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Escape from the Rock
Do you have what it takes to escape from the Rock?
What you'll do
Sail around this infamous prison and get immersed in a history of crime and punishment as you learn about the grisly characters, the failed escapes, and the brutality of life on the Rock.
You’ll enjoy a birds-eye view from the boat taking in the prison from every angle as your guide tells harrowing accounts of the various escape attempts. The tour is complete with sound effects to bring stories of Al Capone, Billy Cook the Killer, Clyde Johnson, and other ruthless criminals, to life.
Facts
Alcatraz Island is located 1.5 miles off the coast of California, and the prison was in use until 1963.
In the operating life of the prison, there were 14 recorded escape attempts, six of which ended in the fatal shootings of prisoners by guards and three which ended with the men being lost at sea, their bodies never found.
On May 2, 1945, a group of six prisoners led an escape attempt, which failed, but came to be known as the 'Battle of Alcatraz'.
In June of 1962, three prisoners were successful, carrying out one of the most meticulously planned escapes in history, which consisted of chiseling away at concrete around an air vent with spoons and scraps of metal. The prisoners reached the waters of the Bay, but are said to have drowned due to cold water temperatures.
What's included
Return cruise around Alcatraz Island included. *Tour does not include admission onto Alcatraz Island.
Fully-narrated tour to learn all about the island and its former prisoners -available in ninelanguages including: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German & Taiwanese. (Please bring a Wi-Fi enabled device to access the tour.)
Where you'll be
Blue & Gold Ticket Booth, San Francisco, USOperating hours
March 11th - April 6th
Daily: Boarding at 12:15PM Cruise at 12:30PM
April 7th -August 17th
Daily: Boarding at 11:45AM Cruise at 12PM
Closings & holidays
Christmas Day
Check with ticket booth on day of sailing for schedule. Additional Cruises may be added based on favorable weather. Cruises may not operate during inclement weather. Times and prices are subject to change without notice.
Find out more
For more information, visit the Blue And Gold Fleetwebsite.
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