San Francisco’s Chinatown is the original “Chinatown” and the oldest in the United States. Its restaurants are considered to be the birthplace of Americanized Chinese cuisine and its Dim Sum and Tea Houses are a major draw to the neighborhood. Today, experience a very traditional and authentic dinner with Dim Sum accompanied by a scenic exploration of the city and its dramatic bridge.

From the pier, depart along the waterfront, your 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 to The Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center of the bridge offers excellent views of the iconic span and informative information and representations of the bridge’s history and engineering. The shop offers souvenirs and books memorializing the city and structure. You can even venture out onto the span if you wish.

Then head to the heart of Chinatown where you’ll enjoy dinner with Dim Sum at one of the neighborhood’s popular restaurants. Selections may include; Peking Duck, Shrimp, Pork & Soup Dumplings, Spring Roll, Pot stickers, Fried Rice, mixed vegetables and Chow Mein. Enjoy free time exploring Chinatown. Following Dinner, pass Union Square to Nob Hill where the exquisite Fairmont and Mark Hopkins Hotel and French Gothic façade like Notre Dame, Grace Cathedral stands.

If time and weather allows, travel to Treasure Island and see the beautiful view of the San Francisco skyline. Then it will be time to travel back to your ship along the way we will pass the Ferry Building as we drive along the Embarcadero to your pier.