School Groups

San Francisco Bay Ferry offers discounted fares to local school groups seeking to use the ferry for a field trip or activity.

Eligibility 

Groups are eligible if they are based in the nine-county Bay Area and are based in a K-12 education setting. Education-focused groups outside of schools (such as homeschool groups or after-school organizations) are welcome to apply as well.

Travel under school group pricing is available only on weekdays outside peak travel times. Advance registration and approval is required. Blackout dates apply. There is a required ratio of at least one adult chaperone per 10 participants under the age of 18. The Passenger Code of Conduct must be followed by the group members at all times.

Apply for the Group Rates

       >> Web Form

       >> Downloadable PDF

Upon submission your Group Reservation Form, a Group Sales Representative will contact you to retrieve more information regarding your group's desire itinerary. 

School Group Fares

School group fares are presented as one-way, per person rates and can only be applied if the Group Sales Representative approves the group rate for your desired itinerary. These rates apply to all travelers in group (including students, staff, parents, chaperones, and/or teachers). 

  • Vallejo Route: $3.60
  • Richmond Route: $1.80
  • Oakland & Alameda Route: $1.80
  • South San Francisco Route: $2.80
  • Alameda Seaplane Route: $1.80
  • Harbor Bay Route: $1.80

Please note that if your group is not eligible for the group rates, please check our regular fares as your group will be charged based on these fares. View our regular fares here.