City Cruises Buffet Brunch Cruise

★ 4.7 146 verified reviews on the listing

Daylight version of the dinner boat, and the highest rated cruise the operator runs here.

from $99.64 per person, live price on the listing

Opens the operator's official listing with live dates. Book there; nothing is charged on this site. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

Duration: 2 hours
Group: Large dining vessel, buffet service, window tables and open deck
Meeting point: 1800 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 (Grape Street Pier, City Cruises landing)
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund
Included: Breakfast and lunch buffet with champagne and sparkling cider
Run by: City Cruises California

The City Cruises Buffet Breakfast and Brunch Cruise, operated by City Cruises California, boarding from the Grape Street Pier landing on North Harbor Drive. Two hours on the water, from $99.64 per person.

What is included

The City Cruises Buffet Breakfast and Brunch Cruise runs 2 hours on San Diego Bay, with a buffet spanning breakfast and lunch. Champagne and sparkling cider are poured for guests 21 and over. The listing describes a large dining vessel with window tables and an open deck. The brunch buffet is freshly prepared and served onboard.

Where it departs and how boarding works

Boarding is at 1800 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, at the Grape Street Pier landing that City Cruises California operates from. There is no hotel pickup on this cruise, so plan your own way to the Embarcadero. Arriving 15 to 30 minutes before departure leaves room for check in, parking and walking the pier.

What the cruise is actually like

This is the daylight version of the dinner boat, and it happens to be the highest rated cruise the operator runs on the bay. The pace is unhurried: a buffet, a slow loop past the naval piers and the Coronado bridge, and enough time on deck between plates. Departures run year round, mostly on weekend mornings. In May and June the marine layer can hang over the bay early, so a later sitting is the better bet if you want clear skies.

What to wear and bring

No dress code is enforced on this sailing, and brunch crowds lean relaxed rather than dressed up. Smart casual fits the dining room, and a light layer is worth bringing because the open deck stays cool even on bright mornings. Bring photo ID for check in, and again at the bar if you order a drink. Sunscreen and sunglasses earn their place too, since glare off the bay is strong by mid morning.

Price and cancellation

The cruise is listed from $99.64 per person, and the price you see on this page reflects the current from-rate. Costs shift with the date, the day of the week and party size, so treat the live booking page as the final word. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

Before you book a bay dinner cruise

Where does the City Cruises brunch cruise depart from?

It boards at 1800 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 (Grape Street Pier, City Cruises landing).

How long is the cruise?

The listing gives it as 2 hours.

Is food included?

Breakfast and lunch buffet with champagne and sparkling cider.

Can I cancel?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

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