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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

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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

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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

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Vallejo Dredging & Special Schedules

VALLEJO DREDGING & SPECIAL SCHEDULES Special schedules will be in effect from Saturday, November 8 through Tuesday, November 11 on the Vallejo Route to accomodate terminal dredging at the Vallejo Terminal. As a result, the Vallejo Ferry Terminal will be temporarily closed and ferry service will operate out of Mare

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SF Bay Ferry Launches Season 3 of “Brews with Views”


Transit agency collaborates with Humble Sea Brewing Co. and The Far West Cider Co. to offer exclusive ferry-themed craft beverages SAN FRANCISCO – October 7, 2025 — San Francisco Bay Ferry today announced the return of its popular Brews with Views program, now in its third season, with an all-new

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