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Jennifer Pettley
Jennifer Pettley
Executive Director

31 years in business

We speak English

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience your wedding on the San Francisco Bay, aboard President Franklin D, Roosevelt's "Floating White House," the fully restored and historic USS Potomac. Start your history together on this amazing vessel, which played host to European kings and queens, including Britain's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, as well as senior government and diplomtic officials, and luminaries.

The ship is moored at Oakland's Jack London Square. Potomac offers three-hour cruises on the San Francisco Bay, as well as dockside weddings. 120 guest capacity.

Private charter includes use of the yacht for 5.5 hours, including set-up and take-down time, a five-person Coast Guard licensed crew, and three history docents. List of preferred caterers available.

USS Potomac is a boat wedding venue sailing out of Oakland, California. Pick-ups and drop-offs are also available in San Francisco and Sausalito.

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FAQ

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?

$5,000

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

$4,000

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?

$5,000

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

$4,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

Full ship access

Describe your venue:

Boat/Yacht
Cruise Ship
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms

What event items are available?

Chairs

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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USS Potomac frequently asked questions

USS Potomac includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
The space offered by USS Potomac for wedding events is known for:
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Cruise Ship
  • Waterfront
USS Potomac offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
USS Potomac offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
USS Potomac offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
USS Potomac offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
USS Potomac currently offers 2 discount promotions for wedding services.
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