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Red and White Fleet

Pier 43 1/2, Historic Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133
4156732900
Ranked #52 of 151 tours in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
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Owner description: Founded in 1892, the family-owned Red and White Fleet is San Francisco's original provider of sightseeing tours and legendary for its breathtaking San...... more » Owner description: Founded in 1892, the family-owned Red and White Fleet is San Francisco's original provider of sightseeing tours and legendary for its breathtaking San Francisco Cruises. Sail under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz aboard the 1-hr Golden Gate Bay Cruise – a San Francisco original narrated in 12 languages. 8-14 daily departures starting at 10AM.Or enjoy amazing sunset views, live music and appetizers aboard the relaxed 2-hr California Sunset Cruise. April-October.The 90-min SF Explorer Cruise is an amazing way to discover San Francisco's unique natural history, architecture, and Native American culture on a sailing route that promises spectacular views! May-September.All of Red and White Fleet's cruises depart from Pier 43½ at the end of Taylor Street, in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf. « less
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Medford, Oregon
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

We went out on the bridge to bridge tour for a great view of the Golden Gate and the SF shore line. Nice people and there is a nice audio tour to go along with the ride. Bring a coat, even on a beautiful sunny and 75 day - it is cool on the water! More

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New York City, New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

The Bridge to Bridge tour is a must do. Check Groupon as they do offer specials and we were able to get 50% off. The ride to Sausalito is nice, straight across the bay, but this tour, an oval route, takes you out to the ocean-under the GG Bridge, the views of Marin Headlands and the ocean transition (waves) are... More

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Austin
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

We took the "Bridge to Bridge" Tour and had a great experience. You get your own headset which gives narration throughout the tour with information on the bridges and cityscape. There are two levels, and from the top level you can sit either inside or outside. Downstairs has additional indoor seating, restrooms, and snacks/drinks available for purchase. Just be sure... More

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Buffalo, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

You get a guided tour around the bay. You see San Francisco from a different angle. You go under the Golden Gate Bridge and you go all the way around Alcatraz. I didnt get tixs for Alcatraz, they were sold out. But seeing the Rock this way, was WELL worth it. Dont miss it, its a great way to see... More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

This is a must do cruise. We did the Golden Gate/Alcatraz cruise and the views were so beautiful. Many beautiful pictures taken. More

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Oswego, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

Went on the Golden Gate Bay cruise. Landed a Groupon deal but worth full price. Everyone receives a headset upon boarding to listen to a complete narration for the full trip. Many languages available. The headsets help since it is so windy in the Bay. An employee came around and offered to take pictures with the Gold Gate Bridge and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

Took the the Evening Dinner cruise in August of 2011 with a large family (12 all together). I was a bit disappointed with the final outcome to say the least. The food was good the the guy playing music was nice but the overall experience was not up to par. For one, there was around 60 people on board but... More

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Santa Clara, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

I always love spending time in San Francisco on a beautiful day, so one Saturday morning, I woke up, checked the weather in the city, and decided to book a twilight cruise with Red and White Fleet (look up online, they usually run some discount deals on different websites that you can purchase and use on a same day). The... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

The cruse is one of the best ways to see the sites of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge as well as Alcatraz. My family took the 1 hours cruse and it was great. The weather was perfect and the views were extremely beautiful. The information that is given out over the speaker system is very informative. There are so... More

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San Francisco, California
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012
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I took the Bay Cruise with the Red and White Fleet on 02/18/2012. It was a beautiful, sunny day so I decided to relax and to take in the gorgeous view. A narration is given in at least a dozen different languages, headsets provided. The tour starts at Pier 43 1/2 and usually departs on an hourly basis. The first... More

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