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Alcatraz City Cruises: Official Alcatraz Island Admission Ticket

Visit the former island prison and learn the stories behind its walls

Take a roundtrip ferry to Alcatraz Island and visit its famous Cellhouse. Explore the historic site that served as a Civil War fort, a military prison, and later a federal penitentiary that housed some of America's most notorious inmates. Ferry transportation is provided by Alcatraz City Cruises in partnership with the National Park Service. Alcatraz City Cruises is the only authorized official provider with exclusive ferry services to Alcatraz Island.

What's included

  • Roundtrip ferry ticket
  • Entry ticket
  • Audio tour
  • Access to National Park Service exhibits and ranger programs
What's excluded

  • Food and beverages (available for purchase onboard the ferry)
  • Transportation to Pier 33
  • Additional guided tours not included in the standard ticket