes, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the sights and take photos. - Learn about the city's unique natural history, architecture, and Native American culture. - Children under age 5 can join the cruise for free; all guests require a ticket. - The vessel is equipped with a full cocktail bar and snack bar. You are also welcome to bring your own boxed lunch. - Departs from Pier 43 1/2, in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf. - Dress in layers and bring a jacket due to variable weather and wind on the bay. - Boats have heated interiors with large viewing windows. - The vessel's enclosed main decks are wheelchair accessible; ramps vary with tide levels. - Smoking is not permitted on tours or in the boarding line. - Bar purchases can be made with credit or debit cards; cash is not accepted. - Parking is not provided; using the SpotHero app is recommended for parking arrangements. ## Cancellation Policy Free Cancellation ## FAQs ### Where does the cruise depart? The Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise departs from Pier 43½, located in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf at the end of Taylor Street. You can find the location on most GPS devices by entering “Red and White Fleet” as the destination. ### When should I be at the departure location? Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Boarding is on a first-come, first-serve basis. ### What should I wear? San Francisco has many microclimates with frequent weather changes. It can be windy and cold on San Francisco Bay one moment, and hot and sunny the next. So we recommend that you dress in layers and bring a jacket to make sure you are comfortable throughout your tour. In case it rains, don’t worry as the boats have heated interiors with big viewing windows. ### Is the cruise appropriate for children? Yes, the cruise is fun for all ages. Children ages 4 and under receive complimentary admission but need to be ticketed for capacity control. ### Is the vessel wheelchair accessible? The vessel's enclosed main decks are wheelchair accessible. All vessels, aside from the Harbor Queen, have wheelchair accessible restroom facilities. The ramps leading onto and off the vessels vary in steepness depending on tide levels. While the crew will make every attempt to assist guests, boarding can be difficult particularly, during low tide. ### Are tips and gratuities included? Yes, the cruise include all gratuities, fees, and personal audio tour. Of course, you are certainly welcome to tip staff members for excellent service. ### How long is the cruise? The cruise lasts approximately one hour and 30 minutes. ### Can I bring food aboard the cruise? Yes. Red and White Fleet’s vessels are equipped with cafes, offering non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, snacks, and merchandise for sale. Bar purchases can be made with credit or debit cards. They do not accept cash at this time. You may also bring your own boxed luncheons. ### Is smoking allowed? Smoking is not permitted on Red and White Fleet’s tours or while waiting in the boarding line. ### Is parking provided? Red and White Fleet does not offer parking or parking validation. They recommend using the SpotHero app for finding parking in advance.