FAQs

On a Red and White Fleet cruise, you’re not just getting from point A to point B. You’re stepping into a true San Francisco experience. What You’ll See Sail directly under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge Cruise past the legendary Alcatraz Island Take in the full San Francisco skyline, including Salesforce Tower Pass Angel Island, Treasure Island, and the stunning San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge Glide along the historic waterfront at Fisherman’s Wharf Wildlife Moments Keep your camera ready. You may spot sea lions, pelicans, harbor porpoises, dolphins, and during migration season, even whales near the Golden Gate. More Than a Boat Ride We’re not a ferry. We’re an experience. Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating Panoramic viewing areas designed for photos Personal audio guides in 16 languages, with English broadcast throughout the vessel Stories that bring the Bay to life, not just scenery It’s fresh air, iconic views, wildlife sightings, and real San Francisco stories all wrapped into one unforgettable cruise.

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - 1 hour San Francisco Bridge to Bridge - 90 minutes San Francisco City Lights/California Sunset Cruise - 2 hours

The Golden Gate Bay Cruise and the San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise both feature our award-winning audio narration. The narration is broadcast throughout the vessel in English. It is also available via our free personal audio devices in 16 languages. Please ask a member of our crew if you would like a personal audio device.

Yes. The Red and White offers the only bay cruises in San Francisco with multilingual Personal Audio sets. You can enjoy the Golden Gate Bay Cruise® and San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise® in 16 languages, including English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, русский, ภาษาไทย, हिन्दी, Italiano, Hebrew, Vietnamese, Arabic, and Bahasa Indonesian. Just pick up a headphone and audio device when boarding the vessel, select your language channel provided from the helpful signs located throughout each vessel, and tune in to learn about the best things to do in San Francisco!

Your ticket with Red and White Fleet includes everything you need for the best experience on the Bay. Enjoy a cruise aboard our comfortable vessels, featuring: Stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the San Francisco skyline Professional audio narration on the Golden Gate Bay Cruise and San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (available in 16 languages) Indoor and open-air deck access Clean restroom facilities onboard Our vessels are designed for comfort and panoramic viewing, so you won't miss a moment of the Bay's iconic sights. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard.

Yes. Red and White’s vessels are equipped with snack bars, offering hot & cold non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, snacks, and merchandise for sale. Bar purchases can be made with cash, credit or debit cards. You may also bring your own food, we just ask that any alcohol be purchased onboard.

The enclosed main decks of all our vessels are wheelchair accessible. For additional information, please call (415) 673-2900. ​ Important: the ramps leading on to and off the vessels vary in steepness depending on tide levels. While our crew will make every attempt to assist guests, boarding can be difficult particularly during low tide. To view daily tide conditions, please click here.

Morning often brings calmer winds. Afternoon has classic bright views but can be breezier. Sunset is great for photos with golden light on the bridge and the skyline all shades of pink to golden.