San Francisco Bay Ferry to Host Vallejo Ferry Fest on April 18th
Festival Celebrates Ferry Service, Brings Together Mare Island and Vallejo Community SAN FRANCISCO | APRIL 7, 2026 – San Francisco Bay Ferry will be hosting its third bi-annual Ferry Fest event in Vallejo on Saturday, April 18th at the Mare Island Historic Core. This festival celebrates the ferry service that connects Vallejo to the […]
San Francisco Bay Ferry Shatters Ridership Record for March
SAN FRANCISCO | APRIL 6, 2026 – San Francisco Bay Ferry today announced it shattered its ridership record in March, carrying more than 300,000 passengers over the month. The previous high-water mark for SF Bay Ferry ridership in March was 239,639 passengers in 2019. The 300,917 riders carried by SF Bay Ferry this March represents […]
Service Reliability & Vessel Maintenance: MV Lyra Undergoes Dry Dock
As a transportation agency providing essential public services, San Francisco Bay Ferry is committed to a high level of service reliability to ensure a better passenger experience for daily commuters and recreational riders. One aspect of guaranteeing on-time performance and minimizing disruptions is by scheduling routine biennial “dry docks” for our 18 vessels – a […]
Extra Ferry Service Added for 2026 Lunar New Year Parade Crowds
In anticipation of larger crowds traveling across the Bay for the San Francisco Lunar New Year Parade this Saturday, March 7th, extra afternoon and evening trips will operate on the Oakland & Alameda ferry route in addition to the regular weekend schedule. Riders are encouraged to arrive early, as ferries may be busy following the […]
SF Bay Ferry now accepts contactless bank card payments for adult fares
Ferry passengers can use contactless bank cards—plastic or mobile Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover cards—to pay adult fares The Next-Generation Clipper system is rolling out on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 with new features that offer a more convenient, accessible and affordable experience for Bay Area transit riders. Contactless Bank Card Payments There are now […]
San Francisco Bay Ferry Celebrates Commissioning of MV Zalophus
SAN FRANCISCO | November 17, 2025 – San Francisco Bay Ferry celebrated the commissioning of MV Zalophus, the agency’s newest high-speed passenger ferry and the 19th vessel in the SF Bay Ferry fleet. MV Zalophus follows MV Karl, which entered service in spring 2025. The vessels are the nation’s cleanest high-speed, high-capacity passenger ferries and […]
Understanding Emergency Water Transportation During Regional and Statewide Disasters
What it means to serve as San Francisco Bay Area’s maritime emergency operations coordinator On October 29, 2025, San Francisco Bay Ferry conducted its annual functional exercise simulating the activation of our Emergency Operations Center (EOC). SF Bay Ferry normally operates as a passenger transportation service. During a major regional emergency, this role shifts—the […]
Ferry There! Winter fun for the whole family
Winter fare promotions connect riders to unique ways to explore the Bay Beginning November 1st, ferry passengers can benefit from winter fare promotions including $1 fares for youth ages 5-17 and $20 day passes valid on all regular SF Bay Ferry routes for 24 hours (not valid on special event routes). Kids under 5 continue […]
Brews with Views 2025
Brews with Views is Back for Season 3! It’s time to add a little “yay” to your trip across the Bay. For the third year, SF Bay Ferry is excited to welcome back Brews with Views, our seasonal onboard beverage program offering two exclusive local craft beers, available on all ferry rides starting this […]
Ferry There! Students ride free with Clipper BayPass
Students attending San Francisco State University and University of California, Berkeley enjoy unlimited fare-free public transit In April 2025, students at the University of California, Berkeley voted in favor of funding Clipper® BayPass through student fees. In August 2025, 45,000 UC Berkeley students joined over 22,000 San Francisco State University students who have access […]