Port of Oakland’s Free Harbor Tours – 2026 Season

June 2, 2026

Tickets available June 2 at 8 PM for the June 12^th tour, which runs every month through October 2026

Oakland, Calif. – June 2, 2026: This week, the Port of Oakland will offer its popular free harbor tours to the public from June to October 2026. The narrated 90-minute boat tour is a unique opportunity to see and learn about the Port’s shipping operations up close while enjoying a sunset cruise along the Oakland Estuary and San Francisco Bay.

“These tours present a great opportunity for local residents to better understand the Port’s dynamic role in the regional economy,” said Port of Oakland Chief Public Engagement Officer Matt Davis. “Seeing the iconic cranes and massive ships up close provides a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Port as seen from the water. It brings to life just a few of the nearly 100,000 local jobs that the Port supports locally.”

Tickets for the next harbor tour of the season are available online June 2 at 8 PM, and will set sail on Friday, June 12 at 6:45 p.m. Tickets for the following harbor tours will become available two weeks before the specific date at 8 PM. The tickets are distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Those who do not pre-register may walk in and place their name on the standby list.

Port staff will provide a live, 90-minute narrated tour that offers educational background about Port history, operations, and the Port’s clean-and-green plan for zero-emissions.

The cruise departs from the Oakland Ferry Terminal located at the foot of Clay Street in Jack London Square, one Friday evening each month (see schedule below).

The tours have become so popular that the free tickets often run out within the first few minutes of the online registration going live, so be sure to register promptly at 8:00 p.m. Each tour accommodates approximately 250 passengers.

Click HERE to get more information about the tours and how to register for tickets.

Here is the complete upcoming free harbor tour schedule:

June 12, 2026
6:45 pm – 8:15 pm
90-minute cruise
(*Registration: June 2, 8:00 pm)

July 10, 2026
6:45 pm – 8:15 pm
90-minute cruise
(*Registration: June 30, 8:00 pm)

August 14, 2026
6:45 pm – 8:15 pm
90-minute cruise
(*Registration: August 4, 8:00 pm)

September 25, 2026
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
90-minute cruise
(*Registration: September 15, 8:00 pm)

October 16, 2026 (Last cruise)
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
90-minute cruise
(*Registration: October 6, 8:00 pm)

Many of the Oakland Seaport’s expansive maritime operations are best viewed from the water. Guests will also enjoy the spectacular San Francisco and Oakland skylines as the sun sets.

About the Port of Oakland
The Port of Oakland generates vital economic activity, community benefits, and environmental innovation as it decarbonizes its operations for a cleaner and greener future. Along with its partners, the Port supports more than 98,000 regional jobs and $174 billion in annual economic activity. The Port oversees the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), the Oakland Seaport, and nearly 20 miles of waterfront, including Jack London Square, and a publicly owned utility. The Port of Oakland is Everyone’s Port! Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport through Facebook and Twitter or with the Port on LinkedIn, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.