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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 mins

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

    • 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

    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.

  • 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.

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