Sacramento River
Sacramento River
Sacramento River

Sacramento River Tours and Tickets

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Clocking in at 445 miles long, the Sacramento River, California’s longest river, flows from the northern Klamath Mountains near Mt. Shasta clear to the waters of the San Francisco Bay. Visitors stroll its banks in Old Town Sacramento, while more outdoorsy folks opt for camping, canoeing, and fishing up in Red Bluff and Redding.

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No PhotoSacramento Historic River Cruise
Gabriella_S, Sep 2023
Fun time
Fun way to spend an hour on the Sacramento River. The cruise guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining
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Monica_U, Jul 2023
Great tour, if a little warm.
I enjoyed the information received, and the corny jokes! Keep them coming! My friend, who is 76, said that the heat was overwhelming. Perhaps you could have ceiling fans, or even some area that is air-conditioned.
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Michael_O, Jun 2022
A Great Time in Sacramento!
We were enjoying this cruise as part of our 28th anniversary trip! Capt. Jack gave us a shout out and we received a round of applause and cheers from fellow passengers! A crew member took our photo… we learned a bit of Sacramento River history as well as enjoyed Our captain’s entertaining delivery, including his silly pirate jokes! A fun way to spend an hour enjoying a cocktail and cool breezes!
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rebecca_f, Jun 2023
Excellent time
So great ! But you need to arrive early to get a good spot on the boat ! But it’s a great day for the entire family
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Q:What is the Sacramento River known for?
A:The Sacramento River is known for being the largest river in California. An important freshwater source, it feeds some of the Golden State’s most fertile agricultural areas. The river was also famous for playing a role in the 19th-century California gold rush and is a scenic feature of Northern California.
Q:Where does the Sacramento River start and finish?
A:The Sacramento River’s source is in the Klamath Mountains of Northern California, near the storied Mt. Shasta (one of the state’s tallest mountains). From there, it extends for 384 miles (618 kilometers) before emptying into the San Francisco Bay. En route, it flows between the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges.
Q:Is the Sacramento River connected to the ocean?
A:Not technically, but almost. The endpoint of the Sacramento River is the San Francisco Bay, an iconic body of water that is one of the most notable features of the California coast. Nearly landlocked—and technically a drowned river valley—the bay connects to the Pacific Ocean via a narrow strait.
Q:Why is the Sacramento River called the Sacramento River?
A:The Sacramento River was given its current name in 1808 by Spaniard Gabriel Moraga, one of the first Europeans to visit California’s Central Valley. Sacramento, which translates to “sacrament” in Spanish, is a religious name that refers to the Eucharist, or the Christian Holy Communion service.
Q:Is the Sacramento River clean to swim in?
A:In a word, no. The Sacramento River is often a dangerous river to swim in, thanks to its cold water and fast-moving currents. The river also wends its way through some of the most productive agricultural regions in the country, and the water can include toxic runoff and dangerous bacteria.
Q:How deep is the Sacramento River?
A:For such a busy waterway and agricultural channel, the Sacramento River is not especially deep. In the river's northern stretches—including between Colusa, California, and the city of Sacramento—its depths are an average of 6 feet (1.8 meters). Below Sacramento, the river is around 10 feet (3 meters) deep.

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