San Francisco Bay Tour Options (on-going and seasonal): As the only San Francisco bay tour company to offer audio tours in 16 languages, Red and White Fleet® features three ongoing, distinct cruise options, namely the Golden Gate Bay Cruise®; California Sunset Cruise®; and the new Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise®. Additionally, the fleet offers a variety of tours on land, including hop-on hop-off bus tours, and motor coach excursions beyond San Francisco's city limits.

Welcome Zalophus! In April 2014, the Red and White Fleet® plans to incorporate its largest vessel in its fleet of four boats. Originally operated in Connecticut, the Zalophus made the 2-month journey to San Francisco all the way from New England through the treacherous waters of the Atlantic and through the Panama Canal. Over the last months, the vessel has received a complete makeover, so it will be able to join San Francisco's popular sightseeing fleet in its characteristic red and white colors and bow splash. The vessel will be able to accommodate up to 650 passengers and will be used for sightseeing, sunset, and private charter cruises.

Sailing Past San Francisco's Historic Landmarks (Photo Tour Of San Francisco): While cruising on any one of Red and White Fleet's® three primary cruises (named above), passengers will enjoy the best panoramic views and photo opportunities that include, but are not limited to, the following: San Francisco city skyline; Golden Gate Bridge; Bay Bridge; Alcatraz; Sausalito; Fort Mason; Angel Island; Treasure Island; Bay Bridge; AT&T Park; Fisherman's Wharf; Aquatic Park; and Coit Tower.

Theme Events and Private Parties: Although Red and White Fleet® can customize any private charter, the standard cruise line up already features such thematic parties as California Sunset Cruises®; Casino Cruises;Buffet & Reception Cruises; Educational Fieldtrips for Schools; and Holiday Parties.

Audio Tours in 16 Languages: Red and White Fleet® is San Francisco's only bay tour operator to offer multilingual bay cruises. Sixteen languages are available including English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Thai, Hindi, Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Vietnamese and Hebrew.

Free Parking: Even in San Francisco, it's possible to land on “Free Parking.” Red and White Fleet®validates one hour of free parking for guests at the time of cruise departure. Valid at the triangle lot only in front of Pier 43½ and behind Boudin Bakery, anytime between 10:00 a.m. and Midnight.

Red and White Fleet's Place In San Francisco History: Red and White Fleet® is the original San Francisco bay tour company, started by local business icon, Thomas Crowley in 1892. The first vessel to transport passengers around the bay was a Whitehall rowboat (18-20 feet long). The company has gone on to serve millions of passengers over the last 121 years. (Editor's Note: Historical timeline of Red and White Fleet's® history, alongside San Francisco's biggest landmarks in time, also available with photos).

San Francisco's Historical Family-Owned Landmarks: Red and White Fleet® is one of the last local, family-owned hospitality icons. The original San Francisco bay tour company is in great company with such landmarks as: Scoma's Restaurant; MuseeMechanique (mechanical museum); and Alioto's.

Protecting the Environment: Red and White Fleet® has earned great accolades for its conservation efforts, including the State of California's WRAP award for 14+ years. The company's business practices support the protection of marine life and conservation of natural resources and shoreline. Some initiatives include the use of FSC-certified paper in the production of marketing collateral; installation of fuel-efficient engines on the fleet; beta testing of alternative fuel products; and working with several local and state-wide agencies to implement new fuel sources for Bay Area vessels.

Corporate Culture: This family-owned business is unique in the Bay Area's bay tour industry because the employees really matter. They are encouraged to take ownership for their individual roles and they feel valued. Above and beyond, the “crew's” sense of value transcends financial goals. Additionally, Red and White Fleet's® objectives to cultivate community, preservation of local history and incorporate environmental sustainability are all important factors in the commitment the company has with its entire staff.

Inland Boatman's Union (IBU): Red and White Fleet® employees are members of the IBU and the company is supportive of the union's objectives and initiatives.