Update as of August 25, 2026
Per SF Bay Ferry, the Water Shuttle will resume service at 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26.
Update as of August 24, 2026
The Water Shuttle is out of service for repairs. From SF Bay Ferry, our operator: “Following the successful installation of new engines on Woodstock, a small crack was discovered in a bracket above the water line. Welders are repairing the area now. We anticipate the resumption of service later this week, after the U.S. Coast Guard signs off on the completed repair.” Visit SF Bay Ferry's Water Shuttle webpage for real time service status. For text or email service alerts, sign up for SF Bay Ferry's "BayAlerts" and select "Route OAS - Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle."
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 14, 2026
Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Expected to Resume August 21
ALAMEDA, Calif. – San Francisco Bay Ferry today announced that the Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle is expected to resume service on Friday, August 21.
Last week, Woodstock, the 31-passenger pontoon boat serving the route connecting Alameda Landing and Oakland’s Jack London Square, suffered multiple equipment malfunctions that rendered two separate engines unusable. Replacement engines are currently on their way to the Bay Area. Service will resume following installation and thorough testing.
In the meantime, travelers are encouraged to use SF Bay Ferry’s Alameda Short Hop or AC Transit Line 96 until the Water Shuttle resumes service. AC Transit lines 19, 30, and 51A also connect West Alameda to Downtown Oakland. Travelers are also encouraged to subscribe to BayAlerts for the latest information on the service by visiting sfbf.mobi/bayalerts.
Media Inquiries:
Tom Hall, SF Bay Ferry, (415) 364-1759, media@sfbayferry.com