Alcatraz and San Francisco Waterfront Cruise

A cruise along an abandoned federal prison and a picturesque bay

4.1 · Very good(108 reviews)
#3 Best seller in San Francisco
Free cancellation available

On this 90-minute tour, you’ll cruise around the San Francisco waterfront and get insights into the history of Alcatraz. After boarding your boat, you’ll pass the Golden Gate Bridge on your way to Alcatraz. At the prison, the boat will circle the island while you have images of life in the prison appear on your mobile device.

The images will be accompanied by an audio tour that includes guards and inmates telling stories of life on the island as well as stories of Alcatraz’s most famous inmates. In addition to viewing Alcatraz, the boat will cross the San Francisco waterfront and Angel Island giving you views of the skyline and bay area.

Why visit

  • Audio tour with first-hand accounts of life in Alcatraz
  • Sightseeing along the scenic San Francisco waterfront

What's included

  • Admission

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Food and drinks
    • Alcoholic drinks

    Accessibility

    • Transport is wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Accessible to pushchairs/prams
    • Service animals welcome
    • Public transport links nearby

    Health & safety

    • Suitable for all fitness levels

    Restrictions

    • Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the activity starts.

    Audio supported languages

    Japanese
    Korean
    Spanish
    French
    German
    English (UK)
    Simplified Chinese
    Italian

    Additional information

    This activity is suitable for wheelchair users only on the first deck.

    This activity is suitable for pushchairs.

    Children aged 0–4 years can board the boat for free.

    Please note that tour and sailing times are subject to change.

    Food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available to purchase on board.

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Gates 3/4, Pier 39, North Beach, San Francisco, CA
    Board the boat at Pier 39 located at The Embarcadero at Beach St. in San Francisco. You do not have to visit the box office. Please queue by the blue 'Get Ready to Smile' canopy and present your voucher to the staff.
    End point
    Gates 3/4, Pier 39, North Beach, San Francisco, CA, 94133
    The activity ends at the listed address.

    User ratings

    4.1 · Very good(108 reviews)
    Good value
    4.2
    Facilities
    4.1
    Quality of service
    4.2
    Ease of access
    4.4

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