Wednesday, June 27, 2012

City Pass Info


Location:PIER 39 west of the marina at Beach Street and the Embarcadero, 2 blocks east of Fisherman's Wharf.
Website:blueandgoldfleet.com
Phone:(415) 773-1188
Hours:
Mon-Fri departures starting at 11:45 a.m.
Sat & Sun departures starting at 10:45 a.m.
Hours vary by season and special holiday hours apply, Details
CityPASS AdmissionA one-hour narrated Bay Cruise Adventure tours you under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island, and past Angel Island, offering sensational skyline views.
CityPASS EntryPresent CityPASS booklet or voucher at the PIER 39 box office ticket window to exchange for a boarding pass.
Special Exhibits & Upgrades

Upgrades for CityPASS Holders

  • Escape from the Rock Cruise: 1-1/2 hour bay cruise circles Alcatraz; with narration and special effects
    Cost for CityPASS holders: $5.
  • Rocket Boat: speedboat ride (May-October)
    Cost for CityPASS holders: $5.
On-site Services
Parking:PIER 39 garage
Dining:Full service snack bar
Accessibility:Wheelchair accessible on the main deck of all boats
Advice for Visitors
  • Morning and late afternoon cruises are least-crowded.
  • See the world famous PIER 39 sea lions, seasonally on K-Dock.
  • It can be windy and cool on San Francisco Bay; bring a jacket with a hood.
Transportation
F line Streetcar: stops right in front of PIER 39.
MUNI Bus Routes: 15, 10, 47; bus lines go within a block of PIER 39.



San Francisco CityPASS
Alcatraz Island Tour Option

Including an Alcatraz Island Tour in your San Francisco CityPASS experience is a unique option only available directly from Alcatraz Cruises, by phone or at their box office. Advance phone reservations are recommended. CityPASS is valid for 9-days from day of first use.
Alcatraz Island Tour - An Inescapable Experience. Once home to some of America's most notorious criminals, the federal penitentiary in operation from 1934 to 1963 brought a dark mystique to the Rock. Come experience the eerie beauty, history and infamy of Alcatraz in the San Francisco Bay.

How to Purchase CityPASS with Alcatraz Tour Option

  1. Call (415) 981-7625 (ROCK) to choose and reserve a tour time.
  2. In person at Alcatraz Cruises Box Office: Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing located at the foot of Bay Street on the Embarcadero. Note: During Peak Season Alcatraz Tour times can sell out and walk-up tour times might not be available. We recommended calling in advance to secure your spot.
CityPASS including an Alcatraz Tour may ONLY be purchased through Alcatraz Cruises.

CityPASS Alcatraz Option Details

  • CityPASS including an Alcatraz Tour purchased from Alcatraz Cruises costs the same as San Francisco CityPASS.
  • Alcatraz Island Tours are by timed reservation and subject to availability.
  • The Alcatraz Island Cruise ticket replaces the Blue and Gold Fleet Bay cruise ticket, which will no longer be valid for use.

Alcatraz Island Tour includes

The ferry to Alcatraz, a self-guided tour including a 45 minute audio presentation Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour, and ferry back to Pier 33. * Allow approximately 2 1/2 hours for the total experience.
For more Alcatraz Island Tour information including departure times, visit alcatrazcruises.com or email info@alcatrazcruises.com with questions.
Guests who miss a scheduled departure time will not be refunded. Attempts will be made to accommodate a subsequent departure, but this is based on availability. Alcatraz Cruises will not reimburse transportation expenses to Pier 33. The Alcatraz Night Tour is not available with a CityPASS purchase.

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