Monterey and Carmel Tour by Bus from San Francisco and Bay Cruise -- Enjoy a sightseeing bus tour to Monterey and Carmel. This area in California has one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world. Our route south on Highway 1 through the beach town of Santa Cruz features one spectacular view after another.

Scheduled stops on the tour include Steinbeck's Cannery Row in Monterey, the gallery and restaurant district of Carmel-by-the-Sea, and various vistas along the 17-Mile Drive including Pebble Beach Golf Course and the Lone Cypress.

Our tour returns through Silicon Valley, the high tech capital of the world.

This tour also includes a 1 hour San Francisco Bay Cruise

Monterey & Carmel Tour by Bus from San Francisco with Bay Cruise Length: 10 to 11 hours plus 1 hour Bay Cruise  Prices - including tax Our Adult Retail Rate: $84.95 Our Adult Internet Rate: $79.95 Savings: $5.00 Our Child Rate: $53.95 Time: 9:00 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday  Summary: The Monterey and Carmel tour includes free San Francisco hotel pick-up from virtually all hotels within the city limits of San Francisco. There is no hotel pick-up or drop-off for the Bay Cruise. Please note that there is not enough time to take the Bay Cruise on the same day as the Monterey and Carmel tour; you have 90 days to take that cruise. Child rate applies to children ages 5 to 11. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-208-4421. ** You will receive an E-Ticket for your tour/activity. We attempt to provide your E-Ticket within 72 hours (if your tour/activity is in less than 10 days). If your tour/activity is within the next 72 hours, your E-Ticket will be processed as quickly as possible. You will need to print your E-Ticket at www.reserve123.com/tickets; you must have your E-Ticket, or you will be charged again with no refund. There is a $3.95 processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order.

Sightseeing highlights: Highway One, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Cannery Row, 17-Mile Drive, Lone Cypress at Pebble Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea and return trip through Silicon Valley.

If you would like to enhance your tour, you can include a Monterey Bay Aquarium ticket.

San Francisco Bay Cruise Description

The one-hour San Francisco Bay Cruise takes you out towards Golden Gate Bridge from Fisherman's Wharf. En route we pass Fort Mason, Marina District, St. Francis Yacht Club and the Presidio. We pass under the Golden Gate Bridge for excellent photo opportunities. Cruising close to the Marin Headlands we head past Angel Island and around Alcatraz. After great views of the Bay Bridge we will head back to Fisherman's Wharf along the Embarcadero and pass by the recently restored Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street. Tickets are good for up to 3 months Any time, any day!

Bay Cruise Schedule

Winter 2007 Schedule (January 1, 2007 to April 6, 2007):

Monday through Friday:
10:00 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 noon, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm and 3:45 pm
Saturday and Sunday:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 noon, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm and 4:15 pm

Spring Vacation 2007 Schedule (April 7 to April 15, 2007):

Daily:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:15 pm and 5:00 pm

Spring 2007 Schedule (April 16 to May 25, 2007):

Monday through Friday:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm and 4:15 pm
Saturday and Sunday:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:15 pm and 5:00 pm

Summer Schedule (May 26, 2007 to September 3, 2007)

Daily:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 noon, 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:15 pm

Early Fall Schedule (September 4, 2007 to September 23, 2007

Daily:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 noon, 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm

Fall Schedule (September 24, 2007 to October 28, 2007)

Monday through Friday:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 noon, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:15 pm
Saturday and Sunday:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 noon, 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm

Early Winter Schedule (October 29, 2007 to December 21, 2007):

Monday through Friday:
10:00 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 noon, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm
Saturday and Sunday:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 noon, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm and 4:15 pm

Winter Holiday Schedule (December 22, 2007 to December 31, 2007):

Daily:
10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, and 4:15 pm

CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY.

Additional sailing times may be offered during holiday periods.

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The Monterey and Carmel tour includes free San Francisco hotel pick-up from virtually all hotels within the city limits of San Francisco. There is no hotel pick-up or drop-off for the Bay Cruise. Please note that there is not enough time to take the Bay Cruise on the same day as the Monterey and Carmel tour; you have 90 days to take that cruise. Child rate applies to children ages 5 to 11. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-208-4421.