Sightseeing Cruises

1.5-Hour Escape From The Rock Cruise by Blue & Gold Fleet

Name: 1.5-Hour Escape From The Rock Cruise by Blue & Gold Fleet
Start: 2026-11-08T12:45:00
End: 2026-11-08T14:15:00
Location: Blue & Gold Fleet

Set sail from Pier 39 on a 90-minute San Francisco Bay cruise that fully circles Alcatraz Island while sharing dramatic stories of prison life and daring escape attempts.

Experience a sightseeing cruise that combines iconic San Francisco scenery with fascinating Alcatraz storytelling, all without needing to disembark on the island.

Enjoy rare full-perimeter views of Alcatraz from the water, offering perspectives that most standard island tours and ferry rides do not include.

Cruise beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and sail past Angel Island State Park while taking in panoramic views of the bay and surrounding landmarks.

Listen to immersive multilingual audio narration through your own Wi-Fi-enabled device as chilling tales and prison lore unfold throughout the journey.

90-min sightseeing cruise around Alcatraz Island

San Francisco Bay views

Alcatraz Island views

Audio guide in nine languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German & Taiwanese

Hotel pick-up and drop-offs

Live guide

Food and drinks (available for purchase)

Stop at Alcatraz Island

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Blue and Gold Fleet
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Sights covered
San Francisco Bay
Angel Island
Alcatraz Island
Golden Gate Bridge

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Tami C
Family
Verified booking
Dec 2025
The staff was very friendly. Before boarding they take your pic so at the end of the tour you can purchase them. The tour was great. The best part was sailing UNDER the Golden Gate Bridge. We got up close to Alcatraz and circled it. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and seemed to really enjoy his job. I'd definitely recommend this harbor cruise.
Troy G
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
James P
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Jeff S
Family
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Traci B
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026

What to bring

Carry a valid ID proof.

Carry a fully-charged Wi-Fi-enabled device and your earphones to listen to the audio tour.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, luggage, and oversized backpacks.

Weapons.

Accessibility

The cruise is wheelchair accessible, except for the upper viewing decks.

Service animals are allowed.

Additional information

Entry to Alcatraz Island is not included.

The cruise may get interrupted due to bad weather conditions. Check at the ticket office on the scheduled day.

Pets are welcome and are wholly the owner’s responsibility.

Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at Blue & Gold Fleet.

Address: Pier 41, San Francisco, CA 94133.

Landmark: Please meet at the Yellow Box Office west of Pier 39 between gates 3 and 4.

Get directions to the boarding point