SHIP TOURS SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY
October 7
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pier 27
THURSDAY
October 8
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pier 27 & 35
SATURDAY
October 10
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pier 27 & 35
SUNDAY
October 11
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pier 27 & 35
MONDAY
October 12
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pier 35
USS Ashland (LSD 48)
USS CAPE ST. GEORGE commemorates the battle fought in the South Pacific off the island of New Ireland in the Bismarck Archipelago on 25 November 1943. Naval intelligence suspected that the Japanese would attempt to resupply or evacuate their forces on Bougainville and Buka Islands to their base at Rabaul. Anticipating their move, Admiral William "Bull" Halsey gave Captain (later Admiral) Arleigh Burke, the Commander of DESRON 23, the following orders: "Thirty-One Knot Burke, get athwart the Buka-Rabaul evacuation line...if enemy contacted, you know what to do. "During this early morning action, five destroyers of DESRON 23, the Little Beavers, sank three of five Japanese destroyers involved in the engagement, and severely damaged a fourth, without damage to any of Burke's ships.
Modern U.S. Navy guided missile cruisers perform primarily in a Battle Force role. These ships are multi-mission [Air Warfare (AW), Undersea Warfare (USW), Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) and Surface Warfare (SUW)] surface combatants capable of supporting carrier battle groups, amphibious forces, or of operating independently and as flagships of surface action groups. Cruisers are equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles giving them additional long range Strike Warfare (STRW) capability. Some Aegis Cruisers have been outfitted with a Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) capability.
USS Cape St. George (CG 71)
USCGC MUNRO (WMSL-755) is the sixth Legend Class National Security Cutter, homeported in Alameda, CA.
Common deployments include the entire Pacific Rim with port calls that may include San Diego, Kodiak, and Honolulu. Foreign destinations include countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Ecuador, Japan and all of the Pacific Island Nations.
The Cutter’s namesake, DOUGLAS A. MUNRO: Douglas A. Munro, a Signalman First Class of the United States Coast Guard, died heroically on Guadalcanal on 27 September 1942. Having volunteered to evacuate a detachment of Marines who were facing annihilation by an unanticipated large enemy force, he succeeded in safely extricating them and in doing so was mortally wounded.
USCGC Munro (WMSL 755)
USCGC Benjamin Bottoms (WPC-1132) is the 32nd Sentinel-class cutter built for the United States Coast Guard. She is the fourth of four Fast Response Cutters homeported in San Pedro, California.
USCGC Benjamin Bottoms (WPC-1132)
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter GEORGE COBB is the fourteenth and final "Keeper" Class coastal buoy tender built by Marinette Marine Corporation in Marinette, Wisconsin. Carrying on the proud tradition of the men and women of the Light House Service for which they are named, the Keeper Class cutters were built using the most modern shipbuilding techniques, and incorporate the latest in technology to carry out Coast Guard missions.
Launched on December 18, 1999, accepted by the Coast Guard on June 22, 2000, and formally commissioned on October 27, 2000, GEORGE COBB is named for the famed lighthouse keeper and Silver Lifesaving Medal recipient.
Homeported in San Pedro, CA with a crew compliment of 22 enlisted and 2 officers, GEORGE COBB is responsible for 178 floating aids to navigation along the California coast, including the major ports of San Francisco, Los Angeles and Long Beach, and San Diego.
USCGC GEORGE COBB (WLM 564)
Climb aboard the visiting ships and get a glimpse into the day-to-day lives of the sailors.
Join us on the San Francisco waterfront to tour visiting ships docked at the Port of San Francisco and experience what life is like for the sailors who serve aboard them. Step aboard, explore the decks, and get a firsthand glimpse into their day-to-day duties at sea.
We have several guides on this site to help you with information about planning your experience at Fleet Week under "Plan Your Trip".
All ship tours are free of charge.
Tour lines are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pier 15/17
Pier 15/17
Conduct During Shipboard Tours
The public is encouraged to attend tours and interact with U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel.
Report any suspicious activity immediately to military or police personnel
- Over 18 years of age must have a valid government-issued ID
- Those 17 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- No large backpacks, oversized camera bags, or large purses.
- Bags must be no larger than 12 x 6 x 12
- Small clutches or purses no larger than 5 x 7 are permitted
- No holding areas for personal items - backpacks, strollers, bicycles, scooters, pets, etc.
- All non-permitted items will not be allowed to remain on or near the pier areas. They will be removed from the pier and may be searched or otherwise disposed of.
- Visitation to all participating vessels is on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Ship tours may not be safe for those with some disabilities and access and functional needs or certain medical conditions. There are steep ladders (stairways) to climb and uneven surfaces to traverse on board the ship. An alternative experience will be provided on the pier for those who wish to learn more about the ships in Port.
- Open-toe shoes and high heels are not permitted.
- Failure to consent to screening and inspection will result in denial of authorization to enter the property.
- All visitors will remain with the tour guide at all times and will not deviate from the dedicated tour route.
- Report any suspicious activity immediately to any military or police personnel.
Prohibited Items
All personnel are screened, and all bags are searched before entering the pier.
- Strollers
- Food or drinks, including ice chests and coolers
- No liquids
- Pets
- Glass containers
- Guns, knives, clubs, or weapons of any kind
- Mace, pepper spray, spray cans, or other defensive spray or chemicals
- Firearms
- Fireworks or explosives of any kind
- Flammable liquids
- Illegal drugs and/or paraphernalia, including marijuana
- Electronic cigarettes/vapes
- Lighters
- Camera tripods and cameras with lenses greater than 100 mm
- Bags must be no larger than 12 x 6 x 12
- Small clutches or purses no larger than 5 x 7 are permitted
- Medical and infant bags are allowed but subject to search
- Skateboards / bicycles / hoverboards
- Gang-related clothing
- Unmanned aerial systems (UAS / drones)
- Open-toe shoes and high heels are not allowed on the ship