SF Bay Ferry welcomes pets when traveling on vessels. When bringing animals onboard, please follow the below guidelines for a safe and secure trip. San Francisco Bay Ferry’s Passenger Code of Conduct sets out the policy under which pets can be brought aboard the ferry. It is a misdemeanor to knowingly and fraudulently misrepresent oneself as the owner or trainer of a service dog, per California Penal Code 365.7(a).
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All riders using San Francisco Bay Ferry vessels or facilities with pets are expected to follow the below policy, respect posted notices and signs, and follow direction of SF Bay Ferry employees when onboard vessels or at terminals.
Pets including comfort animals and emotional support animals can only be brought aboard SF Bay Ferry if they are within an enclosed pet carrier that can fit on your lap and they do not pose a threat to passengers or crew members.
Trained service animals or service animals in training may be brought aboard without a carrier provided they remain under the passenger’s control and do not pose a threat to passengers or crew members.
No, this is a longstanding policy for the ferry system and is included in the Passenger Code of Conduct, which has been approved by the WETA Board of Directors. We are working to ensure all passengers are familiar with the policies around pets.
If the stroller includes a removable carrier that otherwise meets the rules (fully enclosed, can fit on the passenger’s lap), it is allowed.
No, this does not meet the criteria for a fully enclosed pet carrier. This does not apply to actual pet carriers that can be worn on backs, provided those carriers are fully enclosed and can fit on the passenger’s lap.
Please send all feedback to customerservice@sanfranciscobayferry.com. Your email will be read by WETA staff and you will get a timely response.