VISITING INFORMATION (See Below) It is imperative that you visit the official NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE website (listed below) to check on availability, terms and conditions and any changes which may not be reflected on this website. Here is a quick summary of the most frequently asked visitor questions and these details are provided in greater depth on the NPS website. The National Parks Service maintains an excellent website and should be considered required reading prior to making any travel arrangements to Alcatraz. Their website also includes an excellent collection of audio & visual media for researchers and visitors. OPERATING HOURS & SEASONS The hours of operation vary with the season - departures are available about every half hour throughout the day beginning at 9:00am. Evening tours and combined Angel Island - Alcatraz Island tours are also available depending on the season. Alcatraz is open every day except Christmas and New Year's Day. TICKETS Alcatraz Island frequently sells out - up to a week in advance in summer and near holidays. It is strongly recommended that you purchase your tickets in advance. Please see the Fees & Reservations section on the National Parks Service under PLAN YOUR VISIT for additional information including links to purchase tickets online. WEATHER The weather on Alcatraz can be some what unpredictable and can change quickly - it may be warm and sunny in the city and very windy and cool on the island. Summer days can sometimes be as cool as winter due to thick fog and strong winds. We recommend dressing in layers. FOOD There is no food service available on the island - only water is available on site. Eating, drinking and smoking are only allowed at the dock level. FEES & RESERVATIONS There is no entrance fee to visit Alcatraz Island. However there is a charge for the ferry service to and from the island which is supplied by a private company under contract with the National Park Service. For additional information on schedules, prices, and to purchase tickets in advance (tickets are made available about 60 days in advance) please visit the Alcatraz Cruises website. The price includes the cellhouse audio tour, which is available in English, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin and Dutch. If you do not wish to do the audio tour you can receive a refund by contacting a supervisor in the cellhouse bookstore.
	LINKS & INFORMATION Please click on any of the links below to visit the National Park Service official website, Alcatraz Cruises, Fortress Alcatraz, the Alcatraz Alumni Association and www.HistoryArchive.com for more great information on American history, general visitor information and purchasing tickets.
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