San Francisco: Escape from the Rock Cruise, San Francisco, United States, San Francisco Tickets.
San Francisco: Escape from the Rock Cruise, San Francisco, United States, San Francisco Tickets.
San Francisco: Escape from the Rock Cruise, San Francisco, United States, San Francisco Tickets.
San Francisco: Escape from the Rock Cruise, San Francisco, United States, San Francisco Tickets.
San Francisco: Escape from the Rock Cruise, San Francisco, United States, San Francisco Tickets.
San Francisco: Escape from the Rock Cruise, San Francisco, United States, San Francisco Tickets.
4.2
(4 reviews)

San Francisco: Escape from the Rock Cruise

  • San Francisco
  • United States

Find out what life was like in Alcatraz, America's most feared maximum-security prison! This Escape from the Rock cruise will give you chills!

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About

Duration:

1 hour 30 mins

Smartphone tickets accepted

Instant ticket delivery

Kid friendly

Best time:

Morning.

Free cancellation

Free rescheduling

Audio guides:

Mandarin, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean.

Overview

Wear something warm, because you might get goosebumps listening to tales of this prison's dark and creepy history. From escape attempts to infamous inmates, to legends of ghosts and hauntings, Alcatraz has it all! Bring your own phone and get ready to plug into a chilling slice of American history on the Escape from the Rock cruise.

What's Included

90-minute cruise

Audio guide (please bring your WiFi enabled device to access the tour)

Complimentary headphones

What's Not Included

Stop at Alcatraz Island and admission to Alcatraz

Lunch

Gratuities (optional)

Instruction

  • Please show your smartphone voucher at the Blue & Gold Fleet Box Office at PIER 39.

Additional Info

Tour does not stop at Alcatraz Island, but cruises around it

Please arrive 30 minutes before your selected timeslot

The audio guide can be accessed on your WiFi enabled device

Children under 5 years join for free, no ticket required

Cruises may not operate during inclement weather

Service animals allowed

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Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation is possible until 12 hours before your visit
  • Rescheduling is possible until 12 hours before your visit

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