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    Maritoni E.

    Luxe Cruises made my 30th birthday absolutely unforgettable. I truly couldn't have imagined a better way to celebrate! Toby was amazing to work with throughout the planning process--attentive, patient, and on top of every detail. He made everything feel seamless for such a luxurious experience. Anika and the crew on the day of were absolute gems. My guests were fed, happy, and very well taken care of (and yes... very well drank). Their energy and hospitality made the whole day feel effortless. I can't recommend Luxe Cruises enough! If you're looking to celebrate something special, this is the team you want to trust your moment with. Already dreaming of my next sail!

    Lily S.

    I was able to enjoy this cruise around the bay at a company outing. Their yachts are all named after wines, and ours was the Fume Blanc. There's 3 levels, and food was served buffet style on levels 1 and 2. The 3rd level had cocktail tables and was where I enjoyed the cruise the most. The views were spectacular, and the boat was pretty steady throughout. It got a bit choppy when we got close to the GG bridge, but because of fog, we weren't able to get very close to the bridge. The food was alright, but nothing special. The pasta tasted like jar spaghetti sauce (sorry), and the rolls tasted like the big bag of rolls from Costco. But the lemon rice, veggies and salad were pretty good. The seating was so tight that you could barely move your arms, but I'm sure that depends on how many guests there are. Our event was planned for 3 hours, but I think we were only on the bay for about 2 hours. We arrived at the designated time, but they didn't start letting us on till about 45 minutes later. Overall, the cruise was a lot of fun, and it's a nice venue for a special occasion.

    Allan Y.

    My friend had his 50th Birthday Party with a Cruise around the bay on the 3 story yacht name Cabernet Sauvignon Commodore. They had the 1st floor setup as a lounge area, 2nd floor was setup with a nice lunch buffet, with salad, prime rib, pork loin, and chicken with mushroom. The food tasted great!!! The 3rd deck with a bar and dance floor was very nice. Roof deck is opened with no covering, see all great scenery's. This is almost a 4 hours cruise from Alameda to the Golden Gate Bridge and back. They had a dedicated parking for all guests that's take the cruise which is a few minutes walk to the boarding area. The entire staff was amazing, they were very attentive to everyone's needs!! GREAT JOB!!!

    Mali-Nelson O.

    Amazing Experience from start to finish. Easily booked our Valentine's Date tickets online and checked in smoothly with the barcode. We were welcomed aboard by the friendly staff. Our beautiful ship for the night was the Cabernet Sauvignon, 4 level deck with beautiful views from front to back. I unfortunately got a bit sea (motion) sickness, however the dance floor was the cure I needed. After a delicious dinner on the 2nd level deck, we went up to 3rd deck for drinks and bit of of dance cardio. Took beautiful pictures, the staff all super friendly. They are so welcoming we cannot wait to book our next expenditure. Thank you for a great experience. They also accommodate special occasions and have a number of special events. We'll be exploring one of the many options soon!

    Friends gathered with bridge and skyline behind at the front of the Pinot Noir
    Scott K.

    This Sunday celebration of my wife's 50th bday and my daughter's 18th bday far exceeded my positive expectations. The staff from lining the event up to the day-of were all excellent communicators and very present and helpful. The Pinot Noir yacht easily accomodated (in style) my 50 dearest family and friends. The views of our bay area, from the bridges to the SF skyline, to Alcatraz, were mind blowing. The captain did a fantastic role of giving us these sights. He was highly personable too. We loved the dancing elememt we added to the evening with DJ Slim. At my age 54 I honestly feel that sunset dinner dance cruise was in the top one to three favorite evenings of my life. I rank Luxe Cruises as a five star experience. Zero regrets.

    Everything from start to finish was exactly the way I wanted it! Toby was a pleasure to work with. The staff was efficient and friendly. The ride around San Francisco Bay was spectacular! The food was delicious. My guests raved about everything. Having been a restauranteur for 15 years and knowing what it takes, the entire experience was outstanding!!

    Angel B.

    We held our 20th class reunion aboard the Pinot Noir and Toby helped us through the entire process with ease! From day one, all communications were seamless, thorough, and very friendly. We were able to visit the boat multiple times before the event to ensure logistics for decor, photobooth, etc. The cruise coordinator Jessica, made our night one to remember! She was so helpful, energetic and patient! She ensured we started promptly and that all the events throughout the night were on point. Lastly, the DJ was phenomenal! He kept the hits coming and we danced all night! Highly recommend Luxe cruises for any event! The cruise was beautiful

    Approaching the famous or infamous Alcatraz Island

    For a special occasion, like our recent 50th Birthday party combined for three cousins whose birthdays all were within July to October of 1975; our choice to celebrate this event on the Luxe Merlot yacht, out of Alameda, CA., was just perfect and fabulous! The attending service and staff crew were all helpful, friendly and outstanding. The Captain and our cruise event point person (Jessica) were both so gracious and accommodating. Our family guests had a wonderful time and experience, enjoying the champagne and cider with scrumptious hors d'oeuvres upon boarding the ship; then followed with feasting on a buffet luncheon menu that was prepared deliciously and presented beautifully; and topped off with three individually appointed "theme" decorated birthday cakes - one for each celebrant. All this time, while cruising around the SF Bay waters, viewing the City skyline, scooting under the Bay Bridge, and waving to the visitors on Alcatraz Island too! The service was very accommodating to our every and immediate wishes or needs; and the entire three hour celebration went so seamlessly and to our surprise, all too quickly & soon. Doing any occasion or special event with Luxe Cruises would definitely be worthwhile for anyone looking for venue options. We were not disappointed in any way; and would highly recommend it!

    Pinot Noir Yacht

    The crew and staff members , all my guest made it a really incredible holiday event to remember.

    Absolutely unforgettable! My family, friends, and I celebrated my 60th birthday aboard the Pinot Noir, and it was truly one of the most memorable experiences we've ever had. With 60 guests on board, everything--from start to finish--was seamless and exceptional. The captain and crew were outstanding. From the moment we stepped aboard to the moment we disembarked (over four hours later), the service was impeccable--gracious, attentive, and warm. The food? Outstanding. Every course was beautifully prepared and delicious--my guests are still raving about it! If you're planning a celebration of any kind, I wholeheartedly recommend Yacht SF. They delivered an experience that was both elegant and joyful--an absolute dream come true.

    This is the easiest party to put together. We had a party group of 74 and we were lucky enough to take out the Cabernet Sauvignon Yacht for a 4 hours cruise on the bay. Toby and the team at Luxe Cruise did everything. All I did was pick the food. The table decorations was perfect for my husband's 50th bday. The food was amazing. Everyone loved the food and had a great time. The party ended to soon. I will definitely do this again. Thank you for an unforgettable afternoon.

    One of the Luxe Cruises boats (and the one I went on)
    Tracey A.

    In advance of an evening cruise on Luxe I looked at their 2.2 star yelp rating and cringed; it was going to be a long night. I had nothing to do with booking Luxe, deciding on the offerings for the evening, or paying a penny towards any of it. I was simply a passenger invited to be a guest at an on-board evening event for a group that chartered Luxe. So my skin in the game was little. Luxe Cruises hosts events on its fleet of ships departing from Alameda. On-site parking is free and easy. The ship ("Cabernet Sauvignon Commodore") was clean and everything seemed to run smoothly. We were greeted with champagne, two appetizers (small egg rolls and chicken skewers), and an open bar. Dinner came later, first a salad followed by a plate that included beef, fish, potatoes, and broccoli raab. It was followed by cake. I've never before vacationed on a cruise ship but hope, if I ever do, that the quality of food outshines this. The food wasn't at all bad, just very mediocre. Service was efficient but it took a while for all tables to get their food, a logistical fact that might indicate a buffet offering would be more efficient than table service. There are multiple levels to the boat I was on and the stairs between them are very steep. I don't know what work-arounds exist for guests who cannot navigate them but if that's a concern, inquire. The highlight of this sort of event is viewing the bay and the lights on shore from the bay. One must be outside after dark to best see this so the less time you're waiting for a plate of food, the better. I can't say I loved my experience on Luxe Cruises but neither was there anything much to complain about. If I were looking to plan an event on a boat, they'd be a contender for my business but nothing I experienced would make me choose them without also considering all others operating in this space.

    Walt B.

    Had our company sales meeting on 'The Boat' 5/1/2024. Was perfect! The food was amazing, and the service top notch. We had to switch dates due to weather concerns, and Toby was really good about us switching dates last minute. Did I say how great the food was? Beautiful day on the Bay, weather was getting a bit rough out by Alcatraz, but the Captain quickly switched gears and we cruised by Oracle Park. Have been doing these meetings for quite a few years, my employee's all agree this was the best yet. Thank you again Toby & team!!!

    Epic day on The Bay with Luxe Cruises!

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    We held our 20th class reunion aboard the Pinot Noir and Toby helped us through the entire process with ease!

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