Dinner Cruises

San Francisco Bay Dining Cruises by City Cruises (Hornblower)

Duration

2 hrs - 2 hrs 30 mins

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4.9/5(18)

Christian J

Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
As a first experience it was fine. It's lovely to see the bay area with its lights, and the staff is friendly. My only observations would be that if you're already paying extra for a better set-menu package instead of a buffet to make it more private, they really need to improve the service from the waitstaff. I don't know if there was a head waiter (there should be), but drinks took forever to arrive; we ordered a bottle and it took ages. The food was definitely not worth the price charged. The quality of the food was lacking, the dumplings were very greasy, and the presentation was poor. It's unbelievable how they served old cabbage—it was so obvious that I even took a photo. We've been on the Napa train, and the food quality there blows this out of the water. In terms of value for money, the food leaves a lot to be desired. The only saving grace of the experience was the DJ, who was very friendly and upbeat and completely turned the night around, along with the views as the sun went down. It's worth doing once, but I wouldn't do dinner again.

Michelle P

Couple
Verified booking
Oct 2026
The views are incredible. The staff is attentive and professional. Definitely will book another cruise in the future. It was the perfect way to celebrate a special event.

Tricia U

Solo
Verified booking
4 days ago
It was a great experience for me and my family. We loved it so much that we can't wait to do another one. We all had fun, especially the birthday girl.

Adrian A

Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
you wait for us, thank you. Well , in first place you send me a wrong location to take the boat, but after a call, we get it. The views of the Bay. AMAZING, mimosas forever, and good food, gracias!

Monica L

Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
We had a perfect warm and clear evening. Great views, good goof and the staff was so attentive. All around a perfect experience. Planning another now!
    • Enjoy a restaurant-style outing on the water, with your own table, live onboard entertainment, and an easygoing atmosphere perfect for celebrations.

    • Board at Pier 3 along the Embarcadero, within a short walk of Embarcadero BART, with paid public parking lots nearby for those arriving by car.

    • Glide past San Francisco's working waterfront as you take in open-bay panoramas that frame Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz Island.

    • Relax over seasonal menus of entrees, salads, and desserts, with unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and water plus a full bar to complete your meal.

    • Choose your ideal sailing, from a daytime buffet lunch or brunch with bottomless mimosas to buffet dinners or an elegant plated multi-course evening.

    • 2-hour sightseeing cruise around San Francisco Bay

    • Plated dinner (Menu) (as per option selected)

    • Buffet dinner (Menu) (as per option selected)

    • Lunch buffet (Menu) (as per option selected)

    • Brunch buffet (Menu) (as per option selected)

    • Bottomless champagne, mimosas, and sparkling cider with the brunch (as per option selected)

    • Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and water

    • Live entertainment

    • Scenic San Francisco Bay views

    • Additional beverages (available for purchase onboard)

    • Creative cocktails, wine, and beer available for purchase from the bar
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Christian J

    Couple
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    As a first experience it was fine. It's lovely to see the bay area with its lights, and the staff is friendly. My only observations would be that if you're already paying extra for a better set-menu package instead of a buffet to make it more private, they really need to improve the service from the waitstaff. I don't know if there was a head waiter (there should be), but drinks took forever to arrive; we ordered a bottle and it took ages. The food was definitely not worth the price charged. The quality of the food was lacking, the dumplings were very greasy, and the presentation was poor. It's unbelievable how they served old cabbage—it was so obvious that I even took a photo. We've been on the Napa train, and the food quality there blows this out of the water. In terms of value for money, the food leaves a lot to be desired. The only saving grace of the experience was the DJ, who was very friendly and upbeat and completely turned the night around, along with the views as the sun went down. It's worth doing once, but I wouldn't do dinner again.

    Michelle P

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Oct 2026
    The views are incredible. The staff is attentive and professional. Definitely will book another cruise in the future. It was the perfect way to celebrate a special event.

    Tricia U

    Solo
    Verified booking
    4 days ago
    It was a great experience for me and my family. We loved it so much that we can't wait to do another one. We all had fun, especially the birthday girl.

    Stephanie I

    Group
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    We enjoyed everything about it and we were definitely recommended to come back with our family so we will do so

    Michele J

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Yesterday
    Boarding was very organized, food was good, and the staff was exceptional.