The most important thing to know when planning a trip to Alcatraz is that all access to the island is through a private ferry company under contract with the National Park Service, Alcatraz Cruises LLC. As tickets are limited we STRONGLY recommend advance purchase - in summer and around holidays we frequently sell out up to a week in advance. For schedules, prices, and to purchase tickets in advance please visit the Alcatraz Cruises web site.
Did You Know?
The red dot on an adult gull’s lower mandible (beak) serves as a target for chicks to peck to inform their parent that they need feeding.