getting there
you need to catch a ferry to get to Alcatraz Island. The trip takes just ten minutes. Ferries leave Fisherman's Wharf regularly,from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm in summer, and until 4.30 pm in winter. For trips during peak periods (summer and holidays),it's best to book before your visit, as tickets are often sold out a week in advance. See 'How to book' on the back page of this leaflet.
on 'the Rock'
When you get to 'the Rock' , you're free to walk around the island and jail. Note that the short road from the dock (Where all ferries arrive) goes up a hill. A shuttle service is available for visitors who can't walk up the road.