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Escape from The Rock Cruise

Alcatraz Island lighthouse and ruins at sunset viewed from the bay.
Ferry with guests sailing near Alcatraz Island, San Francisco.
Ferry passing by Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California.
Alcatraz Island with Angel Island in the background, San Francisco Bay.

Duration

1 hr 30 min

Open today

9:00am - 9:30pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience
    • Board from near Pier 39 and enjoy a breezy 90-min cruise across the Bay, with sweeping views of the city skyline.

    • Sail under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, past the historic Angel Island, before it picks up speed towards the infamous Alcatraz Island.

    • Circle the island, listening to gripping tales of prison life and attempted escapes, on the multilingual audio guide.

    • Without setting foot, learn everything there is to know about the island. It’s an immersive experience, with the audio tour and up-close views.

    • 90-min cruise

    • 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 DURATION90 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship

    1 Boarding point

    Blue and Gold Fleet

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    Sights covered

    San Francisco Bay

    San Francisco Bay

    Angel Island

    Angel Island

    Alcatraz Island

    Alcatraz Island

    Golden Gate Bridge

    Golden Gate Bridge

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

  • Alcatraz Island

    Monday9:00am - 6:30pm
    Tuesday9:00am - 9:30pm
    Wednesday9:00am - 9:30pm
    Thursday9:00am - 9:30pm
    Friday9:00am - 9:30pm
    Saturday9:00am - 9:30pm
    Sunday9:00am - 6:30pm
  • What to bring

    • Carry a valid ID proof

    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.

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

    • 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

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