Due to the massive influx of whales weve been seeing in the bay, were heading out even more often. Half off san francisco whale tours san francisco whale. Purchased tickets and was unable to download or print tickets as prompted. The san francisco champagne brunch cruise is another option from hornblower. Please note if you have concerns about seasickness, please take an overthecounter precaution one hour before the tour. Weve organized this san francisco bay cruise tours guide by activity, to make it easier for you to pick the one that meets your needs. If youre thinking about taking one while youre in san francisco, theyre often included with multiattraction cards like go card or san francisco citypass, but one of the cheapest places to get them is through goldstar. Despite its large size, san francisco is a charming city and offers cruisers the best of everything culture, food, history, nightlife and even nature. San francisco whale tours offers exciting adventures from the san francisco bay to the pacific ocean and into the protected sanctuary of the farallon islands. Celebrate fleet week with a fantastic view of the blue angels air show on the san francisco bay. California has some of the best marine wildlife viewing in the world.
Led by expert naturalists, full and half day boat tours are available almost every weekend, with opportunities to see blue, humpback, and gray whales, dolphins and porpoises, seals and sea lions, rare seabirds, and other marine life up close. Bay voyager is happy to announce the opening of our new location at pier 39 in san francisco. Nature enthusiasts shouldnt miss the opportunity to see the majestic gray whale in its natural habitat, off the coast of san francisco. Depart from pier 39 and enjoy views of alcatraz and the golden gate bridge. Children between the ages of 3 and 15 have a reduced price ticket and are more than welcome to come along.
Cruise along san franciscos breathtaking waterfront, under the majestic golden gate bridge, and loop closely around notorious alcatraz island. Another plus is that many tours offer a second trip out if you do not see whales during your ride. The san francisco whale tours ecotour offers a chance to learn about the natural history and wildlife of the san francisco bay while experiencing breathtaking views of the city, the golden gate bridge, alcatraz and more. Explore the beauty of mexico with princess cruises 10day or longer cruises from san francisco to the mexican riviera. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins cetaceans in their natural.
On this halfday tour from pier 39, cruise toward the chilly pacific watersor around san francisco bay to spot migrating whales feasting on the plentiful anchovy. Dive into san francisco s worldclass culture and historical landmarks, all wrapped up by a sparkling bay flanked by the famous golden gate bridge, visible from hilly streets whizzing cable cars. Sail past the famous pier 39 sea lions and along san franciscos historic waterfront, revealing the citys fascinating skyline. Celebrate independence day with a fantastic view of the fireworks show on the san francisco bay. As of july 2019, point reyes national seashore is unaware of any businesses in west marin offering bicycle rentals. Red and white fleet see the bay in a whole new way.
San francisco day trips santa cruz whale watching by. We strive to provide our passengers with an inspiring and educational experience on monterey bay. Bay cruise adventure, sf tour san francisco bay cruise. It did not give any other info so i researched and found that hundreds of people have had problems and. Whale watching on monterey bay makes a great day trip for kids. San francisco bay cruises and boat tours which are the best. With ports including mazatlan, cabo san lucas and puerto vallarta, your family can explore these mexican cities on foot, on hoponhopoff bus, on segway or even on an atv. The mist clears as you lay your eyes on it the first of the many fjords youll see from the deck of the g expedition. Launched in 1939 as part of the golden gate international exposition, the golden gate bay cruise has been a highlight of any visit to san francisco for nearly 80 years. Whale watching sightseeing tour in the spectacular bay of samana.
Bay voyager san francisco 2020 all you need to know. Depending on what time of year you decide to go whale watching in san francisco, you have different options for tours. Sf bay whale watching whale watching tours in san francisco. San francisco whale tours offers exciting adventures from the san francisco bay to. Hello, its my understanding that the main company that provides whale watching tours offers 2 different tours 1 all day tour out to the farollon islands and a shorter tour that does not go to the islands. Records of whale species, number of whales and interesting behavior exhibited by the whales. Tours leave gordons bay and follow the coast around the bay. Whale watching tour in samana dominican republic humpback whale watching tours in samana bay. Experience breathtaking views of the san francisco waterfront, the majestic golden gate bridge, and the notorious alcatraz island. On this halfday tour from pier 39, cruise toward the chilly pacific watersor around san francisco bayto spot migrating whales feasting on the plentiful anchovy. Sail under the golden gate and around alcatraz aboard the 1hr golden gate bay cruise. My favorite time to go is during the warmest time of the year, from september to october. Red and white fleet san francisco all you need to know. Please refer to your reservation confirmation for the address of your correct boarding location.
Hornblower san diego guests must check in at the ticket booth of their appointed boarding location prior to boarding the yacht. I receive a small commission from some of the links on this page. You will never forget the looks on their faces as they see their first humpback whale, gray whale or blue whale breach the surface on their first. San francisco bay bridge to golden gate bridge cruise civitatis. Experience one of the most amazing sites from the beautiful san francisco bay aboard one of san francisco whale tours comfortable vessels. Port elizabeth runs a boatbased whale watching tour out of the port elizabeth. In spring, summer, and fall at the farallon islands off san francisco, one may see. On an ecofriendly catamaran, glide through san francisco bay and under the golden gate bridge to reach the open pacific, where youll keep your eyes peeled for humpback and gray whales, as.
San francisco whale tours 2020 all you need to know. This note from the crew at san francisco whale tours. Dec 20, 2012 sail through san francisco bay on a catamaran cruise, and catch beautiful views of the city. San francisco whale tours, san francisco, 4157067364.
If a grey whale fails to emerge from its underwater cave and appear, your next trip is free. See alcatraz island, sausalito, the golden gate bridge and the san francisco skyline from the water. Enjoy a scenic cruise of san francisco s beautiful coastline and the fantastic wildlife of the bay area. Discover the marine life that calls the waters surrounding san francisco home on a whale watching cruise. The gulf of the farallones national marine sanctuary is one of the earths most unique ecosystems where you can see migrating gray and humpback whales.
Depart from pier 39 and enjoy views of alcatraz and. Pack some grub, grab a camera, and enjoy the trip of a lifetime on the adventurous sf bay and beyond. Visit our bicycle riding at point reyes national seashore page for more information. One of the highlights of the tour is when you sail under the massive golden gate. All of our boats are slightly smaller than other companies in our area. This comfortable san francisco bay cruise tour has both indoor and outdoor seating with full narration describing. San francisco bay twilight and sunset cruise with drink 2020.
Join us aboard this exciting marine mammal wildlife trip through the san francisco bay. From pier 39 we set sail upon the slightly choppy bay for an hour, as our guide narrated landmarks, such as the ss jeremiah obrien, golden gate bridge and angel island, along the way. Whale watching report in san diego whale sightings. Relax as you enjoy amazing views of san francisco and a light appetizer buffet during this casual twohour cruise of san francisco bay. We had a private sightseeing tour by suv for 5 hours with your company and that was a great way to see san francisco narrow streets and scenic neighborhoods. Children under 3 years of age are not allowed to attend the cruise for safety reasons.
Whale season is every year from january 15 to march 30 in samana bay. San francisco covers a large and extended geographical area, and for the best, indepth experience, we recommend our city and bay cruise tour to see it all. Best private san francisco bay cruise sf bay cruise tour. We have two vessels we use for whale watching and are happy to introduce our third vessel as of the 2019 season. The range of tours offered by bay voyager include viewing historic ships, visiting former mooring sites of abandoned gold rush ships, and experiencing active estuaries populated by cargo ships and tug boats. From views of main san francisco attractions such as the golden gate bridge to sightings of blue, humpback, and gray whales, this is a trip you will never forget. San francisco whale tours offers the best choice for whale tours in san francisco. If you are interested in purchasing a gift certificate, please contact us and include the following information. Learn more about whale watching in the wild and different kinds of whales.
Monterey bay whale watch whale watching trips on monterey bay, one of the best things to do in monterey, viewing whales and dolphins off the coast of monterey, moss landing, carmel, big sur, and the central california coast. San francisco whale tours, san francisco, california. From views of main san francisco attractions such as the golden gate bridge to sightings of blue, humpback, and. An expert naturalist will be on hand to narrate what you see and answer any questions you may have. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in san francisco. Sf bay whale watching provides whale watching and natural history tours from san francisco bay to gulf of the farallones national marine sanctuary. The focus of the expedition is a search for the majestic giants of the oceanswhales including the blue, gray and humpback whales. Point reyes national seashore is unaware of any businesses in west marin offering bicycle rentals. Whale watching ocean safari trip for one, two, or four adults from sea spirit ocean safari up to 33% off.
This one is more casual than the one mentioned above, so you dont have to worry as much about the dress code. There are a lot of fun cruises on san francisco bay, but if i had to pick some favorites, they would be the alcatraz cruise and tour, the fishing boat cruise, the sailboat cruise, and hornblowers dinner cruise. What makes this one of my favorite san francisco bay tours is the combination of the foodchampagne and the cruise around the bay in the. Enjoy a scenic cruise and gorgeous views of san francisco s beautiful coastline and the fantastic wildlife of the bay area on our golden gate whale watch.
Muir woods, sausalito and san francisco bay cruise. Our tours usually sell out, so book your san francisco whale watching tour now. Our events team is here to support you every step of the way and ensure everything goes off without a hitch. Take advantage of our beautiful vessels and the iconic scenery of the san francisco bay to host memorable events your guests will talk about for years to come. Sail past the famous pier 39 sea lions and along san francisco s historic waterfront, revealing the citys fascinating skyline. San francisco bay cruise trip and ferry tour in the bay. San francisco whale tours offers whale watching trips from. Whale watching tour in samana from your hotel with tauro tours in samana, dominican republic. The san francisco whale tours eco tour offers a chance to learn about the natural history and wildlife of the san francisco bay while experiencing breathtaking views of the city, the golden gate bridge, alcatraz and more. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. Whether it s an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best san francisco cruises around. Captain rick cruised out of the san diego bay in search of the eastern pacific gray whale who are currently migrating south to the lagoons of. San francisco golden gate whalewatching tour 2020 viator.
The easiest way to find whale watching tours in seattle, san juan islands, new york, hawaii, mexico and europe. Shore excursions and engaging travel experiences with holland. Alcatraz tours bay cruises walking tours wine tours whale watching all tours. Join us now, and book this exciting and comprehensive fourhour city private guided tour and an additional hourlong san francisco bay cruise adventure, all included. On an ecofriendly catamaran, glide through san francisco bay and under the golden gate bridge to reach the open pacific, where youll keep your eyes peeled for humpback and gray whales, as well as marine life like dolphins and seals. Find a better price on any tour we offer and well refund you 110 percent of the price difference in the form of an onboard credit. Visit chile, take a whale watching vacation to chile, and enjoy a whale watching trip in chile. The great thing about whale watching in san francisco is you have the chance to admire the marine wildlife almost all year long.
I would definitely recommend this tour if you are visiting the san francisco. Fleet week blue angels air show san francisco whale tours. Use the code fmsa when making your reservation and the tour operator will make a donation to the farallones marine sanctuary association. Our awardwinning audio tour offered in 16 languages details the citys rich cultural history as you cruise past the areas most famous landmarks. Whale watching tour from samana town port main dock. San francisco, california, isnt the most common port on cruise itineraries, but you should consider yourself lucky if it happens to be on yours. Each trip is a unique experience dont miss the boat. San francisco bay adventure sightseeing boat cruise. On an ecofriendly catamaran, glide through san francisco bay and under the golden gate bridge to reach the open pacific, where youll keep your eyes peeled for. Enjoy a scenic cruise of san franciscos beautiful coastline and the fantastic wildlife of the bay area.
Enjoy an all day tour to the farallon islands for an exciting adventure you will never forget. Join us on a whale watching trip from san francisco or half moon bay. Come aboard for an adventure in the san juan islands or a fun and relaxing evening on bellingham bay. Hornblower operates two boarding locations on the waterfront, located 12 mile apart.
San jose whale watching deals in san jose, ca groupon. Sf whale tours offers you an exciting all day excursion to the protected. Then keep your eyes peeled for humpback and grey whales the area is also a happy habitat for dolphins, sea lions, porpoises, and the occasional shark, all of which. Outfitters and tours point reyes national seashore u. San francisco whale tours 2020 all you need to know before. Welcome to sf bay whale watching safely aboard our coast guard certified vessel, the experienced captain and crew will guide you through san francisco bay and out into the pacific. They offer a 5hour coastal and a 6hour farallons tour. Best of whale watching, monterey california as of 7. Blue and gold fleet is a cool, entertaining way to experience san francisco from the open water. Santa cruz whale watching is one of the funnest things to do in the san francisco area, and is only 90 minutes drive away from the city. A very cool san francisco bay cruise experience we booked your san francisco bay cruise combo tour. The familyowned red and white fleet is san franciscos original sightseeing adventure and only multilingual sightseeing cruise offered in 16 languages. One of norways hallmark coastal features, these ancient landforms were created when glaciers slowly retreated from the land, leaving behind a beautiful coastline hugged by snowy peaks and majestic waterfalls.
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