See the Bay. Love the City.

Your trip to San Francisco is not complete without a cruise on the Bay. Blue & Gold Fleet is proud to operate the largest, safest and most environmentally friendly fleet and we are committed to making your experience with us fun and memorable. We offer a range of fun and fascinating cruises that will suit both your itinerary and your budget. Join us now and discover the beauty and grandeur of San Francisco Bay.

Blue & Gold Fleet has the most knowledgeable guides, trusted captains, and offers the most fun on the water. 

Whether it’s your first time to San Francisco or your 10th visit, our Bay Cruise is something you simply must experience at least once in your life. Blue & Gold offers a complimentary souvenir map available in nine languages. In case you get hungry, there’s a full-service snack bar on board.

Glide under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and circle Alcatraz Island.

After you sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, you’ll circle Alcatraz Island and see every angle of this mysterious island. With sound effects and stories about famous inmates like Al Capone, Billy Cook the Killer, and Clyde Johnson’s famous escape attempt, you’ll have a clear picture of what life in this maximum-security prison when it the most feared institution in the American penal system.

Many inmates spent a lifetime on Alcatraz. For you, this cruise won’t last quite as long.

Strap yourself into Rocketboat, the fastest and most nimble watercraft on San Francisco Bay. For 30 minutes, you’ll be flying across the Bay under the steady hand of one of our able captains while jammin’ to a great rock and roll soundtrack. Rocketboat runs seasonally May through October from PIER 39. Cruises may not operate during inclement weather.

In February 2009, the Society of American Travel Writers ranked Blue & Gold’s Sausalito Ferry ride the #2 most exciting and scenic ferry ride in the world. The city of Sausalito offers the charm of a quaint Mediterranean seaside village tucked amongst the hills of Marin County. Meander the narrow streets, browse through art galleries, shops, and savor fine cuisine. So step aboard the Sausalito Ferry for a smooth ride to this delightful community just across the Bay.

Dine at some of the best restaurants in the Bay Area and enjoy stunning views of San Francisco.

Tiburon is a former railroad town that was the terminus of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad until 1963. Since then, it has been transformed into a charming seacoast village. Tiburon’s classic main street offers antique, wine, specialty shops, and more. Bring your bike along and leisurely tour the shoreline paths or physically challenge yourself by hiking nearby Mt. Tamalpais.

Whatever you choose to do in Tiburon, you’ll have a memorable and relaxing time.

It’s a California State Park. It’s a wildlife preserve. And it is one of the finest historical sites in the Bay Area that includes military garrisons and compounds from every major war dating back to the U.S. Civil War. Also known as the “Ellis Island of the West,” Angel Island’s Immigration Station was the first stop for millions of Pacific Basin, Asian and Russian immigrants entering the United States.

Explore Angel Island at your own pace. Hike the many trails or rent bikes on the island.