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Alcatraz Cruises
Boat or Ferry and Pier
Northern Waterfront, San Francisco
"... trip, fun time! Get tickets in advance and don't forget to bring layers especially..."(12 Tips)
"Night tour is best!"(4 Tips)
"Audio tour is the best one of its kind - a must do!"(9 Tips)
"The boat is awesome and the views are sooo beautiful!"(8 Tips)
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Patrícia TavaresMarch 10, 2014Terrible girl who takes care about the cruiser's gate!!😡 she saw we tried to run to pass throw the gate and closed it on our face!!😳 when a ask why? She turned her face for me!!👎 shame on you!!😓
Archana NagabushanamMarch 15, 2013Watch out for some rude folks placing the jacket for reserving every corner seat possible!
Donny WarbrittonJuly 22, 2011BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE. Otherwise, arrive at 6:15 and try for the few reserved tickets. We were probably 30th in line at that time.
Adeline TongAugust 12, 2013Tickets sold out weeks ahead so do remember to get it in advance to avoid disappointment
Masha LeshchinskayaJune 14, 2011Buy your tickets online! At least three days in advance. $26 per ticket with no tax or processing fee.
SelbeMay 6, 2010A must see in San Fran! Only certain times & number of people allow per day & time. Might want to get tickets early.
Jonathan FongAugust 30, 2011Drinks on the boat are cheaper than on the dock.. Or just bring your own
Fi VeiNovember 12, 2015Not the best views, but it accomplishes its objective of taking you to the rock...
Ryan CaseSeptember 22, 2011Even if it's hot out, it can be cold and windy on the island. So take a sweatshirt.
H HuntMarch 14, 2011You can stay dry on the boat and in the prison, but get very wet between the two!
Krystyna C.September 29, 2012Get on a boat, visit an island prison. Sounds like a reasonable time, right?
Daniel LuttrellMay 20, 2012Don't plan on buying anything at the gift shop. You could buy better but you couldn't pay more.
Nicole VarnerOctober 26, 2011Cafe is expensive for breakfast $27 for 2 breakfast burritos and cappuccinos ...and not good . Service is friendly.
Chrisanna JohnsonOctober 2, 2012Tickets were sold out few days ago then midnight hit and what I wanted was avail...
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Alcatraz Cruises
31 San Francisco Pier 33 (at Bay St)
San Francisco, CA 94124
United States
San Francisco, CA 94124
United States
Alcatraz Cruises is the official National Park Service concessioner and exclusive provider of ferry services to Alcatraz Island. Alcatraz Cruises is located at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing, San Francisco, CA 94111...
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
(415) 981-7625
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"One of must-see things in S-F. This prison is famous because of several things: 1. It is museum now. 2. No one successfully escaped from it. 3. Al Capone was sitting there :)"
Maria Demochko
"Located at Pier 43 East at the foot of Polk Street. National Register of Historical Places: Sailing vessel BALCLUTHA has been restored to a close approximation of her original appearance."
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"Book in advance sells out fast"
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"Great experience! The rangers give you a warm welcome speech with interesting info on the prison. Kudos to audio tour too, very nicely produced and easy to follow."
Marcia Baroni Smith - 9.1
"Audio tour is amazing. You can pause it and enjoy the Bay view in the weather is good"
Katia Kolodeznikova - 5.4
"👍👍Large vanilla latte $5.☕ Extremely quick in and out! Less than 60 seconds altogether in this cafe!! 👌😵😃 I have no idea what the negative reviews were talking about. Staff polite & friendly.😊"
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