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Hornblower Cruises and Events

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Ever have had a hard time deciding which view you would like while dining? How about a view that changes with each course? Hornblower Cruise and Events provides unique gourmet cuisine, impeccable service, and spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay. Options include a Champagne Brunch Cruise, nightly Dinner Dance Cruises, weekly Supper Club Cruises, and daily Alcatraz Discovery Lunch Cruises. Depending on your choice of package, duration is between two to three hours. Prices again vary depending on which cruise, day of the... read more

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3 Pier, San Francisco, CA, 94111, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tue8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wed8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thu8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fri8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sat8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sun8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Bradific 
17 years ago

What was I paying for? – Why did I pay an extra $45 to sit by a window when there were no other options? Every quest onboard had a table by a window. Other than the waitress, who graciously(awkwardly?) sang Happy Birthday to my beautiful Girl Friend, the entire cruise was horrible. From the moment the lines were cast away to the time we were back on dry land a Disco-Jazz Duo continuously played hits from the early fifties to the present. These two guys were all over the road(Bay). Starting off with basic hits such as Sitting... read more

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bluecali 
17 years ago

A Must do whether you live in the Bay Area or your visiting SF – This is something everyone should have a chance to do. I love the night dinner cruises! You can get dressed up and cruise the Bay. The views of the city and the bridges is amazing. On a calm night you might even be able to sail right under the Golden Gate. The food is great! The service is fantastic! Great to do with family, friends, co-workers or anyone! 

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17 years ago

Best Champagne Brunch – For my birthday this year I wanted to celebrate in a different way. I heard an advertisement on the radio for a Champagne Brunch Cruise, and thought this would be the perfect way to celebrate my birthday with family and friends. I had a large party to reserve for, and the staff made it a smooth process. They took care of all the details and even had balloons and champagne waiting at our tables. The service on board was impeccable, and all our needs were met. The food was scrumptious and the cocktails ... read more

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jcds2007 
17 years ago

NOT WORTH THE MONEY – Me and my partner went in the New Year's eve bay cruise in 2003 and in 2006 we tried again, bad table service, the food OK. They made us wait in the cold weather for long time, then they started the boarding so slow. They put us in a large table with another 12, the drinks were bad and you have to wait long time for them, also they stopped serving drinks early. The music boring, nobody was dancing. I really do not recommend anybody to spend around 300 dollars per person for bad experience. You supposed ... read more

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Contributor 
17 years ago

Solid meal service and onboard entertainment will blow your horn, but not your savings. – In Short If you can't bring the view to you, bring yourself to the view: Hornblower Cruises operates regular lunch, brunch and dinner cruises in San Francisco Bay. Entertainment aboard the flagship California Hornblower includes live entertainment, dancing and full meal service. The smaller Monte Carlo ship hosts evening cruises with karaoke, dancing and charity casino gambling, as well as meal service. Hornblower's menu features roaste... read more

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18 years ago

Great new dining experience! – I recently went on a horblower cruise for my dad's 50th birthday. We had a GREAT time. The views were just as they say , breathtaking. The entertainment was pretty good, the food was much better than i expected - four course meal - choose your main entree! Our server was very nice and friendly. This was something different to do in san francisco that made for a very special night! 

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fizzlesnit 
18 years ago

Not Worth the Money – I notice the other reviews are pretty old. Perhaps, the company has gone downhill recently because my fiance and I just had a rather unsatisfying dinner cruise. I don't generally give bad reviews, but this experience was... well, just plain boring. Customer Service: We arrived at 7:15pm for our 7:30pm cruise. There was no sign telling us which pier to go to, nobody outside to give directions, and no shelter from the cold February wind coming in off of the bay. We stood there freezing (me in a skirt, exp... read more

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bmeisterb 
20 years ago

User review by bmeisterb – Not knowing about the San Franciso...we decided to book a Hornblower cruise for dinner and cruising. We were blown away by the attentive service, well-prepared and delicious food (the best we had while in SF). The views were breathtaking. A nice surprise!!!! 

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ldybg830 
20 years ago

Theres no better way to see the city – If your looking for a romantic dinner, the Hornblower Dinner Cruise is perfect. The view is unbeatable and the price is just right. The brunch cruise are also excellent for family get togethers and the buffet is unbelievable! 

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Hornblower Cruises and Events has a 3.9 star rating with 22 reviews. 

When is Hornblower Cruises and Events open?

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