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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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Randy RosenbergSeptember 16, 2011You really should book in advance. Today was 9/14 and the next available ticket was 9/19
Giovani FirmoMarch 31, 2013Tickets are always sold out, but keep calm and arrive 6:30am next day for extra tickets!
RobinJuly 3, 2012They just do not scan the Tickets. So you can buy one online, print it, cancel it and have a ride for free!
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.
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.
Liz MasonMarch 22, 2011If you miss your boat bc of traffic or something they will give you a pass at the ticket office to get in the standby line for the next tour.
Adeline TongAugust 12, 2013Tickets sold out weeks ahead so do remember to get it in advance to avoid disappointment
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!!😓
Chrisanna JohnsonOctober 2, 2012Tickets were sold out few days ago then midnight hit and what I wanted was avail...
Nicole VarnerOctober 26, 2011Cafe is expensive for breakfast $27 for 2 breakfast burritos and cappuccinos ...and not good . Service is friendly.
H HuntMarch 14, 2011You can stay dry on the boat and in the prison, but get very wet between the two!
Nick OberlanderJune 16, 2011Don't buy snacks at the stand by the dock. The same stuff is cheaper on the boat.
If taking the ferry to @Alcatrazisland, buy your tickets in advance!
Daniel LuttrellMay 20, 2012Don't plan on buying anything at the gift shop. You could buy better but you couldn't pay more.
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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 tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
(415) 981-7625
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