A ferry carrying sightseers to Alcatraz Island crashed into a pier in San Francisco Bay on Sunday evening, shattering windows and throwing passengers off their feet in a terrifying ordeal. The Alcatraz City Cruises vessel repeatedly struck Pier 31 while attempting to dock, according to witnesses.
Passengers Describe Traumatic Experience
Passenger Olivia RiosAcuña, who booked the tour for her boat-loving son, described the incident as "traumatic." She told KGO-TV: "I was terrified. I was like, what on earth is going on? And then I was like, okay, who on earth is driving this boat?" Her son was left in tears after the experience.
Another passenger, Genesis Alcocer, noted that while staff did not make a big deal of the incident, "you can tell in their face they were panicking." Daniel Aburto questioned the crew's competence, saying: "Is it your first day? That was my thought. Like, this is your first day. There's no way."
Damage and Response
Videos shared on social media showed several shattered windows, particularly in the ship's dining area. Alcatraz City Cruises described it as a "docking incident" in a statement, adding that there were no reported injuries and an investigation would be conducted. The company is refunding all 102 passengers on board.
The San Francisco Fire Department confirmed they were not called to the scene. The Independent has contacted Alcatraz City Cruises for further comment.
