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Bay Discovery Tour Ticket 

Bay Discovery Cruise: A National Park Tour
Join A Sightseeing Adventure On San Francisco Bay!

Departure:
AM: 11:10
PM:
1:10

  • 90-minute sightseeing cruise (No drop-off at Alcatraz Island)
  • It is recommended to arrive at least thirty  (30) minutes prior to your departure time
  • Immerse yourself in the history of the Bay Area’s National Parks and the expansive beauty of the Golden Gate National Recreational Area.
  • Explore the many layers of Alcatraz Island history, including the Native American occupation and the lives of colorful inmates.
  • Imagine yourself surrounded by the solitude and age-old redwoods of Muir Woods.
  • Identify the defensive positioning of Bay Area Forts during the Gold Rush and Civil War.
  • Learn how the bustling energy of World’s Fairs revitalized San Francisco after the destruction of the 1906 Earthquake and fires.
  • Discover how the Second World War brought lasting changes to the San Francisco waterfront.
  • And more!
    • The Golden Gate Bridge*
    • Alcatraz Island*
    • Angel Island
    • Sausalito
    • The Marin Headlands
    • Fort Point / Presidio
    • Ghirardelli Square
    • Pier 39
    • San Francisco Skyline

    * Note: This tour does not dock at Alcatraz Island, and sails under the Golden Gate Bridge, weather permitting. 

Includes

  • Immerse yourself in the history of the Bay Area’s National Parks and the expansive beauty of the Golden Gate National Recreational Area.
  • Explore the many layers of Alcatraz Island history, including the Native American occupation and the lives of colorful inmates.
  • Imagine yourself surrounded by the solitude and age-old redwoods of Muir Woods.
  • Identify the defensive positioning of Bay Area Forts during the Gold Rush and Civil War.
  • Learn how the bustling energy of World’s Fairs revitalized San Francisco after the destruction of the 1906 Earthquake and fires.
  • Discover how the Second World War brought lasting changes to the San Francisco waterfront.
  • And more!

What you will see

  • The Golden Gate Bridge*
  • Alcatraz Island*
  • Angel Island
  • Sausalito
  • The Marin Headlands
  • Fort Point / Presidio
  • Ghirardelli Square
  • Pier 39
  • San Francisco Skyline
* Note: This tour does not dock at Alcatraz Island, and sails under the Golden Gate Bridge, weather permitting. 

  • Parking lots are located around Pier 33
  • The Embarcado & Bay St. trolley stop is directly across from Pier 33
  • It is advisable to arrive 30 to 45 minutes before departure
  • Visitor restrooms are available at Pier 33

  • Dress warmly on the boat: Even if the day is hot and sunny, temperatures on the ferry can be chilly, especially when the wind is blowing in the bay.
  • Bring snacks and water: There is a gift shop on Alcatraz Island, but it can be pricey and can have lines.

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The terms and conditions of sale are as follows: Tickets are nominative and must be presented with an identity document when boarding. To ensure the best travel experience, it is recommended that you arrive at least 30 minutes before the ferry departs. The exclusive concessionaire for Alcatraz Island is the Hornblower Group. alcatraz-experience.com is owned and operated by tour operator Fabulous Operator Ltd. When you book tickets on alcatraz-experience.com, you ask to Fabulous Operator Ltd to purchase tickets from the Hornblower Group concessionaire at the regular price for you to travel to Alcatraz Island. The service you purchase on alcatraz-experience.com is booking tickets through the concessionaire Hornblower Group, charged as a commission. These commissions are already added to the price of tickets sold by the Hornblower Group. Please note that you have the option of purchasing Alcatraz Island tickets directly from the concessionaire, The Hornblower Group, without going through our ticket purchasing service at alcatraz-experience.com. You can buy the tickets to Hornblower on this website. Please note that Fabulous Operator Ltd is not responsible for providing the ferry transport service. Fabulous Operator Ltd sells a ticket purchasing service allowing travelers access to Alcatraz Island. The conditions of use and safety rules on board the ferry are governed by the exclusive concessionaire, the Hornblower Group, and must be observed by all passengers. As a tour operator, it is essential for us to cover our operating expenses. Therefore, we retain a fee of ten dollars (10$) per ticket for cancellations. This retention helps us maintain the quality of our services and ensure an exceptional experience for all our customers. Cancellation must be made at least 72 hours before the scheduled date of your visit. If you fail to comply with this deadline, it will unfortunately not be possible to obtain a refund with the Hornblower Group . We encourage you to consider this condition when planning your visit.

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