San Francisco Golden Gate Whale-Watching Tour
San Francisco, California
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Trip Type: Dolphin & Whale Watching
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Take an exciting cruise across the bay and under the Golden Gate Bridge on a 2.5-hour whale watching tour in San Francisco. Search for Humpback and Grey Whales along with more abundant porpoises, dolphins and harbor seals while learning about the unique history and fascinating geology of the area from an expert professional naturalist. Cruise past iconic landmarks and rolling hills on a coast guard certified, eco-friendly catamaran with abundant cabin space and comfortable sun deck.
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Take an exciting cruise across the bay and under the Golden Gate Bridge on a 2.5-hour whale watching tour in San Francisco. Search for Humpback and Grey Whales along with more abundant porpoises, dolphins and harbor seals while learning about the unique history and fascinating geology of the area from an expert professional naturalist. Cruise past iconic landmarks and rolling hills on a coast guard certified, eco-friendly catamaran with abundant cabin space and comfortable sun deck.
The tour starts at Dock B, Pier 39 at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. A member of the ship’s crew will meet you to guide you aboard the coast guard certified, eco-friendly Catamaran whose unique hull design and superior engineering bring you the smoothest ride on the Bay. After a short safety orientation to familiarize yourself with the boat, you will head out into San Francisco’s Bay with views of Angel Island and Alcatraz visible nearby. After heading under the Golden Gate Bridge, you will cruise out anywhere from 3-8 miles, searching for wildlife and enjoying the views of the city behind you.
Along with Humpback and Grey Whales, the Bay Ares is frequented by numerous porpoises, dolphins, sharks, sea lions, and various bird populations. Dramatic cliffs and imposing rocky shorelines will confront you as an expert naturalist explains why such abundant marine life can be found in the area. Remain on deck as you search for wild life or relax inside the spacious heated cabin as you enjoy your time on the water, learning local trivia and brushing up on the history of the Native Americans, Spanish Explorers, and gold-rush era immigrants who have all called the area their home.
You will depart the tour back at Pier 39 next to numerous restaurants offering you the opportunity to share pictures and compare notes as you chow down on a bowl of clam chowder or sour dough bread at Fisherman’s Wharf.
The tour starts at Dock B, Pier 39 at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. A member of the ship’s crew will meet you to guide you aboard the coast guard certified, eco-friendly Catamaran whose unique hull design and superior engineering bring you the smoothest ride on the Bay. After a short safety orientation to familiarize yourself with the boat, you will head out into San Francisco’s Bay with views of Angel Island and Alcatraz visible nearby. After heading under the Golden Gate Bridge, you will cruise out anywhere from 3-8 miles, searching for wildlife and enjoying the views of the city behind you.
Along with Humpback and Grey Whales, the Bay Ares is frequented by numerous porpoises, dolphins, sharks, sea lions, and various bird populations. Dramatic cliffs and imposing rocky shorelines will confront you as an expert naturalist explains why such abundant marine life can be found in the area. Remain on deck as you search for wild life or relax inside the spacious heated cabin as you enjoy your time on the water, learning local trivia and brushing up on the history of the Native Americans, Spanish Explorers, and gold-rush era immigrants who have all called the area their home.
You will depart the tour back at Pier 39 next to numerous restaurants offering you the opportunity to share pictures and compare notes as you chow down on a bowl of clam chowder or sour dough bread at Fisherman’s Wharf.
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