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San Francisco's Aquarium of the Bay
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Discover what's in the bay without ever setting toe to water. Come face-to-face with San Francisco's sharks, eels, and octopuses as you walk through 300 feet of clear tunnels. Opt for a cruise and glide above creatures below the bay.
Save 10% off Aquarium of the Bay Gift Shop purchases!*
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Pricing and availability
From $14.95 each  Adults (12 to 64) *
From $8.00 each  Seniors (65 & older) *
From $8.00 each  Children (3 to 11) *
*specify age at day of event
From $29.00 each  Adults (12 to 64) *
From $22.00 each  Seniors (65 & older) *
From $18.00 each  Youths (5 to 11) *
From $7.00 each  Children (3 to 4) *
*specify age at day of event
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Opened in 1996 and enhanced in 2001, Aquarium of the Bay provides a window to the bay that focuses on its distinctive ecosystems. Naturalists are available to educate and inspire preservation of this unique natural resource.

Add a bay cruise
Choose the "Aquarium with bay cruise" combination ticket to experience aquatic life at sea level and below it. Enjoy unobstructed views of all things San Francisco—the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and the city skyline. From Alcatraz to the quaint village of Sausalito, this fully narrated cruise glides along the Bay Area highlights. Note: Kids ages 0–4 are admitted to the cruise for free. Aquarium admission is free only for infants ages 0–2.

Inclusions :
  • Choice of Aquarium of the Bay admission only or Aquarium of the Bay admission with bay cruise

Duration:
    Aquarium only: Approx. 1 hour is recommended to tour the aquarium (enjoy at your own pace)
    Aquarium with bay cruise: Approx. 2 hours for the bay cruise with self-guided aquarium tour (enjoy the aquarium at your own pace)

Available:
Daily, except on Christmas Day

Hours of operation:
May 26-Sept. 4: Daily, 9 AM-8PM
Sept. 5-May 25: Weekdays 10 AM-6 PM, Weekends 10 AM-7 PM

Location:
Pier 39, in San Francisco

Note:
*Your voucher must be presented ont he day you wish to visit the aquarium. Not valid with any other offer.
Redemption instructions

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it iscritical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange voucher for activity:
Reservations are not required. On the day you wish to visit the aquarium, please take your printed voucher and photo ID to the main entrance for admission. The aquarium's address and customer service phone number appear on your printed voucher.
Terms and conditions

Cancellations and Changes: This Activity can be changed or cancelled without penalty at any time prior to two days before the scheduled start of your trip. The scheduled start of your trip is defined as your hotel check-in date, your departure date of the originating flight, or the date of the Activity if the Activity was booked without a flight or a hotel.
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