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209 Reviews
4.6/5.0
25-300
Guest Capacity
Indoor/Outdoor
Venue Setting

About Electra Cruises

Set sail on Electra Cruises, a boat hosting weddings in the Orange County, California area. This fleet of yachts welcome wedding celebrations large or small to enjoy luxurious staterooms and bars of teak and marble. These cruises depart from Newport Beach, California, eight minutes from Balboa Fun Zone.

Facilities and Capacity
The largest gathering one of these yachts can accommodate is 300 guests. The company offers three styles of watercraft for a couple’s venue. For a charming vintage celebration, couples can rent a white paddle-wheel riverboat with bright red trim. Smaller affairs can take place on a classic fantail yacht. Contemporary motor yachts are also available for large weddings. These yachts all feature beautiful galley kitchens and a full crew.

Services Offered
A couple’s wedding will be smooth sailing thanks to services such as event planning and assistance with lighting and sound. This venue invites couples to hold both their ceremony and reception onboard the ships. Private rehearsal dinners can also be arranged. Services offered by Electra Cruises include:

  • Bridal suite
  • Cake
  • Cleanup
  • Event rentals
  • Parking
  • Setup


Cuisine
Bartenders work behind the open or cash bar for a couple’s wedding reception or event. In addition to a champagne toast, these staff members pour house liquor, house wine, premium liquor, specialty beer and specialty wine for couples and guests. Chef onboard for the celebration serve American, Asian, Indian, Italian, Latin American, Mediterranean or southern cuisine. The dishes can be prepared in a way that is gluten free, nut free, vegan or vegetarian, depending on the ship’s passengers’ needs. These tasty menu items can be served in the following catering styles for the trip around Newport Harbor:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Servers
  • Stations


Other Services
Each of the company’s five ships comes prepared with event items couples may choose for their wedding day. These items include:

  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables

Categories: Wedding Venue, Rehearsal Dinner

Regions serviced: Orange County, Inland Empire

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5.0

We searched high and low for a reasonable priced vendor and we never thought it would be on a boat in Newport Beach! Electra Cruises is amazing! From start to finish it was great. Tabatha was our sales coordinator and Karen was our day of coordinator. Working with Tabatha was great, because my mom had a million questions and always had an answer for her quickly. Karen was fantastic because she doesn't miss a thing. My mother and I were able to enjoy every minute of the wedding because Karen had everything under control. Along with our DJ, she kept everything moving. The staff on the boat was impeccable! Our cocktail service was flawless, and they even brought us some upstairs while we were taking pictures! Throughout the night I just drank water because of all the dancing. There was this one server that every time I turned around he had a glass of ice water for me. It just blew me away. Everyone on that boat wanted to make sure that my husband and I had a wonderful and memorable time, which we did. I recommend Electra Cruises for any type of event you are having. You will not be let down!

Profile Picture Shelly, 6/2/13, 5 Reviews
Category: Ceremony & Reception Venue, Wedding Planning
5.0

Had an amazing time with Electra Cruises. Susan took care of everything before the day of the wedding and Kim handled the wedding day. Felt like I had nothing to worry about with Electra Cruises, everything was included in the package set up by them and I added the upgrades, which so happy that I did that.

Profile Picture Jamie, 5/12/18, 3 Reviews
Category: Ceremony & Reception Venue, Rehearsal Dinner Location
Services Used: Indoor, Wheelchair Access, Chairs, Furniture, Tables, Barware, Flatware, Glassware, Linens, Bridal Suite, Clean Up, Event Planning, Set Up
5.0

From the second I got engaged, I knew I wanted an ocean wedding. My mom suggested Electra Cruises, as she has attended events for work through them. The second we got in contact with our wedding planner, Allison, I knew that everything would be fine. Allison was incredibly wonderful - she answered every question we had within 24 hours, she recommended the perfect DJ, Photographer, and Officiant when we told her we wanted a fun and relaxed event, and she even took the time to meet with us face-to-face to go over some details. We live in Colorado so she really helped to ease our stress of getting everything together and making sure everything goes right from a few states away.
We got married on "The Electra", which is the smallest boat they have, and it was so wonderful for our small and intimate wedding. They allowed us to make our centerpieces and chair decorations so when we brought them on the boat, along with the guest book, card box, and other items, they were great at setting everything up. All we had to do was bring them the boxes everything was in and they set it up for us. We were incredibly happy with how professional they were and how little we had to do. We just had to focus on getting ready and getting married. Everyone worked quickly and efficiently to make sure everything was done correctly and on time. We did not have to worry about a single thing. We appreciate Electra Cruises so much, for making our day the absolute best it could have been and making the whole process incredibly easy.

Profile Picture Alyssa, 2/9/18, 4 Reviews
Category: Ceremony & Reception Venue, Rehearsal Dinner Location
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Electra Cruises Pricing

Reception Site Fee
Peak Season
Starting from $9,900.00
Off-Peak Season
Starting from $6,930.00
Site Fees Include:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables
Wedding Catering Avg. Price Per Person
Catering Prices Include:
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Rehearsal Dinner Catering Avg. Price Per Person
Rehearsal Dinner Catering Prices Include:
China
Clean Up
Glassware
Linens
Server(s)
Set Up
Tables/Chairs
Tastings
Rehearsal Dinner Bar Service Price Per Person
Rehearsal Dinner Bar Service Prices Include:
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer

Electra Cruises FAQ

Venue Highlights
Maximum Capacity
300
Guest Minimum
25
Event Spaces
5
Type
Banquet Hall, Beach, Boat/Yacht
Style
Modern, Vintage
Setting
Indoor, Uncovered Outdoor
Maximum Capacity, Rehearsal Dinner
300
Guest Minimum, Rehearsal Dinner
25
Setting, Rehearsal Dinner
Indoor, Uncovered Outdoor
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Elopements
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Exclusive Venue Use
Private Room
Private Section
Public Seating
Custom
Private Events
Reh. Dinner Specific
Bridal Suite
Cake
Clean Up
Event Planning
Event Rentals
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Accommodations
All Inclusive Packages
In-House Bar
In-House Catering
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Preferred Vendors Only
Wireless Internet
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'Oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Family Style
French Service
Outside Cake
Tastings
American
Asian
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Southern
African
British
Cajun
Caribbean
Chinese
Ethiopian
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Local
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Russian
Southwestern
Spanish
Thai
Vietnamese
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Kosher
Lactose Free
No Pork
Organic
Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
House Beer
Limited Bar
Outside Alcohol
Signature Drink
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Photobooth
Tables
Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arches
Audio Equipment
Chair Covers
Drapery
Tent Accessories
Tents
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Chocolate Fountain
Parking
Wheelchair Access
Shuttle
Valet
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3439 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, CA 92663, Newport Beach, CA 92663   See On Map
949-373-5913 (phone)
Electra Cruises is a wedding venue from Newport Beach servicing weddings throughout the local area, including Orange County, Inland Empire, and OC. Electra Cruises is a professional venue that has been part of the Newport Beach wedding industry since 2002 specializing in weddings and events.