Wedding Cruises
Say "I do" aboard a private boat while sailing San Diego Bay. This Southern California coastal community is known for its pleasant climate, which allows couples to tie the knot outdoors year-round. You can rent a boat or yacht and celebrate with family and close friends. On all wedding excursions, the boat's captain can perform the ceremony. The views of the San Diego skyline contribute to the unforgettable experience. Each cruise company offers a wedding package that can be customized to fit your needs and budget.
San Diego Harbor Excursion
San Diego Harbor Excursion offers four yachts couple can choose from. Friday and Saturday wedding bookings require a four-hour minimum rental, regardless of the yacht. The other days of the week have three-hour minimum rentals.
For small weddings, the "Quiet Heart" is the smallest boat in the fleet; it can hold 65 people. The upper level is exposed to the elements; the lower level has a climate-controlled and an outdoor deck area. The "California Princess" can hold up to 149 people and offers an outdoor observation deck on the first and third level and climate-controlled decks on the first and second level. The three-level "Spirit of San Diego" can hold up to 579 guests. There is an outdoor observation deck on the second and third deck and two climate-controlled levels on the first and second deck. This yacht has three full-service cocktail bars. The "California Spirit" can hold 600 people. This yacht has four levels and each floor has both a climate-controlled and outdoor area.
With San Diego Harbor Excursions, you can create your own custom wedding package to fit your budget. Options include invitations, catering, entertainment, photography and flowers. If you have a particular caterer or entertainer you want to bring on board, you can choose to do that, too.
San Diego Harbor Excursion
1050 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 234-4111
sdhe.com/san-diego-weddings.html
Hornblower Cruises
Hornblower Cruises has eight yachts, ranging from the "Inspiration," which can hold up to 1,000 people, to the "Renown, which can hold 50. Each of the eight yachts has either two or three levels with at least one outdoor observation deck. All have at least one climate-controlled level with enough room for an indoor dance floor.
Hornblower Cruises offers day and night wedding cruises; all require a four-hour minimum rental. The company offers two wedding dining packages: seated or buffet. Each package includes all-you-can-drink champagne, hors d'oeuvres, a wedding cake and music. Everyone on board is even greeted with a glass of champagne. The lunch menu for either package consists of salmon or chicken and your choice of salad, potatoes or carrots. Those wanting to set sail at night can enjoy a dinner of chicken or steak and a salad of your choice. You even get to work with your event planner to plan the perfect day.
Hornblower Cruises and Events
1066 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 686-8700
hornblower.com
Bahia Belle
The Bahia Belle is a Mississippi style riverboat that sets sail around San Diego's Mission Bay. This two-story wedding cruise boat can hold up to 190 guests for both a wedding ceremony and reception. Each level is climate controlled; there is no outdoor viewing area.
The wedding package is offered through the Bahia Resort Hotel and includes a cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres; an open bar; two bottles of wine, champagne or sparkling cider per table; a custom wedding cake; and, depending on the time of day, either lunch or dinner. You do not have to stay at the hotel to reserve this boat, but all accommodations are arranged through the Bahia Belle Hotel. There is no time minimum on the length of rental.
Bahia Belle
998 West Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 539-7720
sternwheelers.com/weddings_bahia.html#
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