Monterey and Carmel Tour by Bus from San Francisco and Bay Cruise

Monterey and Carmel Tour by Bus from San Francisco and Bay Cruise -- Enjoy a sightseeing bus tour to Monterey and Carmel. This area in California has one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world. Our route south on Highway 1 through the beach town of Santa Cruz features one spectacular view after another.

Scheduled stops on the tour include Steinbeck's Cannery Row in Monterey, the gallery and restaurant district of Carmel-by-the-Sea, and various vistas along the 17-Mile Drive including Pebble Beach Golf Course and the Lone Cypress.

Our tour returns through Silicon Valley, the high tech capital of the world.

This tour also includes a 1 hour San Francisco Bay Cruise

Sightseeing highlights: Highway One, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Cannery Row, 17-Mile Drive, Lone Cypress at Pebble Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea and return trip through Silicon Valley.

If you would like to enhance your tour, you can include a Monterey Bay Aquarium ticket.

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.

Are you Looking for something a little more special? Click here for details on the California Sunset Cruise.

How about something more intimate and luxurious? If so, we also offer private luxury yacht charters on the San Francisco Bay. Click here for more details.

The Monterey and Carmel 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 Monterey and Carmel 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.