Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Ferry to Sausalito
Overview
Hop aboard the ferry for a trip from San Francisco to Sausalito. Your ticket allows you to skip the box office line and head straight to the gate. This one-way ferry service takes you across San Francisco Bay with beautiful views of the city skyline, Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge. In the charming bayside city of Sausalito, explore narrow streets filled with boutiques, galleries and museums at your leisure, and enjoy a meal (own expense) at a waterfront restaurant offering unbeatable views of the surrounding Bay Area. This is a great way to maximize your stay in San Francisco, and makes for a romantic getaway or a fun day trip with family and friends.
PLEASE NOTE: you will need to purchase 2 tickets per person for Round Trip service.
What's Included
- Embarkation fee
- One-way or round-trip ferry service from San Francisco to Sausalito
- Fuel surcharge
- "Straight to the gate" access
- Food and drinks (available for purchase on board)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
From Pier 41 San Francisco, skip the box office line and head straight to the gate to board a ferry and relax on the ride along San Francisco Bay to Sausalito. Along the way, enjoy views of the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. This comfortable vessel features several amenities for your comfort and convenience, and drinks and snacks are available for purchase on board. After exploring Sausalito at your own leisure and expense, choose from multiple ferry departure times to return to San Francisco.
Sausalito
This quaint, charming bayside city tucked among the Marin County hills features a variety of art galleries, boutiques, specialty shops and fine dining. You’ll be greeted by the Elephant Light Standards, a pair of concrete elephants flanking the entrance to Vina Del Mar Park which have come to be a symbol of Sausalito.
Take time to meander through the narrow streets at your own pace and enjoy views of the San Francisco skyline. Check out the Bay Model Visitor Center, visit the Bay Area Discovery Museum, rent a kayak, go hiking or biking, or tour the houseboats and marinas.
SCHEDULE
Sausalito (Monday - Friday):
Depart Pier 41 San Francisco: 11:45am, 1:20pm, 3:40pm, 5:20pm, 6:45pm
Depart Sausalito: 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 4:250pm, 6:05pm, 7:30pm
Sausalito (SATURDAY - SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS):
Depart Pier 41 San Francisco: 11:45am, 1:20pm, 3:40pm, 5:20pm, 7:15pm
Depart Sausalito: 12:30am, 2:00pm, 4:25pm, 6:05pm, 8:00pm
Schedule subject to change without notice
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- PLEASE NOTE: you will need to purchase 2 tickets per person for Round Trip service.
- In fall and winter, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. In spring and summer, please arrive at least 25-30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
- Ferries are wheelchair accessible, though boarding ramps may vary in steepness due to tides. Please advise in Special Requirements at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
- Wheelchair-accessible restroom facilities are available aboard all ferries, however wheelchair tie-downs are not currently available
- Animals are permitted on the ferries but must be leashed at all times. Owners remain wholly responsible for their animals.
- Children from 0 to 4 years old sail for free
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: Will I get seasick on Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Ferry to Sausalito?
A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023
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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
- Embarkation fee.
- One-way or round-trip ferry service from San Francisco to Sausalito.
- Fuel surcharge.
- "Straight to the gate" access.
- Food and drinks (available for purchase on board).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Ferry to Sausalito is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Ferry to Sausalito will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Embarkation fee
- One-way or round-trip ferry service from San Francisco to Sausalito
- Fuel surcharge
- "Straight to the gate" access
- Food and drinks (available for purchase on board)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- PLEASE NOTE: you will need to purchase 2 tickets per person for Round Trip service.
- In fall and winter, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. In spring and summer, please arrive at least 25-30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
- Ferries are wheelchair accessible, though boarding ramps may vary in steepness due to tides. Please advise in Special Requirements at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
- Wheelchair-accessible restroom facilities are available aboard all ferries, however wheelchair tie-downs are not currently available
- Animals are permitted on the ferries but must be leashed at all times. Owners remain wholly responsible for their animals.
- Children from 0 to 4 years old sail for free
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
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