California has such a varied and expansive coastline that it's no wonder that many cruise companies offer dinner and dancing under the stars. A dinner cruise is a way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or engagement. Unlike a restaurant, menu selections may be limited but the evening will most likely be memorable.
San Diego Harbor Excursions offers 2 1/2-hour dinner cruises nightly. Upon boarding, guests receive a complimentary flute of champagne. Dinner is a three-course affair that begins with a Caesar salad and hot bread. Dinner entree choices include grilled flat-iron steak, crab-stuffed Pacific snapper, grilled chicken or vegetarian strudel. Dessert is a slice of chocolate cheesecake and coffee. Entertainment is provided by a DJ while guests enjoy views of the San Diego skyline.
San Diego Harbor Excursions
1050 N. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
619-234-4111
www.sdhe.com
The Hornblower cruise company offers an array of cruises for special events and holidays from San Francisco, Sacramento, Berkeley, Marina Del Rey, Newport Beach and Long Beach. Dinner cruises include a three-hour Starlight Dinner Dance from all ports. Guests receive a glass of champagne or cider upon boarding. A four-course dinner includes a brie puff pastry, followed by a Caesar salad, a choice of flat-iron steak or salmon fillet and creme brulee. Entertainment is provided by a DJ.
Hornblower Cruises
Pier 3 on the Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-438-8300
www.hornblower.com
Bayview chartered dinner cruises take place on private yachts for events such as birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and parties. The company serves cocktails and hors d'oeuvres or dinner. Cruises operate from ports in San Francisco, Vallejo, Alameda, Napa, Berkeley, Martinez, Rio Vista, Richmond, Suisun City, Stockton and Sacramento.
Bay View Charters
P.O. Box 1682
Benicia , CA 94510
800-817-8774
bayviewcharters.com
