Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
Overview
To make your stay complete in San Francisco, this package includes two essential activities in a single pack. A visit of the most famous prison in the world, discovering its history and walking into the footsteps of Al Capone. Don’t miss the 45-minute audio tour that will immerse you in the atmosphere of the federal penitentiary which brought together the most dangerous criminals of the time. You can then enjoy a one-hour boat cruise in San Francisco Bay which will offer you an exceptional view of the city and its hills, but also other sightseeings such as going underneath the Golden Gate Bridge.
Please note, free for children 4 years old and younger and don't need to have a ticket.
What's Included
- Entrance/admission fee to Alcatraz Island (Value: $45.25)
- 60-min San Francisco Bay Cruise
- Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island from Pier 33
- 45-min Award-wining audio tour inside Alcatraz prison. 11 langages available.
- Food and beverages
- Transportation to and from Pier 33 or Pier 39 (make your own way there)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Alcatraz Island
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Blue & Gold Fleet
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-389984P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Entrance/admission fee to Alcatraz Island (Value: $45.25).
- 60-min San Francisco Bay Cruise.
- Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island from Pier 33.
- 45-min Award-wining audio tour inside Alcatraz prison. 11 langages available.
- Food and beverages.
- Transportation to and from Pier 33 or Pier 39 (make your own way there).
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance/admission fee to Alcatraz Island (Value: $45.25)
- 60-min San Francisco Bay Cruise
- Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island from Pier 33
- 45-min Award-wining audio tour inside Alcatraz prison. 11 langages available.
- Food and beverages
- Transportation to and from Pier 33 or Pier 39 (make your own way there)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
