Cruise the bay on an eco-tour of San Francisco! San Francisco Bay is known for its major landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, but there’s more to it than that. On this eco-cruise, you'll depart from Pier 39 and travel through the bay to explore hidden spots and tributaries that only locals know about. Along the way, discover a myriad of marine animals and other local wildlife.
- Close encounter with wildlife
- See native wildlife in their natural environment
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
Board a sleek catamaran at Pier 39 and head out on San Francisco Bay to uncover native animals with your fellow travelers! The marine life sightings are abundant on this 1.5-hour journey across the West Coast's most famous bay.
The many wildlife species you will see include: Western Gulls, Brandt's Cormorants, Double-crested Cormorants, Pigeon Guillemots, Common Murres, Cassin's Auklets, Black Oystercatchers, Rhinoceros Auklets, Ashy Storm-petrels (an endangered species), Leach's Storm-petrels, Northern Elephant Seals, harbor seals, Steller sea lions (an endangered species), California sea lions, Northern fur seals (a threatened species) and porpoises.
You'll enjoy the San Francisco Bay Eco-Cruise on the comfortable 65-foot (20-meter) catamaran Kitty Kat, which features a unique hull design and superior engineering. The Kitty Kat is the most advanced vessel for wildlife expeditions in San Francisco. At times, it may be substituted with the 43-foot (13-meter) Happy Days, which features a heated cabin, spacious sun deck, and indoor and outdoor seating! Be sure to bring a camera and a light coat for this expedition.
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Schedule details
San Francisco Bay Eco Cruise
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Departure Point:
Pier 39 at Dock B, San FranciscoDeparture Time:
- 3:30pm
Return Details:
Returns to original departure pointPricing information
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Additional information
San Francisco Bay Eco Cruise
Inclusions:
- Sightseeing cruise
Exclusions:
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Boats are equipped with clean restrooms for your convenience
- Wheelchair accessible for passengers with limited mobility
- Please note: this is not a whale watching tour
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