Commodore Cruises and Events
Boarding at Alameda, Pier 40 SF, and 14 other ports in the Bay Area
Alameda and San Francisco, CA
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Contact: Linda Wright
Phone: 510/337-9000
www.CommodoreEvents.com
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Why We Like This Place
If you’re a lover of ocean liners, cruise ships, yachts, and all the grandeur and pampering they imply, why not charter one of CommodoreEvents.com’s six luxury yachts for your milestone event? Their fleet serves 19 ports around San Francisco Bay, including San Francisco, Alameda, and Sausalito, and its founders have been maintaining the fine tradition of elegant entertaining at sea for over 30 years. The white glove treatment is no empty promise on these yachts: Their expert staff—from the uniformed U.S. Merchant Marine Officer Captains to the waiters—really do wear them! And the service, whether the event is a wedding, black-tie gala, themed ball, corporate mixer or any other kind of celebration, is impeccable.
The glamorous $6 million Cabernet Sauvignon Commodore is the flagship. It boasts five enormous decks: a luxurious lounge deck outfitted with ultra leather couches and tables; a dining deck for grand sit-down dinners or buffets; a large dance floor deck equipped with an excellent sound system; and an open-air sky deck that will make you feel like you’re on top of the world. Carpeting is plush with an understated nautical theme, and a private stateroom provides a changing space for brides and bridesmaids. There’s even an elevator to take guests from one level to the next.
Their fleet also features a trio of finely appointed Mega Yachts: the Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir, with its long white bar and mirrored ceilings, looks like the chic set for a James Bond movie. Its sister yacht, the Chardonnay Commodore, is equally stunning. Couples who desire an intimate outdoor ceremony framed by sunlight-spangled waters and blue skies might want to consider the Merlot Commodore. Popular because it serves large groups and small, it has a roomy dance floor on the second deck that spills out onto the open-air deck. The Zinfandel Commodore, a true trimaran, boasts fabulous views from a dining deck with floor-to-ceiling glass. Then there’s the magnificent Fumé Blanc Commodore, a three-deck replica of a New York State Hudson River steamboat. It has a 30-foot dance floor, roomy viewing platforms on the bow, and accommodates up to 340 guests and crew.
All vessels offer: well-appointed settings for dining, relaxing and entertaining; decks outdoors on bow, stern and topside; gorgeous wraparound views of the bay; and multiple options for a wide variety of social and corporate functions. CommodoreEvents.com has all-inclusive packages for every budget and makes it easy to put together the wedding of your dreams. Before booking any other venue, make reservations for one of their open houses where you may “Meet the Fleet.” Bon Voyage!
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 200 Max. Seated Outdoors: 200 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 300 Max. Seated Outdoors: 350 Max. Standing Indoors: 350 Max. Standing Outdoors: 350 |
Max. Seated: 350 |
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CEREMONY, EVENT/RECEPTION & MEETING CAPACITY: Maximum capacity is 340 guests aboard Fumé Blanc and 350 aboard Cabernet Sauvignon. Many events are hosted with 20–130 guests aboard smaller yachts. |
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Fees & Deposits
25% of the estimated event total is a nonrefundable deposit required to reserve your date. Another 25% is due 120 days prior to the event. The balance is due 14 days prior to the event. Fees, including meals, a full bar and 4 hours aboard, range $62–200/person. The yachts are also available à la carte.
Availability
Year-round, anytime.
CateringProvidedBYO AlcoholProvidedBYO w/ Corkage Fee Location UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: provided or BYO |
Amplified MusicIndoorsOutdoors Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsCityscapeCoastline Ocean/Bay Panoramic Venue TypeBanquet Hall/Events FacilityShip/Yacht/Boat Waterfront/Beach Location RestrictionsAlcohol: provided, or BYO with corkage fee |
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