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Highlights

  • Relax on San Francisco Bay with a brunch or lunch cruise featuring sightseeing, live entertainment, and a freshly prepared buffet meal.
  • Savor views of famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz Island while enjoying your meal aboard the watercraft.
  • Select the brunch option for unlimited mimosas, champagne, and cider along with breakfast dishes, entrees, and desserts.
  • Lunch cruises offer fresh salads, entrees, desserts, plus unlimited coffee, tea, and water for a complete midday dining experience.
  • Depart from Pier 3 at Hornblower Landing to enjoy dining, live music, and sightseeing in one smooth cruise that leaves your day free.

Your Experience

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Discover San Francisco from a unique perspective with our Brunch or Lunch Cruise experience on San Francisco Bay. This relaxing cruise offers more than just dining; you'll enjoy live entertainment and stunning views of famous landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz Island while enjoying your meal.

Choose between brunch or lunch for a delightful culinary journey. The brunch option includes unlimited mimosas, champagne, and sparkling cider along with an array of breakfast dishes, entrees, and desserts. For those preferring a midday dining experience, the lunch cruise features fresh salads, entrees, desserts, and unlimited coffee, tea, and water.

Departing from Pier 3 at Hornblower Landing, this two-hour sightseeing adventure combines dining with live music against stunning San Francisco Bay views. The buffet meals are carefully prepared to ensure a memorable experience as you sail past the city's most famous landmarks. Additional beverages can be purchased onboard if desired.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 2-hour sightseeing cruise around San Francisco Bay
  • Brunch buffet (Menu: https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/2a18a93317b202ab3598b979e3938b29-SanFranciscoBottomlessMimosaBrunchCruiseMenu.pdf) (as per option selected)
  • Bottomless champagne, mimosas, and sparkling cider with the brunch (as per option selected)
  • Lunch buffet (Menu: https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/44544c832142427e312245f1a0ae848e-SanFranciscoLunchCruiseMenu_.pdf) (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 are available for purchase on board.
  • Parking is not included.
  • Transportation to and from your starting location is excluded.

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Come prepared with a valid ID for boarding and consider bringing cash if you plan to enjoy drinks at the onboard bar.
  • Wear casual attire such as blouses, button-up shirts, nice jeans, dresses, or khakis for lunch cruises. For brunches, opt for business casual clothing like blazers, trousers, or formal dresses.
  • The brunch cruise boarding starts at 11am and the cruising experience runs from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
  • Lunch cruise boarding typically begins at 11:30am. Ensure you arrive on time for a smooth start to your dining adventure.

Ticket Delivery

  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Guests should carry a valid ID for the cruise experience. Cash is recommended for anyone planning to purchase drinks at the onboard bar.

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.

Skip-the-line privileges do not apply to mandatory security checks required for boarding.

The cruise offers views of famous landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz Island during your journey on San Francisco Bay.

Guests are advised to carry a valid ID and cash if planning to purchase drinks. For the brunch cruise, business casual attire is recommended; casual clothing like blouses, button-up shirts, nice jeans, dresses, and khakis suits the lunch option.

Your ticket includes a 2-hour sightseeing cruise around San Francisco Bay with either brunch or lunch buffet options. Brunch comes with unlimited mimosas, champagne, and sparkling cider; lunch offers fresh salads, entrees, desserts, and unlimited coffee, tea, and water.

While the cruise includes a buffet meal and drinks for brunch or lunch options, creative cocktails, wine, beer, parking fees, and transportation to/from Pier 3 are not included and must be purchased separately.

Late arrivals may miss parts of the cruise. It's best to board on time to fully enjoy all activities, including live entertainment and dining options.

For the brunch option, business casual attire is recommended; think blazers, trousers, and formal dresses. The lunch cruise allows more relaxed clothing such as blouses, button-up shirts, nice jeans, dresses, and khakis.

Yes, you are welcome to capture memories with your camera or smartphone throughout the experience.

Small personal items and handbags can be brought on board. Larger luggage may need to be stored in designated areas before boarding.

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