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When You Visit!
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1) Bring FOOD ! ! !
Lot's to see, WARNING ! NO FOOD on Alcatraz Island or access boats!
Picnic areas available - highly recommended, get most out of your visit - bring PICNIC lunch! !
2) ARRIVE @ Pier 33 - at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure time.
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3) Explore Pier 33/Alcatraz Landing:
Island Model, Historical Dioramas,
& Botanical Exhibit
4) When BOARDING:
- recommend 1st level seating areas, bow best! (NOTE: only 12 -15 min. trip to island!)
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5) Position for EXIT from vessel PRIOR to landing at Alcatraz Island*
*may take up to 10 minutes for boat to de-board!
6) Upon Arrival @ Alcatraz Island:
- Listen to Welcome by National Park Ranger
& take part in any special PROGRAMS* offered
(*May include Walking HISTORY programs,
Garden Tours, Seabird Watching & More!)
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7) Walk up hill, (access tram available after each
boat arrival, as needed - (note fully ramped 130- foot ascent from dock to Prison Building entrance!), and, if walking, be sure to stop frequently stop to enjoy the views at numerous 'photo-op' locations!
And, be sure to continually look over roadway railings to discover hidden historical gardens - mostly along main road, and West-side of island access road.
8) Take Cell-house Self-Guided
Audio Tour* - (included in ticket price)
*download Visitor app on island , or pick-up headset at prison building entrance.
9) After Cell-house tour, EXPLORE west-side
of island and discover unique views of the San Francisco waterfront and iconic skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito and Marin Headlands.
10) November to February Only !
Explore Parade Ground and Agave Trail back to dock area. Time your arrival back to dock area to coincide with boat departure schedule.
NOW, ENJOY your 'Time on the ROCK'!
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Alcatraz Cruises is the only official vendor for Alcatraz tickets! See below :
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TICKETS : www.alcatrazcruises.com
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