I've been on a City Cruise twice before this most recent time and the experience has mostly favorable. I love being able to have a meal while taking in beautiful views along the harbor. And I love that they validate parking. Also the food is usually good. I previously went on lunch and dinner buffet cruises. This most recent cruise was so-so. This was my first time during the brunch buffet cruise and while they offered a fairly good variety of food, I wasn't wowed tastewise. It was just ok. My favorite food item was the potatoes. Everything else was very mid. Our ticket came with bottomless mimosas but I didn't like the fact that they pre-mixed the mimosas with orange, pineapple, and cranberry juice and that was the only option. If I wanted just an orange mimosa, I would have had to pay. I find that problematic because what if someone had an allergy to pineapple juice and they are forced to pay extra for a mimosas without pineapple even though they paid for bottomless mimosas. And on top of that, service was slow and our server kept forgetting our table when she made her rounds to refill mimosas. The manager was very apologetic and tried his best to fix the problem by filling our cups himself, which was very appreciated. I also found the drinks to be overpriced and not well mixed. I ordered a Paloma and it pretty tasted like seltzer water and tequila with a very small splash of grapefruit juice. I gave 3 stars because while the cruise experience outside of the food and service were still good. I don't think I'll be doing another brunch cruise in the future. read more

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Brunch was really good it made me and my family bond even more. The view of the Baltimore Harbor was beautiful, and the bottomless mimosas were on point. The DJ could've played better music at first, but he started getting into the groove toward the end. Overall, I highly recommend this spot for a great brunch experience! read more

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My fiancé and I were visiting Baltimore and the city cruise has been one of the best things we've done so far! The service is impeccable and the ambiance is amazing. The live dj is great the food is delicious. It's Buffett style and it was amazing. Unique was our waitress and she was top tier. Absolutely amazing and attentive to every detail. If you're thinking about booking a cruise through city cruises please do. The bathrooms were very nice and clean and the ship has three levels that you can explore. The top view is amazing. We will definitely book again! read more

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The food was really good and the service was great. Music was jumping and nice. Loved going up to see the water and buildings. read more

City Cruises - Brunch - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Food was average. Dessert was below average. Drink prices too much. I would have given a two star. However, the staff was amazing and I wish I could bring Chi home with me so she can teach everyone here at home how to be better. She is absolutely amazing and just a beautiful soul. I was so happy to give her a big tip. Joel read more

We did a fundraiser event on the boat. The entire process was wonderful. The staff went above and beyond. I would like to thank the following people specifically Mal, Unique, Nick, durriyah, Angelo, Marie, Nubia,Mykell, DJ milk truck, Jarice and the Gally staff. The food was delicious too! read more

Came here for a bachelorette/bachelor party. We were a group of 16 that came on Saturday afternoon. It was a huge boat so you could barely feel any rocking from the water. All types of ages and people were on this lunch cruise. We got two separate tables next to each other. The lunch cruise was set up buffet style. We were called up in groups to get our food. I tried the pasta salad, salmon, oven roasted veggies, corn, and brownie. Everything was ok. This was a 3.5 star experience for me. I think being on water is what made it special. When you first get on the boat, you are sent to your seat to sit and have to wait for their safety briefing before you can go on the second level. While we waited to be called up for the buffet, we were handed a sheet to fill out for any music requests. The DJ did a special shoutout for the bride and groom of our party. After some food, we went up to the deck to enjoy the view. It was a bit hot, but there was a section for shade. We took some great pictures and enjoyed our time on the water. I'm glad it lasted as long as it did. It wasn't too short or too long. read more

It's sooo not worth it!! We paid for many upgrades and we were completely disappointed. Don't get the drink package because you will never get your drinks. Don't waste money on priority seating because it will get you a small table under the stairs next to the kitchen. Don't waste your money on included photos because they are not real photographers that would know to take more than one angle. Finally, if I had known that the window would be so dirty you could barely see, I wouldn't have reserved it at all. It's rain or shine so if you go when it's raining and can't see anything, it's not their problem, just yours. It was our 25th wedding anniversary, and I felt like we got robbed. I see that you responded as if you care. If you really cared, you would refund the extras and not allow people to purchase them going forward, at least not until you've corrected your staffing problems. read more

City Cruises - Streaks are not from the rain. At the time this was taken the rain hadn't started. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Bad experience with my wedding from City Cruises Baltimore. We booked the wedding date approximately three months before the wedding. We were not told there would be a marathon and running festival in downtown Baltimore that would close the majority of streets needed to access the boat and general area and severely limit parking on the same date and time. We were informed of this only five days before our wedding. I would not have booked that date knowing how much more difficult it would be for our 70 guests to arrive. I spent around 15 hours across the five days before my wedding calling the marathon organizers (six separate conversations) and area hotels and parking garages because City Cruises did not take the initiative to find this out. We had a dozen or so elderly guests with limited mobility that because of marathon road closures had to walk long distances to the boat and a few arrived in great pain. In addition, they had to wait a long time to board the boat, in the rain, despite that we were told we could have early boarding due to the inconvenience. I was told there would be a room for the bride and party to get dressed, but it was a dirty storage room with huge windows with view of the outside dock where people could see me getting dressed. In addition, they did not help us stick to our schedule so we had almost no dancing time as planned, the DJ did not play most of the songs we request in advance and played his own choices. I asked in advance where the ceremony backdrop would be if we needed to have the ceremony inside the boat instead of on the upper, open deck. I was told the altar would be in front of the staircase, but this wasn't the case. I only found out when I walked down the aisle that the ceremony was in front of the DJ booth. We requested a partial refund and got absolutely nothing discounted. We did not get any compensations, extras or even any admission that they were at fault. We could have been offered an open bar, for example or a better food package, longer cruise time, something. I would have not written negative reviews if they had even attempted to make right on poor customer experiences. read more

My daughter used City Cruises of Baltimore for her wedding last fall. She also paid to use their wedding planner. We were all set to travel to Baltimore and enjoy a cruise when, a few days before the wedding, she was advised that the Baltimore Marathon would be held on her wedding date. The streets surrounding the boarding dock and most parking garages would be closed due to the Marathon. The Marathon was a huge event which had to be scheduled months, if not a year in advance. The company had to have known about it well in advance, yet she was advised of this just days before the wedding!!!. The company later claimed that the route was finalized just days before her wedding. I find that very hard to believe. But even if the exact details were finalized days before the wedding, the company certainly knew the Marathon was being held in that area and had an obligation to inform her of the potential logistical nightmare. But they did not. They took her money and made no mention of the Marathon to be held that day. They left her in the lurch with no recourse. Guests spent hours trying to find their way to the dock due to all the closures caused by the Marathon. I had serious mobility issues and was scheduled for surgery in two weeks. Somehow I pushed through and made it to the dock --I did not want to miss my daughter's wedding. When I got there, I saw my 90-year old brother-in-law, my 86 year-old sister, my 84-year old brother, and numerous other relatives in their 70's and 80's standing in the cold rain waiting to board. The company had told guests to arrive early due to the marathon but did not arrange to allow the guests to board early. I'm not sure how long they had to wait outside in the cold rain but it was a minimum of a half hour, and probably much longer. They even asked me to wait outside in the rain but I told them I was the mother of the bride and just walked up the gang plank -- they did not dare to try to stop me. There were other things that did not go as had been agreed upon, issues with the timing, the DJ, etc. But to me, the failure to advise her in advance of the fact that there would be closures due to the Marathon was unforgivable. The stress and discomfort that caused for so many of the guests was inexcusable and extremely unprofessional. I would not trust this company to plan anything. read more

Happy Easter 2019! We were here for the Easter Brunch. The food was good. We caught the early riser brunch. It included Breakfast and lunch entree. They also had the Easter Bunny there for the kiddies. This is my first time on this particular cruise. I usually cruise with The Spirit Of Baltimore. This boat is very similar. Which also has three levels. The third being the best views ever. They also have music and games on the Upper level. Our server Samiya constantly checked on us to make sure we were ok. The boat itself was a smaller than the Spirit of Baltimore but we still had a great time. The Bartender made the perfect drinks and the DJ had the dance floor jumping for those who dared. Of course I was one of those daring to dance. My husband loves to dance as well. Give him some music and he's ready to take off lol. The cruise was two hours long. My how time fly when you're having fun. You also get a free Premium drink for checking in thru Yelp. Overall we really enjoyed our cruise & Brunch. I would like to do another brunch some time in the future. Very Nice selection of food. Also don't forget if you park in the parking garage called Harbor Court. Located at 30 E Lee St. You only pay $8.00 to park with their validation ticket that they give you upon leaving. That saved us a lot because otherwise it would have been $28.00. We all know how expensive parking can be in Baltimore. read more

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So this was my first time on the city cruise in Baltimore I was really disappointed the cruise ship needs a complete remodel the rug and the interior looks so dirty. The service was really bad we order 2 soda and one mixed drink and it took 30 minutes to arrive the girl said they were 20 tickets deep unacceptable Plus the people next to use received there appetizer after they got there food. No one came to check to see if we need refills on are drink and I was thirsty. The staff was really nice but they are not polished for a dinner cruise, one had ripped jeans on and hair not done, when you spend your money for a dinner cruise you expect the staff in a polished dresses code. The music was good but no dance floor. I gave them 1 star because the food was really good. read more

We went on the midnight cruise which was very nice but there are a couple things that need to be addressed to make it better. We did not receive the full menu and the dj catered to a large size party onboard vs everyone musical taste. I also believe this cruise could be 3 hrs instead of 2 to fully enjoy seeing sights and dancing. read more

Food wasn't delicious and staff is not well trained or professional The only thing that saves the cruise are the views.

Went on a cruise on Sunday, August 29, 2022. Boarding was not a good experience as the way you board boat is via a ramp which has a very steep incline for mobility challenged passengers. We had a few people in wheelchairs who had to be pushed in their wheelchairs by three male crew members because the ramp incline was so steep. This is something I hope the cruise line will address, the incline of the boarding ramp was not only difficult for passengers boarding and leaving the boat but also the crew. The rest of the experience was fine, the crew was friendly and accommodating and the food was good. We were on the main level, the seating was a little tight, but overall we had a great time and would re-book again for next year (hoping that the ramp and boarding situation has improved). read more

Very inconsiderate company. I had Covid and couldn't make the trip. They refused to give me a refund

Great attraction! Service is great and the boat is comfortable! Since the time you get on line to get the tickets, there is someone available to guide you over the process and offers the best options. I'm doing the dinner ride soon! read more

All Sprint boats are closed for the season!!! They are still selling the tickets online (bought 2 tickets) however you will be disappointed to find out they are all close!!! Few other boats are still operating, be careful before you purchase the tickets and make plans. I wish I could give zero stars to Sprint boats. read more