An American Sign Language version of the cell house audio tour is available on an individual hand held digital device.Visitors unable to make the climb up Alcatraz's steep road may take advantage of SEAT - Sustainable Easy Access Transport, an electric shuttle which runs once every half hour from the dock to the cellhouse, and once every half hour from the cellhouse to the dock. The distance from the dock to the cellhouse at the top of the island is about 1/4 mile, the elevation change is 130 feet (equivalent to a thirteen story climb). (An exception is bottled water, which is available in the bookstore on the dock on Alcatraz.) Smoking is only permitted in designated sections of the dock. Food, drinks (including candy and gum) are only allowed on the dock. No food service is available on Alcatraz, however there is a picnic area located at the dock. Plant and animal life are protected by law - do not feed birds on Alcatraz. These areas closed to the public are well marked by fences or barricades. Some sections of Alcatraz are unsafe to visit. What rules and regulations do I need to follow on Alcatraz? Tickets can be purchased in advance from Alcatraz City Cruises. Tickets to Alcatraz may sell out several weeks ahead during summer months and around holiday weekends. Annual temperatures fluctuate between 70-45 degrees F.Īdvance ticket sales are strongly recommended. It's often chillier on Alcatraz than on the mainland - we recommend layers! Fog is common in the summer, rain in the winter. The weather on the island can be unpredictable and may change suddenly. For schedules, prices, and to purchase tickets in advance please visit the Alcatraz City Cruises website. Some sections of the island open during the day are not open to the public at night. Evening visits feature park guide-led tours to the cellhouse, the audio tour, Alcatraz Map & Guide, special programs on a variety of Alcatraz topics, and dramatic evening views of the San Francisco skyline. This program differs from the day time visits in several ways. The Alcatraz Night Program runs Tuesday-Saturday. Will the island be open? Are tickets available?Īlcatraz is open 362 days a year! The island is closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, or (rarely) due to extreme weather. For schedules, prices, and to purchase tickets in advance (recommended) please visit the Alcatraz City Cruises website. The island closes for the day at 6:30pm in the summer, and 4:30pm in fall, winter and spring.
You may return to San Francisco on any ferry. The ferry, operated by Alcatraz City Cruises, runs approximately every thirty to forty minutes to and from Alcatraz. Departures from San Francisco are available throughout the day beginning at 8:45am. The hours of operation vary with the season.
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