City Cruises Buffet Dinner Cruise

★ 4.4 27 verified reviews on the listing

Same operator and same pier as the plated cruise, cheaper because the food comes from a buffet.

from $102.33 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: 3 hours
Group: Large dining vessel, buffet service, indoor and open decks
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: Buffet dinner with unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water; alcohol sold separately
Run by: City Cruises California

The City Cruises Buffet Dinner Cruise with Drinks is a three-hour evening sailing run by City Cruises California, boarding from Grape Street Pier on North Harbor Drive along the San Diego Embarcadero.

What is included

The fare covers the buffet dinner, freshly prepared onboard, plus unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water, with alcohol sold separately at the bar. Check the live booking page for current menu options and any dietary requests. Your table is reserved for the whole sailing. The cruise runs three hours on the bay, with open-deck views of the harbor, and service onboard is in English.

Where it departs and how boarding works

Boarding happens at Grape Street Pier, the City Cruises landing at 1800 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, on the downtown Embarcadero. City Cruises California runs the vessel. There is no hotel transfer, so plan your own route to the pier, whether that is a rideshare, the trolley or parking nearby. Getting there 15 to 30 minutes ahead of departure gives you room for check in without rushing.

What the evening is actually like

Expect a large dining vessel rather than an intimate yacht, with indoor seating and open decks you can wander between courses. The buffet keeps the pace casual: you choose when to go through the line instead of waiting on courses. Evenings run year round, with the busiest stretch around holidays when menus go seasonal.

What to wear and bring

There is no enforced dress code on this sailing. Smart casual is what most guests wear, and it suits the room. Bring a layer for the open deck, since San Diego Bay cools quickly after sunset even in summer. You will want photo ID at check in, and the same ID if you buy anything at the bar beyond the included drinks.

Price and cancellation

Tickets for this cruise start at $102.33 per person. That price shifts with the date and day of the week, and taxes or service charges may be added at checkout, so treat the live booking page as the final word. If plans change, the listing includes free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

Before you book a bay dinner cruise

Where does the City Cruises buffet dinner 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 3 hours.

Is food included?

Buffet dinner with unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water; alcohol sold separately.

Can I cancel?

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

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