FERRY SERVICES

Tiburon is a former railroad town (terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad until 1963) that has been transformed into an authentic New England Seacoast village. Its classic main street offers antique and specialty shops, wonderful restaurants with outdoor seating and spectacular views of San Francisco. Bring your bike along and leisurely tour the shoreline paths or physically challenge yourself on an uphill climb to Mt. Tamalpais.

Don't forget to take the ferry to the Tiburon International Film Festival from March 13-21, 2008! The Tiburon International Film Festival (TIFF) is an annual event, which seeks to provide a greater understanding of the world and its many cultures through the artistic medium of film, and through the top quality films from around the world. TIFF wishes to enhance tolerance between people of all backgrounds. Its goal is one of cultural enrichment and heightened cultural awareness, and to create a platform for the independent filmmakers to express their talent and vision from any nation. TIFF strongly believes in its motto: "Understanding the World through Film".

Note: For round trip Tiburon excursions, please purchase two (2) one-way tickets. If single ticket were purchased, return tickets are available on board or at the PIER 39 Ticket Booth. Blue & Gold Fleet accepts Commuter Checks for the Tiburon Ferry Service. For more information on Commuter Checks, please visit www.commutercheck.com.

A California State Park and Wildlife preserve, Angel Island is one of the finest historical sites in the Bay Area and includes military garrisons and compounds from every major war dating back to the U.S. Civil War. Also known as the "Ellis Island of the West”, Angel Island's Immigration Station was the first stop for millions of Pacific Basin, Asian and Russian immigrants entering the United States. A day trip to Angel Island will provide a quick overview; however return visits are recommended to explore all that the island has to offer.

The official park concessionaire, the Angel Island Company, offers a variety of visitor services in the island's Ayala Cove area. Seasonal services include: economical mountain bike rentals, naturalist-led kayak tours, a one-hour, audio-enhanced Tram Tour of island historic sites, and a moderately priced menu of food and beverages at the Cove Cafe. Explore the island on a Segway Tour, a professionally guided tour with 45-minute or 2-hour options available. The company also offers special catering and recreational equipment rentals for groups and picnics. See the Angel Island Company website for more details. Only service animals allowed on the island.

Angel Island Segway Experience Now you can explore this jewel of San Francisco Bay on a Segway Tour! The Segway is an electric, self-balancing, personal-transportation device designed to travel miles on a single electrical charge. The first such tour to operate in a California state park, choose from a 45-minute or two-hour professionally-guided tour. Tours offer the best views of downtown San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Bay, and waterfront community of Tiburon. Segway Tours are currently offered on Angel Island seasonally and can be purchased online at www.angelisland.com.

At the turn of the century, the Oakland waterfront was bustling with seafood and produce vendors, restaurants and saloons. Author Jack London, drawing much of his material from his experiences here, adopted this area as his stomping ground. Today, the waterfront area has retained much of its charm as a popular shopping, dining and theatre venue. Explore the many unique shops at the Square, or dine alfresco at several of its Bay front restaurants. Relive the turn of the century by visiting Jack London Museum, where you'll find vintage photographs, newspapers and other period memorabilia. On Sundays you'll find the Farmer's Market, open year-round, where the freshest produce, flowers and specialty foods are yours for the choosing. Across the estuary, you'll find Alameda's Main Street, home to a unique and historic shopping district. Tree-lined streets, enchanting Victorian homes, parks and miles of bike trails make Alameda a can't-miss island community.

Blue & Gold Fleet's ferry vessels used for the Oakland/Alameda service are accessible to people with disabilities. The dock and gangway ramps used to embark and disembark from the vessels have reduced slopes and an accessible restroom is available on the Encinal (the restroom on the Peralta will be modified in 2008). Passengers using wheelchairs have multiple seating options interspersed throughout the ships. Our friendly deck hands are happy to provide any additional assistance requested by passengers with disabilities.

Note: For round trip Alameda or Oakland excursions, please purchase two (2) one-way tickets. If single ticket were purchased, return tickets are available on board or at the PIER 39 Ticket Booth. Blue & Gold Fleet accepts Commuter Checks for the Alameda Oakland Ferry Service. For more information on Commuter Checks, please visit www.commutercheck.com.

Sausalito offers the Mediterranean-style charm of a seaside village tucked amongst the hills on the Bay. Step aboard a Blue & Gold Ferry for a smooth, quick ride to this delightful community. Art galleries, shops and gourmet restaurants provide hours of browsing, shopping and dining. Experience the uniqueness Sausalito is known for around the world.

Note: For round trip Sausalito excursions, please purchase two (2) one-way tickets. If single ticket were purchased, return tickets are available on board or at the PIER 39 Ticket Booth. Blue & Gold Fleet accepts Commuter Checks for the Sausalito Ferry Service. For more information on Commuter Checks, please visit www.commutercheck.com.

Take a beautiful scenic ferry ride to Vallejo, a friendly, active waterfront community and visit the city's Heritage District and the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum. Vallejo is a city whose history is intertwined to both the state in which it was born and to the country it served through two world wars. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area on the northern shore of San Pablo Bay. Vallejo is home to the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom theme park.

Click here for information about the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Package. Includes Vallejo ferry service and park admission.

Note: For round trip Vallejo excursions, please purchase two (2) one-way tickets. If single ticket were purchased, return tickets are available on board or at the PIER 39 Ticket Booth. Blue & Gold Fleet accepts Commuter Checks for the Vallejo Ferry Service. For more information on Commuter Checks, please visit www.commutercheck.com.