Do you like nothing more than a day spent messing about on the river over the holiday vacation and beyond? How about messing about on the bay? That's just as much fun, especially if that bay is the San Francisco bay. Well now locals can do exactly that, all season long and as often as they like, only now for a lot less money.

Because now landlubbers can purchase a Season Pass for Red and White Fleet's 1-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise for an entire season, from the holiday acation onward.

Since it's origin during the Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939, millions of locals and visitors alike have enjoyed a sail aboard Red and White Fleet's Golden Gate Bay Cruise.

And you too can participate in this tradition.  It could even become your own holiday tradition.

A Season Pass, me hearties, is your ticket to a year of adventures on SF Bay. Here's what the fleet promises:
* You'll be amazed by San Francisco's biggest landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.
* You'll discover local history through their exclusive audio tour via headphones, available in 12 language choices.
* You'll see marine wildlife up close, including seagulls, pelicans, sea lions and even dolphins.
* You'll relax while enjoying snacks and drinks at discounted rates from their full bar.
* You can entertain guests, friends or family, who will love the historic audio tour and spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the city's skyline. This one is particularly a good one - now how to entertain out-of-town guests is a no-brainer.
* The same Season Pass makes an excellent gift!

Know that this Season Pass that makes a nice holiday gift has the following benefits:

* Unlimited rides aboard the Golden Gate Bay Cruise for a whole season
* $10 off Adult California Sunset Cruise and SF Explorer Cruise tickets
* $6 off Youth California Sunset Cruise and SF Explorer Cruise tickets
* 20% discount on snacks and beverages* purchased during your cruise
* 20% discount on Red and White Fleet merchandise
* $4 off Golden Gate Bay Cruise companion tickets
* As a bonus, any Season Passes purchased in 2009 will be valid through December 31, 2010!

A full bar with drinks, snacks and merchandise is available on board.
Best yet: any Season Passes purchased in 2009 will be valid through December 31, 2010.

Don't forget to redeem the Season Pass directly at Red and White Fleet’s ticket booth at Pier 43 ½, Fisherman’s Wharf, located on the intersection of Taylor Street and Embarcadero. You'll need to arrive about 20 minutes prior to your preferred cruise time. Be sure to bring your activated Season Pass and Photo ID. There are 8-14 daily departures from Pier 43½ starting at 10:00 AM

Price is--Adult: $50, Youth $30. What a deal!  This is a great holiday vacation present to give or receive.

And to those self-same good deals we say, "aye, aye". Don't miss them.  After all, the holiday vacation is the time to give thanks and you'll definitely be giving thanks to get one of these!

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