Leaving periodically from the
Alameda/Oakland Ferry Terminal in
San Francisco at
Pier 41, this is a
twin-hulled catamaran high-speed ferry. At around $9/
round trip, it's not a particularly economic way to
commute. For a
day out in
The City, though, it's a nice way to travel. It has several advantages over
BART and the
Transbay Buses.
To wit:
- Plenty of
seats most of the time
- Three
decks of seating
- No need for
exact change
- Pay with a
credit card
- Spectacular
view
-
Eating and
drinking is allowed
-
Food and
drink is sold on site
-
Beer and
wine and a
full bar are available!
(YES, you heard me. It's the one and only way to
legitmately get
smashed on your daily
commute should you so
wish.
Knock yerself out!)
- The
top deck: open to the
sky and the
Bay, it's a thrilling ride (even if it gets a mite
nippy at times, and your
hair will fly everywhere)
Recommended! And the transfer part of your
ticket will get you a free ride on
AC Transit once you
disembark.