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Two-Hour Sightseeing and History Cruises
Spend a relaxing time enjoying the sights and history on the bay
Take a cruise on President Franklin D. Roosevelt's historic floating White House from 1936 to 1945 Step back in time and experience a remarkable piece of presidential history aboard the USS Potomac, a National Historic Landmark and the only presidential yacht restored and still operating in the ...
Three-Hour Sightseeing and History Cruises with Lunch
Spend a relaxing time enjoying the sights and history on the bay
Visit Franklin D. Roosevelt's historical presidential yacht, known as his "Floating White House," from 1936 to 1945. Brought through the Panama Canal in the early 1960s, the ship is fully restored to her presidential glory. Berthed at Jack London Square in Oakland, Potomac has been providing ...
Dockside Tours - Year 'Round
One Hour • Tour The Ship Without Leaving The Harbor! • All ages!
You will be touring Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidential yacht, a floating and fully operating museum and National Historic Landmark. You will see all parts of the ship including the presidential stateroom, dining room, galleys, crews quarters, guest quarters, wheelhouse, engine room and fantail ...
Exploring Ships of the Bay - Sat. May 23
Special Event: Narrated cruise by Jonathan Ogle, Matson Navigation Co.
Step aboard the fully restored USS Potomac, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidential yacht, for a three-hour narrated cruise exploring the working vessels and waterfront of San Francisco Bay. Enjoy commentary from a maritime expert while taking in views of Alcatraz, Angel Island, the Bay Bridge and the ...
Oakland
3 hours
USS Potomac Association
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Wine Tasting Cruise - Summer Solstice June 20
Special Event: Cruise into the sunset on the longest day of the year. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Celebrate the arrival of summer on the historic USS Potomac - the Summer Solstice sunset cruise on June 20 - with a wine tasting of top vintners offered by Rosenblum Cellars at Jack London Square. Your ticket includes snacks and a complimentary tasting glass. Franklin D. Roosevelt's beautifully ...
Oakland
2 hours
Boat Tour, Sailing, Sightseeing Tour, Wine
USS Potomac Association
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Music on the Potomac Cruises - June 28, July 26, Aug. 30
Special Event: Enjoy Great Music on a Summer Afternoon Cruise
About Bring friends and family, and especially good cheer to enjoy an unforgettable two-hours of musical fun on a summer afternoon while we cruise in the bay! Dancing optional! Make a group of 10 or more adults and receive a discount on your adult-priced tickets! Select your date in the calendar to the ...
Oakland
Boat Tour, History Tour, Museum, Sailing, Sightseeing Tour
USS Potomac Association
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July 4th - San Francisco Bay Fireworks, America 250
Special Event: Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the USA!
Come aboard Franklin D. Roosevelt's historic Floating White House at Jack London Square, Oakland, Calif. to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary! Capacity The USS Potomac has a maximum capacity of 120 people. Duration Three Hours - Departure at 7:30 p.m., returns to Jack London Square at 10:30 ...
Special Event: Beer Tasting Cruise - Sept. 19
Featuring Brews from Oakland United and a Cruise on the Bay - Ages 21+ only
Join us for a fun cruise in San Francisco Bay with Oakland United Beerworks which will be serving up samples of their top brews for your tasting pleasure. Franklin D. Roosevelt's beautifully restored presidential yacht will take you back in time to a consequential period in American history with ...
Oakland
2 hours
USS Potomac Association
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Fleet Week's Parade of Ships - Coming In Under the Golden Gate
Special Event: Potomac joins the parade behind the US Navy and US Coast Guard ships
Join us on board for this spectacular, exclusive opportunity to not just watch the US Navy ships come in under the Golden Gate Bridge but to actually be on board Potomac IN THE PARADE with them! We are only taking 50 passengers with us on this cruise. By invitation of Fleet Week and the US Navy, FDR's ...
Oakland
3 Hours
USS Potomac Association
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Fleet Week Blue Angels Cruise - Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
Special Event: Sells Out Quickly! Book Today!
Join us onboard the USS Potomac for spectacular front-row seats to watch the US Navy Blue Angels fly right overhead the Potomac as they perform their aerial maneuvers over San Francisco Bay.* While Blue Angels fans from across the Bay watch from hills, rooftops and all along the waterfront, you will ...
ELVIS Live! - A Tribute Cruise Nov. 1, 2026 to the King of Rock 'n Roll!
Elvis performs live! Did you know Elvis once owned the Potomac? All Ages Welcome!
ELVIS! A Tribute Cruise to the King of Rock 'n Roll! Performing live on board! Join us on board for a live performance by the King as we sail the bay. Did you know that Elvis once owned Potomac? That's right, in 1964. Looking for a publicity project, Elvis bought Potomac with the idea to refurbish ...
Veteran's Day Cruise - Wednesday, Nov. 11th, Includes Lunch
A Tribute Cruise to our Veterans
Join us aboard Potomac for our annual Veteran's Day cruise with a special tribute to our military veterans and active servicemembers. At the opening of the cruise, we will head over to the USS Hornet aircraft carrier docked in Alameda for her commemoration ceremony while a Potomac crew member and ...
Oakland
Boat Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Museum, Rentals, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
USS Potomac Association
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Children's Santa Cruises - Sunday, Dec. 13
All Ages Welcome! • 1 Hour • Cruise with a Special North Pole Visitor Onboard
Cruise on the Potomac with a Special North Pole Visitor! Capacity The USS Potomac has a maximum capacity of 110 people Santa Cruises Dates and Times Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Duration 1 Hour About A special visitor from the North Pole will be aboard to welcome the kids! The ship is fully decorated ...
FALA-LA Holiday Cruise, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, 6 p.m.
Holiday lights, Carols, Dessert and Good Cheer!
Celebrate the 2026 holiday season on FDR's historic Floating White House, fully decorated in holiday lights and finery. Named in honor of FDR's beloved Scottish Terrier, Fala, our very special Fala-La Holiday Cruise on the bay will be on Saturday, Dec 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., rain or shine. ...