Family passenger boat cruising across the bay near the Golden Gate Bridge under clear skies
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Thanksgiving Day Family Harbor Cruise on San Francisco Bay

Thu, Nov 2610:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026; 60-minute cruises depart hourly from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Red and White Fleet at Pier 43 1/243 1/2 Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133 · 2.3 mi approx. from San FranciscoDirections

All ages; stroller and wheelchair accessible; heated indoor salons and restroom facilities

From $26$38 adults (18+); $26 youth (ages 5–17); children 4 and under ride free; includes multilingual audio headsets

About this adventure

Celebrate Thanksgiving on the sparkling waters of San Francisco Bay! Operating continuously on Thanksgiving Day from historic Pier 43 1/2 in Fisherman's Wharf, the historic Red and White Fleet invites families aboard for a scenic 60-minute Golden Gate Bay Cruise with unforgettable panoramic views of the city skyline, Alcatraz Island, and Marin Headlands. The vessel glides directly beneath the monumental span of the Golden Gate Bridge, providing an awe-inspiring photo opportunity for parents and kids. Boats feature cozy enclosed heated indoor salons with large picture windows, snack bars serving warm cider and cookies, clean restrooms, and open-air observation decks. Multilingual personal headphone audio narration shares fascinating tales of San Francisco history and marine wildlife in kid-friendly detail. Strollers roll right aboard via wide gangways.

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