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Escape from The Rock Cruise

Alcatraz Island lighthouse and penitentiary viewed from the bay at sunset.
Guests on ferry sailing past Alcatraz Island, San Francisco.
Ferry passing Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, California.
Alcatraz Island with Angel Island in the background, San Francisco Bay.

Duration

1 hr 30 min

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide
    • 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

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 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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