Alcatraz Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

Your experience

Step inside Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary and cruise San Francisco Bay, with round-trip ferry tickets and audio tour included.

Getting started

Arrive at Pier 33 at least 30 minutes before your scheduled ferry departure for check-in. After ticket validation, board the exclusive Alcatraz ferry for a timely departure to the island. For your included Bay Cruise, exchange your voucher at Pier 39 and choose any available departure.

What to expect

Alcatraz Island is home to the historic Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, which once housed America’s most notorious criminals, including Al Capone. This experience combines a self-guided audio tour inside the prison with a flexible 1-hour cruise along San Francisco’s iconic waterfront.

Features

• Alcatraz Cellhouse audio tour: Follow the 45-minute audio tour, available in 10 languages, as you explore the prison’s cells and corridors, learning about daily life and escape attempts.

• Round-Trip ferry access: Enjoy convenient, direct ferry service from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island and back, ensuring a smooth journey.

• San Francisco Bay cruise: Sail past Pier 39’s sea lions, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and along the city’s historic waterfront, with panoramic views of the skyline.

• Flexible cruise timing: Choose to take your Bay Cruise before or after your Alcatraz visit, or on a different day, for added convenience.