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BLUE AND GOLD FLEET- Choose from San Francisco's Best Cruises

Blue & Gold Fleet, the Bay Area’s premier provider of Bay Cruise and Ferry Services, is located at PIER 39 in San Francisco. The famous one-hour Bay Cruise sails along the City’s waterfront, past the PIER 39 sea lions, under the Golden Gate Bridge, by Sausalito, past Angel Island and around Alcatraz.

They offer a range of cruises including spectacular One Hour Bay Cruises, Escape From the Rock Cruise, Ferry Service to Sausalito, Tiburon and Angel Island, and check out the NEW Rocket Boat Bay Cruise.

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Group Rates for San Francisco Bay Cruises are available.

They also have combination Bay Cruise and Aquarium of the Bay ticket package.

Blue & Gold Fleet is conveniently located on San Francisco's historic waterfront at PIER 39 Directions and Transit Information

 

San Francisco Bay Cruise - One Hour

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Blue and Gold Fleet - San Francisco Bay Cruise

Duration:
Approximately 1 hour.

January to December
Daily starting at 10:00am, detailed schedule below.

Adult	$23.00
Child (5-11)	$15.00
Junior (12-18)	$19.00
Senior (62+)	$19.00

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Holiday schedule in effect on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day. Bay Adventure Cruise does not operate during inclement weather. Additional cruises may be added based on demand. Check with ticket booth on day of sailing for schedule. Final adventure cruise each day may be substituted with themed music.

Bay Cruise - One Hour - Group Rates

These special discount rates are for groups of 15 or more.

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Blue and Gold Fleet - Group Rate - Bay Cruise

Duration:
Approximately 1 hour.

January to December
Daily starting at 10:00am, detailed schedule below.

Adult	$20.00
Child (5-11)	$13.00
Junior (12-18)	$16.00
Senior (62+)	$16.00

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Combination Bay Cruise and Aquarium of the Bay

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Blue and Gold Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise and Aquarium of the Bay Combo

Duration:
1 Hour San Francisco Bay Cruise + Aquarium at your leisure

January - December
Daily starting at 10:00am, detailed schedule below.

Adult	$30.00
Child (5-11)	$19.00
Junior(12-18)	$30.00
Senior (62+)	$23.00

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Take a cruise on the Bay and visit the Aquarium with our Blue and Gold combination package. Bay cruises run every day approximately every 45 minutes. Absolutely the best value on the bay! A one-hour cruise along the City’s historic waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge, by Sausalito, past the PIER 39 sea lions, past Angel Island and around Alcatraz. Departing from Pier 39, San Francisco’s number one attraction.

Aquarium of the Bay is a unique educational and entertainment facility dedicated to the rich and diverse aquatic life of the San Francisco Bay and its surrounding waters. The Aquarium provides a window to the Bay that focuses on its distinctive ecosystems and seeks to entertain, educate and inspire preservation of this wonderful natural resource.

Online tickets are good for a one time Aquarium Admission. Tickets will expire 3 months from the purchase date.

Aquarium Hours: Weekday Hours 10 am - 6 pm Weekend Hours 10 am - 7 pm and Summer Hours 9 am - 8 pm

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Escape From the Rock Cruise

Experience Escape from the Rock Cruise! New. It’s an hour and a half bay cruise journey that sails under the Golden Gate Bridge and then circles Alcatraz allowing you to see every angle of this mysterious island. You’ll hear chilling accounts of harrowing escape attempts by Alcatraz’s notorious criminals as well as their descriptions of the brutality of life on the island. This special San Francisco bay tour “fully-loaded” with sound effects and intriguing stories about Capone, Billy Cook the Killer, Clyde Johnson’s escape attempt, and many more, will take you back to the days when this maximum-security prison was the most feared institution in the American penal system. SPECIAL BONUS: Every child ticket purchased (ages 5-11) will receive one complimentary pair of 5x magnification Blue & Gold Fleet souvenir binoculars to make this extraordinary tour even more memorable.

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Blue and Gold Fleet - Escape from the Rock Cruise

Duration:
Approximately 90 Minutes

Winter Schedule: October 7 - March 30' 2008
Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 AM

Adult	$26.00
Child (5-11)	$18.00
Junior (12-18)	$22.00
Seniors (62+)	$22.00

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Please Note: This cruise does not land on the island of Alcatraz.

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NEW Rocket Boat Bay Cruise

A Blast on the Bay!

Ride RocketBoat, the newest and most exciting thrill ride on San Francisco Bay! Climb aboard and hang-on for this 30-minute tour of the City’s historic waterfront. It’s a blast on the Bay in a 70-foot speedboat that departs from the PIER 39 West Marina, home of Blue & Gold Fleet. 135 passengers will sail past the sea lions, zoom to the Bay Bridge, fly down to AT&T Park, scream past Treasure Island, and cruise by Alcatraz on the way back to PIER 39. This exciting ride pauses occasionally to allow passengers to catch their breath and capture unique sightseeing and photo opportunities unavailable on other tours. RocketBoat, it’s an extreme adventure not to be missed.

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Blue and Gold Fleet - 30 Minute Rocket Boat Bay Cruise

Duration:
Approximately 30 Minutes

May - October
Hourly 11:00am - 6:00pm

Adult	$26.00
Child (11 and under) REQUIRED: 41 inches tall to ride	$21.00
Junior (12-18)	$24.00
Senior (62+)	$24.00

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Angel Island Ferry Service

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Blue and Gold Fleet - Angel Island Ferry

Duration:
Ferry travel time is 25 minutes.

Summer Schedule: May 12 - October 26. Winter Schedule: October 27- May 11. See detailed Schedule Below

Adult Round Trip	$14.50
Child Round Trip (5-11)	$8.50
Junior Round Trip (12-18)	$14.50
Senior Round Trip (62+)	$14.50

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ANGEL ISLAND: A California State Park and Wildlife preserve, Angel Island is, perhaps one of the finest historical sites in the Bay Area and 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. A day trip to Angel Island will provide a quick overview; however return visits are recommended to explore all that the island has to offer.

Dock Locations:

In Tiburon:
The intersection of Tiburon Boulevard and Main Street
In San Francisco:
Ferry Building: Foot of Market and the Embarcadero.
Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 39: The intersection of Embarcadero and Powell Streets.

 

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Sausalito Ferry Service

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Blue and Gold Fleet - Sausalito Ferry

Duration:
Ferry travel time is 30 Minutes

January to December: See Detailed Schedule Below

Adult One Way	$9.50
Child One Way (5-12)	$5.25
Junior One Way (12-18)	$9.50
Senior One Way (62+)	$9.50
Adult Round Trip	$19.00
Child Round Trip (5-12)	$10.50
Junior Round Trip (12-18)	$19.00
Senior Round Trip (62+)	$19.00

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Sausalito offers the Mediterranean-style charm of a seaside village tucked amongst the hills on the Bay. Step aboard a Blue & Gold Ferry for a smooth, quick ride to this delightful community. Art galleries, shops and gourmet restaurants provide hours of browsing, shopping and dining. Experience the uniqueness Sausalito is known for around the world.

Note: For round trip Sausalito excursions, please purchase two (2) one-way tickets. If single ticket were purchased, return tickets are available on board or at the PIER 39 Ticket Booth.

Dock Locations:

In Sausalito:
Downtown Sausalito near the Elephant Fountain.
In San Francisco:
Ferry Building: Foot of Market and the Embarcadero.
Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 39: Near the intersection of Embarcadero and Powell Streets.

 

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PIER 39, Parking, Amenities

PIER 39 is San Francisco's #1 attraction. A wide range of shops, restaurants and family attractions are available at this two-level, open-air festival marketplace. Parking is available at the PIER 39 Garage located directly across the Embarcadero from PIER 39 and Blue & Gold Fleet. For your convenience, ATMs, a souvenir/gift shop, bicycle rental, and snack bars are all available at Pier 39. Additionally, all ferry services have a snack bar.

For your comfort....

Please bring a light jacket or windbreaker when you visit. It can get windy out on the bay. Plan ahead for a more enjoyable visit. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also recommended. Arrive at gate 15 minutes prior to departure.

Bicycles Bicycles load first, leave last, unless otherwise instructed. On board, secure bike in rack provided. Bicycles allowed on
a first-come, first-served basis. Twenty five bicycles allowed — space permitting at the discretion of the Captain.

Disabled All ferries are accessible on the first deck only for persons with disabilities.

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Directions & Parking: Pier 39

From the South Bay: Take Highway 101 North to Highway 80 East. Exit at 4th Street. Stay left onto Bryant Street (get in right lane). Stay on Bryant Street to The Embarcadero. Turn left onto The Embarcadero (get into right lane). Straight to PIER 39 (2 1/2 miles).

From the North Bay Take Highway 101 South across the Golden Gate Bridge Pass through the Toll Plaza and stay to your left. Take Lombard Street Exit (on right side) Follow Lombard Street to Van Ness Avenue. Take a left onto Van Ness Avenue (stay right). Follow Van Ness Avenue to Bay Street (about three blocks). Turn right onto Bay Street and follow it until it runs into The Embarcadero. Turn left onto The Embarcadero. You will see PIER 39 on right side of the street.

From the East Bay Take Interstate 80 West across the Bay Bridge. Take Fremont Exit (on right side) Stay in far right lane. Turn left on Folsom Street. Follow Folsom to The Embarcadero. Turn left onto The Embarcadero. Straight to PIER 39 (aprox. 2 miles).

Parking Services The entrance to PIER 39 features a passenger and taxi loading zone. PIER 39 has convenient visitor parking in the PIER 39 Garage, located directly across the street from the Entrance Plaza.

The PIER 39 Garage is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Restaurant patrons who dine at one of PIER 39's full-service restaurants receive one hour free validated parking at lunch and two hours free validated parking after 6 pm for dinner.

The PIER 39 Garage clearance is 6 ft. 8 inches high.

Public Transit to Pier 39

The "F Market & Wharves" trolley runs along Market St. Downtown San Francisco, along The Embarcadero and stops directly in front of PIER 39. For more information regarding San Francisco Municipal System, please visit website www.sfmuni.com.

There are several San Francisco Municipal lines that take you to within 2 city blocks from PIER 39: 15 Third Street, 39 Coit, 47 Van Ness, 49 Van Ness-Mission, and 10 Townsend. For more information regarding San Francisco Municipal System, please visit website www.sfmuni.com.

Coming from outside of San Francisco, ferries are available through Blue & Gold Fleet from Vallejo, Alameda, Oakland, Sausalito and Tiburon on a daily basis. Please click on "Ferries" from the above menu.

BART is also available from outside of San Francisco. Please visit www.bart.gov for more details on routes, locations and times.

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