San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay VIP Experience
Overview
Visit Aquarium of the Bay for an interactive introduction to the fish and other marine life that live in San Francisco Bay and its surrounding Pacific waters. This VIP ticket includes a guided tour by one of our amazing educators, which features more than 20,000 animals BEFORE the aquarium is open. You can observe creatures like sharks, rays, sea stars and river otters.
What's Included
- Admission to the Aquarium of the Bay
- Watch biologists prepare animal habitats
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting Location
Aquarium of the Bay
Embarcadero & Beach St, Pier 39, San Francisco, California 94133, United States
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The aquarium is open every day except Christmas Day
- Free admission for children ages 3 and under
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-6734P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Admission to the Aquarium of the Bay.
- Watch biologists prepare animal habitats.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay VIP Experience is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay VIP Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Admission to the Aquarium of the Bay
- Watch biologists prepare animal habitats
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The aquarium is open every day except Christmas Day
- Free admission for children ages 3 and under
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible
