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Alcatraz & Sausalito

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Tour code: SFO_04 Port: San Francisco

The Alcatraz ferry awaits your arrival to take you to the notorious prison that once housed the likes of Al Capone and the Birdman of Alcatraz. During your ferry ride, enjoy a ... more

The Alcatraz ferry awaits your arrival to take you to the notorious prison that once housed the likes of Al Capone and the Birdman of Alcatraz. During your ferry ride, enjoy a panoramic view of the famous San Francisco skyline and prepare to explore the 'Rock'. Tour the small jail cells as an audio tour fills you with images of days gone by. Return to San Francisco by ferry and board your motorcoach for a journey across the Golden Gate Bridge. After a stop at Vista Point for a fabulous view of the city by the bay, it’s a short ride into Sausalito Village. Stroll along Sausalito’s streets to browse among the many specialty shops and galleries. And take in yet another breathtaking view of San Francisco before returning to your ship. Note: Your tour fee includes the $28.00 National Park Service Entry Fee. less

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5½ hours $99* $59*
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City Tour with Dim Sum Lunch

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Tour code: SFO_01 Port: San Francisco

Your tour begins with a drive along the Embarcadero, by the Ferry Building towards Downtown San Francisco. Continue on to Union Square and then head toward the famous Nob Hill ... more

Your tour begins with a drive along the Embarcadero, by the Ferry Building towards Downtown San Francisco. Continue on to Union Square and then head toward the famous Nob Hill for a photo stop and a visit to Grace Cathedral. Continue to the Civic Center and view City Hall. Then it’s on to Chinatown for a Dim Sum lunch at one of Chinatown’s popular restaurants. After lunch, ride through the streets of North Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghiradelli Square and by the Palace of Fine Arts. A photo opportunity awaits at Vista Point, just across the world famous Golden Gate Bridge. Then it’s on to Golden Gate Park and Alamo Square (time permitting) before returning to your ship. less

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5½ hours $89* $49*
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Hop-On, Hop-Off San Francisco City Tour

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Tour code: SFO_12 Port: San Francisco

Enjoy all that San Francisco has to offer including sightseeing, museums, shopping, and restaurants as this narrated tour allows you to hop-on or hop-off throughout the day ... more

Enjoy all that San Francisco has to offer including sightseeing, museums, shopping, and restaurants as this narrated tour allows you to hop-on or hop-off throughout the day at 20 of the city’s most popular sites. Half of the buses feature live commentary by an English speaking guide, the other half offer an audio tour in 10 different languages. Frequency of the buses is every 10 minutes in the summer and every 20 minutes in the winter.


Highlights include Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach, Little Italy, Embarcadero and Union Square. The Civic Center includes the architectural masterpieces of City Hall, Asian Art Museum, Central Library, Symphony Hall and the Opera House. Enjoy Alamo Square with its Victorian row houses and Haight-Ashbury, once the epicenter of the 1960’s hippy culture. Your stop at Golden Gate Park includes the California Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Garden, De Young Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge return to the city center via Presidio Park, with stops at the Palace of Fine Arts, Lombard Street, Union Square North, Chinatown, and Steuart Street. The tour ends at the ship’s pier.

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2½ hours $38* $20*
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Muir Woods & Sausalito

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Tour code: SFO_03 Port: San Francisco

Across the bay, San Francisco is known for its charming towns and beautiful landscape. On this tour, you will explore the postcard-perfect town of Sausalito, a charming town and ... more

Across the bay, San Francisco is known for its charming towns and beautiful landscape. On this tour, you will explore the postcard-perfect town of Sausalito, a charming town and an artist's colony with a Mediterranean flair. Once a rumrunner's port, Sausalito hugs the hills above San Francisco Bay. You’ll have time to enjoy the bay views and browse at the boutiques, art galleries, as well as the arts and crafts shops along the charming waterfront. You'll also have the opportunity to visit Muir Woods, a 550-acre National Monument and home to towering coastal redwoods, some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world. During your approximately 1-1 1/2 hour stop here, you'll be given a map of the park illustrating the various trails for your self-guided tour. Note: Short stroll on level surfaces down Main Street of Sausalito. The walk through the woods is at your own pace with benches throughout for resting. Order of tour stops and scenic drive routes may vary to avoid congestion. less

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5 hours $69* $39*
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Sonoma Wine Country

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Tour code: SFO_06 Port: San Francisco

Your scenic drive begins as you travel west by Pier 39, lively Fisherman's Wharf, along the Marina District, by the Palace of Fine Arts and the Presidio. You'll continue to drive ... more

Your scenic drive begins as you travel west by Pier 39, lively Fisherman's Wharf, along the Marina District, by the Palace of Fine Arts and the Presidio. You'll continue to drive north over the Golden Gate Bridge for a brief photo stop at Vista Point. Then it’s on to Sonoma for wine tasting, where you'll visit two wineries located in the Carneros Region, with time in between for lunch on your own at Sonoma Town Plaza. This plaza offers a shady park and picnic grounds surrounded by charming boutiques, superb cuisine and educational landmark buildings, eclectic shops and fabulous restaurants. You’ll return to San Francisco by way of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge to view the city's picturesque skyline. less

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7 hours $119* $119*
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Views of San Francisco

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Tour code: SFO_10 Port: San Francisco

Your tour begins with a drive along the Embarcadero toward Downtown San Francisco. Continue on Market Street with a photo stop at Twin Peaks and then it’s off to Golden Gate Park ... more

Your tour begins with a drive along the Embarcadero toward Downtown San Francisco. Continue on Market Street with a photo stop at Twin Peaks and then it’s off to Golden Gate Park and the DeYoung Museum and Gardens. A brief stop will be made near Cliff House on the Pacific coast, before continuing past the Palace of the Legion of Honor and along the coastal road to the Golden Gate Bridge. From there you’ll drive past the Cannery, Ghirardelli Square and the lively Fisherman’s Wharf area before returning to your ship. less

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4 hours $59* $29*
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  1. Tours with this activity level involve walking over relatively level terrain, possibly some cobblestone, gravel, or a few steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

  2. Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.

  3. Tours with this activity level involve physical exertion for extended periods. The terrain may be uneven or steep. It can also indicate a need for swimming in a current. Recommended only for the physically fit and adventurous.