Explore San Quentin’s secrets on a narrated cruise. Discover chilling tales of infamous inmates and witness California’s oldest prison up close.
Explore San Quentin’s secrets on a narrated cruise. Discover chilling tales of infamous inmates and witness California’s oldest prison up close.
- Ferry Plaza - Embark on a ferry journey northward for a narrated experience, where you will see the formidable walls of San Quentin State Prison, the oldest and most infamous operational facility in California. A knowledgeable live guide will offer captivating insights into contemporary prison life and the history of death row as you sail past this high-security stronghold.
- Ferry Plaza - Embark on a ferry journey northward for a narrated experience, where you will see the formidable walls of San Quentin State Prison, the oldest and most infamous operational facility in California. A knowledgeable live guide will offer captivating insights into contemporary prison life and the history of death row as you sail past this high-security stronghold.

- Ferry Ride
- Live Tour Guide (English & French)
- San Quentin (Pass by ONLY)
- Ferry Ride
- Live Tour Guide (English & French)
- San Quentin (Pass by ONLY)
- Disembarking in the Prison
- Food & Drinks
- Disembarking in the Prison
- Food & Drinks
Explore beyond traditional history and experience the captivating reality of contemporary justice. While many observe Alcatraz from a distance, The San Quentin Passage invites you to journey further north into the San Pablo Bay for a unique, live-narrated experience at California’s oldest and most infamous operational prison.
As you sail past the…
Explore beyond traditional history and experience the captivating reality of contemporary justice. While many observe Alcatraz from a distance, The San Quentin Passage invites you to journey further north into the San Pablo Bay for a unique, live-narrated experience at California’s oldest and most infamous operational prison.
As you sail past the formidable Victorian-style cell blocks and high-security guard towers of San Quentin State Prison, a knowledgeable live guide will reveal the hidden aspects of life “behind the walls.” Discover chilling and authentic tales of the prison’s 19th-century beginnings, the intense atmosphere of its renowned Death Row, and the narratives of the notorious inmates who have resided in this fortress.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.