San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park Tours
Haul lines to raise the sails with National Park Service Rangers as you explore the Bay aboard the historic 60 foot Alma! Take in dazzling views and San Franciscos riveting history: Native Americans, Spanish explorers, the Gold Rush, lighthouses, the Barbary Coast, Fishermans Wharf, earthquakes, shipbuilding and more! Before highways and bridges, hundreds of scow schooners like Alma plied San Francisco Bay, hauling goods as the flatbed trucks of their day. The last of her kind, Alma will transport you to a long ago era on this unique, hands-on, educational sailing program with the National Park Service. Sailing runs on selected days from June to November. Fridays and Saturdays.Select a date to see a list of times
Rough conditions are possible. Be prepared for cold, wind, spray and bright sun. Life jackets and flotation devices are provided. Bring water (no alcohol permitted), snacks, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, layers of clothing, closed toe "active" footwear (no high heels), camera, binoculars, and a sense of adventure! Children under the age of 6 are free of charge; however, a free ticket must be purchased for them as they count towards our passenger limit. There are no restroom facilities on board. Reserved tickets must be picked up no later than 30 minutes prior to the posted tour starting time. Tickets will not be issued if within 30 minutes of the start of the tour. No refunds for late arrivals. Parking near the pier is difficult, especially during busy summer months, please plan on arriving early to the park. Trip may be cancelled due to weather, or other safety concerns, at discretion of the captain. Cancellations are made through www.recreation.gov, not the park. If the park cancels a trip for any reason, the visitor will receive a full refund by Reserve America, not the park. You can call the visitor center 1 hour prior to the scheduled tour time to ensure it will take place.