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Reception
$6,650 starting price
Bar service
$34 per person
Reception
$6,650 starting price
Bar service
$34 per person

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On WeddingWire since 2008

Host your picturesque dream wedding on the San Francisco Bay with City Cruises, a San Francisco, California based wedding ceremony and reception venue.

Facilities and Capacity

Whether you and your future spouse plan to invite all of your family and friends or just a select few, City Cruises’ fleet of seven yachts can accommodate up to 1,600 guests. The City Cruises team will work with you to coordinate yacht décor, cable car transportation, photography packages, live entertainment and more. Every wedding cruise includes the upscale City Cruise service of an onboard manager, wait staff, table linens, glassware, silverware and culinary crew dedicated to making your wedding unforgettable.

Services Offered

City Cruises’ yachts are ideal for your bridal shower, elopement, ceremony, reception, engagement party, and rehearsal dinner. City Cruises' event services include providing wireless internet, event rentals, and event planning. Other services include:

  • Lighting/sound
  • Set up
  • Clean up
  • In-house catering
  • Outside vendors

Cuisine and Beverage

City Cruises' dedicated in-house culinary staff will prepare all dishes fresh onboard. In addition to supplying delicious wedding cakes, desserts, and cuisine Hornblower can also host an in-house bar for you and your guests to enjoy throughout the night. Champagne toasts, premium liquor, wine, and specialty beer are just some of the bar services offered by City Cruises. Food and beverage items provided include barware, glassware, flatware, and linens. Catering services offered include buffets, plated, stations, cocktail receptions, and family-style. Our talented culinary staff can create a custom menu that fits nearly any dietary needs including gluten-free, vegan, lactose-free, nut-free, and vegetarian. Example cuisine styles offered are:

  • American
  • Chinese
  • Italian
  • Mexican
  • Thai
  • Indian
  • Local specialties
  • Southwestern
  • Mediterranean

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?

$6,650

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

$6,650

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$34

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Limited Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Boat/Yacht
Restaurant
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
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
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4.2 out of 5 rating
17 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.1 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.1 out of 5 rating
76% Recommended by couples
Drei
Drei Sent on 07/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

I cannot express enough how absolutely thrilled I am with our wedding venue choice. From the moment we stepped foot onto the grounds, I knew it was the place I always envisioned. It has always been my dream to have a ceremony with a breathtaking view, and this venue delivered on every level.

The highlight of our wedding day was undoubtedly the stunning sunset that adorned the horizon as we exchanged our vows. It felt like a fairytale come true, and I am forever grateful to the team for making that moment possible. Their attention to detail and dedication to ensuring every aspect of our day was perfect truly made us feel like VIPs.

The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and preferences. From the initial planning stages to the day of the event, they were professional, friendly, and attentive. They listened to our vision and executed it flawlessly, making the entire planning process a breeze.
I cannot recommend this wedding venue enough. It truly exceeded all of our expectations and made our dream wedding a reality. If you are searching for a venue that will take your breath away, provide top-notch service, and make you feel like a VIP, look no further. Trust me, it is worth every penny.
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Christina Sent on 10/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The best day Ever!!

We have long awaited for our wedding reception with City Cruises by Hornblower since 2020. Let me tell you…..they did not disappoint! We ended up on the Spirit and it was a night to remember! Between the delicious food, drinks, fabulous staff, and the cruise route was amazing! I got nothing but compliments from ALL my guests regarding how great of a time they had and they’ve never experienced something like this before. Thank you City Cruises aka Hornblower for making this possible!!
Shareil
Shareil N. Sent on 02/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wow, what a day!

We went from having a small lunch with our family in San Francisco to finding Polly and Hornblower Cruises, and we could not have been happier with our experience and our wedding day.

Polly is amazing. She takes the time to listen, ask the right questions and make sure you feel comfortable during every step of the planning process. Her team was so great to work with and even though most of the planning was done virtually since don't live in California anymore, we felt so cared for.
Polly took the time during our phone calls and video conferences to explain the details and get us the best deal for our budget. When we did visit in-person, the team was able to show us the boat, let us taste the amazing cake and helped us pick external vendors for our flowers and food. And our day was truly amazing. Every guest loved it and we honestly had such a fun and relaxing day because of all the behind the scenes work Polly and her team did.

We have stayed in touch with Polly 2 years after our wedding and are excited for the friendship that has formed. Strongly recommend checking them out!!
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City Cruises - San Francisco frequently asked questions

City Cruises - San Francisco includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
City Cruises - San Francisco includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at City Cruises - San Francisco includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
The space offered by City Cruises - San Francisco for wedding events is known for:
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
City Cruises - San Francisco offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
City Cruises - San Francisco offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
City Cruises - San Francisco offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
City Cruises - San Francisco offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
City Cruises - San Francisco is recommended by 84% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.3 in quality of service, 4.3 in average response time, 4.3 in professionalism, 4.1 in flexibility and 4.1 in value.

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