Christmas Eve Brunch or Dinner Cruise

★ 5.0 2 verified reviews on the listing

December 24 only, a holiday sailing from City Cruises California with brunch or dinner seating.

from $99.64 per person, live price on the listing

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Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Group: Large dining vessel, climate controlled interior decks, holiday decor
Meeting point: San Diego Bay; the meeting point varies with the sitting you book and is confirmed at booking
Cancellation: The listing does not display a free cancellation line; check its cancellation terms on the booking page before you pay
Included: Holiday buffet with freshly prepared entrees, salads and desserts, plus unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water
Run by: City Cruises California

A December 24 holiday buffet on the bay, run by City Cruises California, with brunch and dinner sittings from $99.64 per person. Runs 2 to 3 hours.

What is included

The fare is a holiday buffet prepared in the onboard galley, covering entrees, salads and desserts, with vegetarian and gluten free options often available. Seating is at a private table for your party. Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water are all included with the holiday buffet aboard the Christmas Eve cruise. The listing gives the running time as 2 to 3 hours, and service is in English.

Where it departs and how boarding works

City Cruises California operates this sailing from its regular berth on the San Diego Bay waterfront. There is no hotel pickup, so you make your own way to the pier. Plan to arrive early enough for check in and parking, since holiday departures draw bigger crowds than a standard weeknight cruise.

What the evening is actually like

Boarding happens at a dock on San Diego Bay that depends on the sitting you book and is confirmed at booking, 15 to 30 minutes before the boat leaves. Check in at the ticket booth for a boarding pass and have photo ID ready. From there it is a holiday meal on the water, with the downtown skyline and the harbor lights for company. The trip runs 2 to 3 hours, enough for a full loop of the bay.

What to wear and bring

No operator on the bay enforces a formal dress code, and this cruise is no exception. Smart casual is the norm on holiday sailings, and many guests dress up a little more than usual for the occasion. Bring a warm layer for the outer decks, because December evenings on the water get cold fast. Photo ID is needed at check in, and again at the bar for anyone ordering alcohol.

Price and cancellation

The from price on this page is $99.64 per person, and the final figure moves with the sitting you choose, the day of the week and the size of your party, so the live listing is the authority. The listing does not show a free cancellation line, which matters more than usual for a holiday date: read the cancellation terms on the booking page before you pay, because December 24 seats are hard to rebook once plans change.

Before you book a bay dinner cruise

Which pier do I board the Christmas Eve cruise from?

It boards at San Diego Bay.

How long is the cruise?

Plan for 2 to 3 hours on the water.

Is food included?

Holiday buffet with freshly prepared entrees, salads and desserts, plus unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water.

Can I cancel?

The listing does not display a free cancellation line; check its cancellation terms on the booking page before you pay.

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