Bicycles, Boards and Scooters on the Ferry

Bicycles, scooters and other mobility devices are welcome on all San Francisco Bay Ferry vessels. No extra fees apply. However, to ensure operation of the ferry and meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations, we have some guidelines.

For questions and assistance while onboard, please ask a crew member. 

Bicycles

  • All conventional and electric bikes can be stored in the bike stowage area onboard the vessel. On most ferries, this is in the rear of the ferry. On Gemini class vessels, the primary bike stowage area is on the front of the vessel. Passengers can stow their bicycles on the aft deck on these ferries; just ask a crew member if you direction. Note that if you use the aft stowage on Gemini class vessels, you will need to wait for pedestrian passengers to clear before exiting the ferry.
  • Folding bikes should be stowed in the bike storage area on each vessel. 
  • Charging of any electric bike, scooter or mobility device is prohibited onboard all San Francisco Bay Ferry vessels per Coast Guard regulation. No exceptions.
  • Gas-powered bikes and motorcycles are never allowed onboard any San Francisco Bay Ferry vessel per U.S. Coast Guard regulation. 

Scooters

  • All conventional and small electric scooters can be stored in the bicycle stowage area of all vessels. 
  • Collapsible scooters are allowed inside the passenger cabin but must not block any walkway or take up a seat. 
  • Charging of any electric bike, scooter or mobility device is prohibited onboard all San Francisco Bay Ferry vessels per Coast Guard regulation. No exceptions.
  • Large electric scooters with seats are not allowed on board.
  • Gas-powered scooters are never allowed onboard any San Francisco Bay Ferry vessel per U.S. Coast Guard regulation. 

Other Mobility Devices

  • Mobility devices such as skateboards and electric boardcan be stored in the bike stowage area onboard the vessel or brought into the passenger cabin provided they do not block any walkway or take up a seat. 
  • Mobility devices can be driven onboard the vessel and parked in the main passenger cabin on the lower level only if the individual is unable to disembark the device prior to boarding and walk the device onboard the vessel. Ask crew members for assistance if necessary. 
  • Mobility devices may be parked inside the main passenger cabin on the lower level next to the accessible seating area near the bar. Passengers may remain on their mobility device during transit.
  • Gas-powered mobility devices are never allowed onboard any San Francisco Bay Ferry vessel per U.S. Coast Guard regulation. 

Disembarkation 

Weekdays: Bikes & Scooters Off First

  • On weekdays (Monday through Friday) all passengers with bikes and scooters stowed in the bike stowage area should disembark first. All other walk-on passengers follow. Please follow all instructions given by the crew upon arrival. 

Weekends: Bikes & Scooters Off Last

  • On weekends (Saturday, Sunday and holidays in which weekend schedules are in effect) all bikes and scooters stowed in the bike stowage area onboard the vessel disembark last. Walk-on passengers in the main passenger cabins will disembark first. Please follow all instructions given by the crew upon arrival. 

Vessel Storage Areas Onboard

Gemini Class Vessels


Bike & Scooter Storage Area

This area is located towards the bow of each Gemini Class vessel. Vessels with this layout include the Gemini, Pisces, Scorpio and Taurus. 

Bike Storage Area

Hydrus Class Vessels

 

Bike & Scooter Storage Area

This area is located on the aft deck of each Hydrus Class vessel on the lower level. Vessels with this layout include the Hydrus, Cetus, Carina and Argo. 

Hydrus bike storage

Pyxis Class Vessels

 

Bike & Scooter Storage Area

This area is located on the aft deck of each Pyxis Class vessel on the lower level. Vessels with this layout include the Pyxis, Lyra and Vela. 

Pyxis Class storage area

Dorado Class Vessels

 

Bike & Scooter Storage Area

This area is located on the aft deck of each Dorado Class vessel on the lower level. Vessels with this layout include the Dorado.

Dorado Storage area

Non-Class / Other Vessels

 

Bike & Scooter Storage Areas

Bike & Scooter storage areas are located towards the back on the aft deck aboard the Bay Breeze, Peralta, Intintoli and Mare Island vessels. For assistance, please ask a crew member. More information about our vessels can be found on our Meet Our Fleet page. 

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
See our Rider Guide page or call (877) 643-3779.

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