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If you can't bring the view to you, bring yourself to the view: Hornblower Cruises operates regular lunch, brunch and dinner cruises in San Francisco Bay. Entertainment aboard the flagship California...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ended up planning a surprise birthday party for my friend aboard the supperclub cruise. I had low expectations to begin with after reading some reviews but it really wasn't as bad as I thought. I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wanting to do something a little different and relaxing for my sister's bachelorette party, we decided to do a lunch cruise around the Bay. We lucked out weather-wise, as it was clear and sunny. The…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To my surprise my wife treated me to a dinner cruise on the Hornblower for my BDay. Knowing that I get motion sickness I didn't understand why she picked this place. According to her she was told the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Why did I pay an extra $45 to sit by a window when there were no other options? Every quest onboard had a table by a window. Other than the waitress, who graciously(awkwardly?) sang Happy Birthday to my...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hornblower was really fun. I bought tickets for my boyfriend and me for the Champagne Brunch Cruise (2 hours). The champagne kept coming, thanks to our awesome waiter, Mateo. He made sure we were…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I decided to have our wedding ceremony and small reception on the Hornblower. While we'd been on one of their Brunch Cruises before and had a good experience, actually planning a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One word: experience. My first (and current) Hornblower Cruise experience was in January during Dine about Town. My friends and I haven't done it together and since we were paying half the price, it…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I get motion sickness, so this would not have been fun for me on the best of days. The food was decent 'wedding reception' food- i.e. room temperature, mild in flavor and generally not memorable.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the alcatraz brunch cruise was wonderful. we went for my bf's mom's bday. it is a little on the expensive side (all the coffee and tea you want but mimosas are not free people) but the views were…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome Time..Great views. Shout Out to MARCO the bartender. He Is Chingon City.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This cruise was given to my wife and I as a wedding present, and we used it on Valentine's Day. Fortunately, the ship did not follow a punctual schedule and left port almost an hour after it was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome package for a night out on the SF bay. We celebrated New Year's 2008 aboard the Hornblower Belle. It was definitely well worth it, as it included buffet dinner (extensive spread btw),…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I spent our Valentine's evening on the midnight cruise. It came with a champagne and dessert buffet. Overall, it was nice, but I've experienced better. It was romantic, something…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had our first opportunity to sail on one of the yachts for a wedding reception. We were told to arrive at Pier 3 by 6 PM and stood at the pier for about an hour in the sun and cold wind before we…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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If you have not been on the hornblower, you have not seen all of san francisco. Great place to take that very special someone to. Superb view of SF with live music and dance floor. Food was ok. Price is a bit...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here onboard for a dinner and dancing cruise. Keep in mind that I dont get the opportunity to dress up often. So i jumped at the chance to get all dolled up and dine aboard the Hornblower. I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this was absolutely the pits. You spend most of your time in line to get on the boat, then forr food/drink tickets/the bar then you do actually enjoying yourself. This was like a nightmare that…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What better way to celebrate the end of a grueling first year of dental school than a lunch cruise as soon as you've finished your last final! The buffet had a great spread and the quality of the food…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I went on a Hornblower cruise for his company's holiday party last year. It was OK... I liked the boat, we were on the San Francisco Belle it was about the right size to accommodate…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's just me (although my friends agree), but I don't get what everyone's raving about. I've heard about it for years and finally decided to try it out and boy was I disappointed. Sure it's all…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you have not been on the hornblower, you have not seen all of san francisco. Great place to take that very special someone to. Superb view of sf with live music and dance floor. Food was ok.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'd say one star -- add more if you have unlimited funds, have no standards on food quality, value, and management attitude. Even if you ask in advance to see if they can accomodate you by a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been on the Hornblower for both brunch and dinner and both were great! The price for brunch was decent but the dinner was really expensive... Mostly because we chose the open bar option - which…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally had a chance to experience the Hornblower Cruise when one of my good friends had his wedding reception here. The food was pretty good, but what made the whole evening for me was going under…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had one of my work holiday parties on the "san francisco belle". The boat was huge and we were able to go on the top floor to check out the views of the Golden Gate bridge & Alcatraz. The food wasnt…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a work event here and it was really nice. The ride was long enough but not too long. The views were great and it was a beautiful evening. The music was a bit tacky but many seemed to be…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After the helicopter ride, the evening was topped off by dinner and dancing on the Hornblower. Seeing the city by sky then by sea was a very cool way to spend the evening. The BF enjoyed his filet…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the Hornblower cruise was fun. I wouldn't say that the food was anything great, but the reason for the five stars is because it was a special night. My boyfriend took me on the Hornblower…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went on the supper club cruise. Buffet-style dining: "Italian, Spanish, and Mexican," per our waiter.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i took this cruise for my anniversary, and boy was the foood sooo disgusting.. the menu only provide 2 item to choose from. the music was relaxing, oldies music. nice view, very romantic. but damn the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So for our 4 year anniversary my hubby surprised me by taking me on an evening cruise on New Years Day. We decided to catch a cab there since we weren't sure about parking, though when we got there…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
came aboard the Hornblower with my boyfriend a few months ago and let me tell ya...this may not be a place for you if you're super hungry! Their food took forever and the portions were tiny (it wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are pretty much only 3 types of people on this cruise, people celebrating birthdays, people celebrating anniversaries, and tourists. maybe you might fall into multiple categories, but the bf and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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This is something everyone should have a chance to do. I love the night dinner cruises! You can get dressed up and cruise the Bay. The views of the city and the bridges is amazing. On a calm night you might...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been on several Hornblower Cruises over the years - mostly for company events. My review is for the last one I took just last November. We went for a lunch cruise around Alcatraz Island. I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
originally 2 stars but i'm giving it 3 because it wasn't as bad as i thought it would be given the weather circumstances.... food: did dine about town, food sucked. i know we're going for a discounted…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My lady and I went on this for Dine about Town to see if it was worth coming back for a dinner or something to do with friends. First the good stuff:
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a fabulous time aboard the Hornblower Cruise. My boyfriend and I were celebrating our one year anniversary, and thought dinner, dancing and romantic ambiance was perfect. It was a windy…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 girlfriends and I tried to be all Sex and the City-ish for brunch on the Hornblower for their Dine About Town deal. It was turning out to be a rather clear, but super windy day out in the bay. We…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so i actually had a very nice conversation with one of the managers over at hornblower and she not only listened to my tale of woe but apologized for the way i was treated, so plus one star for that.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the exquisite pleasure of being invited to a wedding on the San Francisco Belle. A themed wedding at that! The theme was 40's era. I desperately sought out every vintage shop (with good Yelp…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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For my birthday this year I wanted to celebrate in a different way. I heard an advertisement on the radio for a Champagne Brunch Cruise, and thought this would be the perfect way to celebrate my birthday with...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a great date activity. We went on a Full Moon Dinner & Dancing cruise which was so perfect. Dancing under the Golden Gate Bridge was incredibly romantic and beautiful. The food was…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
SHORT & SWEET: a floating 3-star hotel buffet brunch; cheap but bottomless champagne; a wanna-be stand-up comic for a matre d'; popular for birthdays and newlyweds; stay ashore, save $75 and eat at…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great date spot. Online reservations allow you to guarantee a window seat, get balloons, champagne, etc. Avoid the fillet mignon, though.
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it's fun to go on a cruise around the bay and see the views, and i love being on a boat, but the food is definitely less than spectacular. worth going once, but don't have high expectations.
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I heard we were having a dinner cruise as our official holiday party, I groaned inwardly. Dinner on a boat with co-workers meant only two things to me: no chance I could escape early (especially…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went for a company function. Went with high expectations that were quickly shattered. The boat looked and smelled old and the tables and chairs were like those you'd find at a cheap restaurant. It was…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Me and my partner went in the New Year's eve bay cruise in 2003 and in 2006 we tried again, bad table service, the food OK. They made us wait in the cold weather for long time, then they started the boarding...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When i found out my boyfriend's office holiday party would be held aboard the Hornblower, I admit I cringed a bit in anticipation of a tourist-laden, subpar evening. But the Hornblower turned to be a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A waste of time and money. Went there for my friends' wedding shower during the Columbus Day weekend. There was a family & friends special for the firework cruise; only paid $45 instead of the full…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Hornblower, you blew it this time! You advertised a "Parade of Ships Brunch Cruise." On the Fleet Week web page, on Military.com. "These cruises include a delicious brunch buffet, free-flowing…
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went for a company function and had our ride in the captain's lounge. Food was so-so as expected. We went on a good weather evening and the ride was smooth.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet. Lived in SF for 20 yrs never thought to go on a Supper Cruise...silly me! Will definitely go again 3hrs along the bay around Alcatraz under Golden Gate Bridge & up to Ballpark.......what a way…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well damn...after looking at the other reviews, I got ripped off since everyone else was able to get it MUCH cheaper through DAT. I was able to get a $15.00 discount for me and my crew off of the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their weekend brunch cruise is a great experience. Food is good, and it's buffet, a plus in my book. I haven't done very many touristy things in SF, but this let me feel OK about being touristy. I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best day ever.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I spent the 4th of July on a Hornblower boat. To be honest I went in with low expectations for the high price tag. The food was not 5 star restaurant amazing, but it was surprisingly good. The lines…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Near...fahhhhrrrrrrr....where-evuhhhh you arrrre I buh-lieeeeeve that the heart does go onnnnnnnn..."
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hip hip hoorah, hip hip hoorah! I have done three cruises now on the Hornblower and have had a great time at all three. Last cruise was with a group of 10 or so of us and it was a blast! food was ok,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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I recently went on a horblower cruise for my dad's 50th birthday. We had a GREAT time. The views were just as they say , breathtaking. The entertainment was pretty good, the food was much better than i...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a dinner-dance cruise...The cruise was excellent. It keeps going back and forth between the same points along the bay, but it helps to see the bright 7PM light flicker down by 8PM and then see…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a dinner-dance cruise a few weeks ago for my dad's 60th birthday party, with a party of about 20. We had a great time- the band was pretty good, if kinda cheesy (what do you expect?), and they…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I decided to do the Valentine's Day dinner cruise in early 06. I decided to go all out and get the champagne, roses and chocolate add-on...total was around $300. I was expecting…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I went for our anniversary this past weekend and we had a great time :) A COUPLE EVEN GOT ENGAGED!
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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I notice the other reviews are pretty old. Perhaps, the company has gone downhill recently because my fiance and I just had a rather unsatisfying dinner cruise. I don't generally give bad reviews, but this...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a great experience during their Valentine brunch. The piano man was charming, the food was great, the pastry selection was wonderful, and the best part....the weather was AWESOME today. We…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We actually had a great time... It helped that we rallied 15 of us for the live jazz dinner cruise for Dine About Town. The boat itself is really nice... Nice lighting, perfectly clean n kept, and a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiancee took me here for my birthday last year. It was like $100 for dinner! Yikes! However, it was a pleasant ONE-TIME thing that I don't regret. Actually, why would I? She paid! =) The…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i never considered the hornblower experience. it seemed to be a big, touristy rip-off, because really, who would pay that much for glorified hotel-esque food? but then some friends, who live in the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank goodness for DAT. Otherwise, I could not personally afford/justify this experience. Cost per person was around $27. We did the Sunday brunch through DAT last year and decided to do it again.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am convinced the food at Hornblower is catered by Costco. Maybe Safeway. It wasn't high-quality grub, but you're paying for the cruise and the gorgeous view. So why am I giving them 4 stars?…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We attended the New Year's Eve Brunch Buffet on Hornblower. To give Hornblower some credit, it was a foggy morning and the waves were rocky, so it may have contributed to a less than memorable…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night I had my company Christmas party held on the Hornblower. Let me be quick and simple. - food was okay. Nothing outstanding. It was like a wedding buffet but not much of a selection.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went on the Sunday 4:20 cruise to Alcatraz Island. The ride was pleasant and the tour guide we had, rated from 1-5, a 2. You could tell she only worked from script and sometimes would use the wrong…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hi guys, I'm back (waves). Alright, Hornblower Cruise... first of all, am I just perverted, or is it kind of a pervy name? It just adds to the whole Love Boat ambience of a dinner cruise, which…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Note: You do not need to take a motion sickness pill before going on this cruise! I wanted to be safe, but woke up late and forgot to take it. I went with no discomfort throughout the whole cruise.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We took some friends on the Sunday brunch cruise. I was a bit skeptical but we had a great time. I highly recommend the upgrade to the celebration package. It was an extra $45 but we had a bottle of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from our server dropping our champagne prior to popping the cork, the dinner cruise was good. You definitely should go knowing that you will not be receiving a 4-star dining experience. This…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Totally agree to Gourmet G. There was nothing impressive for my Christmas Party experience here. People formed a mile long line waiting to get in the ship because they forced everyone to take…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Invited to their dinner cruise, lunch cruise and just thought it's more of a take your grandparents kind of food experience with the amount of cream sauce and muzak playing in the background. People in…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Admittedly, this is a fun outing for a group, but for a lot less money you can get the same spectacular view from the ferry to Sausalito . . . and there's a far better meal waiting for you at any…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2006
