About this venue
Imagine exchanging vows along San Diego Bay as your something blue. Share sunset views with loved ones or dance under the moonlit sky surrounded by iconic San Diego landmarks and cityscapes aboard our unique floating venue as you embark on your dream wedding experience. The magic is in the details, and each of our venues offers an abundance of choices. Take a visual tour of our San Diego fleet, with yachts offering both indoor and outdoor spaces – customizable to host your most intimate, to extravagant affair, with unparalleled panoramic views from every direction. Our climate-controlled interiors and open-air exterior decks rank among the largest and most luxurious in their class. Consider our spaces as a blank canvas to bring your wedding dreams to life. Whether you’re planning an intimate event or a grand affair, there’s something tailored for every couple.
Our event spaces
Admiral Hornblower
Fully reimagined and redesigned, the Admiral Hornblower is a luxurious venue for weddings on the water, featuring a modern yet timeless design.
Experience hospitality, fine dining, and creative beverage service aboard the custom-built Admiral Hornblower. This luxury yacht combines 21st century technology with “Gatsby” era sophistication and 1920's elegance. Enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the ship, a ‘boutique hotel’ style Captains Lounge, climate-controlled salons, expansive sun decks with panoramic San Diego vistas, three bars, two dance floors, and seating for up to 420 guests.
Guest capacity
Up to 420 Seated
Up to 600 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Sophisticated and Contemporary”
Included in this room:
Clerestory Deck: Modern back-lit bar with fiber optic bar top, built-in flush dance floor, 20-foot ceiling with crystal chandeliers, lounge area with settees and cocktail tables. Main Deck: Raised area for speaker or entertainment, seven foot interior ceiling height, dining tables for up to 208 guests, modern back lit bar, built-in dance floor. Admiral's Cabin: Climate-controlled salons, expansive open-air sun decks, back-lit fiber optic infused bars, dining tables, deck seating.
The Abbey on Fifth Avenue
This graceful Episcopal church has dark-wood balconies, arched windows, antique light fixtures, stained glass & dome ceilings that stream in sunshine.
Built in 1910, the Abbey is among San Diego’s few remaining examples of Classic Revival architecture and holds a place on the National Register of Historic Places. The Abbey is a gorgeous option for weddings, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners and more. It accommodates up to 300 guests for seated and 475 for cocktail events, and includes an on-site kitchen for catered affairs, 50-foot cathedral ceilings, two full-service bars, a piano, and a dance floor.
Guest capacity
Up to 300 Seated
Up to 475 Standing
Square footage
10,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
On-site kitchen - Two floors, two full-service bars - 50 foot Cathedral ceilings with two stunning stained glass domes - Mezzanine with balconies perched above the grand ballroom - Dance floor - Color-changing LED uplighting throughout building - Piano - Podium and AV can be added - Elegant stain glass windows - Large board room area that can be used as a bride's room
Newport Hornblower
This yacht is a favorite of brides looking for intimate receptions.
Newport Hornblower received a full remodel in 2017 that features a modern interior design in a warm platinum palette. Mingle in the contemporary lounge on the main deck and experience elegant dining on the upper deck. Crystal lighting, luxurious booths, and dark wood accent the clean lines of Newport Hornblower’s silhouette.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
Upper Deck: Crystal lighting, large picturesque windows. Main Deck: Seven-foot interior ceiling height, bar and full galley, contemporary lounge, built in dance floor, hardwood flooring throughout, fully stocked bar with glassware.
Inspiration Hornblower
A luxurious 28,000 square-foot yacht featuring three magnificent decks, including a sprawling top deck with panoramic views of San Diego.
With ceilings soaring 12 feet high and abundant windows bathing Inspiration's interiors in natural light, this venue is a beacon of elegance. Guests can savor cocktails from any of the yacht's four fully stocked bars or dance the night away on two spacious dance floors. Boasting a cocktail and dining capacity for up to 1,200 guests, with accommodations for 500 per deck, it promises an unforgettable setting for weddings and celebrations alike.
Guest capacity
Up to 1200 Seated
Up to 1200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and elegant”
Included in this room:
Sapphire Sky Deck: Open-air sky deck, 360-degree views, cocktail tables and chairs, access to captain’s wheelhouse. Diamond Deck: Seated dining for up to 500 guests, twelve foot interior ceiling height, fully stocked granite bar, built-in dance floor, large hotel style restrooms. Emerald Deck: Seated dining for up to 500 guests, 12 foot interior ceiling height, fully stocked granite bar, built-in dance floor, large hotel style restrooms.
Adventure Hornblower
The Adventure features three decks and a 150 feet length, with a spacious 300-person sun deck for enjoying majestic views and the San Diego weather.
Panoramic windows throughout four unique salons allow your guests to enjoy these same views from the climate-controlled interiors. Socialize at one of the four bars, enjoy the state-of-the-art sound system, or dance the night away in the main salon.
Guest capacity
Up to 500 Seated
Up to 498 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Unique”
Included in this room:
Sun deck: Outdoor cocktail tables and chairs , full bar, market lighting , accommodates over 300 people. Upper deck: Cocktail and dining seating, fully stocked bar with glassware, large restroom facility, aft outdoor deck. View Salon: Cocktail and dining seating, bow outdoor deck. Main Deck: Cocktail and dining seating, built-in dance floor, fully stocked bar with glassware, large restroom facility.
Emerald Hornblower
Emerald's sophisticated interiors and dramatic atmosphere set the perfect scene for an unforgettable wedding on the water.
Emerald Hornblower is an 85-foot Skipper liner that accommodates up to 120 guests with two spacious decks to explore. The first deck features a main dining salon, panoramic windows, and a stunning bar. The second deck features a modern lounge for guests and a retractable roof for basking in the sun or dancing under the stars. Outer deck space and intimate glass-enclosed Admiral's Cabin provide elegant spaces for guests to interact while enjoying breathtaking San Diego views.
Guest capacity
Up to 21 Seated
Up to 120 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Modern”
Included in this room:
Upper Deck: Seated dining for up to 24 guests, lounge area called Admiral’s Cabin with white leather Chesterfield Settee and armchairs, 460 sq. ft. parquet dance floor, convertible sunroof over dance floor. Main Deck: Seated dining for 72 guests, full stocked bar with bow view and black and emerald granite countertop, restrooms.
Admiral Hornblower
Fully reimagined and redesigned, the Admiral Hornblower is a luxurious venue for weddings on the water, featuring a modern yet timeless design.
Experience hospitality, fine dining, and creative beverage service aboard the custom-built Admiral Hornblower. This luxury yacht combines 21st century technology with “Gatsby” era sophistication and 1920's elegance. Enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the ship, a ‘boutique hotel’ style Captains Lounge, climate-controlled salons, expansive sun decks with panoramic San Diego vistas, three bars, two dance floors, and seating for up to 420 guests.
Guest capacity
Up to 420 Seated
Up to 600 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Sophisticated and Contemporary”
Included in this room:
Clerestory Deck: Modern back-lit bar with fiber optic bar top, built-in flush dance floor, 20-foot ceiling with crystal chandeliers, lounge area with settees and cocktail tables. Main Deck: Raised area for speaker or entertainment, seven foot interior ceiling height, dining tables for up to 208 guests, modern back lit bar, built-in dance floor. Admiral's Cabin: Climate-controlled salons, expansive open-air sun decks, back-lit fiber optic infused bars, dining tables, deck seating.
The Abbey on Fifth Avenue
This graceful Episcopal church has dark-wood balconies, arched windows, antique light fixtures, stained glass & dome ceilings that stream in sunshine.
Built in 1910, the Abbey is among San Diego’s few remaining examples of Classic Revival architecture and holds a place on the National Register of Historic Places. The Abbey is a gorgeous option for weddings, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners and more. It accommodates up to 300 guests for seated and 475 for cocktail events, and includes an on-site kitchen for catered affairs, 50-foot cathedral ceilings, two full-service bars, a piano, and a dance floor.
Guest capacity
Up to 300 Seated
Up to 475 Standing
Square footage
10,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
On-site kitchen - Two floors, two full-service bars - 50 foot Cathedral ceilings with two stunning stained glass domes - Mezzanine with balconies perched above the grand ballroom - Dance floor - Color-changing LED uplighting throughout building - Piano - Podium and AV can be added - Elegant stain glass windows - Large board room area that can be used as a bride's room
Newport Hornblower
This yacht is a favorite of brides looking for intimate receptions.
Newport Hornblower received a full remodel in 2017 that features a modern interior design in a warm platinum palette. Mingle in the contemporary lounge on the main deck and experience elegant dining on the upper deck. Crystal lighting, luxurious booths, and dark wood accent the clean lines of Newport Hornblower’s silhouette.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
Upper Deck: Crystal lighting, large picturesque windows. Main Deck: Seven-foot interior ceiling height, bar and full galley, contemporary lounge, built in dance floor, hardwood flooring throughout, fully stocked bar with glassware.
Inspiration Hornblower
A luxurious 28,000 square-foot yacht featuring three magnificent decks, including a sprawling top deck with panoramic views of San Diego.
With ceilings soaring 12 feet high and abundant windows bathing Inspiration's interiors in natural light, this venue is a beacon of elegance. Guests can savor cocktails from any of the yacht's four fully stocked bars or dance the night away on two spacious dance floors. Boasting a cocktail and dining capacity for up to 1,200 guests, with accommodations for 500 per deck, it promises an unforgettable setting for weddings and celebrations alike.
Guest capacity
Up to 1200 Seated
Up to 1200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and elegant”
Included in this room:
Sapphire Sky Deck: Open-air sky deck, 360-degree views, cocktail tables and chairs, access to captain’s wheelhouse. Diamond Deck: Seated dining for up to 500 guests, twelve foot interior ceiling height, fully stocked granite bar, built-in dance floor, large hotel style restrooms. Emerald Deck: Seated dining for up to 500 guests, 12 foot interior ceiling height, fully stocked granite bar, built-in dance floor, large hotel style restrooms.
Adventure Hornblower
The Adventure features three decks and a 150 feet length, with a spacious 300-person sun deck for enjoying majestic views and the San Diego weather.
Panoramic windows throughout four unique salons allow your guests to enjoy these same views from the climate-controlled interiors. Socialize at one of the four bars, enjoy the state-of-the-art sound system, or dance the night away in the main salon.
Guest capacity
Up to 500 Seated
Up to 498 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Unique”
Included in this room:
Sun deck: Outdoor cocktail tables and chairs , full bar, market lighting , accommodates over 300 people. Upper deck: Cocktail and dining seating, fully stocked bar with glassware, large restroom facility, aft outdoor deck. View Salon: Cocktail and dining seating, bow outdoor deck. Main Deck: Cocktail and dining seating, built-in dance floor, fully stocked bar with glassware, large restroom facility.
Emerald Hornblower
Emerald's sophisticated interiors and dramatic atmosphere set the perfect scene for an unforgettable wedding on the water.
Emerald Hornblower is an 85-foot Skipper liner that accommodates up to 120 guests with two spacious decks to explore. The first deck features a main dining salon, panoramic windows, and a stunning bar. The second deck features a modern lounge for guests and a retractable roof for basking in the sun or dancing under the stars. Outer deck space and intimate glass-enclosed Admiral's Cabin provide elegant spaces for guests to interact while enjoying breathtaking San Diego views.
Guest capacity
Up to 21 Seated
Up to 120 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Modern”
Included in this room:
Upper Deck: Seated dining for up to 24 guests, lounge area called Admiral’s Cabin with white leather Chesterfield Settee and armchairs, 460 sq. ft. parquet dance floor, convertible sunroof over dance floor. Main Deck: Seated dining for 72 guests, full stocked bar with bow view and black and emerald granite countertop, restrooms.
City Cruises San Diego packages
Platinum Wedding Package
1-75 guests
Create the wedding of your dreams with our Platinum Wedding Package. Our dedicated wedding team will help make planning as stress free as possible. Custom create your perfect day with chef designed menus, exceptional service, and unforgettable views from our indoor and outdoor decks where there’s plenty of room for dining, dancing, and festivities.
- Four Hour Dinner Cruise
- Champagne Toast
- Premium Bar Package
- Passed Hors D'Oeuvres
- Plated or Buffet Menu
- Wedding Cake
- DJ Entertainment
- China, Linens, Glassware
- Service Staff & Bartenders
- Cake Cutting
- Pre-Wedding Coordination Services
- One Year Anniversary Dinner Cruise
Platinum Wedding Package
75-1200 guests
Create the wedding of your dreams with our Platinum Wedding Package. Our dedicated wedding team will help make planning as stress free as possible. Custom create your perfect day with chef designed menus, exceptional service, and unforgettable views from our indoor and outdoor decks where there’s plenty of room for dining, dancing, and festivities.
- Four Hour Dinner Cruise
- Champagne Toast
- Premium Bar Package
- Passed Hors D'Oeuvres
- Plated or Buffet Menu
- Wedding Cake
- DJ Entertainment
- China, Linens, Glassware
- Service Staff & Bartenders
- Cake Cutting
- Pre-Wedding Coordination Services
- One Year Anniversary Dinner Cruise
Silver Wedding Package
1-75 guests
Create the wedding of your dreams with our Silver Wedding Package. Our dedicated wedding team will help make planning as stress free as possible. Custom create your perfect day with chef designed menus, exceptional service, and unforgettable views from our indoor and outdoor decks where there’s plenty of room for dining, dancing, and festivities.
- Three Hour Lunch Cruise OR Four Hour Dinner Cruise
- Champagne Toast
- Soda & Juice Bar
- Cash Cocktail Bar
- Plated or Buffet Menu
- Wedding Cake
- DJ Entertainment
- China, Linens, Glassware
- Service Staff & Bartenders
- Cake Cutting
- Pre-Wedding Coordination Services
- One Year Anniversary Dinner Cruise
Silver Wedding Package
73-1200 guests
Create the wedding of your dreams with our Silver Wedding Package. Our dedicated wedding team will help make planning as stress free as possible. Custom create your perfect day with chef designed menus, exceptional service, and unforgettable views from our indoor and outdoor decks where there’s plenty of room for dining, dancing, and festivities.
- Three Hour Lunch Cruise OR Four Hour Dinner Cruise
- Champagne Toast
- Soda & Juice Bar
- Cash Cocktail Bar
- Plated or Buffet Menu
- Wedding Cake
- DJ Entertainment
- China, Linens, Glassware
- Service Staff & Bartenders
- Cake Cutting
- Pre-Wedding Coordination Services
- One Year Anniversary Dinner Cruise
Available services that can be provided by City Cruises San Diego
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
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