SPECIAL EVENTS

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Year round.
Consider the Potomac

The USS Potomac, President Roosevelt's "Floating White House" is available for limited private charter.

Consider the USS Potomac all through the year for your special events. Whether it is an anniversary, wedding, reception, promotion or any other occasion, the Potomac is a truly unique venue for a very special day.

This National Historic Landmark is a Coast Guard certified, fully seaworthy vessel and regularly cruises on San Francisco Bay.

For information on cruises or dockside charters call 510-627-1667.

Sunday, April 27, 2008
Opening Day on the Bay - 2008

Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:30 am to 2pm from Oakland’s Jack London Square

Tickets: $80 per person

Join us on board the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac for a 3-hour cruise on San Francisco Bay. “Opening Day on the Bay” marks the official start of San Francisco’s 2008 boating season. Over 300 boats will participate in this year’s festivities. A gourmet box lunch and non-alcoholic beverages are included in your ticket price.

A fifteen minute historical video will be shown in the Potomac’s Visitor Center prior to departure.

Tickets may be purchased by contacting TicketWeb at www.ticketweb.com or by calling 866-468-3399. Reservations are highly recommended. For additional information or for Group Reservations, please call 510-627-1215

Sunday, May 11, 2008
Mother's Day Brunch Cruise

Sunday, May 11, 2008 10:30 am to 1:30 pm from Oakland’s Jack London Square

Tickets: $85 per person

Cruise for 3 hours on beautiful San Francisco Bay on board the historic Presidential Yacht, USS Potomac. Enjoy a catered brunch and Mimosas to celebrate Mom’s very special day.

Reservations are a must! Call TicketWeb at 866-468-3399 or go to www.ticketweb.com. For information or group reservations call 510-627-1215.

Sunday, June 15, 2008
Father’s Day Cruise

Sunday, June 15, 2008 Noon to 3:00 pm from Oakland’s Jack London Square

Tickets: $65 per person

Honor your very special dad with a cruise on board the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac, FDR'S “Floating White House.” Let Dad relax and enjoy a leisurely three hour cruise and a hearty gourmet box lunch, coffee, soda and bottled water.

One of our most popular events, this cruise has sold out in the past. Reservations are a must! Call TicketWeb at 866-468-3399 or go to www.ticketweb.com. For information or group reservations call 510-627-1215.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008
USS Potomac Cruise & Angel Island Tour Combo

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10am to 3pm from Oakland’s Jack London Square

Tickets: $85 per person - SOLD OUT!!

Begin your adventure with a leisurely cruise to ANGEL ISLAND aboard the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac. Enjoy a docent led tram tour of Fort McDowell and other significant historical sites around Angel Island.

A Gourmet Box Lunch and beverages will be provided on the tour. Then return on the Potomac to Jack London Square.

All cruises depart from Oakland’s Jack London Square at 10:00am returning at 3pm. Call the USS Potomac at 510-627-1215 for further information including group rates. Reservations are available on TicketWeb at www.ticketweb.com or by calling 866-468-3399.

Friday, July 4, 2008
July 4th Independence Day Dessert Cruise

Friday, July 4, 2008 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm from Oakland’s Jack London Square

Tickets: $125 per person

See the Fourth of July Fireworks on San Francisco Bay while cruising on board the historic USS Potomac, FDR’s floating White House. Enjoy sumptuous desserts, champagne, tea and coffee.

One of our most popular events, this cruise is always a sell out. Early reservations are advised. For reservations, call 510-627-1215.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008
USS Potomac Cruise & Angel Island Tour Combo

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 10am to 3pm from Oakland’s Jack London Square

Tickets: $85 per person - SOLD OUT!

Begin your adventure with a leisurely cruise to ANGEL ISLAND aboard the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac. Enjoy a docent led tram tour of Fort McDowell and other significant historical sites around Angel Island.

A Gourmet Box Lunch and beverages will be provided on the tour. Then return on the Potomac to Jack London Square.

All cruises depart from Oakland’s Jack London Square at 10:00am returning at 3pm. Call the USS Potomac at 510-627-1215 for further information including group rates. Reservations are available on TicketWeb at www.ticketweb.com or by calling 866-468-3399.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 SOLD OUT !!
USS Potomac Cruise & Angel Island Tour Combo

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10am to 3pm from Oakland’s Jack London Square

Tickets: $85 per person

Begin your adventure with a leisurely cruise to ANGEL ISLAND aboard the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac. Enjoy a docent led tram tour of Fort McDowell and other significant historical sites around Angel Island.

A Gourmet Box Lunch and beverages will be provided on the tour. Then return on the Potomac to Jack London Square.

All cruises depart from Oakland’s Jack London Square at 10:00am returning at 3pm. Call the USS Potomac at 510-627-1215 for further information including group rates. Reservations are available on TicketWeb at www.ticketweb.com or by calling 866-468-3399.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
USS Potomac Cruise & Angel Island Tour Combo

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10am to 3pm from Oakland’s Jack London Square

Tickets: $85 per person

Begin your adventure with a leisurely cruise to ANGEL ISLAND aboard the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac. Enjoy a docent led tram tour of Fort McDowell and other significant historical sites around Angel Island.

A Gourmet Box Lunch and beverages will be provided on the tour. Then return on the Potomac to Jack London Square.

All cruises depart from Oakland’s Jack London Square at 10:00am returning at 3pm. Call the USS Potomac at 510-627-1215 for further information including group rates. Reservations are available on TicketWeb at www.ticketweb.com or by calling 866-468-3399.

Saturday and Sunday, October 11th & 12th, 2008
Fleet Week 2008

Saturday and Sunday, October 11th & 12th, 2008 1:30 to 4:30 from Oakland’s Jack London Square

Tickets: $100 per person - SOLD OUT.

Cruise San Francisco Bay and witness the ever popular US Navy Blue Angels Precision Flying Team as part of San Francisco Bay’s annual Fleet Week festivities. Where better, but on board the historic USS Potomac, FDR’s floating White House? These very special cruises include a Gourmet Box lunch, soda, coffee and water.

One of our most popular events, these cruises sell out early. For further information or for reservations, call 510-627-1215.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
USS Potomac Cruise & Angel Island Tour Combo

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 10am to 3pm from Oakland’s Jack London Square

Tickets: $85 per person

Begin your adventure with a leisurely cruise to ANGEL ISLAND aboard the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac. Enjoy a docent led tram tour of Fort McDowell and other significant historical sites around Angel Island.

A Gourmet Box Lunch and beverages will be provided on the tour. Then return on the Potomac to Jack London Square.

All cruises depart from Oakland’s Jack London Square at 10:00am returning at 3pm. Call the USS Potomac at 510-627-1215 for further information including group rates. Reservations are available on TicketWeb at www.ticketweb.com or by calling 866-468-3399.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Veteran’s Day Cruises 2008

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 10 am to 12 noon and 1pm to 3 pm

From Oakland’s Jack London Square

Tickets: $40 Adults ~ $35 Seniors ~ $ 20 ages 16 and under ~ $30 Vets and Active Duty in Uniform.

The Potomac Association honors all our Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel on November 11 with a very special Veteran’s Day Cruise. The two hour cruise on San Francisco Bay features these historical landmarks: The Naval Station at Alameda, The USS Hornet, The Coast Guard Station at Yerba Buena Island, The Naval Station on Treasure Island, and a salute pass-by of the Jeremiah O’Brien and the submarine Pampanito. Complimentary, non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

Contact Ticket Web at www.ticketweb.com or call 866-468-3399. Reservations are highly recommended. For information or group reservations, call The Potomac at 510-627-1215.