Golden Gate Bay Cruise on Monterey Clipper

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San Francisco, USA

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy a perspective on the Golden Gate Bridge that few other San Francisco visitors get to see—and admire many other highlights of the San Francisco Bay—on this small-group boat tour. After departing from Fisherman’s Wharf, travel aboard a Monterey Clipper, one of the city’s historic fishing boats, with your captain. In addition to the Golden Gate, admire views of Alcatraz, the Bay Bridge, and other top sights.

Choose between several tour times to best suit your sightseeing schedule
Admire San Francisco from the water’s edge aboard a historic clipper
This small-group boat tour helps keep your sightseeing personal
Bring your camera to capture up-close Golden Gate Bridge views

What's Included

English Speaking Tour Guide

Guide Gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

245 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Meet your guide in front of Supreme Crab Restaurant at 245 Jefferson Street

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Fisherman's Wharf

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aquatic Park (Pass By)

Ghirardelli Square (Pass By)

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (Pass By)

Golden Gate Bridge

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pier 39 (Pass By)

San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alcatraz Island (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Kids ages 7+ are welcome. Just be sure they’re comfortable on the water. We do not allow any children ages 6 or younger.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 16 reviews

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Golden Gate fishing boat tour - must do!

steve_S, Oct 2026

Outstanding experience! Loved learning a bit of Captain Sal’s family history, his grandfather, father and himself helped shape San Francisco from the 1900’s through current day. We appreciate his keeping the history alive and that he’s passionate about sharing it others.

Best Day Ever!!

Kelby_H, Aug 2026

Highlight of our trip. Sal & Nino were amazing hosts. The stories and history made the experience. 98 years on the water and now in the forth generation, what a legacy. Could not have asked for a better day. Highly recommend.

Wonderful experience!!...

Stephanie_M, Feb 2026

Wonderful experience!! Great history, conversation, views, and an incredible captain. I just recommended this experience to someone visiting SFO next month.

Nice tripod the bay

Vivienne_C, Jul 2025

The boarding of the boat involves a ladder which might not suit everyone. There could have been more info on San Francisco but otherwise Sal was great.