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Reception
$9,900 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
Reception
$9,500 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of April through November. These prices are available for the months of December through March.

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About

On WeddingWire since 2010

The Gateway Clipper Fleet is a venue that hosts weddings and events in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Couples seeking something a little different will find this Pittsburgh sightseeing and dining cruise unique and quite romantic. Passengers have been enjoying traveling along the Three Rivers for over 50 years, and couples and their guests will enjoy celebrating their wedding with the ever-changing views outside the boat.

Facilities and Capacity

The Gateway Clipper Fleet allows couples to invite up to 350 friends and family to enjoy the beautiful river and city skyline with them. It is suitable for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. The boat features many spaces that accommodate your wedding style and design, varying from a simple dinner to an extravagant reception after the ceremony. You are welcome to decorate the boat to add your own personal touch for the big day. Adjacent to the boat, there are parking lots available for your guests to use.

Services Offered

In order to make sure your day is perfect, the Gateway Clipper Fleet has professional staff on hand to help create your dream wedding. Whether your wedding is big or small, the staff can help you select a package or completely customize your special day. Additionally, a variety of wedding budgets can be accommodated. Their selection of premade packages available includes up to 4 and a half hours of voyage time, an open bar, food, and lighting. You do not need to worry about details such as chairs, chair covers, tables, lighting, and a photo booth since those are provided by the boat. In addition to the details, the staff can provide assistance with event rentals, sound, and your wedding cake.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$9,900

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$9,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Boat/Yacht
Restaurant
Rooftop
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December
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4.7 out of 5 rating
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The Gateway Clipper is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. Guests loved the beautiful views, excellent service, and delicious food. The staff, particularly Dan, was described as responsive and helpful throughout the planning process. The inclusive packages, which included catering, a DJ, and the cake, were appreciated for making the planning process easier. Despite a few minor issues, reviewers had a wonderful experience and highly recommended the Gateway Clipper for a unique and memorable wedding venue.

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The Gateway Clipper is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. Guests loved the beautiful views, excellent service, and delicious food. The staff, particularly Dan, was described as responsive and helpful throughout the planning process. The inclusive packages, which included catering, a DJ, and the cake, were appreciated for making the planning process easier. Despite a few minor issues, reviewers had a wonderful experience and highly recommended the Gateway Clipper for a unique and memorable wedding venue.

Kara
Kara W. Sent on 12/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue for a wedding

I am so glad I booked my wedding with the gateway Clipper. I had my wedding and reception on board the Princess of the Gateway Clipper. It was around Christmas time, so those decorations were already up along with added decorations for the wedding. I was very impressed with how beautiful it all looked. The cake, DJ, bartenders and food were all included in the package. Dan was terrific to work with. Very responsive to emails and answered every question I had (time and time again) about the details of the wedding. We even had the captain dock the ship in front of the point so we had the lighted tree as a backdrop for our ceremony. I absolutely recommend the Gateway Clipper for a wedding. Everything went off perfectly! The staff went above and beyond to make our wedding amazing! And the value for the price was beyond comparison. The whole experience was like a fairy tale. Do yourself a favor and book your wedding here - I promise it’ll be the best thing you could do for your wedding!
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Amber N. Sent on 07/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

110% recommend this vendor

LOVE LOVE LOVED our Gateway Clipper reception. We had people who live in Pittsburgh and people who have never been to Pittsburgh at our reception, and they loved everything about the boat. The food was amazing, they had great preferred vendors, the staff went above and beyond, and the views were phenomenal. I couldn't recommend the Gateway Clipper enough.
Valerie
Valerie A. Sent on 03/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wonderful Wedding Experience

Even with the uncertainty of the pandemic, we had a wonderful wedding experience on February 20th on the Gateway Clipper Fleet. Our guest enjoyed everything about the venue. The staff was wonderful and Dan Bickerton, our wedding planner, did a fabulous job setting everything up and making sure our special day was a success....I highly recommend this venue.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Hannah Roth
Hannah Roth
Vice President

Hello!

Thank you for considering the Gateway Clipper Fleet to host your speical day. We are thrilled about the possibilty of working with you and your fiance.

Please take a look at our website and browse our wedding pacakges. We invite you down for a site visit to see your options and dicsuss questions.

Talk to you soon!

Angela Tomlin
Angela Tomlin
Wedding & Private Event Sales Manager

Hi, I'm Angela!

Congratulations on your engagement! I love planning weddings and am excited to work with you. Our all-inclusive packages are designed to make your day stress free as well as memorable.

I look forward to working with you!

Happy Wedding Planning!

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Love Place Photography Love Place Photography Wedding Photographers

I have photographed a number of professional non profit events on the Gateway Clipper and have found their staff to be friendly and professional, the food served has always been wonderful and the boat atmosphere is a lot of fun!

Lokmer Photography Inc. Lokmer Photography Inc. Wedding Photographers

The Gateway Clipper Fleet is truly an enjoyable experience. I have photographed many weddings on the Clipper and the beautiful views, the rivers, the city of Pittsburgh in the background, the view from the deck and especially night time is quite an unforgettable experience. My wedding customers and the guests actually thought we were on the high seas. It was an experience that I will always remember. -John Lokmer - Lokmer Photography Inc.

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