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Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour

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San Francisco, USA
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On average, this is booked 31 (0) days in advance.

45 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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
  • 45-minute Seaplane flight
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

242 Redwood Highway
Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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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

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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 (PST). 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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What's Included

Activity name

  • Experienced and professional pilot
  • 45-minute Seaplane flight
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • 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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