Escape from the Rock Boat Tour – Best Alcatraz Alternative!

One of the most iconic landmarks of San Francisco remains Alcatraz, the prison island in the bay. The Escape from the Rock Boat tour is your best alternative when Alcatraz tours sell out. After you sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, you’ll circle Alcatraz Island and see every angle of this mysterious island. With sound effects and stories about famous inmates, you’ll have a clear picture of what life in this maximum-security prison was like

1.5 Hours
Mobile & printed vouchers accepted
Free Cancellation
Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure.

Highlights

  • Hear the tales of the infamous Alcatraz Prison from the water
  • Enjoy city sights on a ferry around Alcatraz Island
  • Circle under the Golden Gate Bridge

Includes

  • Narrated tour about Alcatraz.
  • Ferry journey around Alcatraz Island.
  • Souvenir binoculars for children.

Excludes

  • Optional Gratuities.
  • Access to Alcatraz Island.

Please Note

  • Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior
  • This voucher gives you access to the attraction. If you have any questions please email us at [email protected] or call 1 (415) 353-5310 between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm local time (PST)
  • Departures from Pier 39 - Pier 41, The Embarcadero at Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
  • Please plan to be at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
  • Please refer to https://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/escape-from-the-rock/ for their seasonal schedule
  • Multi-language audio tour is now available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, and Taiwanese. The customer needs to bring their own Wi-Fi-enabled device to access the tour.

Restrictions

  • Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior.
  • In order to cancel the booking with no penalties you must contact us at least 24 hours in advance.

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Mr Fernando
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May 12, 2021
Best alternative experience to enjoy the rock if you don’t get the chance to visit the island
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May 12, 2021
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Best alternative experience to enjoy the rock if you don’t get the chance to visit the island
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July 17, 2016
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Excellent
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Itinerary

Alcatraz, the prison island in the San Francisco Bay, stands as one of the city's most iconic landmarks. If you find that Alcatraz tours are sold out, the Escape from the Rock Boat tour offers an excellent alternative. Your voucher allows you to choose the departure time that best fits your schedule. Departing from Pier 39, you'll sail past the sea lions into the bay. After passing under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, you'll encircle Alcatraz Island, giving you a comprehensive view of this enigmatic place. The tour is enriched with sound effects and captivating stories about famous inmates, including Al Capone, Billy Cook the Killer, and Clyde Johnson's renowned escape attempt. These narratives will provide a vivid understanding of what life was like in this maximum-security prison. You'll gain insight into why Alcatraz was the most dreaded institution in the American penal system, hearing chilling tales of escape attempts and unscripted accounts of daily life on "the Rock."

As a special bonus, every child ticket purchased (ages 5-11) includes a complimentary pair of 5x magnification Blue & Gold Fleet souvenir binoculars, enhancing your extraordinary tour experience.

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Pickup Info

* This voucher gives you access to the attraction. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected] or 1 (415) 353-5310 between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm local time (PST)

* Vouchers for your Escape From Rock are valid for any of the departure times on the day of the booking.
* Departures from Pier 39 - Pier 41, The Embarcadero at Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
* Please plan to be at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
* Please refer to https://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/escape-from-the-rock/ for their seasonal schedule