City Cruises Gourmet Dinner Cruise

★ 4.4 208 verified reviews on the listing

The plated dinner cruise on San Diego Bay, with the meal served at your table and the open upper deck after.

from $153.50 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: 2.5 hours
Group: Large dining vessel, indoor tables plus open upper 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: Plated dinner served at your table; wine and cocktails available for purchase at the onboard bar
Run by: City Cruises California

City Cruises Gourmet Dinner Cruise, operated by City Cruises California, departs from the Embarcadero piers on North Harbor Drive in downtown San Diego. The sailing runs 2.5 hours and holds a 4.4 rating across 208 reviews.

What is included

The fare covers a freshly prepared plated dinner served at your private table, with vegetarian and gluten-free options often available. Guests 21 and over can buy wine and cocktails at the onboard bar, and a cash bar handles additional drinks. The open upper deck is yours to enjoy after the meal. The running time is 2.5 hours, and service onboard is in English.

Where it departs and how boarding works

This cruise departs from Grape Street Pier, also known as Hornblower Landing, at 1800 N. Harbor Drive on the Embarcadero. City Cruises California runs the boat. There is no hotel pickup, so plan to make your own way to the pier. Arriving about 15 to 30 minutes before departure gives you time to check in, find parking on North Harbor Drive, and settle in before the vessel leaves the dock.

What the evening is actually like

Expect a slow loop around the bay rather than an open-water run. The route keeps the downtown skyline, the USS Midway Museum and the Coronado Bridge in view, and the sun typically drops toward Point Loma on the western horizon. Dinner is served first, plated at your table, and the open upper deck is yours once the tables clear. Some guests spend the whole evening at the rail with the skyline; others end up on the dance floor. Both work.

What to wear and bring

No strict dress code applies here; smart casual is the standard on bay dining cruises and anything neater than beachwear fits in. The open decks cool quickly after sunset, so bring a layer even on warm days. Flat shoes with grip beat heels on a moving vessel. Photo ID is required at check in and at the bar, and a phone with the booking confirmation speeds up boarding.

Price and cancellation

The Gourmet Dinner Cruise is priced per person, starting at the from-price shown on this page. Rates shift with the date, the day of the week and party size, so treat the live listing 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 Gourmet 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 2.5 hours.

Is food included?

Plated dinner served at your table; wine and cocktails available for purchase at the onboard bar.

Can I cancel?

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

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