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San Francisco Architecture Explorer Cruise

San Francisco Explorer Cruises

Enjoy the architecture in San Francisco from the Explorer Cruise. This is San Francisco's must-see architectural experience. Discover how natural disasters, politics, and the people of the Bay Area have changed this incredible landscape.

You will witness the construction of the new Eastern Span of the Bay Bridge, view two of San Francisco Bay's lighthouses, learn how the renaissance of San Francisco's Ferry Building and the building of San Francisco Giants Ball Park revitalized an entire area of the city, and discover how San Franciso Bay's world famous bridges, islands, and skyline architecture like Coit Tower and the Transamerica Building were born from madness, vision, passion, and perseverance.

Tickets are good for up to 30 days starting on the scheduled date. Any available day and time! Book online and save or call toll free for assistance with reservations, group bookings, and private charter services.

San Francisco Architecture Explorer Cruise

Length:

90 Minutes

Prices - including tax

Our Adult Telephone Rate (ages 18+):	$40.95
Our Adult Internet Rate"Internet Rate" is the Round America LLC rate for orders placed online. (ages 18+):	$35.95
Your Internet Order Savings:	$5.00
Our Child Rate (ages 5-17):	$23.95
Child - Free (under 5):	$0.00
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Time:

3:30 pm daily
-May 26 to September 6

Summary:

Tour does not provide hotel pick-up. Children under 5 may ride in an adult's lap for free. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-409-2191. There is a $3.95 processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order.
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Multi-Language Audio Tour

The San Francisco Explorer Cruise - Architecture is offered in English, Spanish, Japanese and German audio headsets.

Three Tours in One!

This 90-minute cruise combines the Architecture Tour in four languages, our Native American Tour (English only) and our Natural History Tour (English only). 21st century audio headset innovation from ITEC allows all guests to listen to one tour throughout, alternate between all three, or simply take in the amazing scenery of San Francisco Bay. You'll cruise under the Bay Bridge, past the San Francisco Giants Ball Park, around Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, past Alcatraz Island, and along the San Francisco skyline.

You will also be able to view two of San Francisco Bay's lighthouses on this tour - the Alcatraz Island lighthouse and the Yerba Buena Island lighthouse.

Native American Tour
Step into another time as you relive history of local Native American tribes like th Ohlone and the Miwok. Imagine those who first sailed these majestic waters in Tule Canoes, walked these rugged lands, and honored the beauty of this region. Experience the culture, history and sounds of San Francisco Bay as you travel back to a former time, following the story of a Native American family. Discover how landmarks like Yerba Buena Island and Alcatraz Island have played a part in the rich history of local tribes. Learn of efforts being made by Native American descendants and their supporters to preserve the languages, cultures and history of their people.

Natural History Tour
Explore the natural history of San Francisco Bay from the marine creatures that live beneath us to the compelling human stories of conservation pioneers like Ansel Adams and John Muir. Learn how San Francisco Bay's unusual geologic and weather conditions have produced a unique ecosystem. Scan the horizon for California Sea Lions, Bay Porpoise, Sevengill Cowsharks, Brown Pelicans, and other creatures of the Bay. Discover how native and non-native plants, animals (like the Parrots of Telegraph Hill) and people co-exist together to create the diverse environment.

Tickets are good for up to 30 days starting on the scheduled date - any available day and time! So, if your plans change or the weather doesn't suit you, you can bring your E-Ticket for another of our scheduled departures during that 30-day period.

A snack bar aboard the vessel offers gourmet light foods, wine, beer, and sodas for purchase.

Tour does not provide hotel pick-up. Children under 5 may ride in an adult's lap for free. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-409-2191.

Three Bridges, Three Islands, Three Audio Tours!

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