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Holiday Brunch Cruise with Santa Claus on San Francisco Bay

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Meet the North Pole’s favorite resident as he makes weekend appearances all throughout December on a Christmas-themed Santa brunch cruise from San Francisco. On the 2-hour cruise, soak in unparalleled views of San Francisco while Santa Claus delights the kids and poses for photo ops. Let the stress of the holidays melt away with a mimosa or coffee, live music and a mouth-watering buffet. You’ll float by iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, and more.

Board your festive holiday cruise at the Embarcadero’s Pier 3, near the Ferry Building in San Francisco. Kick off your journey with fresh air out on the deck or sip a cup of coffee inside as the kids greet Santa. His festive seating area makes an ideal location for photo ops with the little ones.

Relax and enjoy the break from holiday madness with a lavish buffet brunch, which includes complimentary sparkling wine and mimosas. While savoring the gourmet selection, take in San Francisco’s most recognizable sights as they pass by. On the 2-hour cruise, you’ll have superb photo opportunities of the San Francisco waterfront, TransAmerica Building and Coit Tower—all iconic features of the city. You’ll also float past Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge. Instead of racing around the city, you’ll get the full feel of San Francisco during the holiday season on your relaxing ride.

Ideal for families, this Christmas-themed brunch only runs on weekends in December, so make sure to book early for a chance to dine with Santa while leisurely viewing San Francisco from the water.

See the itinerary below for a list of potential menu items.

  • 2-hour cruise
  • Meal service and gratuities
  • Complimentary sparkling wine and mimosas
  • Photo opportunities with Santa Claus
  • Port fees and tax
  • Beverage service (cash bar available)
  • Gratuities for additional purchases
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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