Rules & Regulations
Disembarking ferries promptly on arrival helps maintain an "on time" schedule. You can help in this effort by gathering your belongings and preparing to disembark as soon as you hear the arrival announcement.
Remember - No Smoking Aboard Ferries. Smoking is prohibited aboard Golden Gate Ferries. It is also not allowed in ferry terminal waiting areas or in ticket purchasing areas. Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 640, smoking in any of these areas is an infraction, punishable by a fine not to exceed $250 and by community service. Please observe the regulation.
Ferry capacity is limited to 725 passengers on the Spaulding vessels. Capacity on the high-speed M.V. Del Norte is 390 and on the high-speed M.V. Mendocino is 450. Capacity on the Sausalito ferry is 725.
If using a cell phone on a ferry, do not disturb your fellow passengers. You may be asked to stop using your cell phone. Keep calls short and your voice low. Use the silent/vibrate ringer option. Minimize incoming calls when possible. Please also refrain from using cell phones in the voluntary "cell phone free" areas. Keep it short, keep it down, keep it quiet, keep it off!
Operation of radios, tape players, mini-televisions or similar devices is not allowed on ferries unless earphones are used and other passengers are not disturbed.
Passengers are responsible for handling their own luggage.
Luggage must not be placed in the aisles or on seats.
Animals are allowed on ferries if they are guide dogs, working service or special-assistant animals. Other animals or pets are permitted aboard ferries provided they are in, and remain in, approved hand-carried containers.