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Blue & Gold Fleet: Bay Cruises, Prices and the Sausalito Ferry
Blue & Gold Fleet runs sightseeing cruises from Pier 39 near Fisherman's Wharf. Its Sausalito ferry has been suspended since May 3, 2026, while PG&E cleans up Pier 41, work expected to run through 2029. For Sausalito, take Golden Gate Ferry from the Ferry Building.
At a glance
- Cruises from
- Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf (box office at PIER 39, 10 AM to dusk daily)
- Sausalito ferry
- Suspended since May 3, 2026. No restart date. Use Golden Gate Ferry instead.
- Cruises
- Bay Cruise (1 hour), Escape from the Rock (90 minutes around Alcatraz, no landing), Sunset Cruise (90 minutes), RocketBoat (30 minutes)
- Clipper
- Not accepted on its cruises
- Pets
- Dogs allowed on cruise boats on a leash or in a carrier; not on RocketBoat
- Accessibility
- Cruise boats are wheelchair accessible on the main deck; RocketBoat is not
- Parking
- PIER 39 Garage, across the street
- Also
- Blue & Gold crews SF Bay Ferry boats under contract with WETA
Fares
Official fares| Ticket | Adult |
|---|---|
| Escape from the RockSenior 65+ $38, junior 12–18 $38, child 5–11 $35 | $48 |
| RocketBoat | from $31 |
Prices from blueandgoldfleet.com, checked September 28, 2026.
Why the Sausalito ferry stopped
In March 2026 Blue & Gold announced that its boats would temporarily leave Pier 41 for a PG&E sediment cleanup, "currently anticipated through 2029". Sausalito service stopped on May 3; the cruises moved to Pier 39. Golden Gate Ferry still sails to Sausalito from the Ferry Building. Ferry to Sausalito.
Alcatraz
Blue & Gold's Escape from the Rock circles Alcatraz but doesn't land. To walk on the island you need Alcatraz City Cruises from Pier 33.
Bay cruises
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Blue & Gold Fleet: quick answers
Does Blue & Gold still go to Sausalito?
No. Its Sausalito ferry has been suspended since May 3, 2026 during a PG&E cleanup at Pier 41, with work expected through 2029. Golden Gate Ferry runs to Sausalito from the Ferry Building.
Where does Blue & Gold Fleet leave from?
Its bay cruises and RocketBoat leave from Pier 39, near Fisherman's Wharf.
Official links
Facts checked September 28, 2026. thebay.app is independent and not affiliated with Blue & Gold Fleet. Sources: Blue & Gold Fleet, Sausalito suspension, visitor information.