Get Away without Going Away - with Angel Island Tiburon Ferry!

Get Away without Going Away - with Angel Island Tiburon Ferry!

The Angel Island Tiburon Ferry’s famous Sunset Cruises run Friday and Saturday evenings out of  Tiburon, CA at 6:30 PM - returning to the dock at 8:00 PM!  Enjoy a truly unforgetable  experience on San Francisco Bay!

Sunshine, fresh air, and that relaxed “getting away from it all” feeling are just a few of the fabulous perks you’ll receive when you take a ride on the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry!  Pack a picnic dinner, your favorite bottle of wine, or beverages of choice and sit back and relax on board The Angel Island as you take in spectacular sights of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Skyline, and Angel Island State Park!

Thinking of spending the day on Angel Island?  Great choice!  Please vist AngelIslandFerry.com for daily roundtrip ferry schedules and ticket information to Angel Island State Park.   Visit AngelIslandFerry.com and/or call 415.435.2131 for more information and current ferry schedules.

  • Getting There:  The Angel Island Tiburon Ferry docks in Tiburon, CA -  located less than 20 minutes from Golden Gate Bridge in beautiful Marin County, CA.
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of Tiburon’s waterfront cafes and restaurants.
  • Shop the numerous boutiques and stores on Main Street and Ark Row.

Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Official Website

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From the top of Mt. Livermore, Angel Island - you can see forever!
From the top of Mt. Livermore, Angel Island – you can see forever!
“On a clear day – you can see forever” from Angel Island State Park’s peak – Mt. Livermore!  This “moderate Level” hike to the top of Angel Island is approximately 2 1/2 hours round trip offering a few great places to stop along the way to enjoy a picnic while taking in breathtaking views of San Francisco Skyline, SF Bay, and Bay Area bridges.  Be sure to bring your camera to capture snaps of the Island’s indigenous wildlife, plants, and of course – the incredible 360 degree views from the middle of San Francisco Bay!
 
To get there – Angel Island Tiburon Ferry runs numerous roundtrip ferry rides from Tibuorn to Angel Island daily and on weekends.  For ferry schedules please visit:  AngelIslandFerry.com.  For more information and the history of Mt. Livermore visit the Angel Island Assoication - and “Take A Ride with Us!”  Captain Maggie
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Ferry runs on the hour 10 AM - 5 PM July 4th & July 5t - Take a Ride with US!
Ferry runs on the hour 10 AM – 5 PM July 4th & July 5t – Take a Ride with US!

Angel Island Tiburon Ferry is running Sunday, July 4th and Monday, July 5th from 10 AM – 5 PM on the hour to Angel Island State Park.  Enjoy your holiday picnic in paradise!  You can hike, bike, picnic and even BBQ on the BBQ grills provided on the Island.   Return ferry rides run 20 minutes past the hour every hour. 

 Take advantage of this incredible weather we are having and “Take a Ride with Us!”  Captain Maggie

Current round trip fares between Tiburon and Angel Island:

Adults (ages 13 and over)    $13.50
Children (ages 6 – 12)    $11.50
Small Children (ages 3 – 5)    $3.50
Toddlers (ages 2 and under)    Free*
Bicycles    $1.00

(*Limit one free child, ages 2 and under, per paying adult.)

Prices are round-trip and include the Angel Island State Park admission fee.

Please purchase tickets as you board the vessel (no ticket sales in advance, with the exception of group reservations).

For more information on Angel Island State Park please visit:  AngelIslandFerry.com

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Heres to you enjoying an Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Sunset Cruise!

Here's to you enjoying an Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Sunset Cruise!

GREAT weather is in the stars for this holiday weekend -  join us for a spectacular Sunset Cruise!  Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Sunset Cruises depart our Tiburon, CA dock every Friday and Saturday Evening at 6:30 PM and return at 8 PM!

Pack a picnic dinner, your favorite bottle of wine, or beverage of choice and sit back and relax on board The Angel Island as you take in incredible sights of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Skyline, and Angel Island State Park!

Purchase tickets at our Tiburon, CA dock:

Adults and seniors: $20
Children (6-12): $10
Small Children (3-5): $5
One free child (under the age of 3) is allowed per paying adult.

Thinking of spending the day on Angel Island?  Great choice!  Please visit AngelIslandFerry.com for daily roundtrip ferry schedules and ticket information to Angel Island State Park.   Below are a few itinerary suggestions to get you started:

Getting there and parking info:  Angel Island Tiburon Ferry docks in Tiburon, CA - less than 20 minutes from Golden Gate Bridge in beautiful Marin County, CA.

  • Plan your Day Trip around the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry’s round trip  rides to Angel Island State Park and/or call 415.435.2131.  Pack a picnic to enjoy on the boat ride or on Angel Island.
  • Rent bikes and/or  Stand-Up Paddle Boards at DemoSport and get a workout in while checking out the sites on San Francisco Bay!
  • Shop the numerous boutiques and stores on Main Street and Ark Row and enjoy a fabulous meal at one of the many outstanding waterfront dining spots the beautiful Bayside community of Tiburon has to offer and “Come and take a ride with us!”  Captain Maggie 

Angel Island Tiburon Ferry’s famous Sunset Cruises have been featured on California Living with Aprilanne  primetime Bay Area wide.

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Captain Maggie on June 28th, 2010
Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Private Charters is At Your Service for your special event!

Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Private Charters is "At Your Service" for your special event!

Hosting your next event will be a breeze when you plan it with Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Private Charters.  Great for weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, family reunions, or that special event coming up this season - you’ll find the perfect party venue with Angel Island Tiburon Ferry!  Experience “Stress-Free Entertaining on The Bay” as you dazzle your guests with ease - and enjoy every carefree moment amidst the show stopping views on San Francisco Bay!

We offer 3 unique vessels with one perfect for every size party - from “The Bonita” – which is ideal for sightseeing tours, to the “Tamalpais” our luxury vessel with a dance floor, booth seating, full bar and galley kitchen, 2 TV’s with surround sound, and capable of servicing 80+ persons in comfort and style, to the “Angel Island” which is your “go-to-boat” for your next “all out blow out” with two levels, two bars, a bandstand,  and dance floor!  

As far as the planning, “your only limitation is your imagination” – we can take care of all the details from the theme creation and decorations such as a Hawaiian or *Tiki Party, to selecting the caterer and the menu – or you can – it’s your party.  And remember, we take care of all the clean up so you can relax and enjoy every minute of your special event completely.

Planning your next party will be a breeze with Angel Island Ferry Private Charters – for more information please call 415.435.2131 – and “Take a Ride with Us!”  Captain Maggie

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Join us for a spectacular Sunset Cruise running every Friday and Saturday evening through October – Bring your own picnic dinner and favorite bottle of wine and enjoy the most romantic sunsets and views the Bay Area has to offer! 

PS:  There is still time to reserve your 4th of July Fireworks Cruise tickets - limited space is still available and this event is always sold out ahead of time so act NOW to get the best seats on the Bay for this spectacular event!   Call 415.435.2131 for your tickets today! 

*Captain Maggie and the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry’s “Tiki Party” were featured on California Living with Aprilanne primetime Bay Area wide.

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Captain Maggie on January 30th, 2010

Hi All!  You want to entertain but hate the thought of having to do all the planning and ugh – who wants to have to bother with all the clean-up right?  Well you can leave all of the details to us when you book a private charter with the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry for your next event.  Great for a wedding, rehearsal dinner, or even a girls night out on the Bay – we have a boat that’s right for your party size and budget.  So give us a call @ 415.435.2131 today and let us help you plan a party they’ll be talking about for years to come!

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The views from Angel Island Beaches are the Bay Area's Best!

 

 

 

The views from Angel Island Beaches are the Bay Area's Best!

Discover your own Paradise Island  with a ride on the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry!

 

Give Dad a complete change of scenery this Father’s Day and treat him to a fun family picnic or BBQ on Angel Island State Park this weekend!  Some of the Bay Area’s best view spots can be found on Angel Island – from it’s secluded beaches – to the Island’s summit – Mt. Livermore where you will experience top of the world views of San Francisco city skyline and   Bay Area bridges such as the Golden Gate, Oakland, and San Rafael Richmond Bridge.  If Dad enjoys hiking -taking him on the 2 1/2 round trip hike to Angel Island’s Mt. Livermore may be an especially rewarding activity for the family to do together!

There are BBQ grills set up for public use at Ayala Cove , as well as at the beach in the photo above which is located near Camp Reynolds – just a short hike from the ferry dock.  

Whether you decide to pack a picnic basket full of Dad’s favorite fare, or bring along a cooler with all the fixins for a grand Father’s Day BBQ – Angel Island State Park offers the most spectacular party venue with some of the best sight seeing the Bay Area has to offer!

Angel Island Tiburon Ferry makes hourly trips to Angel Island between 10 AM and 5 PM on the weekends – with return trips to the Tiburon dock 20 minutes past the hour with the last return trip from Angel Island at 5:20 PM.

You can also pack a picnic dinner and Dad’s favorite bottle of wine or beverage and enjoy a Sunset Cruise on the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry which  run Friday and Saturday evenings now through mid-October…another great way to celebrate and/or just sit back, relax, and take a ride with us!  Captain Maggie

For current ferry schedules and more information on Angel Island State Park and our Sunset Cruises please visit:  AngelIslandFerry.com  

Click here for more information on things to do on Angel Island State Park.

Click here for Wine & BBQ Pairing Ideas and Recipe for New York Strip Steaks with Vegetable Couscous and Olive Salsa Verde compliments of former Carneros Inn Executive Chef Kimball Jones as seen on California Living.

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Get on Board and "Be Prepared" Today!

Get on Board and "Be Prepared" Today!

Angel Island Tiburon Ferry’s Public Awareness Campaign  “On Board For Safety” is an ongoing effort to get the word out on “preparedness” – because when it comes to your family’s safety there is no time like the present to do what it takes to “Be Prepared Today!”

Aprilanne Hurley and Captain Maggie encourage you to "Be Prepared" TODAY!

Aprilanne Hurley and Captain Maggie encourage you to "Be Prepared" TODAY!

Captain Maggie and the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry’s “On Board with Safety” Program is the focus in the California Living Community Awareness TV Campaign  World Premiering February 2010 on-air and on-demand!

 Please check out our free Online Survival Guide and click here to receive your FREE Companion Ferry Ride with each $5.00 “Captain Maggie Stay-On-Board” Round Trip purchase!

Every step you take will go a long way in helping you and your family survive in the event a natural disaster strikes.  You can do the most good in the shortest amount of time by following these 3 easy steps:

1.  Prepare a safety kit for your car, home, and office.   See our “Survival Guide” for detailed checklists, safety tips, and suggestions.

2.  Create a Family Emergency Plan so everyone is familiar with how to act in the event of a disaster.

3.  Stay informed on the types of natural disasters that affect your area and what you can do to continuously “be prepared” by keeping up on the latest safety information provided by your local fire and police agencies, FEMA’s - Ready.gov, and your local American Red Cross Branch.

Com’ on California – “Get on Board” and Be Prepared Today - Captain Maggie

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Captain Maggie on February 7th, 2010
Who said there was no such thing as a "free ride?"

Who said there was no such thing as a "free ride?"

Now you can  “Get that getaway feeling without going away” and bring along a companion – for FREE when you get “On-Board” with “Captain Maggie’s $5.00 Roundtrip Special”- which includes a “Stay-on-Board”  Roundtrip Ferry Ride to Angel Island!

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Captain Maggie on February 18th, 2010
At Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Co. Our history is as much a part of us as our present...

Check out our new "View Book" on Angel Island Tiburon Ferry's rich, historic, past!

We are very excited to launch our NEW site, which has been designed to provide web-visitors with a user-friendly, content rich online experience.

Please take a few moments to look around, explore, and discover all the great things to do on and around San Francisco Bay on AngelIslandFerry.com – and “take a ride with us! ” Captain Maggie

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Get On-Board and Be Prepared Today!

Get On-Board and Be Prepared Today!

Check out “Heroes Happen – Find the Hero in YOU”™ Public Awareness TV Campaign  recently debuting on air in Marin County, CA on the top Comcast Cable Networks.

HeroesHappen.com - is a unique “Volunteer-Opportunity Match-Making” site for people of all ages interested in creating more meaning in their lives through volunteerism.  Web-visitors can check  out a number of different Volunteer-Op’s based on their interests and lifestyle!   Site users can be confidant in the fact that program creator and California Living producer/host  Aprilanne Hurley has either had a personal or professional experience with  every organization recommended on HeroesHappen.com assuring potential volunteers will have the best experience possible.

"You don't need super powers to be a hereo." -------- Masi Oka
“You don’t need super powers to be a hero.” ——– Masi Oka

In the HeroesHappen.com Public Awareness TV campaign, Hurley and Captain Maggie encourage viewers to “find the their “inner hero” with the support of superstar hero – Masi Oka - who plays a “hero” in the hit TV series “Heroes.  Viewers are encouraged to “get out and volunteer – and unleash their inner hero” through community volunteerism.  Angel Island Tiburon Ferry encourages volunteering and giving back to the community and recommends visiting Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation’s web-site for volunteer opportunities on Angel Island, especially if you enjoy gardening and/or working with people as a docent tour guide!  The Angel Island Association also has volunteer opportunities that may fit your lifestyle in park maintenance, administrative support, visitor services, and the gift shop so check into it – and “volunteer today!”

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Toast aboard the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Sunset Cruise

Toast aboard the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Sunset Cruise

Moms of all ages will enjoy a scenic and relaxing Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Sunset Cruise to celebrate her special day with the family!  Angel Island Tiburon Ferry’s Sunset Crusies dock out of Tiburon, CA and are now running Friday and Saturday nights 6:30 PM – 8 PM May through October.  Pack a picnic dinner, your favorite bottle of wine or bubbly to celebrate and hop on-board to take in some of the best sights the Bay Area has to offer of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Skyline, and Angel Island State Park! 

Now everyone can “Get that Getaway Feeling without going away with a ride on the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry!”  Watch Angel Island Tiburon Ferry’s  Captain Maggie McDonogh review the best ways tourists and locals can take in the sights, explore Angel Island, and enjoy life to the fullest with her and her crew on SF Bay as seen on California Living with Aprilanne primetime Bay Area Wide:

For more information on ferry schedules to Angel Island State Park, Sunset Cruises, and to plan your next private event on San Francisco Bay give Captain Maggie and crew a call @ 415.435.2131 and/or visit:  AngelIslandFerry.com today!

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Picture yourself here for some LIVE music, fresh oysters and cold beer this weekend!

Picture yourself here for some LIVE music, fresh oysters and cold beer this weekend!

Looking to get into some cool  summer FUN on a hot summer day? A ride on the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry to Angel Island State Park is just the ticket!

Check out the Cove Cafe & Cantina on Angel Island State Park for a series of FREE  live music performances on Saturdays starting June 12th from 2 – 5 PM!  Paradise awaits you on the Cantina Deck overlooking Ayala Cove -where you’ll enjoy a perfect pairing of fresh Hog Island Oyster Co. oysters and ice cold Lagunitas Brewing Co. Beer… “now this is the life!”
 

 

Take a ride with us!

Angel Island Tiburon Ferry - Your Ticket to Paradise sice 1959!

Naturally, getting there is half the fun when you take a ride on the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry – which offers daily round trip ferry service to Angel Island from beautiful Tiburon, CA!  On the 10 minute ride to Angel Island State Park you’ll enjoy some of the best views the Bay Area has to offer of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Skyline and San Francisco Bay!

Make it a special event and book a private charter on one of our boats such as the  The Tamalpais  - our luxury vessel, which is perfect for any occasion…even a girls night out!  Visit our website:  AngelIslandFerry.com  for more information/current ferry schedules  - and…”take a ride with us!”  Captain Maggie

Originally airing primetime Bay Area Wide on California Living with Aprilanne -  Watch Captain Maggie’s Private Charters 1 minute video

 
PS:  Enjoy front row seats your 4th of July Fireworks Cruise with us as space is limited and fills up quick !  Call 415.435.2131 for ticket information 
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For more information on the Cove Cafe & Cantina’s FREE Angel Island LIVE Music offerings please click here.
 
 

 

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Get on-board Angel Island Tiburon Ferrys 4th of July Fireworks Cruise for an exciting time on SF Bay!

Hop on-board Angel Island Tiburon Ferry's 4th of July Fireworks Cruise - for an exciting night on San Francisco Bay!

Celebrate America’s 234 Birthday this 4th of July with a ride on the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry’s Annual July 4th Fireworks Cruise!  You’ll have the best seats on  SF Bay as you experience an up-close look at San Francisco Bay’s Annual Fireworks Extravaganza!

A tradition for over 20 years - The Angel Island Tiburon Ferry 4th of July Fireworks Cruise fills up quickly and space is limited so reserve your tickets by calling 415.435.2131 extension 5 today!  Below are a few details on this “Must Attend”  Event of the Season:

What: The Annual Angel Island Tiburon Ferry San Francisco Bay 4th of July Fireworks Cruise featuring an up-close look at San Francisco Bay’s Annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza! 

When:  Sunday, July 4th, 2010:  We start loading passengers onto the Angel Island at 7:30 PM for an 8 PM departure.  We will return to the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Dock approximately 9:45 – 10 PM after the show. 

Where:  Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Dock, Tiburon, CA.  Click here for directions and parking info.  

 Ticket Pricing:  $40.00 Adults, $20.00 Ages 6 – 12; and $10.00 for children ages 6 and under.

Why:  Experience the most spectacular fireworks event of the season on San Francisco Bay from the view deck of  The Angel Island Tiburon Ferry!

Details:  Wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks are available on the cruise for purchase.  Please feel free to bring your own picnic dinner or snacks and beverages of choice – and “take a ride with us! ” Captain Maggie 

Celebrate Dad’s special day this year with a Sunset Cruise on the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry or day trip to Angel Island

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Watch 1 minute Bay Area Travel Expert Captain Maggie “Island Adventures” video clip! 

For information on Angel Island Tiburon Ferry’s Specialty Cruises click here!

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