City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Brunch Cruise
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San Francisco, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Glide across San Francisco Bay with unlimited mimosas and Champagne on this weekend brunch cruise. Perfect for both locals and visitors, this boat trip offers a new perspective on the city. Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, pass Alcatraz Island, and see the city skyline from the deck. As you float along, enjoy a generous, fresh buffet and onboard music to keep the mood festive.
- Sail past the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, and more
- Great photo opportunities of San Francisco's attractions
- Sip on the complimentary mimosas and bubbly
- Enjoy onboard entertainment in addition to the views
What's Included
- 2-hour cruise
- Brunch Buffet
- Complimentary champagne and mimosas
- Entertainment
- Port fees and tax
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Beverage service (cash bar available)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- City CruisesPier 3, Hornblower Landing, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Boarding: Pier 3. Parking: City Cruises does not own or operate any parking lots in the area. Local parking is available at Pier 3, The Embarcadero. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Why have brunch inside a restaurant when you could enjoy it on the waters of San Francisco Bay? Your cruise departs from Pier 3 on the Embarcadero. After hopping aboard, enjoy provided bubbly and mimosas while looking out at the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the towns of Sausalito and Tiburon.
Snap photos of Angel Island, the Bay Bridge, and the San Francisco waterfront while you listen to onboard music and enjoy the sea breeze from the deck. Then head to the brunch buffet to fill up on an array of items, from scrambled eggs and waffles to salad, fish, and dessert. Coffee, tea, juice, soft drinks, plus mimosas and Champagne are provided; additional beverages can be purchased from the cash bar.
After your time on the water, return to the pier where you can continue your day in San Francisco.
Snap photos of Angel Island, the Bay Bridge, and the San Francisco waterfront while you listen to onboard music and enjoy the sea breeze from the deck. Then head to the brunch buffet to fill up on an array of items, from scrambled eggs and waffles to salad, fish, and dessert. Coffee, tea, juice, soft drinks, plus mimosas and Champagne are provided; additional beverages can be purchased from the cash bar.
After your time on the water, return to the pier where you can continue your day in San Francisco.
The Embarcadero (Pass By)
Golden Gate Bridge (Pass By)
San Francisco Bay (Pass By)
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge (Pass By)
Angel Island State Park (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- All enclosed areas on board are non-smoking. Smoking is only permitted outside on the outer decks
- All passengers must present photo ID prior to boarding the vessel
- Tables are assigned in advance. If there are additional parties you would like to be seated with, please make note in the 'Special Requirements' field at time of booking and confirm with the operator no less than 72 hours in advance
- If your cruise is in California, a service charge will be collected at the time of your reservation, related to the cruise, food, beverage and the service included in your purchase. This charge is not a gratuity and will not be distributed as a gratuity to our employees who provide service to you. If you wish to purchase additional beverages or food enhancements onboard, we recommend you leave a gratuity onboard based on the quality of service provided to you.
- Seating is only guaranteed together for the number of tickets confirmed on this voucher. Reservations may not be combined.
- All tickets sold via Viator do not include guaranteed window tables as is standard for all of our 3rd party partners.
- Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Lorena_V
I had an amazing time on the San Francisco brunch cruise with my friends! The food was delicious and the atmosphere made for such a memorable day. The staff was wonderful and very attentive, especially our server Daniela. She went above and beyond—she was friendly, thoughtful, and even arranged for the captain to wish me a happy birthday over the intercom. She also surprised me with a little slice of lemon cake, which truly made me feel celebrated. Those personal touches were so appreciated and made the whole experience extra special. I would highly recommend this brunch cruise to anyone looking for a fun and unforgettable time on the Bay!
Reviews
4.8
based on 349 reviews
Catherine_B, May 2026
Very nice bay cruise. Great food! Fun DJ.The only glitch was ordered Bloody Marys at the bar but never got them😞
Rose_M, Apr 2026
This was a fun and relaxed birthday trip with great food and drink and super friendly staff with amazing views of the GG bridge.
Cecil_T, Apr 2026
Phenomenal experience. Everyone was very pleasant and went out of their way to make sure everyone was comfortable.
MELANIE_A, Mar 2026
A relaxing & fun day! You have the option to stay indoors or go out on the decks. People start getting more relaxed after a few mimosas, and it makes it more fun for everyone. Music was great service was even better. I would suggest that you turn the volume down on the microphone in music as it was in a dangerous decibel.
Jennifer_W, Mar 2026
Food and mimosas were delicious! Cruise was smooth and enjoyable. DJ and live music was a very nice touch. We enjoyed ourselves immensely.
Michael_M, Mar 2026
From the moment you arrive to get in line you are greeted by genuinely kind, happy people. This is consistent throughout your journey. Our server was incredibly helpful, attentive, and worked hard applying the same 5 Star service to all tables, while never looking frustrated or tired. Of course the food was fantastic. But then there was the actual bay cruise. I am truly a world traveler. I am fortunate enough to call San Francisco home, actually born there. If I get to go to heaven, I’ll look around and think, it’s pretty fantastic, almost as good as a Hornblower Saturday brunch cruise around the San Francisco Bay.
Amber_G, Feb 2026
The brick cruise was awesome. Beautiful views and lots of good food. Unfortunately there was no one by the parking machine and I paid $40 even though it said it was $20 for cruise riders. It asked for a coupon code and I couldn't find one on my ticket info. So I paid the $40 since I had to get on the boat and had a line of people behind me trying to get their parking paid for. Once I paid and got my ticket, someone and up and started putting in the coupon code for every one else. I told him I just paid $40 could I get reimbursed, he said no since I already paid the machine. Prior to this he was no where in sight. Pretty unfair every one else got the discount.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for your feedback—we’re happy you enjoyed the cruise, views, and food. We’re very sorry about the parking confusion and understand how frustrating that must have been, especially under time pressure. This is not the experience we want for our guests, and we’ll be addressing this to ensure clearer instructions and better on-site support going forward. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Jenny_G, Jan 2026
Booked a brunch cruise through Viator with my two girlfriends and it was EVERYTHING! Bottomless mimosas, a carving station, glazed Atlantic salmon, eggs, bacon, sausage, chicken, salads, pastas, and a dessert table that was insane—cheesecake, red velvet & French toast?! Yes please 😍 Don’t let the cloudy morning fool you—the sun came out and the views were gorgeous. We got the best photos and had the best time.
Such a fun and delicious experience. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Wow—thank you for such an amazing review! We’re thrilled you and your girlfriends had the best time and fully enjoyed the brunch spread. Thanks for the high recommendation—we’d love to welcome you back for another delicious cruise soon!
Leon_G, Jan 2026
Beautiful sights - nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Brunch was delicious - staff and crew were attentive and polite. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! t’s great to know it made for a perfect Saturday afternoon, and we truly appreciate the recommendation. We hope to see you back on board again soon! 🚢✨
Anasaini_D, Dec 2025
The ferry trip was the highlight of my big brother & his family visiting us from Fiji. We all loved the view, the food & the friendly entire staff😍
Barry_M, Dec 2025
Very pleasant staff.
Meals were fresh & well prepared.
Entertaining musician was professional & engaging.
Lisa_O, Nov 2025
I thought the food was a cut above your normal brunch buffet fare. We went with visitors from the mid-west and they got some very nice views of San Francisco wharf and skyline, Alcatraz, Marin, Oakland - we sailed under both bridges. It’s a bit pricey, but the service, food and views are excellent! (Sit on the lower level if you want a quieter ride. After brunch, there’s DJ dance music on the top level)
Jennifer_K, Nov 2025
Excellent and fun. Great staff. Super helpful staff. We would definitely do it again. Good and music were awesome.
Eliazar_O, Nov 2025
Great experience, I did my proposal here and the staff was amazing with their help!!! Would go back again and would recommend anyone to have their proposal here.
Donna_S, Nov 2025
It was a beautiful experience. The crew was very welcoming, the food was delicious, and the city was gorgeous. The DJ played great selections. My only complaint or concern was that Captain, the DJ and the music were VERY loud. Maybe the mics can be lowered a couple of notches?
Cam_P, Oct 2025
No refunds when it is raining. I tried to call and texted to see if the cruise was canceled bc of the rain but no one would respond. We got there 2 minutes late because of rain and they wouldn’t let us on the boat so we wasted our money and didn’t even get to go on the cruise
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and understand your frustration. Please reach out to us directly so we can review the details with you.
Khalid_D, Oct 2025
Other than the foggy/windy weather, the experience was perfect. The crew was very friendly and the food was abundant and beautifully presented.
Adrian_B, Sep 2025
We celebrated my birthday on Saturday, September 27 aboard the Hornblower with my twin sister, my boyfriend, and my brother-in-law, and it was truly unforgettable. Dorothy and Paul took such wonderful care of our table, making sure every detail of our celebration was special. The music, the weather, and the people all came together for a spectacular, super-sensational Saturday filled with joy and fun.
A special thank-you to the piano player who set the perfect mood, and to the entire Hornblower staff for making our “twin birthday” celebration so magical. I’m especially grateful that I booked this cruise—it was the perfect way to honor a very special day with the ones I love.
Coelise_M, Sep 2025
It was my husband’s 66 birthday. Reggie was amazing from the start. Greeting the customers outside prior to boarding and getting me and my husband a great seat. Fruit was sweet and delicious.
Derrick_S, Sep 2025
this is a rather short cruise on the bay, but spectacular views and photo opportunities. The brunch buffet is also very generous.
Lorena_V, Aug 2025
I had an amazing time on the San Francisco brunch cruise with my friends! The food was delicious and the atmosphere made for such a memorable day. The staff was wonderful and very attentive, especially our server Daniela. She went above and beyond—she was friendly, thoughtful, and even arranged for the captain to wish me a happy birthday over the intercom. She also surprised me with a little slice of lemon cake, which truly made me feel celebrated. Those personal touches were so appreciated and made the whole experience extra special. I would highly recommend this brunch cruise to anyone looking for a fun and unforgettable time on the Bay!
Carol_D, Aug 2025
Such a lovely experience. The food was excellent, the service was great and the views were spectacular!
Celeste_B, Aug 2025
Had an amazing time! Great service and food selection. The music was a nice touch and the views are incredible!
RaeAnn_G, Aug 2025
It's a lot of fun! They're very generous with the mimosas. Lots of good food, buffet style. There was ongoing music with a pianist who played some current tunes. They even waited for us a couple of minutes when we got the wrong directions and were late.
Neil_P, Aug 2025
What a fun ride the drink and food flow for this two hour cruise we made it to the golden gate bridge (no fog) around Alcatraz Island and to the bay bridge
Otilia_M, Aug 2025
Great food and day
Great food and day
Great food and day
Great food and day
Great food and day
Great food and day
Kathryn_B, Aug 2025
When they say unlimited mimosa's, they aren't kidding! For a buffet, it was pretty good with a good amount of choices.
Alvin_M, Jun 2025
Easy access to site. Professional staff, they really work hard! The tour was smooth and we enjoyed the route taken by the Captain. There was no bad view.
DORIAN_D, Jun 2025
Food was decent - fake eggs, though. The keyboard had the volume too loud and rushed through songs. He sounded really bad. There were 3 musicians in my group of 4 and we all felt the same.
David_V, Jun 2025
My wife, daughter and I really enjoyed the sights along the way, highlighted by passing under the Golden Gate Bridge, cruising right next to Alcatraz for a great view of that historic landmark, and the San Francisco skyline. We also enjoyed being pampered a bit with a wonderful brunch buffet, great refreshments and music. Mateo, our server, could not have been better. A fun time was had by all!
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