Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

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Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Get an in-depth view of the prison — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an in-depth view of the prison. Take in the sights and sounds of the island as you listen to ex-guards and former inmates tell their stories of murder, mayhem, and mobsters on an audio tour with historical photos via your smartphone, tablet or other WiFi-enabled device. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Audio guide: German, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Blue and Gold Fleet

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Youth (12–18 years) · Adults (19–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Audio: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Portuguese & Taiwanese
Included: Multiple restrooms, WC, onboard
Included: Enjoy the sea life! Possibility of seeing dolphins, sea lions, whales, and pelicans, oh my!
Included: Access to full-service cash snack bar and Free WIFI while you enjoy interior or exterior seating
Included: "Straight to the gate" Skip the Line! Go straight to the boarding line and avoid the Ticket Booth

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Alcatraz access / ticket

Itinerary

Pier 39

This 1.5-hour 'Escape from the Rock' cruise departs from Pier 39.
Golden Gate Bridge

Passing by

It takes you under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island to see every angle of the former federal penitentiary, now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Angel Island State Park

Passing by

En route, enjoy sightings of the city skyline and Angel Island.
Alcatraz Island

Passing by

View The Rock from the best view available on the water
Fisherman's Wharf

Passing by

Beautiful views from the water
Exploratorium

Passing by

Beautiful views from the water
Ferry Building Marketplace

Passing by

Beautiful Views from the water
Crissy Field

Passing by

Beautiful views from the water
Coit Tower

Passing by

Iconic San Francisco landmark with a fresh perspective form the water

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

PIER 39, The Embarcadero at Beach St. San Francisco, CA 94133

End point

PIER 39, The Embarcadero at Beach St. San Francisco, CA 94133

Using your ticket

This is your ticket. You do not have to stop by the box office. Please line up over by the blue "Get Ready to Smile" canopy. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time.
No reservations required. First come, first served basis.