Getting there

All fares include park admission. The California State Park Annual Day Use Pass can be used to pay day use dock fees for private boats, however is not accepted by visitors coming via the public ferries.

During the off-season (October-March), all ferries run a reduced schedule. We recommend confirming availability during the off-season as schedules are subject to change and cancellation.

Tiburon Ferry

Tickets are purchased as you board the ferry with the exception of schools and group reservations. Note, credit cards are not accepted for payment. There are several ATMs nearby if needed. Visit the angel Island-Tiburon Ferry site for schedules and fares as well as special events and cruise information.

San Francisco Ferry

Tickets can be purchased online (service charges apply), at their Box Office at PIER 39, or on board the ferry. Forms of payment accepted: cash, VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Visit the Blue & Gold Fleet site for schedule & fares.

Alameda/Oakland Ferry

Tickets are purchased as you board the ferry. For school group reservations call (415) 705-8204. To qualify school groups must have advance reservations and approval. Forms of payment accepted: cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Commuter Check.  Note this route is not year round. Ferry service runs weekends/holidays only from May through October, visit their site for schedule & fares.

Alcatraz/Angel Island Cruises

A combination tour of two of the Bay’s most famous islands: Alcatraz and Angel Island. Includes ferry rides to and from Angel Island and Alcatraz, a one-hour narrated Tram Tour of Angel Island, and the Alcatraz Cellhouse Audio Tour “Doing Time”. Allow 5½ hours to complete your visit to both islands. Cruises run seasonally, visit their site for schedule & fares.

Vallejo Ferry

Tickets are purchased as you board the ferry. For school group reservations call (415) 705-8204. To qualify school groups must have advance reservations and approval. Forms of payment accepted: cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Commuter Check. Ferry service runs weekends/holidays only from May through October, visit their site for schedule & fares.

Charter Service

For an experience without the crowds, take a charter cruise to Angel Island with San Francisco Charter Boat. Departs and returns to Sausalito. Visit San Francisco Charter Boat’s site for rates and details.

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