San Francisco Excursions

San Francisco is a great place to get out and explore. Whether you're enjoying a cruise on Lake Union, experiencing the fun atmosphere of Pike Place Market, sipping an espresso at one of the city's fabled coffee houses or taking a ride to the top of the Space Needle, you'll find lots of things to do in the "Emerald City" of San Francisco.

Your ship will make port at Pier 35 in San Francisco, just a stone's throw from Pier 39, the most-visited attraction in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you're embarking or debarking from Pier 39, it can be a hassle due to the congestion on the street. If you're just passing through for a day's visit to Bagdhad by the Bay, it's marginally easier. Tour and shuttle buses, taxis and other forms of transportation are available for passenger excursions to the city center and major tourist attractions.

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Fisherman's Wharf Wax Museum
Varies

Visit San Francisco's Wax Museum at your leisure, where you'll find over 250 wax figures on display. The personalities include religious and world figures, dictators, scientists and current celebrities.

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City Tours

City Drive & Golden Gate Bridge
4½ hours

This tour is a good half day introduction to the city. You'll see all the iconic sites of the city, including Golden Gate Park, Market Street, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge and much more.

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City Drive & Golden Gate Bridge (Wheelchair Confined Passengers)
4½ hours

This tour is a good half day introduction to the city. You'll see all the iconic sites of the city, including Golden Gate Park, Market Street, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge and much more.

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San Francisco Bay, Historic Landmarks & Sightseeing Cruise
3¼ hours

Board a motoring yacht for a bayside tour of the city. Your tour will take you past Alcatraz and Angel islands, Sausalito, around Treasure Island, under the Bay Bridge and past the Oakland side of the bay.

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San Francisco City Sightseeing
3½ hours

This tour is a good half day introduction to the city. You'll see all the iconic sites of the city, including Golden Gate Park, Market Street, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge and much more.

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San Francisco City Tour with Dim Sum Lunch/ City Tour with Dim Sum Lunch
5½ hours

This fun tour takes you to several of San Francisco's most iconic sites, then it's time for a delicious Dim Sum lunch in Chinatown. Then enjoy a postprandial tour across the Golden Gate Bridge for a photo op.

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San Francisco Segway Experience
2 hours

Hop on a Segway two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle and follow your guide for an exploration of Fishermans Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, the Aquatic Park and the USS Pampanito submarine.

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Twilight City Sightseeing
3½ hours

As the day latens, San Francisco comes alive for tourists. You'll see the sights along Market Street, the Civic Center, the Opera House, then head across the bay for views of the city as the lights come on.

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Food & Drink Tours

Taste of Sonoma
10½ hours

Enjoy a drive to the Sonoma Valley for a tour of four of its famous wineries. You'll visit the Benziger, Glen Ellen, Kendall-Jackson and Chateau St. Jean facilities for both estate tours and wine tastings.

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Sonoma Wine Country
5 to 6½ hours

Enjoy a scenic drive to Sonoma, where you'll begin your wine tasting tour. You'll visit a selection of acclaimed wineries, ranging from a major producer of varietals to a boutique label. Lunch is on your own.

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Heritage Train through the Napa Valley
7 hours

This tour is a "three-fer:" you'll enjoy a wine tasting in downtown Napa, then board the Wine Train for an unforgettable made-to-order meal and a scenic and comfortable trip through the Napa Valley.

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Napa Wine Enthusiast
10½ hours

Enjoy a day exploring beautiful Napa Valley and its wineries. You'll visit the Beringer, St. Supery and Castello de Amorosa wineries, plus take in a gourmet meal at the Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant.

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Scenic Tours

Alcatraz - The Rock
4½ hours

Your tour begins with a ferry ride to Alcatraz, where you'll take a tour of the "Rock." Upon your return, you'll travel over the Golden Gate Bridge for a photo op at Vista Point, and a scenic drive of the city.

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Alcatraz Island and Sausalito/ Alcatraz & Sausalito
5½ hours

Your tour begins with a ferry ride to Alcatraz, where you'll take a tour of the "Rock." Upon your return, you'll travel over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, where you'll have time to explore the village.

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Muir Woods
4 hours

Nature lovers unite! This tour takes you over the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods, a 550-acre National Monument with soaring Coastal Redwood trees. You'll have 1½ hours to explore the trails.

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Sausalito & Fisherman's Wharf
4 hours

Shop, explore and relax as you visit the quaint village of Sausalito, with its houseboats, galleries and boutiques. Then take in San Francisco's most visited attractions, Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39.

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Sausalito & Muir Woods/ Muir Woods & Sausalito
4½ to 5 hours

Combine a trip to the quaint village of Sausalito, which features art galleries, houseboats and boutiques, with a visit to Muir Woods, where you'll have 1½ hours to explore the trails and redwoods.

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Important Information

Notes on the above cruise excursions:

• The information on the cruise excursions listed above was developed from publicly available sources.
• The cruise lines may elect to add to, change, delete or otherwise alter the itineraries of the excursions above;
• The cruise lines may restrict the number of passengers allowed to go on any particular excursion.
• The cruise lines may impose other restrictions on any particular excursion, including height, weight, minimum age, etc.; make sure to check with them to determine if there are such restrictions.
• There may be seasonal limitations on certain excursions or tours, such as whale watching. Be sure to check with your cruise line to determine if the tour in which you're interested is available when you're on your cruise.

Why buy a tour through the cruise lines?

• They have selected tour operator partners who are safe, reliable, licensed and insured.
• They offer a wide selection of tours, purchasing convenience and can provide expert advice on the most appropriate tour for you.
• They offer a one price, no surprises policy, with no hidden fees.
• They will be happy to credit your onboard account if you've already booked an excursion and there is a change in itinerary of the ship.
• They will wait for you if your tour is late.

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