Seventy-eight-foot 1860s replica schooner Freda B explores San Francisco Bay landmarks and wildlife, including seals and porpoises

• Expires Oct 31, 2012
• Limit 2 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Online reservation required, subject to availability and weather. Must wear flat-soled, closed-toed shoes. No outside beverages allowed onboard.
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At 10 a.m., passengers board the Freda B, a 78-foot classic gaff-rigged coastal schooner, for a two-hour local history and wildlife tour along the San Francisco Bay. Passengers get views of some the bay’s most famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, and they can see wildlife, such as seals, several species of sea birds, and porpoises making their escape from Alcatraz. The voyage includes pastries, coffee, and hot chocolate, and beer, wine, and mimosas are available for purchase. See the schedule for dates and time at checkout.

With a proud fleet of schooners, performance catamarans, vintage and contemporary luxury yachts, and tall ships, SF Bay Adventures has vessels to suit any occasion. The friendly, USCG-certified crews have experience helming ships for special events, marine filming, corporate team-building events, and educational programs. They also embark on adventure excursions such as shark- and whale-watching tours, eco tours, floating wine tastings, and special cruises for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Blackbeard’s mother’s birthday. After rigging the sails, they lead tours of the Golden Gate Bridge, sunset cruises, and pirate-themed parties aboard their various sailing ships.