NEWS RELEASE - October 2, 2009
Media Contact: Stefan Merkl 415 901-5256 smerkl@redandwhite.com
FLEET WEEK - AIR SHOW CRUISES
Oct 10 & 11: San Francisco's historic Red and White Fleet® is proud to celebrate Fleet Week 2009. Join us on beautiful San Francisco Bay for the best views of the annual Fleet Week festivities!
"We are delighted to offer our popular Fleet Week Cruises to visitors and residents alike also in 2009" said Tom Escher, President of Red and White Fleet. "This is our ninth year of operating the cruise and it's a pleasure to see old and new customers alike come out to enjoy this great San Francisco spectacle."
Fleet Week is a unique tribute to the U.S. military with a breathtaking showcase of military planes, ships and more. The world-renowned Navy Blue Angels will perform their airshow above San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge, along with the Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team.
Air Show Cruises will depart on October 10 & 11 at 2:00 PM and last for 2 hours. The cruise price includes appetizers and one complimentary beer, wine or soda. A cash bar with snacks, drinks and merchandise will be available on-board.
Tickets: Adults (18+): $48 Youth (5-17): $34 Group (15+ adults): $40
JUST ADDED - DAILY GOLDEN GATE BAY CRUISES AT 5PM
Sept 8 - Oct 25: Due to popular demand, we expanded the fall schedule of our 1-hr Golden Gate Bay Cruise by adding daily sailings at 5pm. Guests will be able to choose from 11 daily sailings on weekdays and 12 on weekends, with the earliest departure time being 10am.
Now in its 70th year of operation, Red and White Fleet's Golden Gate Bay Cruise is an amazing way to discover San Francisco's landmarks and history. On route, guests sail along San Francisco's waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and around Alcatraz Island, while learning about San Francisco's past, presence and future through our exclusive narration via headphones, available in 12 language choices. View our complete schedule.
GO CITY KIDS - BEST TOURIST SPOT NOMINEE
Congrats! Under the tag line "The one place in your town that every out-of-towner just has to see," Nickelodeon's Parent's Connect just named the Red and White Fleet one of the seven best tourist spots in San Francisco on its website GoCityKids.
GoCityKids is the first family online site that thinks practically about what parents really need and puts in your hands the resources and tools you could use. Written by parents based in cities all over the country, GoCityKids is the ultimate insider's guide to celebrating family life in the city and surrounding metropolitan areas.
This nomination is a great honor to everyone at the family-owned Red and White Fleet and demonstrates that our shared passion for what we do has not gone unnoticed. We'll continue to strive for excellence and would like to thank all of our customers and partners for their support and feedback. Congratulations also to all other nominees and the winner, the fun and amazing Musee Mecanique, which is located right next to the Red and White Fleet along the entrance to Pier 45.
CRUISE INFORMATION
The 1-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise® under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz, San Francisco's only bay cruise in 12 languages, departs 8 - 14 times daily from Pier 43 ½. Tickets: Adult (18+) $22 and Youth (5-17).
The Red and White Fleet also offers the California Sunset Cruise™, a relaxed 2-hour twilight sail with appetizers and live guitar music, from April to October, departing from Pier 43 ½. Tickets: Adult (18+) $48; and Youth (5-17) $34.
The 90-minute SF Explorer Cruise™, offers spectacular views and narratives on Natural History, Architecture, and Native American Culture, and departs May 20 - Sept 7 from Pier 43 ½. Tickets: Adult (18+) $34; and Youth (5-17) $22. Kids under age 5 ride free!
TICKETS and information: 415 673-2900, departure piers, or www.redandwhite.com. Prices include all taxes and fees. Gratuities optional. Major credit cards accepted.
Easy access to Pier 43 ½, located in Fisherman's Wharf at the end of Taylor Street, by public transportation (MUNI F-Line Street Car & Taylor Street Cable Car). All vessels available for private charters. Group rates available for 15 or more guests. Snacks and beverages are available on all vessels.
Feel free to contact us with your questions and feedback:
(415) 673-2900 sales@redandwhite.com
Red and White Fleet, Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133
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CRUISE INFORMATION
Founded in 1892, the family-owned Red and White Fleet is legendary for its San Francisco Cruises. The company is committed to environmental sustainability, supporting community education and the preservation of San Francisco's unique history and offering a fun and spectacular San Francisco experience to visitors from around the world. For more information, call 415 673-2900 or visit www.redandwhite.com.
The 1-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise®, San Francisco's only cruise with award-winning audio in 8 languages, departs 8 - 14 times daily from Pier 43 ½ on Fisherman's Wharf, at the foot of Taylor Street. Tickets: Adult (18-61) $21; Senior (62+) $18; Youth (12-17) $18; and Child (5-11) $14. The Red and White Fleet also offers the California Sunset Cruise®, a relaxed 2-hour twilight sail with a light buffet, from April to October, departing from Pier 43 ½. Tickets: Adult (18+) $48; and Youth (5-17) $33. The 90-minute Ferry Building Line Cruise®, offering exciting tours of San Francisco's Natural History, Architecture, and the Native American Experience, sails year around from the Ferry Building, Gate E, downtown San Francisco. Tickets: Adult (18+) $39; and Youth (5-17) $26.
For TICKETS and information: 415 673-2900, departure piers, or www.redandwhite.com. Children under age five ride free. Prices include all taxes, gratuities and fees. Major credit cards accepted. Easy access by public transportation. All vessels available for private charters. Group rates available for 15 or more guests. Snacks and beverages are available on all vessels.
Media Contact: Stefan Merkl (415) 901-5256.
