Blue & Gold Fleet

Valid until: Dec 31, 2009

A one-hour cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Experience views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Angel Island. Narrated highlights. Visit PIER 39’s Aquarium of the Bay to learn how San Francisco Bay’s environment nurtures a diverse community of aquatic life from the tiniest shrimp to the most regal shark.

Duration: 1 Hour cruise plus Aquarium
Tour Times:
Bay Cruise
Weekdays - 10:45am, 12pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 4pm
Weekends - 10am, 10:15am, 1:15pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4pm, 4:30pm (10am departure avail thru 12/31)
Suggest arrive 15 minutes prior to departure

Aquarium of the Bay Hours
Weekdays - 10am - 6pm
Weekends - 10am - 7pm

Valid until: Dec 31, 2009

Experience the thrilling history of the San Francisco Bay with all the sound and glory it deserves. Spend an hour on the water with Captain Nemo and his crew reliving 150 years of the celebrated San Francisco coast.

There’s no better way to experience unobstructed views of sensational skylines in every direction. There are great vantage pints for snapping pictures or simply reflecting on the vast beauty of the San Francisco Bay. Along the way, you’ll be entertained with historical, fun narration filled with factual tid-bits.

Duration: 1 Hour
Tour Times:
Weekdays - 10:45am, 12pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 4pm
Weekends - 10am, 10:15am, 1:15pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4pm, 4:30pm (10am departure avail thru 12/31)
Suggest arrive 15 minutes prior to departure

Valid until: Dec 31, 2009

Murder, Mayhem and Mobsters. Come join the Fun!

It’s a 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.

Duration: 90-minutes
Tour Time: Weekends at 11:30am
Please Note: This cruise does not land on the island of Alcatraz.

Valid until: Dec 31, 2009

Ride the 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.

Duration: 30-minutes
Tour Time: May – October, hourly from 11:00am until 6:00pm

Valid until: Dec 31, 2009

Guest will enjoy a one-hour narrated cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Experience breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Angel Island. Then see San Francisco up close! Fisherman’s Wharf, the Palace of Fine Arts, the Presidio, Cliff House, Seal Rock, Twin Peaks, and Mission Dolores.

Duration: 3 hours
Tour Times:
City Tour
9:15am, 11:15am, 2:15pm

Bay Cruise
Weekdays - 10:45am, 12pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 4pm
Weekends - 10am, 10:15am, 1:15pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4pm, 4:30pm (10am departure avail thru 12/31)
Suggest arrive 15 minutes prior to departure

Valid until: Dec 31, 2009

Enjoy a one-hour narrated cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Experience views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Angel Island. Then come face to face with Keanu Reeves, Britney Spears, and President Bush at the Wax Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf. PIER 39 Fun Pack included.

Duration: 1 Hour cruise plus Wax Museum
Tour Times:
Bay Cruise
Weekdays - 10:45am, 12pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 4pm
Weekends - 10am, 10:15am, 1:15pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4pm, 4:30pm (10am departure avail thru 12/31)
Suggest arrive 15 minutes prior to departure

Wax Museum Hours
Weekdays - 10am - 9pm
Weekends - 10am - 11pm

Valid until: Dec 31, 2009

Board a luxury motor coach for a narrated tour of scenic San Francisco and Marin Counties and the Carneros Wine Region in Sonoma and Napa Counties. The Carneros Region is home to a dozen wineries and more than 6,500 acres of vineyards. Sonoma and Napa counties' Mediterranean climate make them the premium wine grape growing provinces of North America.

To provide you with as broad an experience as possible, we will visit large scale, high tech and small boutique wineries. Lunch opportunities abound at either Sonoma's historic square or Yountville's rustic Vintage 1870.

Included in Tour: Bus transportation, winery visits and wine tasting only. Meals may be purchased separately.
Duration: 9 Hours
Tour Time: Daily at 9:15am
Please note: No person under the age of 21 may consume wine or other alcoholic beverages on this tour.

Valid until: Dec 31, 2009

South of San Francisco is the famed Monterey Peninsula, one of California's most scenic and historic destinations. Your morning departure from San Francisco begins a day-long adventure down the California Coast, first settled by early Spanish explorers and missionaries.

You will see many of the same sights as those who marched north from Mexico to bring civilization to this untamed land in the new world. You'll travel by luxury coach through the towns of Santa Cruz and Capitola en route to Monterey. Stops along the way provide an opportunity to view Monterey Bay and its rugged coastline, with plenty of time for shopping and picture taking. While in Monterey, you'll have time to visit Cannery Row or Fisherman's Wharf to sample some of Monterey's cuisine or, if you prefer, visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium (admission not included).

After the lunchtime break, you'll board your coach for the breathtaking ride along the 17 MILE DRIVE™ as you wind your way to the seaside town of Carmel. Known the world over, the 17 MILE DRIVE™ features spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, the LONE CYPRESS™, THE LODGE AT PEBBLE BEACH™, Seal Rock and Pacific Grove. Ample time will be provided to visit the Carmel Mission and many of the local art galleries and shops for which Carmel is famous.

Duration: 11 Hours
Tour Times: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun at 9:15am

Valid until: Dec 31, 2009

Located 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods is a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Declared a National Monument in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt and named for conservationist John Muir, the 560-acre park contains the only large stand of ancient redwoods in the Bay Area, with some individual trees more than 1,000 years old. There are six miles of walking trails, 50 species of birds, black-tailed deer, steel head trout and hundreds of other "wild inhabitants."

Included in Tour: Round-trip deluxe motor coach shuttle and the option to return to PIER 39 via the Sausalito Ferry.
Duration: 3.5 Hours, including 45-60 minutes in Muir Woods.
Tour Times: Daily 9:15am, 2:15pm