Red and White Fleet

The Sunset Cruise had some amazing views of the buildings all decked out in lights ! Definitely a beautiful experience. I was at the top deck for most of the cruise and it was great - just a bit cold! On the first and second decks, you really feel the motion of the boat. I really like that they have a little snack bar. They have alcoholic drinks , water , candy, and chips. They may have some other munchies and beverages but I did not ponder too long. Bathrooms are very clean. I would recommend going at a different time of year when it is not as dark to see the sunset and the lights as you cruise. It was dark when we went almost the whole time. They shared some information about the buildings over a radio. I did not care for all the music they selected. It was mostly rock. Some went with the ambiance but sometimes it didn't really fit the vibe of SF. Hearing some more classics like Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin would be cool. Or even some songs related to SF (ahem Sitting on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding ).Overall , 4 stars! Would definitely recommend to go when it's a little warmer and the sun is out . If you go now , take a jacket and wear lots of layers. Also, another tip : if it says they are sold out on the website, they may not be. It said that for us and when we went in person , my partner and I were able to still ride

I went on the Blue Angels cruise today. It was a great experience. The captain did a good job positioning the boat for the best views. The staff were friendly and attentive. Two drink tickets were included in the price. And there was a long table of a wide variety of free snacks. The best way by far to see the Blue Angels and the accompanying air show is from a cruise boat. The Red and White fleet is reportedly the best one in the city. There are two boats going out 15 minutes apart. Note that there are two different lines, one for each cruise. Be sure to not wait in the wrong line, and miss your boat.

Great way to tour the bay, especially if the weather is nice, which it definitely was for our 90 minute or so tour which took us from the Golden Gate Bridge, to Alcatraz, to the Bay Bridge and back. The ride was smooth, the views up on deck were perfect, and it was just a very serene way to enjoy the area.The boat slows down as you approach each of the 3 areas, so you have plenty of time to get a great close up pic of any of them. But at no point in time are you moving so fast, or the ride too rough, that you can't get a good shot. There is plenty of room on board, no need to fight for space at the railings or seats on our trip.When the engine is going, unless you are right up on the loudspeakers, you can't hear the information coming from them. That said, headphones with the tour are available. There are also snacks and a full bar for sale on board, though we did not make use of these services. The crew was friendly enough, but again, our interactions were brief. Limited to embarking and disembarking.Overall, a nice way to save your feet for other activities while taking in some nice views, especially if you like a boat ride!

Had a great experience on the Red and White Fleet boat ride! Not only did we see sea lions in their element, but also DOLPHINS! It was pretty cool to go under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz if you don't want to spend the day there, but want to see it up close. Very interesting history via audio tour (available in 16 languages)!

Opted for a morning tour and I'm glad I chose it over the night one. Morning tour is worth the cheap cost and the 1 hour is the perfect amount of time. The wind was nuts so bundle up. Check-in was quick and boarding was super prompt. The open space and tons of seating inside & outside was a fantastic touch. Got a breathtaking view of the bridge and Alcatraz. I would 10/10 recommend to check this out at least once.

We used the R&W Fleet for the Blue Angles cruise. Right from getting on the ship the crew was awesome. They offered plentiful free snacks. There are bars on every floor with very cool fun staff working them. The ship is in incredible condition. I'm comparing to the Blue & Gold Fleet, which is very run down. I'm attaching pictures of the bathroom to show how nice the facilities are. I know that seems weird. But bathrooms on other ships and pretty terrible. This ship was downright nice. The tour ran for the whole length of the air show that you'd want to be on the water. Highly recommend this line of ships and especially the Blue Angels tour. I'll use them again for sure

Great boat ride! I bought my ticket online, and when I arrived I was quickly pointed to the boarding area. I sometimes worry about online ticketing being clunky, but this experience was extremely smooth. The ride was smooth, the information interesting, and the views amazing. There were snacks and drinks available onboard (I wish the website would have more information about this available in advance). High recommendation!

The tour of the bay was amazing. The audio tour of Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz prison was very interesting

Chances are if you live in the bay area you will be hosting friends and family showing them tourist activities in San Francisco. I highly recommend the red and white fleet boat tour for convenience, inclusivity, and experience. The dock is located near fisherman's wharf and is a quick 10 min walk from Pier 39. There is a ticket booth onsite but you can also view departure times and buy tickets online. They start boarding on time so if you buy tickets ahead of time dont be late! SF weather is unpredictable so wear layers. The morning of I also checked online live cams of the bridge to see if the fog affected visibility of the bridge. Nothing worse than going on a cruise and not being able to see anything.Parking in the lot next to the dock is $60 for the day on weekends, I'd recommend booking an advance reservation at one of the pier 39 garages for $25/day or finding street parking at $7/hr if you don't plan to spend the whole day in the area.We arrived 15 min early and stood in line to board, they checked us in and asked if we need any audio sets so that they could preset the headset for us. This is helpful if you have folks who are no so tech savvy, they won't have to worry about finding the right language on the receiver. They are also the only tour to offer audio in 15 languages. Even if you are fluent in english I would recommend taking a headset as it is difficult to hear the indoor speakers standing on the deck area. I like the 60 min golden gate cruise, its long enough to see great views of the city, bridge, and Alcatraz but short enough if you have small children who get fussy or folks who may get sea sick. The windows are large and since the boat goes out and comes back to the dock, both sides of the boat get the same view. Most people rush to the front to get pictures of the bridge.

Took the sunset cruise (7-9pm) and to be honest, I have mixed feelings.The boat takes you under Golden Gate Bridge as the sunsets, which is fantastic as you get a great view of it. As it takes you past Alcatraz and then Sausalito, however, it is very dark and there really isn't much to see after about 45min. After that, it's just a boat ride without much else. It would have been a better experience if there was some narration of some of the POI to keep us engaged.Make sure to bring your winter coats if you get cold!You can get drinks and foods, but I would skip any of the cocktails as they weren't very good.Overall, for $50 for an adult, I would save you money and just get Alcatraz tickets, which includes a boat ride and a narrated tour of the island.