No One Swims Alcatraz Like Us
Small-group Alcatraz Swims 2025
Alcatraz to SF: 1.5-mile cross-current—Bucket List Escape!
GGB to Alcatraz: Fastest Ride You’ll Swim.
24/7/365 swims.
Your pace, Expert-Led
USCG Captains + Modern Vessels
Escapee Essentials
Free 5-Day Email Series: Master Alcatraz
• Mindset: Why Alcatraz is more doable than you think
• Training: Essential endurance & open-water drills
• Gear: Your quick-reference equipment checklist
• Execution: Strategies for pacing & navigating strong currents
• Next Steps: Coaching, booking, and taking action
Freedom Tastes Like Saltwater.
Success.
This Isn’t a Pool Day.
Most stay on land.
Bucket List.
Swimming Alcatraz FAQ
Thinking about swimming Alcatraz? Get answers to your questions about courses, water conditions, safety, and preparation. Learn why swimmers from around the world return each year to take on this iconic swim.
Private & Custom Alcatraz Swims
Mark your next milestone – whether it’s a birthday, family swim, or team event – with a one-of-a-kind Alcatraz swim or any iconic San Francisco swim. Our private swims are available year-round, led by experienced USCG-licensed captains and supported by comfortable vessels purpose-built for open water swimming. Reach out, we will work with you to craft an unforgettable experience tailored to your vision, group, and schedule.
Solo Swims
From Alcatraz to anywhere in the Bay, our solo swims offer the ultimate personal test. Whether you’re chasing a goal, training for something bigger, or simply experiencing the Bay on your terms, we’re here to support your journey.
At 75, longtime Dolphin Club member Mary Cantini swam Alcatraz to prove she still had it. When her time didn’t sit right, she did it again. In 2024, at age 80, she returned for another challenge – swimming the Golden Gate Bridge, just to stay sharp.
If Mary can do it, so can you. Whatever your reason – a personal milestone, a bold idea, or just the drive to swim – we’re ready to take you out and make it happen.
