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Commodore Cruises & Events

About

Commodore Cruises & Events is a unique wedding venue located in Alameda, California. This luxury cruise company offers both ceremonies and receptions on one of their six yachts. They're an all-inclusive venue that even offers a "Captain to Marry." Commodore Cruises & Events will provide everything you need for a celebration on the San Francisco Bay.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can accommodate up to 350 guests on one of their unique yachts. You can choose between the following:
Cabernet Sauvignon - the largest yacht at 124 feet long. It features four decks, plus a stateroom. It also boasts a large dance floor, Sky deck and bar and outdoor space.

  • Chardonnay - features two decks, a dance floor, a bar and outdoor space. It can accommodate up to 130 guests.
  • Merlot - 91 feet long, it also features a dance floor, two decks, outdoor space and a bar.
  • Pinot Noir - very similar to the Merlot and Chardonnay in its' amenities.
  • Fume Blanc - 76 feet long, features three decks, a large dance floor and a spacious open-air Sky deck.
  • Zinfandel - the most intimate of the yachts at 65 feet long. It provides 360-degree views.


Services Offered
Commodore Cruises & Events serves 19 different ports in the San Francisco area. Each couple will have the yacht for a minimum of four hours with a dockside ceremony, and five hours with a ceremony "underway." They offer a personal wedding planner, event rentals and all-inclusive packages to make sure your vision comes to life. Additional services include, but are not limited to:

  • Bridal suite
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • In-house caterer
  • In-house bar
  • Lighting and sound


Cuisine
Couples can choose between hors d'oeuvres, stations, a buffet, cocktail reception, or a plated meal. They also offer the option of wedding cake or cupcakes for dessert. Sample entrees include:

  • Champagne Chicken
  • Lemon Grass Crusted Mahi Mahi
  • Hand-Carved Colorado Rack of Lamb
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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

Yes

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

$3,600

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
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 Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

0

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Boat/Yacht

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
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

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Commodore Cruises & Events

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Julia
Julia Sent on 08/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fun and Unique Venue

I was so happy I selected Commodore Cruises for my very small wedding ceremony and dinner celebration. Victoria was professional, responsive and attentive to all the small details throughout the planning and event day.

Food selection, preparation and presentation were high end and delicious. Cake was amazing and gluten free! Wait service and bartender onboard the ship were personable and such a pleasure to spend the evening with. Highly recommended selecting Commodore Cruises for a unique and intimate wedding event!
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Danielle Sent on 06/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Wow! Where do I start. Commodore Cruises and Hannah, our event coordinator, were completely amazing! We had a destination wedding in San Francisco for 40 guests in May. I researched over 30 venues from wineries, to hotels, to Tahoe resorts, and from my very first contact with Hannah at Commodore I was impressed. She took the time to describe all the yachts, listen to my vision and budget and provide me with several quotes of different options - everything from a transfer only to a full event package. We ended up choosing to do our complete event (underway ceremony, dinner and reception/dance) with Commodore on the Merlot. Their prices were surprisingly reasonable and included everything we wanted. After we signed the initial contract, there was very little for me to do until a couple months before the wedding which was fantastic because I had plenty to do picking my dress, doing the invitations, making my DIY items and planning my local reception back in Colorado which we held 2 weeks after our SF wedding. During that period, I called or emailed Hannah occasionally with a question or idea and every time I received a response within hours. When it came time to plan the cruise, Hannah was on top of everything. She listened to all the details I had planned and made suggestions of how to adapt them to best suit a yacht event.

The day of the wedding she set up all the décor and it was beautiful! The ceremony floating under the bay bridge couldn't have been more perfect! The staff on the cruise was outstanding - they made all of my guests feel so welcome and pampered and DJ Dan played all of our requests. I was a little nervous about the food because I wasn't able to make it to my tasting to try the items before I picked them, but I needn't have been - it was SO GOOD and all the guests loved it. Overall, I was thrilled with my Commodore wedding. I can't recommend them highly enough!!!!
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Patricia Sent on 11/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
It truly was the best day of our lives --everything was beautiful and unforgettable. Minor details didn't go as planned, but that is part of the process. Best advice is to stay on top of it--keep contacting them months prior to your special day if you do not want to get bombarded with an overwhelming to-do list the last 10 chaotic days before your wedding. Also, stay on top of the "Meet the Fleet" dates, as they might not be available the last couple of weeks before your big day, if you want to try the delicious food they serve. Your guests will enjoy cruising the Bay.
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Farnaz Sent on 09/10/2014
4.9 out of 5 rating
I really like commodore cruise !! We had really good experience !
Thank you Lynda
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Tina Sent on 08/10/2011
4.9 out of 5 rating
We've always wanted a yacht wedding since we love boats and are planning to get our own, so when my husband proposed, it was decided that we will get married on one. I called in and told Linda everything about what we wanted (this was April 2011, my wedding was July 2011)she scheduled us for a viewing and the rest was history. We chose the Merlot and it was a very intimate wedding with less than 50 guests. Perfect ceremony, the food was great and Jamie and Linda helped us all throughout the preparations. 4.9 only bec Linda was our coordinator, (she seemed always busy) so it was Jamie who really took care of us. I had the wedding that I wanted and we thank Commodore events for that!
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Dani Sent on 11/06/2017
4.6 out of 5 rating
I used Commodore as a destination wedding because i live in Florida, but my family lives in the SF Bay Area. With my aunt playing point woman, I was able to get it done with minimal stress. I think if I had to do it by myself with no one to look at the boats or food, I would have been fine to move forward just because of how thorough they are. I got a checklist of all the things that came with my package (DJ, Cake, etc) and a price for extras (Black Jack Table). Our wedding coordinator and day of person was Brenda, and she was on the ball.

The wedding itself was FANTASTIC. I hired an outside photographer and the cruise director and DJ Dan, who are regulars, were able to give him timing and direction for when the bridges and islands would go by for folks to take pictures. The waitstaff and bartender were attentive. Walter, our cruise director, was wonderful, answered all my questions and kept the buffet open until an 30minutes before we docked back.

Now my wedding was semi-formal, with my husband and I dressed up and everyone else in Aloha shirts and Mu-mus. So if you are going to have something that's EXTREMELY formal, you might want a stationary location. The boat will rock and the lighting is awkward. Otherwise there's no reason not to do this. My family was extremely impressed with the experience, found it personal, engaging and with great scenic views. I was happy because i didn't have people staring at me for 4 hours straight. win/win
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Danielle Sent on 09/19/2015
4.1 out of 5 rating
We had a wonderful wedding aboard the Merlot this past summer. It was perfect for our small wedding of 35 people. The only issues we ever had with Commodore was that it was a destination wedding, as we live in Canada, and getting in touch with them was somewhat difficult. Also, we had a switch in our wedding coordinator during the planning process and details that we had gone over with our initial coordinator were not shared or passed along to the coordinator we ended up having. The coordinator we had for the duration of our planning process was wonderful and very detail orientated.
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 11/09/2013
3.4 out of 5 rating
We did not feel like we were important, originally we made an appointment on a Sunday, the person was a no show, said she would discount our event, also they were not really in contact with us throughout, we were the ones who had to always initiate communication, we did not receive any communication until a week prior to wedding, then we felt rushed. The venue was gorgeous it was on the Merlot yacht on the San Francisco Bay waters,very beautiful night for a fall evening. Just felt like the professionalism was not 100%
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Adrienne Sent on 07/23/2017
1.2 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding cocktail hour back in November 2016 with Commodore Cruises. I would not recommend Commodore for an event.

First, they couldn't provide us with a tasting despite asking numerous times and ultimately just ignored our request.

Second, Commodore tried to tack on extra charges a couple weeks before the wedding. In the best of light, Commodore is so scatter brained that they have no idea how to communicate terms of a contact correctly. In the worst of light, Commodore knows it's weeks away from my wedding and with all deposits paid, I don't really have any choice. We ultimately paid it because we had no choice. There was absolutely no apology for their mistake.

Third, I worked with Jewell months before to make sure we were setup for the photo slide show. When I came to drop off supplies for the boat, I tested the slide show. It didn't work. I went back three or four times and the problem still wasn't solved.

The real issue was the staff, including Jewell, just plum didn't care. Their only recommendation was for me to redo the slideshow Their only recommendation was for me to redo the slideshow so it's only jpegs, which would require more work days before the wedding and yet another trip to the boat. The staff was not only unhelpful, but also rude and frustrated that we kept trying to get it to work.

The next issue regarding docking. They basically threatened to leave without our guests because of their decision.

Overall, I would choose literally any other boat company next time I need to book a boat for an event. Their unorganized and uncaring ways is not something any bride deserves.
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Mducuennois Sent on 03/03/2021
1 out of 5 rating

Refusal to return deposit during Covid shit down

This company is taking money from several high school groups that were unable to attend due to Covid shutting everything down. They are refusing to refund the money. These are kids that worked hard to raise funds. This companies business practices are DISGUSTING!!!!! I wonder if they received any Covid relief money while taking from kids???
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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
(D.E.A.) Daley Entertainment Agency (D.E.A.) Daley Entertainment Agency Wedding DJs

I have worked with Commodore Cruises & Events for many years and they do a great job. Their boats are beautiful and what a way to your special event but by cruising the SF Bay. My wife's company has event hosted and event on one of their boats and it was great.

A Perfect Impression A Perfect Impression Wedding Photographers

The family and staff at Commodore are an amazing team of professionals that you can trust for your event. They work hard to deliver a great service as well as offer a unique venue where the landscape changes from one amazing view to another!

Benjamin Photographics Benjamin Photographics Wedding Photographers

I work closely with this group. Professional, streamlined, beautiful full-service wedding services based in Alameda. 6 Yacht fleet can handle and occasion

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Commodore Cruises & Events frequently asked questions

Commodore Cruises & Events includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Commodore Cruises & Events includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Commodore Cruises & Events includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Commodore Cruises & Events for wedding events is known for:
  • Boat/Yacht
Commodore Cruises & Events offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Commodore Cruises & Events offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Commodore Cruises & Events offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
Commodore Cruises & Events offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Commodore Cruises & Events is recommended by 72% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3.8 in value, 3.7 in quality of service, 3.6 in professionalism, 3.5 in average response time and 3.4 in flexibility.
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