For celebrations that make a splash, set sail with City Cruises, one of the country’s most recognized harbor tour, brunch and dinner cruise, and yacht charter companies. Guests enjoy gracious hospitality and magnificent views of the downtown San Diego skyline, Coronado Bay Bridge, Cabrillo National Monument and impressive naval vessels.
Excursions on the water are City Cruises’ specialty, combining delicious fare with the San Diego Bay’s naturally gentle breezes and sparkling waves. Guests have chosen City Cruises in San Diego for weddings, anniversaries, corporate outings, gala events and family vacations for 40 years.
An almost limitless list of cruise options are offered, including:
• Best of the Bay Tour – The family favorite year-round harbor cruise showcasing the history, sights and landmarks of both the north and south side of San Diego Bay. Guests enjoy expert live commentary in addition to cocktails, sodas, hot cocoa, snacks and sandwiches available for purchase.
• San Diego Premier Dinner Cruises – Featuring an elegant evening with a three-course, plated meal made on board by City Cruises chefs from local, seasonal ingredients and served by award-winning stewards.
• Signature Dinner Cruises – Offering a relaxed, family-oriented, chef-prepared buffet experience
• Premier Brunch Cruises – Featuring a bountiful buffet and free-flowing champagne
• Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventures – (December-April and June-September) – Offering close-up views of blue or gray whales, dolphins, sea lions and sea birds
• Sights & Sips Sunset Cruises – A floating happy hour on Fridays and Saturdays from July-October. Enjoy appetizers, tray-passed desserts, and drink specials.
• Holiday-themed cruises – Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
The seagoing company also hosts weddings, corporate events, celebrations and other occasions on the water or at its land venue: The Abbey on Fifth Avenue, boasting a magnificent interior resembling a Renaissance cathedral. The abbey can accommodate up to 400 guests and holds a prestigious spot on the National Register of Historic Places.
Cruises depart from two different docks located conveniently downtown and just minutes from San Diego International Airport. Ticket booth hours at 970 Harbor Drive are 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Ticket booth hours at 1800 North Harbor Drive are open two hours prior to cruising. Call (619) 686-8715 or visit www.citycruises.com/SanDiego for more information.