Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Service Begins!

TODAY: OAKLAND ALAMEDA WATER SHUTTLE BEGINS SERVICE

Shuttle service began today, July 17, between Alameda Landing and Oakland’s Jack London Square. This free service makes 37 10-minute trips a day from Wednesday through Sundays, and is made possible through partnership between San Francisco Bay Ferry, the City of Alameda, the Alameda Transportation Management Association (AMTA), and the Port of Oakland.

The shuttle, named “Woodstock,” will operate from 7 AM to 7:25 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from 8 AM to 8 PM on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

This service is a two-year pilot with the opportunity to grow over time. Woodstock is ADA-accessible and can accommodate bicycles. For full service schedules and information, please visit watershuttle.org.

WORLD'S FIRST HYDROGEN-POWERED PASSENGER FERRY BEGINS SERVICE IN SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco Bay Ferry, along with public and private sector partners, launched MV Sea Change, the world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered 100% by zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells.

MV Sea Change is owned by SWITCH Maritime, and was developed with support from a grant provided by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The demonstration service is made possible thanks to sponsorships from a group of partners including Chevron New Energies; the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District; and United Airlines. The service is operated by San Francisco Bay Ferry’s contract operator, Blue & Gold Fleet.

The public can enjoy free transportation on MV Sea Change between Pier 41 and the Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, beginning Friday, July 19. See our routes and schedules page for full details, and read more in our press release.

UPDATE ON FARE CHANGES

On July 1, fares across the ferry system increased 3%. This fare increase was approved by the SF Bay Ferry Board of Directors in 2023. Discounts still offer 50% discounts for youth, senior, disabled or Clipper START passengers on regular service, and Short Hop fares remain unchanged. The new adult one-way fares as of July 1, 2024 are:

Zone 1: $4.70 - Alameda Seaplane, Harbor Bay, Oakland & Alameda, Richmond

Zone 2: $7.20 - South San Francisco

Zone 3: $9.60 - Vallejo

Short Hop: $1.00 Pier 41 Short Hop, Alameda Short Hop

More information on our updated fares including updated discounted fares can be found on our fare page.

ON THE DOCK - FREE EMPANADAS FOR FERRY RIDERS AT LA MAR

San Francisco Bay Ferry is partnering up with La Mar Cocina Peruana to offer a special perk for ferry riders visiting the restaurant. Starting on Friday, July 12th and continuing through Labor Day 2024, ferry riders visiting La Mar who show proof of same-day ridership will get one free empanada with the purchase of another food or beverage item.

To kick off the promotion, La Mar Executive Chef Victoriano Lopez served samples of the empanadas and leche de tigre ceviche to ferry passengers traveling from San Francisco to Oakland and Alameda on July 8.

The offer is valid on Mondays and Fridays only, from 11:30 AM to 5 PM. Valid proof of ferry ride can be through SF Bay Ferry mobile OR paper ticket or Clipper (via Clipper tap history in Clipper app).

La Mar Cocina Peruana is located just a short walk from the Ferry Building at

Pier 1 ½, The Embarcadero in San Francisco.

More details on our On the Dock page.

REDWOOD CITY BALLPARK PILOT LAUNCHES JULY 28

San Francisco Bay Ferry is excited to expand ferry service south to Redwood City with a special summer pilot.

For four select Sunday afternoon San Francisco Giants games at Oracle Park, SF Bay Ferry will offer direct service for Redwood City passengers. Tickets are now on sale for service between Redwood City and Pier 48, which is a short walk from Oracle Park. The first game of the pilot is scheduled for July 28. This service is by reservation only. To learn more and grab a ticket, please visit: sanfranciscobayferry.com/rwc-ballpark.

MEET THE 2024 SF BAY FERRY CREW OF THE YEAR

San Francisco Bay Ferry has established a Crew of the Year program to recognize exemplary service to passengers by frontline staff. These skilled maritime workers are employed by the agency’s contract operator, Blue & Gold Fleet.

Staff sought nominations from passengers and crew members in the first quarter of 2024. More than 130 nominations were received. A staff panel reviewed the nominations and selected three highly-skilled maritime employees who exemplify great service, professionalism and work ethic.

Please join us in congratulating 2024 Crew of the Year winners:

· Luke Caven – Deckhand

· Gloria Freeman – Deckhand

· Ron Garlets – Deckhand

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