The History of Alcatraz as a National Park
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), a unit of the National Park Service, was established by Congress in 1972 as part of a trend to make national park resources more
James “Whitey” Bulger Was No Ordinary Criminal
In the annals of organized crime, the story of James “Whitey” Bulger is the stuff of Hollywood. (More on that in a minute.) He started out as a bank robber
Alcatraz Cruises’ Hornblower Hybrid is a Model of Alternative Energy Innovation
City Cruises, Alcatraz Cruises’ parent company, boasts the marine industry’s only hybrid passenger ferry fleet in North America. The first hybrid ferry was introduced to San Francisco Bay in 2009
Photography Tips and Exploring the Visual Treasures of Alcatraz Island
Guest Blogger Michael Esslinger Photography Tips and Exploring the Visual Treasures of Alcatraz Island By Michael Esslinger, Alcatraz Historian and Author I’ve been writing and researching the history of Alcatraz
Alcatraz in Several Native Tongues…
Guest Blogger Peter Finch I work at Alcatraz island and I love it. I’m a history buff, and this is living history. Also, I enjoy my co-workers and supervisors and
Alcatraz Cruises GIVES BACK! Program
Alcatraz Cruises has been offering free tickets to underrepresented youth for several years now. However many of the schools that these children attend are not able to take advantage because
Alcatraz Cruises Announces Indians Of All Tribes Day
Alcatraz Cruises and the National Park Service will recognize the 48th anniversary of the Occupation of Alcatraz Island by the Indians of All Tribes on Monday, November 20, 2017. Special
Who Wants To Be Our “Captain For A Day?”
Ever dream of being a captain on your own vessel? Well, Alcatraz Cruises is launching a contest for one lucky influencer to win a great opportunity to be “Captain For