Sail by ferry to Alcatraz Island to visit the former federal penitentiary. Then experience the Frisco Bay on a catamaran cruise, taking in the city’s skyline and sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Discover the beauty of San Francisco Bay on a catamaran cruise. Take in the views of the city’s skyline as you sail by Alcatraz Island and under the Golden Gate Bridge. Feel the sea breeze in your hair, and keep a look out for sea lions.

Admire your surroundings from a protected viewing area, or live on the edge and stand on the canvas trampoline nets with the waves beneath your feet. Pick up a helpful navigation guide providing information about San Francisco’s landmarks that you sail past.

Complete the trip by taking the helm from the captain for a chance to steer the boat yourself. The captain and crew are always there, happy to snap a photo or answer your questions about the sights of San Francisco.

If all this excitement makes you hungry or thirsty, there are snacks, soda, beer, and wine available at the snack bar. See San Francisco’s skyline like never before on this incredible sailing adventure.

The First part of your half-day combination package is a ferry ride and a stop to visit the notorious Alcatraz Prison, which served as a federal penitentiary from 1934 to 1963, housing criminals such as Al Capone and Robert Stroud, the Birdman.

Take the award-winning 45-minute cell-house audio tour, and hear the tales of those who lived there. This tour brings history to life through the recounting of stories from correctional officers and prisoners.

***Please note that the catamaran cruise does not stop at Alcatraz Island. You will receive a separate ticket for the ferry from San Francisco’s Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island. You will receive a final confirmation with the exact time of your departure for Alcatraz 4 days prior to your trip by e-mail.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Get a combo that includes a ferry to Alcatraz and a cruise on San Francisco Bay
Visit Alcatraz Island and witness the former prison that held notorious inmates
Listen to audio commentary on the history of the maximum-security penitentiary
Cruise under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and keep an eye out for marine life
Admire the striking skyline of San Francisco, always in sight during your cruise

 

 

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