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USS Potomac: Children's Santa Cruises

USS Potomac: Children's Santa Cruises

  • 540 Water Street, Oakland, CA 94607
  • Neighborhood: Jack London District
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About

Cruise on the Potomac with a Special North Pole Visitor!
Capacity
The USS Potomac has a maximum capacity of 110 people

Santa Cruises Dates and Times
Sunday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, December 15, both days at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Duration
1 Hour

About
A special visitor from the North Pole will be aboard to welcome the kids! The ship is fully decorated in her holiday finery and Santa will have a special gift for the kids.

For this short cruise, dress warmly!

Arrive 45 minutes before your cruise time. Boarding will begin 15 minutes prior to departure. Prior to boarding, If you wish, watch a 15-minute video in the Visitor Center that provides a glimpse of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s use of the USS Potomac, emphasizes the impact of his administration on the country, and tells the USS Potomac restoration story.

Hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and water will be available during this short cruise.

More information
All minors must be accompanied by an adult and supervised on board at all times.

The Presidential Yacht USS Potomac is a historically preserved vessel. As such, it does not fully comply with the facility access standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ship allows limited access for the mobility impaired. Wheelchair access is limited to the main deck only, but NOT the restrooms onboard the ship. The maximum wheelchair width (outside of wheel to outside of wheel) is 25 inches. USS Potomac docents and crew are not allowed to provide physical assistance to mobility impaired individuals; including lifting occupied wheelchairs over obstacles.

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Event Info

  • Dates: 12/8/2024, 12/15/2024
  • Address: 540 Water Street, Oakland, CA 94607
  • Price: $40 Adults Ages 13+ $10 Children Ages 0-12
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