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
Check out Local Favorites Here in San Francisco
If you have a passion for history, here is an interesting excerpt about another nautical San Francisco park. Featuring historical ships and tons of intriguing stories we invite you to
Former Alcatraz Guard Shares His Story About Life on “The Rock”
Retired Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary guard George DeVincenzi served on “The Rock” from 1950 to 1958, departing just five years before the infamous Island prison closed forever in 1963. NPR Correspondent
Alcatraz Cruises’ Hornblower Hybrid is a Model of Alternative Energy Innovation
City Cruises, Alcatraz Cruises’ parent company, boasts the marine industry’s only hybrid passenger ferry fleet in North America. The first hybrid ferry was introduced to San Francisco Bay in 2009
Photography Tips and Exploring the Visual Treasures of Alcatraz Island
Guest Blogger Michael Esslinger Photography Tips and Exploring the Visual Treasures of Alcatraz Island By Michael Esslinger, Alcatraz Historian and Author I’ve been writing and researching the history of Alcatraz
Alcatraz in Several Native Tongues…
Guest Blogger Peter Finch I work at Alcatraz island and I love it. I’m a history buff, and this is living history. Also, I enjoy my co-workers and supervisors and
Alcatraz Cruises GIVES BACK! Program
Alcatraz Cruises has been offering free tickets to underrepresented youth for several years now. However many of the schools that these children attend are not able to take advantage because
Alcatraz Cruises Announces Indians Of All Tribes Day
Alcatraz Cruises and the National Park Service will recognize the 48th anniversary of the Occupation of Alcatraz Island by the Indians of All Tribes on Monday, November 20, 2017. Special