Golden Gate Bridge Sailing Tour: Sail Under the Bridge

Sail directly under the Golden Gate Bridge, then out past Alcatraz and the Bay Bridge.

A two-hour sailing tour from San Francisco's Pier 39 that takes you under and around the Golden Gate Bridge, then past Alcatraz, the Bay Bridge, and views of Sausalito, Angel Island, and the Marin Headlands. The boat includes a jacket, two complimentary drinks, and a crew member who photographs and DJs. The captain and first mate are available to answer questions throughout the sail.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sail around San Francisco landmarks

• Depart from Pier 39
• Sail under Golden Gate Bridge
• View Presidio and Crissy Field
• Sail around Alcatraz Island
• Pass Fisherman's Wharf and Ghirardelli Square
• Sail under San Francisco Bay Bridge
• Enjoy panoramic city skyline views
• Choose and enjoy two drinks

The experience

The boat departs from Pier 39 and heads straight for the Golden Gate Bridge, sailing under the span itself before looping around to Alcatraz and continuing east to the Oakland Bay Bridge. You'll see the Presidio, Crissy Field, Fisherman's Wharf, and Ghirardelli Square from the water: perspectives most visitors miss from land. The sail takes two hours total, moving at the pace of the wind and the Bay's conditions rather than following a fixed narration or schedule.

Drinks come with the ticket: choose from Champagne, mimosa, beer, wine, soda, or water. A jacket is provided, and the crew member working as your first mate also handles photography and music, so you get candid shots of the Bridge and your group without asking. The captain and first mate stay accessible if you have questions about what you're seeing, but this is not a guided commentary tour. You set the rhythm of what you notice.

Bring layers. The Bay can be cooler than the city, and extra jackets are available to borrow if you need them. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infants travel best in packs attached to a guardian rather than in a stroller. Service animals are welcome on board.

What’s included

• A waterproof jacket and two complimentary drinks (Champagne, mimosa, beer, wine, soda, or water).
• a complimentary koozie to take home.
• access to the captain and first mate to answer questions.
• photography and music from your first mate throughout the sail.

Options for this experience

2 options

Golden Gate sail in fallGuide in English · 10:00Includes two drinks

Golden Gate sail from Nov 5 to Jan 10Guide in English · Available from 7 Nov · 10:00Includes two drinks

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Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by The San Francisco Sailing Company

Is this one for you?Book the 10:30 summer departure if you want the brightest light for photos under the Bridge. The fall and winter sailings offer fewer crowds and calmer conditions if you prefer a quieter experience on the water.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

Can I sail under the Golden Gate Bridge on this tour, or do we just see it from a distance?

The boat sails directly under the Golden Gate Bridge itself, then circles around it before heading out to Alcatraz and the Bay Bridge. You're not viewing it from afar. You pass beneath the span.

What drinks are included with the ticket?

Two drinks come with your ticket. You choose from Champagne, mimosa, beer, wine, soda, or water.

Is there a guide who narrates the tour and explains what we're seeing?

This is not a narrated tour. The captain and first mate are accessible throughout the sail to answer any questions you have, but there's no running commentary or scheduled stops.

What should I wear for a two-hour sail on San Francisco Bay?

Wear layers. The Bay is cooler than the city, and wind on the water makes a difference. A jacket is provided with your ticket, and extra jackets are available to borrow if you need one.