Visit both boutique and large-scale wineries. Learn how wine is made and enjoy the lovely vistas of rolling hills dotted with vineyards. Visit the historic downtown of Sonoma where there will be time for lunch, shopping, and more wine-tasting opportunities. Wine-tasting fees are included in the price.
Length: 9 to 10 hours plus 1 hour Bay Cruise
Time: daily at 9:00 am (except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day)
Summary: Rate includes bus transportation to and from the Wine Country, tours, and designated tastings. Wine Country Tour includes free San Francisco hotel pick-up from virtually all hotels within the city limits of San Francisco. There is no hotel pick-up or drop-off for the Bay Cruise. Please note that there is not enough time to take the Bay Cruise on the same day as the Wine Country tour; you have 90 days to take that cruise. Child rate applies to children ages 5 to 11. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-814-2305.
San Francisco Bay Cruise Description
The one hour San Francisco Bay Cruise takes you out towards Golden Gate Bridge from Fisherman's Wharf. En route we pass Fort Mason, Marina District, St. Francis Yacht Club and the Presidio. We pass under the Golden Gate Bridge for excellent photo opportunities. Cruising close to the Marin Headlands we head past Angel Island and around Alcatraz. After great views of the Bay Bridge we will head back to Fisherman's Wharf along the Embarcadero and pass by the recently restored Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street. Tickets are good for up to 3 months Any time, any day!
Bay Cruise Schedule
Winter Schedule (January 1 to April 2):
Monday through Friday:
10:00 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 noon, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm and 3:45 pm
Saturday and Sunday:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 noon, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm and 4:15 pm
Spring Schedule (April 3 to May 20):
Monday through Friday:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm and 4:15 pm
Saturday and Sunday:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:15 pm and 5:00 pm
Summer Schedule (May 21 to September 1)
Daily:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 noon, 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:15 pm
Fall Schedule (September 2 to October 19
Monday through Friday:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm and 4:15 pm
Saturday and Sunday:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:15 pm and 5:00 pm
Early Winter Schedule (October 20 to December 31):
Monday through Friday:
10:00 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 noon, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm and 3:45 pm
Saturday and Sunday:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 noon, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm and 4:15 pm
CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY.
Additional sailing times may be offered during holiday periods.
The Bay Cruise is offered in English, Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, German, French, Korean, and Portuguese.
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Reservations: Please reserve online. Call 866-268-8729 toll-free for more information.
Payment: All tours must be prepaid by credit card. A confirmation and E-Ticket will be sent to you by email. You may reserve and pay online with confidence as we use secure servers and process tens of thousands of transactions online annually.
Tickets & Confirmation: You will receive an email confirming your credit card charge immediately after submitting your reservation. You will receive an E-Ticket 30 days prior to your tour/activity or within 72 hours (if your tour/activity is in less than 30 days). If your tour/activity is within the next 72 hours, your E-Ticket will be processed as quickly as possible. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it when you check-in. Your confirmation/E-Ticket will include a contact number for our operations staff; please call that number at least 24 hours prior to the tour to confirm any details.
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Important Note: If you are looking for a customized wine tour, we offer hundreds of options. Please call the Wine Tour Charter Department toll-free at 888-814-2305.
Rate includes bus transportation to and from the Wine Country, tours, and designated tastings. Wine Country Tour includes free San Francisco hotel pick-up from virtually all hotels within the city limits of San Francisco. There is no hotel pick-up or drop-off for the Bay Cruise. Please note that there is not enough time to take the Bay Cruise on the same day as the Wine Country tour; you have 90 days to take that cruise. Child rate applies to children ages 5 to 11. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-814-2305.
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