Sharon Schrum
Phone - 415.777.1630
sharon@adventurecat.com

Adventure Cat sails across the bay to the Marin Headlands, under the Golden Gate Bridge and into Kirby Cove, where you may see harbor seals, sea lions, dolphins and local birds. Adventure Cat’s quiet catamaran is able to sail close to these animals in their natural habitat. The captain gives children the opportunity to take a turn manning this high performance vessel. This 2-hour program takes place daily from 10am – 12pm and requires a 42 person minimum.

> back to top

Carrie Chen
Phone - 415.623.5376
education@aquariumofthebay.org

Aquarium of the Bay is a unique nature center dedicated to the rich and diverse aquatic life of the San Francisco Bay and its surrounding waters. Aquarium of the Bay offers specialized classes, guided tours of the aquarium and expert naturalists to answer questions and encourages hands-on experiences with sea stars, sea urchins and leopard sharks. Classes are typically one-hour in length.

> back to top

Tanya Baker
Phone - 415.705.8214
groups@blueandgoldfleet.com

San Francisco Bay Cruise Adventure
A 60-minute cruise, filled with interesting and historic San Francisco narration. See the Golden Gate Bridge up close as you sail underneath this historic span. Learn about Alcatraz and Angel Island, sail past Sausalito in Marin County and take in the San Francisco skyline. Each guest will receive a keepsake San Francisco map.

Escape From The Rock
A 90-minute cruise that sails under the Golden Gate Bridge and then circles Alcatraz allowing you to see every angle of this mysterious island. You’ll hear chilling accounts of harrowing escape attempts by Alcatraz’s notorious criminals as well as their descriptions of the brutality of life on “The Rock.” Perfect for the SMERF market.

Angel Island
Take a Blue & Gold Fleet ferry to Angel Island. For more than 6,000 years, Angel Island was the home to the Miwok Indians. From the Civil War to the Cold War, Angel Island served as a military installation and an immigration station, more commonly referred to as the Ellis Island of the West. Today, Angel Island is a California State Park, preserving the history of the past.

> back to top

Theresa Waters
415.642.9400 x33907
theresa.waters@coachamerica.com

Charters, Groups & Customized Tours
Gray Line/San Francisco Sightseeing offers full-service charter programs including airport/dinner/theatre transfers, narrated customized sightseeing tours, multi-day and over-the-road moves for groups of any size. Motorized cable cars, maxi-vans and mini-buses are also available for special events and parties. Many drivers are California State certified SPAB with vehicles suited for your school or student groups. Fax requests to 415.642.1500.

> back to top

Melanie Watkins
415.705.5500
melanie@pier39.com

PIER 39 is a unique venue for your school band, choral and dance groups. Free performances can be scheduled in the PIER 39 Entrance Plaza with two months advance notice. Please call or e-mail for scheduling and information.

> back to top

Joe Nazar
415.706.7364
info@sanfranciscowhaletours.com

Join us aboard our 65-foot eco-friendly catamaran, the Kitty Kat, as we venture into the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary in search of the largest marine species on earth! Our expert naturalists teach you all you need to know about marine life as you scan the horizon for whales, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks and many other marine species. No whale sightings on your tour? The next trip is on us! Not sure about a day on the open ocean? Our bay eco-tours offer a chance to learn about the natural history and wildlife of the San Francisco bay while experiencing breath-taking views of the City, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and more!

> back to top

415.289.7330
edu@tmmc.org

A Marine Mammal Center instructor will guide your group’s observation of the California sea lions. During this one-hour program learn about their natural history, antics and why they like PIER 39. Participants study a sea lion skeleton and touch seal, sea lion and otter pelts. Set aside additional time to visit The Marine Mammal Interpretive Center and Store located on Level 2 of PIER 39.

Program length: One-hour (45-minutes for Pre-K/K)

Group size: Up to 35, including chaperones

Rates: School and non-profit rates available Please call at least one month in advance.

Ofrecemos todos nuestros programas en español.

> back to top

Ann Bauer
415.289.7330
edu@tmmc.org

Since 1975, The Marine Mammal Center in Marin County continues to rescue and treat ill and injured seals, sea lions and other marine mammals along 600 miles of the Northern and Central California Coast. In addition, the Center studies marine mammal health and educates the public about the role marine mammals play as indicator species that reflect the state of ocean health. www.marinemammalcenter.org

> back to top