Accessible Travel to Alcatraz
Guest Blog Post – Candy Harrington An Alcatraz tour is a must-do for any San Francisco visit, and thanks to modern technology, tours of The Rock are now very doable …
The Alcatraz Landing Model
For over 20 years, people have come from all over the world to see the famous Alcatraz Island known for its rich history and cultural lure. Alcatraz Cruises has tried …
Alcatraz: Prison Breaks & True Stories
Guest Blog Post – Michael Taylor Ever since 1979, and seeing the film Escape From Alcatraz starring Clint Eastwood, I have been enthralled with the mystery of the escape attempt …
Machine Gun Kelly and His Lost Years on Alcatraz
By Guest Blogger Michael Esslinger These five words seem to be written in fire on the walls of my cell “Nothing can be worth this.” When the United States Federal …
Alcatraz Alumni Gather for Last Reunion
Alcatraz Alumni made what is likely their “last call.” Gathered together for a final public appearance, six former residents of the Island addressed an audience of over 100 guests to …
Still Doing Time
Guest Blogger – Drew Morita Visitors to Alcatraz Island listen to reformed ex-cons narrate part of the cellhouse audio tour. Their voices provide a genuine connection between past and present. …
Insider Tip For Securing Alcatraz Tickets During Peak Season
The secret to securing tickets to Alcatraz during the peak season, which extends through October, is to book the Alcatraz Island/Angel Island Combo Tour, with tickets still available for select …
Celebrating Alcatraz “Alumni”
A Short Story About the History of a Former Guard In partnership with Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Alcatraz Cruises will be hosting a free panel discussion on Saturday, June …
Father and Daughter Celebrate Twenty Years of Visits to "the Rock"
Zabrina and her father Bill (now known as “Wolverine Willie”) share a special tradition. Every year, for the last twenty years, they pay a visit to Alcatraz in search of …
Alcatraz Cruises Receives TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Accolade
Last year, Alcatraz Cruises was ranked as the number eight landmark in the world, according to TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards. And, this year, after receiving the Certificate of Excellence …