Escape from the Rock Cruise around Alcatraz Island
- Embark on a tour entitled 'Escape from the Rock' and journey around the infamous Alcatraz Island
- Discover what was once a top security prison, now an abandoned building
- Learn about the stories of the escape attempts of Alcatraz prisoners like Al Capone and Billy Cook the Killer
- Sail under the landmark of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, along your way
- Get unique views of the city from across the waters
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Join-in cruise
Inclusions
Admission to: Escape from the Rock cruise
Audio guide
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Landing on Alcatraz Island
Additional Info
Children aged 0-4 can join this activity free of charge
Audio commentary is available in Chinese / English / Spanish / Japanese / German / Korean / French / Italian / Mandarin
There are no seat reservations. Seats are on a first come, first served basis
All seven vessels are wheelchair accessible and have accessible restrooms. However, wheelchairs can only access the main deck which houses the bar, the restrooms, and wide open interior deck and viewing spaces. The upper decks can only be accessed by stairs thus wheelchairs cannot access the upper exterior decks
A WiFi-enabled device to access the audio narration onboard the cruise
Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions
This activity is wheelchair-accessible
What's included in Escape from the Rock Cruise around Alcatraz Island
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] meet up at The Blue and Gold Fleet Box Office at Pier 39. You can choose to depart at the following times: 12:00, 12:15, 12:30, 17:45. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Please make sure to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time so you have time to claim your tickets, line up early, and get seats.Please arrive at the location 30 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz Island, Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and circle around Alcatraz Island (no landing)
- [Return] at The Blue and Gold Fleet Box Office at Pier 39, You can choose to return at the following times: 13:30, 13:45, 14:00, 19:15. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.
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Be transported back in time as you listen to tales and stories of what life was like in what was once the most feared institution in the American penal system. Board your boat on Pier 39 and cruise under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge for a unique view of the famous landmark before you head over to the waters surrounding the former maximum security prison. As you sail across, you'll hear the chilling tales of the most notorious criminals of the Unites States like Chicago's 'godfather' Al Capone and the cold-blooded 'machine gun killer' Billy Cook. Pro tip: As you engross yourself in the stories of the past, don't forget to take a look around to get a unique view of the San Francisco city from the water.
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- San Francisco California United States
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