Outdoor Adventure Day Tripping in the Bay Area
Summer is coming to an end, which means Bay Area locals get their attractions back. And, while it’s not as busy, it can still be a challenge to secure tickets …
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 …
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 …
Postcards From Alcatraz
Historic Postcards- As one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco, let alone the entire United States, Alcatraz is and has been a postcard collector’s nirvana. After sifting through …
Snakes and Bees and Grasshoppers, Oh My!
Alcatraz Cruises’ Earth Day 2019 Recap Each year, Alcatraz Cruises celebrates Earth Day by inviting visitors to find out about how they can implement sustainable practices at home and share …
ANGEL ISLAND: San Francisco Bay’s Other Island
Guest Blog Post – Judith Fein Visitors to San Francisco line up to board the ferry to Alcatraz, but most of them don’t realize that they can also do a …
Alcatraz Exhibits Take The Stage At Parc 55 & Hilton SF Union Square
“Alcatraz: Life On The Rock” and “Alcatraz, The Last Day” Exhibits Take the Stage at Parc 55 Hotel and Hilton San Francisco Union Square Together with Alcatraz Cruises, Parc 55 …