See Alcatraz from the air — the Rock in the Bay, Angel Island next to it, buildings on the island the ferry never shows from this angle. From Pier 33 it is a boat. From the helicopter it is a circuit. The Alcatraz City Sites helicopter is the introductory San Francisco ticket: about 15–20 minutes over Alcatraz and Angel Island, a pass offshore the city, home to Commodore Heliport. Shared at the from-price; private is an option at checkout. You do not land on the island. You do not get a prison audio tour.
The Golden Gate helicopter and both daytime seaplanes still overfly the Rock on a longer path. Sunset champagne does too, with a glass, private for two. The short helicopter is the one built around this island. Fog on the Bay hides the Rock first.
You do not dock. You look, you hear the Escape stories from the pilot, you land in Mill Valley. Noise-canceling headset on the helicopter. The buildings on the island are a look from above, not a cellblock walk. Bring a camera.
The extra of the Golden Gate helicopter is the bridge after this island, not a closer hover. The extra of the 30-minute seaplane is Muir Woods and the Headlands. Stay on the Alcatraz helicopter if the Rock is the point.
The Golden Gate is the longer tickets. Angel Island is on this same short circuit. Muir Woods is seaplane country. Sausalito is the water you leave. This is not an Alcatraz ferry.
Helicopter: 220 lb; over that, extra seat or you cannot fly as shown when you book. Height under 6′1″ on this listing. Minimum two on the operator’s Alcatraz page. Check in 30 minutes before at 242 Redwood Highway. Weighed at check-in. No hotel pickup unless you pre-arrange the Wharf shuttle. Cancel currently 24 hours as shown when you book.
Book the Alcatraz helicopter and see the Rock from the air.
See Alcatraz from a helicopter over San Francisco. Book the San Francisco Alcatraz & City Sites Helicopter.