Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

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. Hear captivating stories from ex-guards and former inmates on an audio tour with historical photos. Skip the box office line with this ticket!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pier 39 - This 1.5-hour ‘Escape from the Rock’ cruise departs from Pier 39.
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 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 - En route, enjoy sightings of the city skyline and Angel Island.
What's Included
  • ‘Straight to the gate’ access
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Alcatraz access / ticket
Additional Information

Set sail for a 90-minute journey along the shoreline of San Francisco, traversing beneath the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, passing by Angel Island State Park, and rounding Alcatraz Island for a comprehensive look at the infamous prison. Experience the island’s aura as you learn about its history of crime, chaos, and notorious criminals through an audio tour narrated by former guards and inmates, complete with historical photos, on your smartphone, tablet, or any WiFi-enabled device. This pass grants you the convenience of directly accessing the gate, bypassing the box office queue.

  • Wheelchair accessible, only on first deck
  • Children from 0 to 4 years old sail for free
  • Times are subject to change without notice
Location
Blue & Gold Fleet
PIER 39, The Embarcadero at Beach St. San Francisco, CA 94133
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cgschachte
Aug 4, 2024
We had a great time! The... - We had a great time! The boat is a little older so it’s hard to see out of the windows but other than that we enjoyed it!
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Mimi_k
Jul 24, 2024
Informative - Very informative tour, Wonderful tour to get a bay view of the city and bridges. Alcatraz history was interesting. Parking was readily available across the street, very helpful!
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Latoussaint_t
Jul 9, 2024
Great Adventure and Easy on the Legs - I would recommend this tour and dress warm for the sea adventure, amazing view of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge underpass!!
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Randall_p
Jun 13, 2024
Well done. - Started on time and everyone was courteous. Trip was as advertised. That is all I have to say. Your letter requirement is ridiculous
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Monica_a
Jun 10, 2024
Church field trip ( ministerial women’s ) OC 🥳👏🥳 - 🛥️ was very nice. 🥳🥳 The boat 🛥️ was clean, happy smile 😊 A lot information excellent 👏👏👏🛥️🥳🥳🥳 we had a good time thank you 🌸
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Michelle_j
Jun 3, 2024
Blue & Gold bay cruise, excellent!! - This was an excellent cruise around the bay!! We loved it. The recording was very informative & we learned more about Alcatraz & surrounding area too.
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Edward_a
Nov 18, 2023
Cruising the Bay Area - It was a great experience seeing downtown SF, The Rock and the surrounding Bay Area from the boat. Take a light jacket and depending on which time of year, rain gear if you’re sightseeing from the upper deck. Go check it out.
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Sandra_s
Sep 5, 2023
Fun and exciting - The cruise was so beautiful and interesting I love that they gave some audio about the Alcatraz history with actual people explaining how it was for them.
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Richard_d
Nov 9, 2023
Worth it! - A beautiful day to tour around the bay! 90 minutes is a perfect amount of time and the twice circle around the rock was great to get pictures on one pass and just observe in the second.
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Laura_h
Oct 13, 2023
Not worth the money - This is only a boat tour around the bay, the advertisement is not clear and it DOES NOT stop on Alcatraz. Can get the same views from SF for free.
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