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3 hours (Approx.)
Offered in: English
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Overview
Spend an evening on the San Francisco Bay during this dinner cruise, including a 4-course gourmet meal of fresh, local ingredients prepared on board. After dinner, dance to the live band or enjoy the nighttime views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the city skyline from the exterior deck.
Viator Exclusive: Upgrade to include window seating and a bottle of sparkling wine, an option available nowhere else.
- 4-course dinner of locally sourced ingredients prepared fresh onboard by renowned chefs
- Dance to a wide variety of music played by a live band
- Cruise under the famous Golden Gate Bridge
- Admire scenic views of Alcatraz, Angel Island, Sausalito and the city skyline
- Viator Exclusive: Upgrade to an unforgettable evening with champagne for two and window seating for the best views of San Francisco's sparkling skyline
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
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Dinner, dancing, sunset, the city skyline lit up after dark—enjoy an ideal night out in San Francisco with this dinner cruise on the bay.
Start at the Embarcadero, where you board the boat and set off across the water. Purchase an alcoholic drink from the onboard bar (own expense) or enjoy soda, iced tea, and water included in your package. Then sit down for your 4-course dinner of gourmet foods, including a salad, soup, and dessert. The menu changes seasonally, but look forward to creative fine dining with a Californian touch, such as watermelon arugula salad, crab gazpacho, chipotle short ribs, and berry parfait.
After dinner, work off the calories as the live band begins playing an array of dancing music, from Top 40 tunes to classic hits. Between bites and dancing, check out San Francisco sights like Alcatraz Island and the Bay Bridge. Look over at the waterfront towns of Sausalito and Tiburon, and cruise underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Your evening on the water ends back at the pier.
Viator Exclusive Upgrade: Enjoy an even more memorable experience by upgrading to include guaranteed window seating for dinner and a bottle of sparkling wine for two. This Viator-only upgrade is a terrific way to mark a special occasion or celebration.
18% gratuity is added to additional onboard purchases for parties of six or more. Due to the seasonality of local fresh ingredients, all menus are subject to change.
Start at the Embarcadero, where you board the boat and set off across the water. Purchase an alcoholic drink from the onboard bar (own expense) or enjoy soda, iced tea, and water included in your package. Then sit down for your 4-course dinner of gourmet foods, including a salad, soup, and dessert. The menu changes seasonally, but look forward to creative fine dining with a Californian touch, such as watermelon arugula salad, crab gazpacho, chipotle short ribs, and berry parfait.
After dinner, work off the calories as the live band begins playing an array of dancing music, from Top 40 tunes to classic hits. Between bites and dancing, check out San Francisco sights like Alcatraz Island and the Bay Bridge. Look over at the waterfront towns of Sausalito and Tiburon, and cruise underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Your evening on the water ends back at the pier.
Viator Exclusive Upgrade: Enjoy an even more memorable experience by upgrading to include guaranteed window seating for dinner and a bottle of sparkling wine for two. This Viator-only upgrade is a terrific way to mark a special occasion or celebration.
18% gratuity is added to additional onboard purchases for parties of six or more. Due to the seasonality of local fresh ingredients, all menus are subject to change.
Itinerary
The magic begins the moment you step aboard. The evening starts with cocktails on deck (additional charge) and continues in style with your sit-down dinner consisting of delicious appetizer, salad, choice of main course and dessert. After dinner, the live band will strike up and play a wide variety of music, including top 40 and classic hits to tempt you onto the dance floor.
While dining and dancing you'll cruise in style past San Francisco's famous sights, including Alcatraz, Angel Island, Tiburon and Sausalito.
Duration: 3 hours
Admission Ticket Free
The highlight of the evening comes as you cruise under the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge, before the cruise circles back towards the Bay Bridge to reach San Francisco's picturesque piers and city skyline.
SAMPLE MENU:
FIRST COURSE
Mizuna Citrus Salad
radicchio, citrus segments, cold pickle cucumber, pomegranate seeds, toasted macadamia, shaved parmesan with pomegranate vinaigrette
SECOND COURSE OPTIONS
New England Clam Chowder
potatoes, celery, onions, fresh thyme, smoked bacon
or
Cardamom Spiced Winter Squash Bisque
toasted pistachios, basil
APPETIZER ENHANCEMENTS
Local Artisan Cheese Board-$16
cowgirl creamery: mt. tam and red hawk, bellwether pepato and marin county schloss dried fruit, assorted crackers, flatbread
or
Salmon Cakes- $14
lemon dill yogurt sauce
ENTRÉE OPTIONS
Pan Seared Salmon
charred tomato vinaigrette, wild rice with cranberries, seasonal vegetables
or
Herb Roasted Chicken Breast
piccata sauce, wild mushroom risotto cake, seasonal vegetables
or
Braised Short Rib
mashed red potatoes, crispy shallots, seasonal vegetables
or
Moroccan Vegetable Tagine
cous cous, north african spice blend, garbanzo beans, seasonal vegetables
ENTRÉE ENHANCEMENT
Cajun Grilled Prawns- $12
jalapeño and cilantro remoulade, lime wedge
DESSERT OPTIONS
Pumpkin Cheesecake
chantilly cream
or
Chocolate Flourless Cake
raspberry glaze
(V-Vegetarian, GF-Gluten Free, VEG- Vegan)
18% gratuity will be added to additional on board purchases for parties of 6 or more. Due to the seasonality of local fresh ingredients, all menus are subject to change.
Traveler Tips
- "This is a lovely way to spend a birthday, anniversary or just a get-a-way for a few hours!" See review
- "Worth every penny, Very friendly staff and band is excellent and friendly," See review
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Product code: 2540SFODANCE
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