Alcatraz: Life On The Rock Exhibit At Queen Mary
Alcatraz in Long Beach? That’s right…Alcatraz Cruises has just installed “Alcatraz: Life on the Rock” aboard The Queen Mary, which is the new home of the iconic exhibit. Recently opened,
National Parks Service Announces Prisoners of Age Exhibit at Alcatraz
The National Park Service is currently hosting the award-winning ““Prisoners of Age”” exhibition on Alcatraz. The exhibit will run through December 2015 and was produced by photographer Ron Levine and
Alcatraz Cruises Makes Waves with Respect Our Planet
Alcatraz Cruises is nearing the achievement of zero waste status in the year 2015. This accolade is determined by the company’s annual environmental verification and process management results, which are
BOGO Winner
Go “BOGO” with Alcatraz Cruises Alcatraz Cruises is mid-way into its second annual Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) campaign and the push for local engagement is in high gear with
Buy One, Get One Free Promotion
Alcatraz Cruises is launching its second annual “Buy One, Get One Free” (BOGO) ticket promotion. Although Alcatraz Cruises’ tours often sell out during the year, it is a priority to
The December Departures From Alcatraz
Guest Blog Post – Michael Esslinger Two escapes, occurring on the same day a quarter century apart and both aided by dense fog, helped shape the lore of Alcatraz, the
Revisiting the Civil War Living History Day on Alcatraz Island
The Friends of Civil War Alcatraz (FOCWA) is a non-profit group that supports the interpretation of Civil War history on Alcatraz Island. In partnership with the National Park Service, the
Cruising The Bay In The Off-Season
Cruising San Francisco Bay during the off-season is an experience that encompasses mysterious weather, slower crowds and freedom to roam. So, what do the locals do to take advantage of
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