Lunch Cruises

2-Hour Lunch or Brunch Cruise by City Cruises (Hornblower)

Name: 2-Hour Lunch or Brunch Cruise by City Cruises (Hornblower)
Start: 2026-11-07T11:30:00
End: 2026-11-07T13:30:00
Location: City Cruises

Enjoy a relaxing brunch or lunch cruise on San Francisco Bay with sightseeing, live entertainment, and a freshly prepared buffet meal included.

Take in views of iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz Island while dining on the water.

Choose the brunch option for unlimited mimosas, champagne, and cider alongside breakfast dishes, entrees, and desserts.

Lunch cruises include fresh salads, entrees, desserts, and unlimited coffee, tea, and water for a complete midday dining experience.

Depart from Pier 3, Hornblower Landing, and combine dining, live music, and sightseeing in one easy experience that leaves the rest of your day free.

2-hour sightseeing cruise around San Francisco Bay

Brunch buffet (Menu) (as per option selected)

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

Lunch buffet (Menu) (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 onboard)

Parking

Transportation to/from the departure point

TOTAL DURATION2 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship
1 Boarding point
Pier 3, Hornblower Landing
Get direction
Sights covered
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge
Alcatraz Island

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Guests should carry a valid ID for the cruise experience.

Cash is recommended for anyone planning to purchase drinks at the onboard bar.

Additional information

Casual clothing such as blouses, button-up shirts, nice jeans, dresses, and khakis is recommended for the lunch cruise.

The brunch cruise requires business casual attire, including options like blazers, trousers, and formal dresses.

Brunch cruise boarding typically begins at 11am, followed by cruising from 11:30am until 1:30pm.

Lunch cruise boarding is generally at 11:30am, with the cruise operating from 12pm to 2pm.

Guests are advised to arrive early to accommodate traffic conditions, parking, and dockside check-in procedures.

Weekday parking at Pier 3 can fill quickly, making early arrival or public transit a convenient option.

Nearby public parking lots are available if parking at Pier 3 is unavailable.

Guests arriving by BART should expect approximately a 10-minute walk from Embarcadero Station to the pier.

Since cruise timings can vary, checking the latest schedule in the cruise calendar and confirmation email is recommended.

Ticket Assurance offers eligible guests the option to reschedule or request a refund up to 2 hours before departure.

Please note that Ticket Assurance exclusions apply to certain special events, holiday cruises, partner tours, and selected experiences.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.