Oakland Veterans Day Tribute Cruise
Honor military service aboard FDR's presidential yacht with a Veterans Day bay tribute
Duration
3 hrs
Includes
Box lunch, coffee, tea, water
Highlights
Sail aboard the historic USS Potomac, FDR's presidential yacht, for a Veterans Day tribute cruise honoring military veterans and active servicemembers. Docents narrate World War II sites and other points of interest around San Francisco Bay.
- Attend the USS Hornet commemoration ceremony in Alameda
- Hear TAPS and other tunes performed by a Scottish bagpiper, plus patriotic songs from the Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir
- Take in bay islands, bridges, lighthouses, birds, and passing boats and ships
What's Included
- Box lunch
- Coffee
- Tea
- Dispensed water
Important details
- Veteran and active military fares require proof of service on arrival
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult
- Solid, flat-soled shoes are required
- Wheelchair access is limited to the main deck; wheelchairs must be no wider than 24 inches. Onboard restrooms cannot accommodate wheelchairs, and crew cannot provide physical assistance
- Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on the USS Potomac
- Keep one hand free when using the ship's stairs; do not carry food, drinks, or other items in both hands
- Arrive for check-in 45 minutes before departure. Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure, and the ship leaves promptly at the scheduled time
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 48 hours before departure for a full refund or rebooking. No refund or rebooking is available within 48 hours. For groups of 10 or more, cancel at least 30 days before departure for a full refund. If the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, you'll receive a full refund.
Product ID: 5KT4KQ
FAQs
Pick up and complete a boarding pass at the Visitor Center, then have it date-stamped before boarding.
Parking is available at the Washington Street Garage between 2nd Street and Embarcadero Street, one block from the USS Potomac. Parking is not validated.
Soft drinks and bottled water are available for purchase on the Veterans Day tribute cruise.
Meeting details
540 Water Street, Oakland, CA 94607
