Hybrid Ferry Program

Join Aquarium of the Bay and Alcatraz Cruises for a unique, hands-on educational experience.  Led by the Aquarium’s team of expert naturalists, the Discover the Bay-Hybrid Ferry Program provides an immersive learning experience with San Francisco Bay from above and below the water onboard Hornblower Hybrid, the nation’s first hybrid ferry.

This 5-hour program includes:
  • Ecology, food web and basic water chemistry of San Francisco Bay
  • The history of these waters and the surrounding Golden Gate National Recreation Area
  • Impacts of climate change to this region
  • Innovative energy saving technologies
  • Personal actions everyone can do to protect this vital resource
  • A tour of Aquarium of the Bay's exhibits
This unique program is aligned with 5th – 8th Grade California State Standards. 

Discover the Bay Hybrid Ferry Scholarship: Apply for a free field trip! Limited scholarships are available through Alcatraz Cruises and the California Coastal Commission for Bay Area 5th-8th grade classes.  Applications must be received by 12:00 noon on Friday, October 12, 2012.

Click here to download scholarship application

Hybrid Ferry Program Reservations:  To reserve a program, please submit a Reservation Request Form to Mayra@bay.org or fax your printed form to 415-623-5324.
Cost: $1,100.00 per program*

Program Dates:
The Discover the Bay-Hybrid Ferry Program is only available on limited Tuesdays and Wednesdays, November - May.

Program Capacity:
  • Maximum number of total participants (students, teachers, and chaperones) per program: 45.
  • 1 adult chaperone per 7 student ratio required.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITES ARE AVAILABLE!  If you are interested in sponsoring a class trip or the entire program, please contact development@bay.org.

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