For Immediate Release
April 20, 2001

Every year the Port of Oakland offers the public a rare glimpse of its maritime operations. This year's Annual Harbor Tours begin on Wednesday April 25th, 2001 during one of the Port's most exciting times in its history. Passengers will get a chance to see the giant cranes that were delivered to the Port last October.

The Port of Oakland is the fourth largest and busiest container port in the country and demand for port services is escalating. The Port of Oakland is expanding over the next five years to meet that need. The new cranes are symbolic of this tremendous expansion project.

Each narrated tour includes Port history and the Port's expansion plans for the future. The tour aboard a Red and White Charter takes about ninety (90) minutes and travels through the Oakland inner harbor.

Individuals and groups of up to 50 are invited to reserve space aboard the vessels. School groups of 4th graders and above are welcome to reserve space. Boarding time is 30 minutes prior to departure.

Tour dates and times are as follows:

• Wednesday, April 25th 11:00 a.m. and 1:00. p.m.
• Thursday, May 3rd 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
• Saturday, May 19th* Noon and 2:00 p.m. (first-come-first- served basis on this day only)
• Thursday, June 7th 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
• Thursday, July 5th 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 2nd 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Reservations can be made by calling (510) 627-1188. You may also e-mail your request to jadam@portoakland.com.

Due to capacity limits for each tour, please note that reservations must be made in advance of boarding (at least 48 hours prior to each tour).

* May 19, 2001 PortFest tour. No reservations will be taken. Boarding will be on a first-come-first-served basis. On May 19th, tickets will be available at Oakland Ferry Terminal (located off Clay Street, in front of the Port building in Jack London Square) at 10:00 a.m. for the noon tour and at noon for the 2:00 p.m. tour. Departure times may vary, as much as a 1/2 hour, due to PortFest activities.

Again, these harbor tours are free to the public.

Contact:
Harold Jones
Communications Director
(510) 627-1564
hjones@portoakland.com

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