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Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour

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Golden Gate Bridge

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Overview

Our 45 minute flight includes all the sights described in the Golden Gate Tour flight, but brings you the additional delights of the Bay Area’s dramatic coastline. Every seat booked is guaranteed a window seat!

What's Included

  • Experienced and professional pilot
  • Shuttle transportation to and from Fisherman's Wharf (if option is selected)
  • 45-minute Seaplane flight
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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sausalito Home Boats (pass by)

Take off from Seaplane Dock in the Sausalito Bay.
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Mount Tamalpais State Park (pass by)

Mount Tamalpais State Park
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Bolinas Beach (pass by)

Great camping beach.
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Muir Woods National Monument (pass by)

Then over the majestic and ancient redwoods of Muir Woods, and finally back over the legendary Golden Gate Bridge herself!
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Stinson Beach (pass by)

Fly over Stinson Beach.
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Golden Gate Bridge (pass by)

This flight will begin with our take off from our seabase in the lovely bayside village of Sausalito just across the Golden Gate Bridge. We will then fly right over the Golden Gate National Reserve and out along the coast beyond the Golden Gate. This coastline has been sculpted by fantastic geologic forces over hundreds of millions of years, making the San Francisco Bay Area one of the most active seismic zones in the world!
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Crissy Field (pass by)

The fly on to Crissy Field
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Downtown (pass by)

To downtown San Francisco
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Oracle Park (pass by)

Oracle Park - Home of the Major League Baseball World Champion San Francisco Giants
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Alcatraz Island (pass by)

Then on over the infamous island prison of Alcatraz.
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Angel Island State Park (pass by)

Finally your flight will be completed with a pass by the historic Angel Island - the Immigrant Gateway to the West and a smooth landing back in Sausalito’s Richardson Bay.
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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Seaplane seats a maximum of 6 passengers
  • Flight route may vary due to weather or other factors
  • It is recommended to bring a child seat for babies and/or young children

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-2740GBAYAREA

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Experienced and professional pilot.
  • Shuttle transportation to and from Fisherman's Wharf (if option is selected).
  • 45-minute Seaplane flight.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Experienced and professional pilot
  • Shuttle transportation to and from Fisherman's Wharf (if option is selected)
  • 45-minute Seaplane flight
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Tour prices are per person, with a MINIMUM OF TWO ADULTS REQUIRED PER BOOKING. Individuals who book for only 1 passenger will be required to pay price for second passenger directly to operator upon check-in
  • Seaplane seats a maximum of 6 passengers
  • Flight route may vary due to weather or other factors
  • It is recommended to bring a child seat for babies and/or young children
  • At the time of booking please provide local contact details
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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