City Cruises is a wedding and event venue in San Diego, California. City Cruises founder and CEO, Terry MacRae, bought a small charter business in 1980. The company has grown and now cruises from seven California city ports and other cities, including New York City. City Cruises can make your wedding dreams come true.

Facilities and Capacity

City Cruises has seven stunning boats in San Diego Bay. Inspiration Hornblower is the largest yacht in Southern California and is perfect for large events and celebrations. It is 222 feet long and can accommodate 1,200 guests. Admiral Hornblower is newly remodeled and newly named. It has been afloat in the San Diego Bay for more than 30 years. It is 151 feet long and can accommodate 600 guests for a cocktail party and 420 guests for a seated dinner reception. Adventure Hornblower has panoramic windows from both decks. It is sleek and spacious for guests to relax and enjoy the views. It is 150 feet long and can accommodate 350 guests for a seated dinner, 400 guests in buffet seating, and 550 guests for a cocktail reception. High Spirits was originally made to be a sister ship to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidential yacht, the Sequoia. High Spirits is 112 feet long and can accommodate 150 guests. Emerald Hornblower has various colors of green in the design to reflect its name. It is an 85-foot Skipperliner that accommodates 120 guests for a cocktail reception and 90 guests for a seated dinner. Emerald Hornblower has a custom-designed convertible sunfoot on the top floor deck that opens to fresh air and dancing under the stars. Newport Hornblower received a full remodel in 2017 that features a modern interior. It accommodates up to 80 guests. Renown is a simple yet sophisticated yacht with a charming interior. It was built in 1940 and is 72 feet long. It can accommodate 45 guests. They also offer an on-land option for special events. The Abbey was an Episcopal church built in 1910. It is one of San Diego’s only remaining Classic Revival structures and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Abbey is a 10,000-square-foot house with winding dark-wood balconies, arched windows, antique light fixtures, and a stained glass dome. It can accommodate 475 guests for a cocktail reception and 300 guests for a seated dinner. It includes a full kitchen for catering needs.

Services Offered

City Cruises can host your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, engagement party, showers, luncheons, and other wedding events. They offer a range of packages for weddings and receptions, wedding specials, celebrations, and intimate weddings. They offer custom wedding options, including flowers, photography, entertainment, transportation, red-carpet boarding, and more. You can also choose to add custom reception items, including boarding photos with ring buoys, colored napkins, chair covers, chocolate fountain, favors, and more. You can customize your day down to the napkin color with City Cruises. They make it easy to plan all the details and get all your services in one place. Their wedding specialists help you choose the yacht for your event and all the services and customization options to make your day unforgettable. City Cruises provides bar and catering services for all your events. Their talented culinary team works with you to plan exquisite meals and drink pairings.