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
Alcatraz Cruises Celebrates Earth Day By The Bay
To celebrate Earth Day, Alcatraz Cruises, along with Hornblower Cruises’ Respect Our Planet, will present a full day of free, family-friendly activities on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 10:00AM to
Alcatraz Art Project Humanizes Incarceration With Stunning ‘Future IDs’
Guest Blog Post – Peter Hockaday When Jarred Williams was incarcerated, he was “a number in a file cabinet” and nobody from correctional officers to prison staff even knew his
SF Bucket List
Looking to Enhance Your San Francisco Bucket List? Here Are Some of Alcatraz Cruises’ Favorite Hidden Treasures! For the alley cat: It’s hardly a secret for longtime city dwellers, but
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
GGNRA is one of the Largest Urban Parks in the World
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. Established in 1972 to bring “parks to the people,” GGNRA’s nearly 76,000 acres
Experience The Many Moods Of Alcatraz Island
Designed for those that want to discover the deeper mysteries of Alcatraz Island, the National Park Service and Alcatraz Cruises feature a ranger-guided Behind The Scenes Tour, which is limited
Dog Days At The Parks
There’s no greater satisfaction than getting out to the parks with your four-legged bestie. With 37 distinct park sites, over 130 miles of trails, 1,200 historic structures and 80,000 acres