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City Cruises - San Francisco
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Last updated: Mar 24, 2025
Key features
- $10,000 min. spend
- 5000 guests
- Catering included
- Pets not allowed
- 27 min. response time
Reviews
(406)
4.4 · 406 reviews
R M Aug 26, 2024
It's been a long time since I went out on the bay to enjoy the sights and smells and take in the amazing view of the city. The Hornblower did not disappoint. It was the perfect combo of good music, great bar and food. Beautiful boat with so many levels and decks. The staff was super friendly, the bartenders went out of their way and the weather added the perfect touch. A bit of fog but not too cold either. I suggest giving it a try either as a treat for yourself or with friends and family to celebrate life.
R M Aug 26, 2024
It's been a long time since I went out on the bay to enjoy the sights and smells and take in the amazing view of the city. The Hornblower did not disappoint. It was the perfect combo of good music, great bar and food. Beautiful boat with so many levels and decks. The staff was super friendly, the bartenders went out of their way and the weather added the perfect touch. A bit of fog but not too cold either. I suggest giving it a try either as a treat for yourself or with friends and family to celebrate life.
Alan Berg, CSP Sep 29, 2024
We had family in town for a wedding, and took four generations on the California Hornblower for the dinner cruise, from 7 years old through 85. It was a wonderful experience, and our server, Dorathy made it special. I had taken this cruise before, and knew it would be very different than just dining in another restaurant. Everyone enjoyed the changing sights from daytime into tonight, cruising along the bay, under the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz and under the Bay Bridge. The food was delicious, from the steak to the Salmon, and between dancing to the DJ, and going up to the top deck to see the views outside, it was a wonderful night for everyone.
Alan Berg, CSP Sep 29, 2024
We had family in town for a wedding, and took four generations on the California Hornblower for the dinner cruise, from 7 years old through 85. It was a wonderful experience, and our server, Dorathy made it special. I had taken this cruise before, and knew it would be very different than just dining in another restaurant. Everyone enjoyed the changing sights from daytime into tonight, cruising along the bay, under the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz and under the Bay Bridge. The food was delicious, from the steak to the Salmon, and between dancing to the DJ, and going up to the top deck to see the views outside, it was a wonderful night for everyone.
Courtney Mar Jan 18, 2025
Cruise was great! Food options were yummy and we got to go under the Golden Gate Bridge. We passed by Alcatraz! Staff was nice, especially Dorathy :D
Courtney Mar Jan 18, 2025
Cruise was great! Food options were yummy and we got to go under the Golden Gate Bridge. We passed by Alcatraz! Staff was nice, especially Dorathy :D
Thomas San Francisco May 15, 2024
The Saturday brunch cruise was a fun excursion to celebrate the birthday of a 25 year old lady although the food was only so so but probably good for such a vessel. Thew scenery was magnificent and everyone had a blast and would come back for a dinner cruise on another special occasion. The weather could have been better as foggy conditions were experienced but there were patches of sunlight and blue that compensated. Watching Alcatraz shrouded with fog that lifted was surreal and magical. Viewing the Bridges from different vantage points was my favorite part of the excursion. I would come back on a sunny day or clear evening to experience it again.
Thomas San Francisco May 15, 2024
The Saturday brunch cruise was a fun excursion to celebrate the birthday of a 25 year old lady although the food was only so so but probably good for such a vessel. Thew scenery was magnificent and everyone had a blast and would come back for a dinner cruise on another special occasion. The weather could have been better as foggy conditions were experienced but there were patches of sunlight and blue that compensated. Watching Alcatraz shrouded with fog that lifted was surreal and magical. Viewing the Bridges from different vantage points was my favorite part of the excursion. I would come back on a sunny day or clear evening to experience it again.
Audrey P Jul 29, 2024
I had to lower this rating because the salmon was over cooked and I had to spit it out. I saw one guy holding his mouth like he was going to vomit running across the dance floor when I was coming back to my table right before the salmon was served, and now I know why the guy was holding his mouth. It tasted like chalk. It was so dry and that’s a sign that it’s over cooked well it could’ve been Recooked? I’m a five star chef, so I know good food the steak, however was amazing how they could serve two different dishes and be so different? The chocolate cake also gave me a feeling of vomit. The food that I do recommend is the steak and the fruit and the salad. The salmon, the soup and the cake. We’re all really bad I’m sorry to say. I’m guessing it was Costco type cake I would give this cruise a five star for the experience and the free bar but the food was so bad and we spent $300 each for a ticket to people. in San Francisco. we have plenty of good chefs here. There’s no reason I have this kind of salmon served in San Francisco. The bartenders however were the same way happen half good and not so good so that was my experience july 4 cruise We were underneath the fireworks, and then they pulled away from the fireworks, and we are about 5 miles away from the fireworks by the end of the fireworks, so how do you have a fireworks cruise that pulls away from the fireworks that was an oddity to me? I am glad I was the first one on the boat because you want to make sure that you are there early. You do not want to miss one second of this, especially after spending that much money. I broke my heel on one of these stairs. There’s three or four staircases to go to the different levels to go to the different outdoor decks so you should know that it’s all stairs and if you’re handicap, you’re not going to be able to get to the different levels.
Audrey P Jul 29, 2024
I had to lower this rating because the salmon was over cooked and I had to spit it out. I saw one guy holding his mouth like he was going to vomit running across the dance floor when I was coming back to my table right before the salmon was served, and now I know why the guy was holding his mouth. It tasted like chalk. It was so dry and that’s a sign that it’s over cooked well it could’ve been Recooked? I’m a five star chef, so I know good food the steak, however was amazing how they could serve two different dishes and be so different? The chocolate cake also gave me a feeling of vomit. The food that I do recommend is the steak and the fruit and the salad. The salmon, the soup and the cake. We’re all really bad I’m sorry to say. I’m guessing it was Costco type cake I would give this cruise a five star for the experience and the free bar but the food was so bad and we spent $300 each for a ticket to people. in San Francisco. we have plenty of good chefs here. There’s no reason I have this kind of salmon served in San Francisco. The bartenders however were the same way happen half good and not so good so that was my experience july 4 cruise We were underneath the fireworks, and then they pulled away from the fireworks, and we are about 5 miles away from the fireworks by the end of the fireworks, so how do you have a fireworks cruise that pulls away from the fireworks that was an oddity to me? I am glad I was the first one on the boat because you want to make sure that you are there early. You do not want to miss one second of this, especially after spending that much money. I broke my heel on one of these stairs. There’s three or four staircases to go to the different levels to go to the different outdoor decks so you should know that it’s all stairs and if you’re handicap, you’re not going to be able to get to the different levels.
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Facilities
- Information
- Professional services provided since 2025
- Languages:
- English
- Minimum spend requirement is applicable to all services. Minimum spend requirement: $10,000
- Premises
- Standing 5000 people
- Banquet seats 600 people
- Reception can be held both inside & outside
- Ceremony can be held both inside & outside
- There is a separate space for a wedding ceremony
- Venue doesn't have separate rooms for bride and groom
- There are enough chairs and tables for the maximum capacity of people
- There are enough linens for the maximum capacity of people
- Inventory
- Tables
- Chairs
- Bar
- Tablecloths
- Napkins
- Tableware
- Sound equipment
- Lighting equipment
- Place for the ceremony
- Catering & Drinks
- We specialize in these cuisines:
- American
- It is not permitted to bring a third-party catering service provider
- You cannot bring your own drinks
- Other
- Services included in the price:
- Public parking
- Venue has:
- Security
- Service staff
- Cleaning services during the event
Permits and restrictions
- The event can finish at 11:00 PM, at the latest
- Preparation start times are arranged on case-by-case basis
- Equipment removal time is coordinated on case-by-case basis
- There are no sound restrictions inside
- 10:00 PM sound restrictions outside
- No preferred partners.
- Pets not allowed
- No fireworks
- No smoke show during a musical performance
- No confetti
Payments
35%
Deposit required at the time of booking 30 days
The remaining service cost must be paid before the event Service scope and pricing is the same for all event types
Payment:
Bank transfer
Credit card
Cancellation policy
Free cancelation of the booking is not applicable
Changing the event date is not allowed. Changing the date would require canceling the existing booking.
FAQs About City Cruises - San Francisco Wedding Venue
The cost of booking City Cruises - San Francisco for a wedding depends on a lot of factors, such as the number of guests, day of the week you’re having your wedding, services you select. Maximum capacity of City Cruises - San Francisco is 600 guests. For a wedding of 50 people City Cruises - San Francisco wedding venue cost starts at $10,863.City Cruises - San Francisco pricing guide:
- Price for 50 guests with catering and beverages - $10,863, $217 per person
- Price for 75 guests with catering and beverages - $10,863, $145 per person
- Price for 100 guests with catering and beverages - $10,960, $110 per person
- Price for 125 guests with catering and beverages - $13,700, $110 per person
- Price for 150 guests with catering and beverages - $16,440, $110 per person
- Price for 200 guests with catering and beverages - $21,921, $110 per person
- Price for 300 guests with catering and beverages - $32,881, $110 per person
No, there are no additional costs when booking City Cruises - San Francisco venue for a wedding.
Yes, City Cruises - San Francisco has a minimum spend requirement for weddings starting at $10000 for all services.
No, City Cruises - San Francisco maintains the same pricing across all days of the week, including weekdays and weekends.
No, City Cruises - San Francisco maintains the same rates throughout the year, regardless of the month.
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At the City Cruises - San Francisco wedding venue, you can host up to 600 seated guests or up to 5000 standing guests.
Yes, City Cruises - San Francisco offers in-house catering specializing in American cuisine. At this wedding venue it isn’t possible to bring your own third-party catering.
No, City Cruises - San Francisco wedding venue doesn’t allow you to bring your own drinks.
No, there isn’t any parking available at the City Cruises - San Francisco wedding venue.
No, there isn’t any accommodation available at the City Cruises - San Francisco wedding venue or in the nearby area.
At City Cruises - San Francisco wedding venue, you need to keep the noise down after 10:00 PM if you're outside.
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