Length: 3 days & 2 nights

Time: 3:00 pm check-in on Fridays

Summary: MINIMUM 72 HOURS ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. If you have any children in your party, if your party is greater than 4 people, or if you are requesting more than one room per night, or if you would like additional nights or tours/activities please call 888-814-2305. PLEASE NOTE: You will be receiving 4 separate E-tickets for this package: one for the hotel room, one for the San Francisco Dinner Dance Cruise, one for the San Francisco City Tour, and one for the Alcatraz Ticket - Day Fare with Audio. Rates do not include hotel tax; 14% or current transient tax and 1.5% city assessment must be paid at check-out. Gratuity is included for the San Francisco Dinner Dance Cruise. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-814-2305.

Once confirmed, cancellations are only available for the entire Vacation Package. Cancellations submitted more than 4 days in advance of arrival date are subject to a $100 cancellation fee, with the remaining balance applied to a two year monetary gift certificate. However, Alcatraz Tickets are FINAL SALE - no refund. Therefore, in the event the entire Vacation Package is canceled more than 4 days in advance, the amount for the Alcatraz tickets cannot be refunded nor applied to a monetary gift certificate. Any cancellations made within 4 days of arrival date are non-refundable. If the Vacation Package hotel room becomes unavailable, customer can select an alternate hotel, reschedule for an alternate date, or be refunded in full. If any of the Vacation Package activities become unavailable, customer can select alternate activities, or be refunded a pro-rata portion of the Vacation Package price. Please note, however, that the Vacation Package remains intact.

If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per Vacation Package change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Subsequent changes to your Vacation Package will result in additional change fees. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Alcatraz Tickets cannot be changed once confirmed. Date changes can only be made if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee changes, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 4 days prior to the arrival date and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.

Itinerary:

Friday Night: San Francisco Dinner Dance Cruise - Tonight, it's time to unwind and have a good time aboard the 3-hour San Francisco Dinner Dance Cruise! Is there better way to spend your first evening in San Francisco than by kickin' up your heels as you cruise the Bay? Make sure you give yourself enough time to get to Fisherman's Wharf for boarding beginning at 7:00 pm and departure at 7:30 pm. Come aboard and enjoy a delicious four-course dinner, live entertainment, and breathtaking views from the Bay. Cut a rug to hits from the '40s to the present in a variety of musical styles. It's the perfect beginning to your San Francisco Weekend Vacation! Please Note: Dinner menu is seasonal and subject to change. Click here for the dinner menu

Saturday: San Francisco City Tour - Discover the "City by the Bay" today on the San Francisco City Tour! The time of your City Tour is based upon the availability of Alcatraz tickets, and will take place at either 9:00 am (hotel pickup at 8:20 am) or 2:00 pm (no hotel pickup). If you take the Alcatraz tour in the morning, we suggest you enjoy lunch in the Fisherman's Wharf area and then walk to Ghirardelli Square (about a mile away) to check in for your afternoon City Tour. You'll love this City Tour! Informative and entertaining, this 3.5 hour sightseeing experience takes you to the major city sights! Highlights include: Fisherman's Wharf, The Marina District, San Francisco Bay, Palace of Fine Arts, Presidio National Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Cliff House, Ocean Beach, Pacific Ocean, Chinatown, Italian North Beach, Victorian Homes (Painted Ladies), Cable Cars, Nob Hill, Civic Center, City Hall, Opera House, Financial District, Union Square, Coit Tower, Bay Bridge, Twin Peaks, and Ghirardelli Square. There will be three to four scheduled stops at selected locations for 10-25 minutes each. You'll definitely want to bring your camera for this trip, as there will be many excellent photo opportunities. This tour is the perfect way to see the best of San Francisco in a short time!

Saturday: Alcatraz Ticket - Day Fare with Audio - Get ready to visit "The Rock!" You'll be cruising over to Alcatraz Island aboard a ferry from Fisherman's Wharf. You'll either be taking this portion of the tour in the morning, and the city tour in the afternoon or vice versa, based on availability. If you take the City Tour in the morning - you'll be dropped off at Fisherman's Wharf to catch the ferry to Alcatraz; in this case, you can take a complimentary bus from Pier 33 at 5:45 pm back to your hotel. If you wish to return to your hotel at any other time, you will be responsible for providing your own transportation. If you take the Alcatraz tour in the morning, you will be responsible for providing your own transportation to Pier 33. Upon your return to Pier 33 from Alcatraz, you will have a limited amount of time before your afternoon City Tour. So, we suggest staying in the Fisherman's Wharf area for lunch and then meeting the City Tour at the main office in nearby Ghirardelli Square. Alcatraz is one of San Francisco's most popular attractions, so times often sell out. By having the option of doing Alcatraz in either the morning or afternoon, it provides a greater chance that the tour will be available for your vacation package. You'll love cruising on the San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island and the infamous and notorious former federal prison, which was home to the likes of Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelley, and Robert "The Birdman" Stroud. Your trip even includes the audio-guided cell block tour! You'll enjoy an orientation video with historical footage, self-guided walks, and 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. The audio tour is available in six languages including English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. You can't say that you've been All Around San Francisco until you've been to Alcatraz! PLEASE NOTE: The Alcatraz portion of your package is non-refundable. Once your tour time is confirmed, changes cannot be made. For IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding your Alcatraz Tickets please click here For more information about Alcatraz Island please click here.

Accommodations

Hotel Diva: Enjoy a two-night stay at the sexy avant-garde Hotel Diva. Here you will experience the ultimate in modern design. Located in Union Square, you'll be just steps from fabulous shopping and dining. Enjoy the energy of the city in a neighborhood abundant with innovative restaurants, clubs, and nightlife. You'll experience superior hotel service during your stay at this refreshing urban retreat.

Hotel Diva is known for its unique look and fabulous amenities. You can surf the web on an iMac in one of their designer lounges, take advantage of the 24-hour fitness center, or enjoy complimentary room delivery from Colibri Mexican Bistro. Spend your weekend at the hotel that dares to be different, Hotel Diva! Click here to see hotel amenities

Please Note:
~ Once the Alcatraz portion of your package has been confirmed, changes cannot be made. Your Alcatraz ticket is non-refundable.
~ The Alcatraz Tour and City Tour times will be based on the availability of Alcatraz tickets
~ Upon check-out, you must pay hotel taxes - 14% or current transient tax and 1.5% city assessment
~ Check-in begins at 3:00 pm on Friday, and check-out is at 12:00 Noon on Sunday
~ Hotel Diva is a non-smoking hotel
~ Hotel pick-up is NOT provided for the San Francisco Dinner Dance Cruise; you will be responsible for arranging your own transportation to the boarding pier
~ Gratuity is included for the San Francisco Dinner Dance Cruise
~ You will be receiving 4 individual E-tickets, one for each component of this package. If you have more than one hotel room, you will receive an E-ticket for each room.

If you have any children in your party, if your party is greater than 4 people, or if you are requesting more than one room per night, or if you would like additional nights or tours/activities please call 888-814-2305.

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Alcatraz Tour Cancellation Policy & Terms

• Your order does not guarantee availability of tickets. Alcatraz tickets are often sold out for specific dates and times. Your order is not confirmed until you receive a second email from us advising that the order has been placed and confirmed. You will receive two emails from us; the first will confirm that your order was placed and your credit card was charged. It is the second email that will confirm the availability of the tickets and that the tickets were secured for you.
• Alcatraz tickets sell out very quickly and often far in advance. If tickets for the date and/or time you need are not available, your order will automatically be canceled and your money refunded.
• No Refunds or Changes:
  • There are absolutely no refunds on Alcatraz tickets, unless tickets are not available for the date and time you requested.
  • There are no exchanges or refunds after a ticket has been purchased or for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets. So once you buy a ticket, that's it -- no changes at all.
  • There can be no changes on Alcatraz tickets. Once you have purchased the tickets, that's it. You have tickets for that date and time, and we are unable to change the date or the time.
  • Tickets shall be null and void and of no value unless utilized by the customer on the date and time on the tickets.
• Maximum Order:
  • Ticket sales for Alcatraz are limited to 8 tickets per household within any 30 day period. If you order more than 8 tickets, we may need to contact you to obtain an additional name, address, and credit card per each 8 tickets to comply with this National Park policy.
• Resale of tickets is strictly prohibited.
• To the extent permitted by law, the management reserves the right to refund the purchase price of the ticket and to revoke the rights granted herein.
• Other Terms:
  • Please click here to read our complete Terms and Conditions.

IMPORTANT ORDERING INFORMATION

Please read this information BEFORE ordering Alcatraz tickets. By purchasing, you are indicating that you have read and agree to the following.

• Your Alcatraz Tickets:
  • We provide a booking service for purchasing Alcatraz tickets. Your order authorizes us to purchase the tickets in your name.
  • TICKETS MUST BE PICKED UP BY THE CARDHOLDER. If you are using your credit card to purchase Alcatraz Tickets, you must be present to pick up the tickets. You will pick up your tickets at the Will Call Window at Pier 33. You will need the credit card used to order the tickets as your identification and a valid photo ID (driver's license or passport). Tickets may not be picked up prior to the tour date.
• There is a $3.95 processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order.
• Your credit card statement will show two charges - one for Alcatraz Media and one for the Alcatraz tickets.

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Alcatraz Highlights:

Today Alcatraz swarms with tourists -- about a million a year -- but for 30 years it was the most infamous prison in the country. It housed prisoners too notorious or dangerous to be held elsewhere. Its inhabitants included Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, and Robert Franklin Stroud, the Birdman of Alcatraz. In 1933, the Federal Bureau of Prisons used the facility as a maximum security prison. It was closed in 1963 due to its expense.

Your trip to Alcatraz departs on a ferry from the dock at Pier 33. The ferry across the San Francisco Bay takes about 10 minutes. Alcatraz Island is a 25-acre island located just 1 1/4-miles from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Upon arrival, a National Park Ranger will provide a brief welcome and orientation. You are then free to explore the island and the prison at your own pace. It's recommended that you stop at the theatre to see the Alcatraz video following the orientation. The video provides an excellent overview of what you will see. The 35-minute audio headset tour of the Alcatraz cell block is a real highlight. This tour is available in six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. During the tour, you will hear stories from former inmates and prison guards as you walk through the cellblock. After the Cell Block tour, there is time to see all the sites around the island and visit the Alcatraz museum and bookshop.

To reach the Cell House, you walk from the wharf up the steep hill on the old service road. The Cell House is at the top of the island. Along the way, you can stop and visit exhibits, see a variety of buildings that were used for various prison uses, and enjoy the views. Access: SEAT (Sustainable Easy Access Transport), is available for wheelchair users and visitors with a mobility need who are unable to walk up the quarter mile, 12% grade hill. Another option is to walk along the Agave Trail. The trail begins near the ferryboat landing on the east side of Alcatraz Island and continues to the southern tip of the island. The Agave Trail passes through a protected bird sanctuary and features beautiful plants and flowers. This trail offers fabulous views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Be sure to bring a camera because you will definitely want to remember your tour to the Rock!

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San Francisco Dinner Dance Cruise Menu

Appetizer
Marinated Bay Scallops
Hijiki Seaweed, Edamame, Daikon Sprouts
with Seasame Ginger Aioli

Salad
Avocado, Endive, and Israeli Cous Cous Salad
Lemon Cilantro Vinaigrette

Entree Selections
Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Chasseur Sauce and Mashed Red Potatoes

Tilapia Filet
Saffron Angel Hair Pasta, Dungeness Crab, Tomato Beurre Blanc

Chicken Breast
Stuffed with Pesto, Feta, and Provolone
with Citrus Kalamata Olive and Tomato Salsa, Almond Rice Pilaf

Spinach Basil Gnocchi
with Sauteed Escarole and Broccoli Rabe, Lemon Asiago Cream

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Amenities

Room Amenities
~ Wireless high-speed internet access in all rooms
~ Non-smoking rooms
~ Flat screen TV's
~ Sound soother ipod alarm clock
~ Complimentary room delivery from Colibri Mexican Bistro

Hotel Amenities
~ Complimentary coffee and herbal tea
~ Wireless high-speed internet
~ Designer internet lounges with iMac computers
~ 24 hour business center
~ Starbucks adjacent to lobby
~ Same day laundry services
~ 24 hour fitness center
~ Walking distance to dining and shopping
~ Valet parking available

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MINIMUM 72 HOURS ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. If you have any children in your party, if your party is greater than 4 people, or if you are requesting more than one room per night, or if you would like additional nights or tours/activities please call 888-814-2305. PLEASE NOTE: You will be receiving 4 separate E-tickets for this package: one for the hotel room, one for the San Francisco Dinner Dance Cruise, one for the San Francisco City Tour, and one for the Alcatraz Ticket - Day Fare with Audio. Rates do not include hotel tax; 14% or current transient tax and 1.5% city assessment must be paid at check-out. Gratuity is included for the San Francisco Dinner Dance Cruise. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-814-2305.