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Home > San Francisco > Sightseeing Tours > Jail and Sail: Alcatraz Tour and Twilight Bay Cruise
Jail and Sail: Alcatraz Tour and Twilight Bay Cruise
USD $105.00

Jail and Sail: Alcatraz Tour and Twilight Bay Cruise

San Francisco, United States of America

Explore the best of San Francisco Bay on this great-value Alcatraz and sunset cruise combo in the summer months or hop aboard the twilight cruise in the winder months! Start the afternoon with a trip to the notorious Island prison of Alcatraz before rounding it off in style with a relaxing cruise of the bay later in the day.

The tour package includes guaranteed Alcatraz tickets and entry on the award-winning audio tour of the prison, as well as a hearty appetizer buffet and complimentary drink on board the cruise.

Your afternoon starts at Pier 33, where you will board a ferry for the short trip to Alcatraz Island, lying just 1.5 miles (2.4km) from San Francisco. Known as The Rock, Alcatraz has served as both a military and federal prison during a turbulent history that dates back to the mid-19th century. Find out more about the Island's 29 years as a federal prison on the renowned 45-minute audio tour "Doing Time", featuring the voices of actual correctional officers and prisoners who lived and worked on the Island.

While on the Island, take the time to explore the historic gardens and abundant wildlife, including Brandt’s cormorants, Canada geese and several species of songbirds. Ferries back to the mainland depart every half an hour, and the recommended visiting time to Alcatraz is 2.5 hours to 3 hours.

Upon your return to Pier 33, stroll for 0.6 miles (1km) along San Francisco's picturesque waterfront to reach bustling Fisherman's Wharf, the departure point for your sunset or twilight bay cruise. On this relaxed two-hour cruise you will enjoy spectacular sunset views and delicious appetizers to the sound of live guitar music. Informative commentary will be provided by the ship's captain as you cruise under both the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge and uncover all the major sights of the bay. Enjoy views from the outer decks, or stay warm against the crisp sea-breezes inside the spacious interior decks.

Don't forget to bring a camera to capture the Golden Gate Bridge to cap a memorable afternoon and evening of 'Jail and Sail' in San Francisco!

USD $105.00
Traveler Reviews
Review by:   carafitz0615,    July 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We loved this tour because we got to see Alcatraz in the early afternoon, come back and meet up with friends near pier 48 and then go on a twilight tour that evening. I felt like it was a great value and there was enough food on the boat to be considered a meal during the twilight cruise. It was beautiful out on the water. I loved sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge. We did miss the Alcatraz gardens which close at 1 p.m. If we go back we will pick a tour that leaves in the morning so we can view the gardens. I would bring a coat! It was 54 degrees out on the water.
 

Review by:   Christa L,    July 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This tour of Alcatraz was absolutely fascinating. We learned so much about what it was like being locked up in Alcatraz. On top of that, the boat trip over and back to Alcatraz was wonderful. I highly recommend this tour and cruise. Just make sure to book early.
 

Review by:   Anonymous,    June 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Must book in advance, just an excellent tour. We got an autographed book by a former inmate.
 

Review by:   George W,    March 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This tour was very good. The visit to Alcatraz was very interesting. The audio tour of the cell block was narrated by a former guard and provided a lot of history and anecdotes from other guards and some of the prisoners. It is well worth the time to listen to the audio tour and follow it right through all the different areas of the cell block. Had it not been raining, we would have explored more of the grounds on the island. The twilight cruise was also excellent. Unfortunately, due to the weather, we were not able to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge. The sunset was beautiful and the cruise of San Francisco Bay was both interesting and picturesque and provided different perspectives of Alcatraz as we sailed past. The Bay Bridge was very beautiful at night. The commentary during the cruise was very informative. We would highly recommend this tour. Be sure to book early as the Alcatraz tours are very popular.
 

Review by:   paul.james2,    March 2018 Review: 2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better
The Alcatraz part was awesome. The history etc all good. But then when we did the evening cruise unfortunately it was a heavy fog so we did not get to see the Golden Gate. That was all ok but we did not get told anything while on board all we got was a boat ride up a canal into the docks where all the containers are stored and to Oakland all the while not informing us of anything. Very disappointing. Supper provided was extensive.
 

Review by:   Steve T,    March 2018 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Alcatraz was very interesting. Make sure you do the audio guided tour. Cruise was good with a very good buffet, however the weather on our trip was terrible, so could get out to see the sights. Would do again and hopefully weather would be better.
 

Review by:   Melitta F,    March 2018 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
I booked the tour through viator just because I did not get a ticket to Alcatraz with the original Alcatraz Tour provider originaly I did not want a combo tour. But in the end it was quite nice. _br/_ Alcatraz was marvelous - a must do for a trip to San Francisco!_br/_ I really enjoyed the twilight bay cruise as well. The staff was very friendly, I got a drink that is enough for the 2 hours drive, the food was very delicious and much more than enough. A man played a little bit on his guitar._br/_ The price is not cheap but it is very nice. If you are a visitor from far away I recommend it!
 

Review by:   Elisabeth E,    March 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Catch two boat trips with one booking! First a boat trip to Alcatraz, then another one at twilight to Golden Gate Bridge and around the Bay. We had postcard weather for this and saw a gorgeous sunset at Golden Gate Bridge. Timings work well.
 

Review by:   Candice M,    February 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Alcatraz audio tour was very well done, I had no idea what to expect, but it was great. They staggered people throughout the jail, so not everyone started the audio tour in the same location which prevented massive crowds in the same area. Twilight Bay Cruise exceeded expectations, it was very well organized and not over crowded at all. We were able to see several landmarks in the area, and the musician who played on the ship was fantastic! Not only did he play music, but he also gave commentary about the landmarks - very informative. I was a single traveler and thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. I would definitely recommend it!
 

Review by:   Valentino A B,    February 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Una experiencia fascinante. Parece que uno estuviese viviendo el momento dentro de la cárcel. Excelente el audio de la guía de paseo que le entregan a uno al visitar el lugar. Para no perdérselo.
 

Review by:   forensicaggie,    January 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
I would do this again. The twilight bay cruise is a gorgeous way to see the bay.
 

Review by:   Emily B,    January 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We had a great time! Alcatraz was very informative and enjoyable. The cruise was beautiful. The food was good and there was plenty of it. The only complaint would be that the cruise wasn’t as warm as would would have like while inside the quarters. Overall, great experience and would recommend it!
 

Review by:   Michael A,    January 2018 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
The trip across to Alcatraz was smooth and the ferry was comfy enough. Alcatraz was interesting and kept us enthralled for a couple of hours, but wouldn't need to spend much more time there than that.
 

Review by:   Diana Ashley K,    January 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
A must-do when at San Francisco!
 

Review by:   eileen j,    November 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The entire process from booking, arriving, the boat rides and the Alcatraz venue was worth the trip. Everyone has been very professional. We had no problems thus making the entire event a great success for our visit to San Francisco .
 

Review by:   Anna W,    November 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Perfect night with full moon and not too many on board ensured everyone had a fabulous view. Helpful staff and nice wine and nibbles. And a very talented musician. Boat speed was just right. Thanks to all. A lovely evening seeing San Francisco from a different perspective. If you are visiting SF do take this tour but make sure you bring a warm coat so you can take in the great views from the top deck.
 

Review by:   Lisa R,    November 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This tour was worth every cent!
 

Review by:   Randy,    November 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This is an excellent tour that included a fascinating look at Alcatraz. The twilight bay cruise included an excellent buffet dinner, glass of wine, and beautiful views of the Bay. We expected the cruise to be crowded and the food to go quickly. Instead there was plenty of food and the crew was pleasant and helpful.
 

Review by:   tanya.barr,    November 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was a very good experience, well organised and well worth the money.
 

Review by:   bjmlive,    October 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Great combination trip, a must for anyone going to San Fran !
 

Review by:   Fred C,    October 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
First of all, the Jail portion of the trip in the early afternoon was wonderful. going through Alcatraz was probably on of the better tours I've ever been on. Using the ear phone helped make it more interesting. _br/_ The evening buffet tour was also very nice. Ran into fog around the Golden Gate bridge which made for some good photo's ._br/_ Overall, I would recommend this Jail n sail to anyone. Well worth the money. This was the main reason for coming her for our vacation.
 

Review by:   lawmaloles,    October 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Tour is great with a nice weather.
 

Review by:   KEITH R W,    October 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was a good value for money tour ,you had 2 hours a drink and a very good buffet ,a full spread not just a few items here and there._br/_ There was an on board singer which put everyone in good spirits ,we had a good time and it seemed to us so to did everyone else._br/_ Well worth it.P.S we went mid October it does get cold on top/open deck.
 

Review by:   sherry d,    October 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This is a terrific tour combination with ample time between the Alcatraz tour and then the evening sunset cruise. We were treated to fantastic weather with gorgeous sunny skies during the day and a clear, beautiful evening and sunset. Alcatraz did not disappoint, the self-guided audio tour is very well done, the narration and sound effects are very interesting and engaging, and there were a couple times I actually kind of jumped. Wow, what a place. The sunset cruise was also well done, a very nice light buffet was set out and you also got your choice of either a soft drink, beer or wine just one, but that was fine. You cruise out past Alcatraz, so a bit different vantage point, then well into the bay where Sausalito sits, beautiful boats and scenery. Then you head out under the Golden Gate, the sunset was fabulous as were the lights coming up in the city we were also treated to a nearly full moon rising over the city, it was all picture-perfect. The Rock, the bridge, the sunset, the skyline, the moon...it was all a terrific tour.
 

Review by:   Valerie B,    September 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Wonderful
 

Review by:   Amy J,    September 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Cruise was great...appetizers were good, wine was good, and staff was excellent.
 

Review by:   Carol H,    September 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Fascinating audio tour of America's most famous prison - a must do! The sunset sail that evening was perfect! It just doesn't get any better. We were fortunate to have absolutely gorgeous weather for the 2 hr sail.
 

Review by:   Graeme M,    September 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Alcatraz cell audio tour is so interesting and well worth the trip. great stories and the total ambiance on the island is surreal and revealing. The twilight cruise opened up the bay around Angel island and Sausalito then sails under the golden gate right on sunset. Great
 

Review by:   d.fish532,    September 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Alcatraz was very interesting. Food on sunset crusie was ok.
 

Review by:   belinda r,    September 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Both parts of this package were wonderful. Make sure to take a jacket because it does get chilly on the Bay.
 

Review by:   Clare A,    September 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Lovely trip around San Francisco
 

Review by:   liz.whyard,    September 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Visiting Alcatraz is a must.
 

Review by:   mrsed1,    August 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Really enjoyed both tours. Plenty of time to see all Alcatraz. _br/_ Good food on night cruise. Lovely to sail under Golden Gate Bridge. _br/_ Good day altogether , would recommend.
 

Review by:   Bernita R,    August 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Great way to see Alcatraz tours were already booked about 3 weeks in advance. We really enjoyed the audio tour and the freedom we had to explore and return on our own time. We did have a little time on our hands before the evening cruise, but we walked around Pier 39 and did some shopping to fill the time. The cruise was nice and served heavy appetizers, but make sure you get some right away because it went fast.
 

Review by:   thomas g,    August 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Best deal ever. Self-guided tour on The Rock is included. You can spend as much time as you want touring the island. Budget some time to look around outside the prison buildings. The twilight bay cruise was outstanding! Don't bother making dinner reservations afterwards. There is plenty of good food and the wines available were excellent and reasonably priced after the first one free!. _br/_ We had time between cruises to walk around and tour the submarine. Avoid the lines and disappointment. Book this trip now!
 

Review by:   Denise H,    August 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Fabulous! Great tour! Very well organized. Because of the audio tour you could feel what it was truly lime over there._br/_ The sunset sail was fun. Loved seeing the sunset and the golden gate bridge!
 

Review by:   Thomas D,    August 2017 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
The Alcatraz tour was good. Efficiently run with an excellent audio guide. Ticket pick-up no problem. The sunset cruise was OK, although some more commentary would have been very welcome, and the food was pretty basic.
 

Review by:   Edgar A,    August 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Both trips were very extraordinary experiences. I would recommend arriving at least 45 minutes early if you want a seat on the top decks. I noticed if you arrive 30 minutes before as advised there is already a long line for your time and you may be too far back to get a top deck seat.
 

Review by:   Anthony V,    July 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Awesome.
 

Review by:   Alice J,    June 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Alcatraz was very interesting and the Twilight Bay Cruise very enjoyable - the buffet meal was excellent.
 

Review by:   Kim H,    June 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Thoroughly enjoyed this tour, really a must do in San Francisco. Alcatraz worth every penny and the evening cruise was also very good.
 

Review by:   Chris P,    May 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We were advised by a friend to use Viatour, and we did not regret it!! Booking was easy, and we we turned up at Alcatraz landing, we found that we would've had to have waited a week for the next tour!! No problems with getting the tickets for bot parts of the tour, and staff were extremely helpful. Once on Alcatraz and the twilight bay tour, we were pretty much left to our own devices.
 

Review by:   Þórdís Anna G,    May 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This tour was amazing!
 

Review by:   Aurora A,    May 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This tour is perfect! Both the trip to Alcatraz and the sunset cruise were excellent. The park attendants in Alcatraz were friendly and accommodating especially Sarah. The sunset cruise was a great experience as well especially cruising under the golden gate bridge. I just noticed that they didn't refill the food after the first serving.
 

Review by:   Lesley W,    May 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
It was totally awesome! Alcatraz was eerily quiet and we could really feel the atmosphere. The bay cruise was also excellent and we would not hesitate to book this tour again should we find ourselves in San Francisco!
 

Review by:   esme h,    April 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Brilliant tours// nice boat to the island and was amazed by Alcatraz tour// the memories of the film Escape from Alcatraz came alive. We took the provided train up to the prison as we had walking difficulties. The evening boat tour was taken in the rain but that did not spoil our enjoyment// close up pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge in the misty rain added some mystique. The buffet provided was absolutely amazing// quality of food very good and intersecting. Would not have missed this day for the worl!!!!!!
 

Review by:   Gena C,    April 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Absolutely loved Alcatraz and the Twilight tour! Bring a jacket!
 

Review by:   Gena C,    April 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Absolutely loved Alcatraz and the Twilight tour! Bring a jacket!
 

Review by:   Claudine C,    March 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This tour was amazing!
 

Review by:   Margaret E,    March 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was great, loved every second of it! The ferry ride over and back were fabulous, we had great weather which helped! We would have liked to have stayed longer on the island, but had to get back for the cruise. TIP: get to the island early, so you can take your time looking around! The Audio Tour is good._br/_ Good gift shop for presents!
 

All Traveler Reviews...

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