NPS Junior Ranger Program
Every year, Alcatraz hosts a special Junior Ranger program, which is an educational and interactive program encouraging children to enjoy their time in National Parks. Scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2017, youth will …
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Alcatraz Cruises GIVES BACK! Program
Alcatraz Cruises has been offering free tickets to underrepresented youth for several years now. But 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 …
Alcatraz Cruises Offers Buy One, Get One Free Promotion
For the first time in its history, Alcatraz Cruises is launching a “Buy One, Get One Free” ticket promotion. Although Alcatraz Cruises’ tours often sell out during the year, it …
Alcatraz's Contributions To The Civil War
From the beginning of the Civil War, the United States government considered Fort Alcatraz to be one of the strongest and most formidable military fortifications in the entire country. As …
Indigenous People’s Sunrise Ceremony At Alcatraz
Alcatraz Cruises and the National Park Service host two annual Indigenous People’s Sunrise Ceremonies every year. This year, the gatherings will take place on Monday, October 9 and Thursday, November 23. The Indigenous …
Alcatraz Ex-Con Shares Memories of “The Rock”
Alcatraz Ex-Con Shares Memories of “The Rock” Each year, the Alcatraz Alumni Association (http://alcatrazalumni.org/) hosts a reunion of sorts so that those with a history of the prison years can …
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 …
The Ride Of His Life
There is life after work for many of Alcatraz Cruises’ employees. For deckhand Cary Crites, it was training for and embarking upon the “ride of his life,” joining over 2,000 …
Top Ten Tips
Get the most out of your Alcatraz visit! Few Islands in the world can boast such a glorious natural setting as Alcatraz. Located in the middle of the San Francisco …