Pier 43-1/2 at
Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco, CA 94133

General Information:
415-673-2900
Reservations Telephone:
415-673-2900
Fax: 415-447-0619


Pier 43 ½

Ferry Building

The ONLY Bay Cruise
Narrated in 8 Languages

Red and White Fleet

Experience the highlights of San Francisco Bay on cruises offered by the Red and White Fleet® - San Francisco's original sightseeing tradition since 1892. With over 100 years of experience, the Red and White Fleet offers exceptional cruises in and around San Francisco for visitors to the San Francisco Bay Area including the popular Golden Gate Bay Cruise®.

The Golden Gate Bay Cruise ® sails under the Bridge, around Alcatraz and past the city skyline. On-board there are complimentary tour narrations available in eight languages: English, Japanese, Mandarin, German, French and Spanish, Portuguese, and Korean. These narrations have won the prestigious National Association for Interpretation Media Award. The Golden Gate Bay Cruise has frequent departures from Pier 43 1/2 on historic Fisherman's Wharf.

Capture the essence of California's magnificent evening sky from aboard Red and White Fleet's California Sunset Cruise . Sail along San Francisco's waterfront towards the Marin Headlands. Along the way, you'll cruise past Alcatraz and Angel Island . The boat also steers down the breath-taking shorelines of Tiburon, Belvedere, and Sausalito . Watch the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, as you sail west towards the Golden Gate Bridge . On your way back to Fisherman's Wharf, you will see many more famous sights, including the Presidio, the Marina District , and Fort Mason . This 2-hour cruise provides impressive views in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a variety of appetizers as well as 1 drink ticket (good for beer, wine or soda) with the price of your California Sunset Cruise. This is an outstanding opportunity for corporate team building events, family outings, and sightseeing. Departs from Pier 43 1/2.

The New Ferry Building Line

The new Ferry Building Line, part of the Red and White Fleet, offers passengers a brand new cruising experience on the Bay. The 90-minute cruise departs from San Francisco's Ferry Building and features a cutting-edge wireless audio system that allows passengers to listen to a tour narration on Bay area Architecture, Natural History or Native Americans.

On the Architecture Cruise you will enjoy San Francisco's must-see architectural experience and discover how natural disasters, politics and the people of the Bay Area have changed this incredible landscape. You will witness the construction of the new Eastern Span of the Bay Bridge , learn how the renaissance of San Francisco's Ferry Building and the building of San Francisco Giants Ball Park revitalized an entire area of town, and discover how San Francisco Bay's world famous bridges, islands, and skyline architecture like Coit Tower and the Transamerica Building, were born from madness, vision, passion and perseverance. Individual audio narration in English, Spanish and Japanese. Departs from Ferry Building, Gate E.

With the Native American Cruise you will step into another time as you relive history of local Native American tribes like the Ohlone and the Miwok . Imagine those who first sailed these majestic waters in Tule Canoes , walked these rugged lands, and honored the beauty of this region. Experience the culture, history, and sounds of San Francisco Bay as you travel back to a former time, following the story of a Native American family. Discover how landmarks like Yerba Buena Island and Alcatraz Island have played a part in the rich history of local tribes.  Learn of efforts being made by Native American descendants and their supporters to preserve the languages, cultures and history of their people. Individual audio narration in English. Departs from Ferry Building, Gate E.

For the Natural History Cruise one explores the natural history of San Francisco Bay from the marine creatures that live beneath us to the compelling human stories of conservation pioneers, like Ansel Adams and John Muir. Learn how San Francisco Bay's unusual geologic and weather conditions have produced a unique ecosystem. Scan the horizon for California Sea Lions, Bay Porpoise, Sevengill Cowsharks, Brown Pelicans, and other creatures of the Bay. Discover how native and non-native plants, animals (like the Parrots of Telegraph Hill ) and people co-exist together and create the diverse environment. Individual audio narration in English.
Departs from Ferry Building, Gate E.

Red and White Fleet is the premier cruise operator on historic Fisherman's Wharf at Pier 43 1/2, providing daily water excursions on San Francisco Bay .

For more information, group and individual reservations, call 415-673-2900 or visit www.redandwhite.com.

Charters are available on both the Red & White Fleet and the Ferry Building Line. For more information contact the sales department at charters@Redandwhite.com or 415-901-5247.