About us

San Francisco Bay Ferry provides reliable and efficient ferry services across the San Francisco Bay Area, connecting communities and enhancing regional transportation. Our commitment to sustainability, safety, and customer satisfaction ensures a pleasant and eco-friendly travel experience.

Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) 

WETA oversees the operation and expansion of the San Francisco Bay Ferry services, ensuring efficient and reliable ferry transit across the San Francisco Bay. As a regional public transit agency, WETA also coordinates water transit responses during regional emergencies, integrating safety and resilience into our everyday operations.

Emergency Management

Ensuring passenger safety with robust emergency protocols.

Our emergency management protocols include comprehensive planning, regular drills, and coordination with local authorities. These measures ensure that ferry services remain reliable and efficient even in crisis situations, ensuring the well-being of our passengers and the community.

projects

We are committed to continuously improving and expanding our services to meet the needs of the community and enhance the travel experience across the Bay Area. Dive into our ongoing endeavors and explore our past successes to see how we’re shaping the future of transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Current Projects

Explore our active initiatives designed to enhance ferry services and infrastructure around the San Francisco Bay Area. Our current projects aim to improve accessibility, increase efficiency, and expand service to under-served areas.

Completed Projects

Take a look at our completed projects that have played a crucial role in transforming ferry transport within the Bay. Each project reflects our dedication to providing superior transport solutions and our commitment to community and environmental stewardship.

Meet Our Fleet

San Francisco Bay Ferry operates a fleet of 17 high-speed passenger ferries, each designed for comfort and efficiency. Our vessels accommodate between 225 and 445 passengers, featuring amenities like bathrooms and wheelchair-accessible cabins. Explore the features of each ferry and how we ensure a pleasant journey across the Bay.

Next Board Meeting

Our Board of Directors provides strategic governance to ensure the success and sustainability of San Francisco Bay Ferry services. The board is dedicated to enhancing regional transit and serving the public interest.

2025 Meeting Dates

These dates for meetings scheduled in 2025 and are subject to change at the direction of the Board Chair.

2024 Meeting Dates

These dates for meetings scheduled in 2024 are subject to change at the direction of the Board Chair.

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work with us

Join our mission to provide exceptional ferry services across the San Francisco Bay Area. Whether you’re looking to procure opportunities, seeking employment, or interested in advertising with us, we have a place for you. Explore how you can contribute to and benefit from our growing community.

Procurement Opportunities

WETA has moved its procurement process to Bonfire. We encourage all vendors interested in doing business with WETA and San Francisco Bay Ferry to register in Bonfire.

Employment Opportunities

The San Francisco Bay Area WETA is the agency tasked with developing, operating and expanding public ferry service in the bay area.

Advertise with SF Bay Ferry

San Francisco Bay Ferry offers advertising on its vessels through its onboard digital screens. Get your brand in front of an estimated 200,000 ferry riders per month.

Disadvantaged and Small Business Outreach

San Francisco Bay Ferry, Golden Gate, and numerous other ferry operators across the Country have struggled for years to achieve their DBE and SBE participation goals.

media and reports

San Francisco Bay Ferry is a ferry transit service of the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA). This Media Center provides links to news stories about the ferry system, press releases and media advisories, fact sheets and infographics, photos, B-roll footage and media contact information.