Alcatraz Cruises
Accessibility
Much of Alcatraz is steep and hilly, so be prepared for walking long distances uphill. The distance from the dock to the prison at the top of the island is about 1/4 mile (.4 km) and the elevation change is 130 feet (40 meters). This is equivalent to climbing a thirteen story building.
Visitors unable to make the climb up Alcatraz's steep road can take advantage of SEAT—Sustainable Easy Access Transport—an electric shuttle that runs once an hour from the dock to the prison building, and once an hour from the front of the prison back to the dock. Boarding is available on a first come, first served basis.
There are no wheelchairs available for loan either on Alcatraz Island or at the Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing.
Large-print and Braille transcriptions of the Cellhouse Audio Tour and other interpretive materials are available upon request.
The following areas are fully accessible:
- Pier 33 ticketing, waiting and boarding areas
- All Alcatraz Cruises(TM) boats to Alcatraz
- Alcatraz dock area
- Prison building main floor
- All bookstores
- Museum displays
- Theater
- Restrooms
The Hornblower Alcatraz Landing at Pier 33 in San Francisco is fully accessible. In addition, an Accessibility Drop Off zone is available at the Hornblower Alcatraz Landing entrance for visitors with special needs arriving by automobile. Commercial parking lots near the Hornblower Alcatraz Landing are required by law to provide accessible parking spaces. However, visitors are encouraged to contact the parking lot operators directly to learn about space availability. Go to Parking for more information.
For further information on Alcatraz accessibility, please call the National Park Service at (415) 561-4900. |
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