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Enjoy a 2 Hour California SUNSET CRUISE and ALCATRAZ Combination - 2 Great Activities in one Day

California Sunset Cruise as a 1st reservation plus Alcatraz as a 2nd reservation©2008 Red & White

Duration: 2 Hour Sunset Cruise PLUS Alcatraz Combination

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Price from:
$34.00 - $48.00 (USD)

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Average rating: 4.0
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Overview

California Sunset Cruise PLUS Alcatraz Ferry and Tour in One Day - 2 Great Tours

The 2008 Sunset Cruise starts April 3, 2008 until October 19, 2008

One Stop Tour Shopping! Pay NO markup on the Alcatraz Tickets PLUS enjoy a Two Hour Sunset Cruise. Two great sightseeing trips on San Francisco Bay.

BOOK EARLY! Alcatraz tours are often sold out over a week in advance! Former federal prison Alcatraz has become a must see activity for visitors to the Bay Area.

Cruise aboard the ferry to the infamous and notorious former federal prison - home to the likes of Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelley, and Robert "The Birdman" Stroud. The National Park presents a captioned orientation video with historical footage, self-guided walks, exhibits and Ranger-interpretive talks on topics such as "Famous Escapes." Also featured is an Award-winning audio tour in the prison Cell House with actual interviews of former guards and inmates - available in six languages - English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

Alcatraz is one of San Francisco's most popular visitor attractions and its tours frequently sell out a week or more in advance. Tickets are rarely available at the Box Office for same-day sailings. The tour listed below is a Combination tour. We DO NOT not sell Alcatraz tours without a 2nd tour.

COMBO ALCATRAZ FERRY AND CALIFOIRNIA SUNSET CRUISE RATES
Rates are a combination of the published retail prices for Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour and the 2 Hour Red and White Fleet California Sunset Cruise. You book the Sunset Cruise and we will book the 2nd Alcatraz reservation for you.
Guest Ferry & Audio Tour 2 Hour Sunset Cruise YOU PAY: Combination Total 2 separate reservations and 2 credit card charges
Adult (18-61) $ 24.50 $ 48.00 $ 72.50
Senior (62+) $ 23.25 $ 48.00 $ 71.25
Juniors (12-17) $ 24.50 $ 34.00 $ 58.50
Child (5-11) $ 15.25 $ 34.00 $ 49.25
Child (Under 5) Free Free Free

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. You reserve your Sunset Cruise online 2. After we recieve your Cruise order we will reserve Alcatraz as a second tour on same day for you. 2 reservations with 2 separate credit card charges.

California Sunset Cruise on San Francisco Bay©2008 Red & White

Capture the essence of California's magnificent evening sky from aboard Red and White Fleet's California Sunset Cruise.

Sail along San Francisco Bay's astonishing waterfront with its many modern skyscrapers and historic landmarks, while enjoying drinks and a variety of North Beach-style delicatessen.Along the way, you will view Coit Tower, the Transamerica Pyramid and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. As the sun begins to set over the Marin Headlands, you'll cruise past Alcatraz and Angel Island. The boat also steers along the breath-taking shorelines of Tiburon, Belvedere, and Sausalito.

Watch the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, as you sail west towards the Golden Gate Bridge. On your way back to Fisherman's Wharf, you will see many more famous sights, including the Presidio, the Marina District, and Fort Mason.

This 2 hour cruise provides impressive views in a relaxed atmosphere. Included in the price for the cruise is one drink (beer, wine or soda) and buffet-style snacks from North Beach. SPECIAL Snacks included in the price.

Location:
Schedule: Sunset Cruise: April through October
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Evenings
            

Itinerary

California Sunset Cruise on San Francisco Bay©2008 Red & White


Alcatraz Ferry and Tour Info:

After a short 10 minute ferry ride from Pier 33 across San Francisco Bay you will arrive on the infamous Alcatraz Island. The tour includes a movie of Alcatraz history and a 35 minute audio headset tour of an Alcatraz cell block. This audio tour is available in 6 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

To reach the Cell House, you must walk up a steep hill. In addition to the famous prison, Alcatraz features some of the most spectacular views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge from the beautifully landscaped Agave Trail.

Please note that the walk to the Alcatraz Cellhouse is on steep, uneven pavement. SEAT (Sustainable Easy Access Transport) is available for wheelchair users and visitors unable to walk to quarter mile, 12% upgrade. No animals (except certified service animals) are allowed on Alcatraz Island.

After the tour there is time to visit the Alcatraz Museum, the bookshop and explore the island. Stay as long as you like ferries depart every 1/2 hour back to San Francisco.

Average time spent on Alcatraz is 1 1/2 - 3 hours.

Alcatraz Cruises provides the Alcatraz ferry and tickets for the Cellhouse audio tour portion of this combination ticket. Alcatraz is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Alcatraz Cruises is a concessionaire of the National Park Service.

California Sunset Cruise Details:

2008 California Sunset Cruise Schedule

April 3 - May 20: 6:00 pm sailings Thursday, Friday and Saturday
May 21 - September 1: 7:00 pm sailings on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
September 3 - October. 19: 6:00 pm sailings on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

 

All Sunset Cruise depart from Pier 43 1/2, Historic Fisherman's Wharf.

California Sunset Cruise Sightseeing and Highlights Include:

Views of the Marina, Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, Coit Tower, Transamerica Pyramid, Angel Island, Bay Bridge, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere and the downtown San Francisco skyline in the evening.

Sit back, relax and enjoy a two hour Sunset Cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Enjoy one complimentary drink plus light snacks, from San Francisco's Little Italy, "North Beach".

            

Prices

California Sunset Cruise as a 1st reservation plus Alcatraz as a 2nd reservation
Sunset Cruise: April through October
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Evenings

Duration:
2 Hour Sunset Cruise PLUS Alcatraz Combination

Regular PriceDiscountInternet Price
Sunset Cruise Adult$48.00$48.00
Sunset Cruise Senior(62+)$48.00$48.00
Sunset Cruise Juniors(12-17)$34.00$34.00
Sunset Cruise Child(5-11)$34.00$34.00

The California Sunset Cruise by Red & White Fleet departs from Fisherman's Wharf. View the Marina, Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, Bay Bridge and Downtown San Francisco Skyline lit up with splendor.

INSTRUCTIONS: You reserve your Sunset Cruise online - We will reserve Alcatraz as a second tour on same day for you. 2 reservations with 2 separate credit card charges.

            

Availability Updates

ALCATRAZ TICKET AVAILABILITY:

Remember: Reserve weekend Alcatraz tickets at least 10-14 days in advance. Maximum 8 tickets per order.

BOOK ALCATRAZ EARLY TO GET BEST DEPARTURE TIMES

Very limited tickets are available for July and August weekends.

All Summer weekend cruises will sell out very early. Book Now to get best departure times!

Alcatraz Cruises depart from PIER 33.

Please indicate on the comments section of the order form if you want your Alcatraz tickets on a later or earlier day or a specific time.

The Alcatraz Ferry operates year round. Reservations are limited to 8 tickets and are available for purchase for the next 60 days. If you book 60 or more days in advance we will process your Sightseeing Tour or Bay Cruise reservation now and hold and book the Alcatraz ferry as the dates are released to the public. The Alcatraz Ferry departs from PIER 33

By ordering this combination tour your authorize "TourCorp" to purchase Alcatraz Ferry tickets from Alcatraz Cruises.

Current rates for the Day Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour: $ 24.75 for Adult (12-61), $ 23.25 for Seniors (62+) and $ 15.25 for Children (5-11). Night Alcatraz Ferry and Tour Rates: Adult (18-61) $ 31.50:, Junior (12-17) $ 30.50: Senior (62+)$ 29.25: Child (5-11) $18.75.

Limited tickets for Night Alcatraz Tours are available May 5-June 10 Weekends only, June 15-September 3 Daily, September 8-September 30 Weekends only. Departures 6:10 PM or 6:40 PM. Please indicate if you want a Night Tour on your order. If Night tours are unavailable a day Alcatraz tour if available will be reserved for you automatically.

INSTRUCTIONS: We will book your Alcatraz ticket for you upon receipt of your Combination Sunset Cruise order. You will receive two travel vouchers and two separate credit card charges.

ALL ALCATRAZ SALES ARE FINAL The National Park Pass is not applicable to the Alcatraz Tour. No exchanges, refunds or cancellations.

            

Other Info

California Sunset Cruise on San Francisco Bay©2008 Red & White

This Sunset Cruise rate does not apply to KFOG Kaboom, New Years Eve and 4th of July Fireworks Cruises. Special rates and cruises are available direct from cruises operators on those dates.

2008 California Sunset Cruise Schedule

April 3 - May 20: 6:00 pm sailings Thursday, Friday and Saturday
May 21 - September 1: 7:00 pm sailings on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
September 3 - October. 19: 6:00 pm sailings on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

California Sunset Cruise departs from from PIER 43 1/2 in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf. At the foot of Taylor Street - Near the Fisherman's Wharf sign. Paid parking lots and very limited metered street parking is available.

Pier 43½ Location Map

Payment:

Non refundable payment in advance by major credit card; Visa, American Express, Mastercard or Discover Card.

Alcatraz Ferry and Audio Tour Tickets will be reserved for you the same day as your Sunset Cruise request.

Confirmation & Travel Vouchers
For every confirmed booking you will receive 2 e-mails with your E-Ticket Vouchers - when both parts of your combo tour booking are confirmed. Please present the 1st E-Ticket voucher at the Red and White Box Office at PIER 43 1/2 for your 2 Hour Sunset Cruise. The 2nd email will be your reciept for the Alcatraz Cruise Reservation.

Alcatraz Tickets are held at Pre-Paid Will Call:

Your Alcatraz boarding tickets will be held at PIER 33. This is a new departure location.
When you present your picture ID and credit card used on the reservation transaction the boarding tickets are printed. Be sure to show up 30 to 45 minutes before your Alcatraz cruise! Tickets may not be picked up prior to the tour date.

Cancellation and No Show Policy

Tickets cannnot be cancelled. No refunds are available.

For our full terms, conditions and F.A.Q. please follow this Link.

California Sunset Cruise on San Francisco Bay©2008 Red & White
            

Booking Information

California Sunset Cruise on San Francisco Bay©2008 Red & White

This combination tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your two confirmations for these 2 separate activities will be received withing 24 hours subject to availability.

Recommended for all tours in San Francisco: Comfortable shoes and a extra layer of warm clothing.

Weather permitting. If seasonal fog obscures the view, tour route may be altered.

Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

Red and White and TourCorp assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of the road and other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers.

Cancellation Policy
IMPORTANT: ALCATRAZ FERRY AND AUDIO TOUR: ALL ALCATRAZ SALES ARE FINAL The National Park Pass is not applicable to the Alcatraz Tour. No exchanges, refunds or cancellations. You may purchase up to 8 tickets on the web. Alcatraz is a National Park and does not offer any refunds or discounts.

IMPORTANT: SUNSET CRUISE:

Tickets cannot be canceled. No refunds are available.

            

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