Create the Best Memories of San Francisco
Memories are what we create when we travel.
At the Red and White Fleet, we believe the friendliness of our staff, the quality of our vessels,
the rich content of our narration and the local food and drinks we serve
all help create the best memory of your time on San Francisco Bay.
As a family-owned and operated business for over 130 years,
we take pride in being responsible stewards of San Francisco Bay.
So come aboard and create the best memories of your time in San Francisco.
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Cruise San Francisco Bay aboard the original. A jaw-dropping one-hour nonstop adventure for your senses. Not to mention the most famous bridge in the world, and an equally infamous island prison.
$38 Adult (18+)
$29 Youth (5-17)
Ages 4 and Under Free
60 minutes
Our 90 minute San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise gives you unbeatable views of the San Francisco downtown skyline as you cruise below the world famous Bay Bridge. Then sail past Alcatraz Island, one of the most popular sights on San Francisco Bay and finish with a trip under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
$48 Adult (18+)
$36 Youth (5-17)
Ages 4 and Under Free
90 Minutes
Our two-hour sunset cruise is the perfect way to cap off a day in San Francisco. Ever wanted to see the California sun drop slowly into the Pacific Ocean, framed by the majestic Golden Gate, from the middle of San Francisco Bay? This is your cruise. Yes, people propose on this cruise. A lot.
$58 Adult (18+)
$38 Youth (5-17)
Ages 4 and Under Free
2-Hours
Event Cruises
Celebrate Independence Day in San Francisco as you marvel at the breathtaking 4th of July fireworks show against the iconic San Francisco skyline from the best vantage point – right on the water! It's unforgettable.
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Take advantage of early bird pricing for discounted tickets, but act fast – they won't last!
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Join us on our 5:30pm Golden Gate Bay Cruise for a 60-minute sightseeing tour of San Francisco Bay and
enjoy happy hour pricing on cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks.
Our spectator boat offers an on-the-water vantage point to the racing and allow fans a fantastic view of the world-class athletes and supercharged F50 catamarans as they compete at electrifying speeds across the San Francisco Bay.
Land Tours and Local Attractions
Fancy a little bus ride with your Bay Cruise? Discover the most iconic sights of San Francisco on a hop-on, hop-off tour. Sit back and relax in the comfort of one of our open-top buses, as an entertaining audio guide tells you about the city’s unique history.
What Makes Us Different
Family Owned and Operated for over 130 years
Locally owned and operated for more than 130 years in San Francisco, Red and White Fleet is an authentic, original piece of San Francisco History and a proud certified San Francisco Legacy Business.
Clean, Safe, High Quality Vessels
We take A LOT of pride in our vessels, keeping them clean, safe and in top operating condition at all times. Come see for yourself.
The Best People Provide the Best Experience
Our staff is the best on the Bay. Yeah, we're biased. But EVERYONE on our team is focused on giving you the best experience when you sail with us.
We Walk the Sustainability Talk
We are pioneers in adopting hybrid electric technology on the water. We've been running bio-diesel for years. All our silverware and paper are biodegradable. And we're proud to be a certified San Francisco Green Business.
Award-winning, Multilingual Audio Tour
The only cruise with award winning, complimentary multilingual headphone audio in 16 languages.
No Service Fees
The price on our website is the price you pay. No murky "service fees" or additional charges
Our Story
Founded in 1892, the historic Red and White is legendary for its premiere San Francisco cruises. As a local, family owned business Red and White is committed to the environmental sustainability of San Francisco Bay and community education.
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In 1892, seventeen-year-old Thomas Crowley launched the first of many companies which would one day be a fixture of the San Francisco Bay. Using $80 he had saved, he purchased a used Whitehall rowboat, and started a business supplying the ships at anchor in the Bay. His inaugural boat was just eighteen feet long and five feet wide, and he rowed it alone through the waters of the Bay transporting both goods and passengers at a time when no bridges connected the city to the other parts of the Bay.