Hornblower Cruises & Events

San Francisco Belle

The beautifully renovated Belle is the crown jewel of San Francisco Bay. From bow to stern her decks are a grand expression of Art Nouveau. This stern wheeler features three enclosed decks, a spacious sun deck and complete wrap around decks that fulfill all your event destination needs from trade shows to cocktail parties. For groups of 250 to 600 guests per deck, she is a San Francisco landmark. Her presence on the bay will capture your imagination with it's grandeur and style that is uniquely San Francisco.

California Hornblower

The flagship of Hornblower's fleet is a majestic vessel, perfect for the world's most scenic waterway. Her three spacious salons feature full service bars, hardwood dance floors, brass, teak and mahogany appointments. Large windows throughout provide spectacular views from every seat. The Captain's Lounge is the penthouse suite and accommodates 70 to 100 guests for dinner. The Clerestory Deck comfortably accommodates 250 to 300 guests for dinner while the Main Deck can accommodate 200 to 250 guests.

Empress Hornblower

With an interior reminiscent of a turn-of-the-century paddlewheel riverboat the Empress Hornblower delivers a classic elegance. She provides the amenities of a luxurious banquet room with chandeliers, mahogany bars and dance floors. Like all royalty, this lady can handle black tie events but she is versatile enough to handle something a little more off beat like a Mariachi band and limbo contest on her expansive sundeck. The main deck seats 80 to 100 guests for dinner while the upper deck accommodates 60 to 70 guests.

Ferryboat Santa Rosa

Perfect for shore side charter events, while providing full nautical ambiance, the Ferryboat Santa Rosa features a large ballroom on her lower deck with a full bar. Located just steps from downtown San Francisco, she is convenient to commerce, transportation and conference centers. The Pier 3 location affords a spectacular view of the Bay Bridge, with its festive nighttime lighting, Coit Tower and Telegraph Hill and the San Francisco skyline. Guests can survey the Bay from outside walks at either end of the lower deck, or from the expansive open roof deck. Plenty of guest parking space is an added attraction.

Sunset Hornblower

Sleek and contemporary, the Sunset Hornblower's interior is as impressive as the views from the decks. She is exquisitely appointed with mahogany paneling, full service bars, luxurious carpets and panoramic views from both decks. She offers the perfect solution for hosts looking to dazzle their group of 70 to 100 guests. Seating above 60 guests is split over both levels. She is well designed for that cocktail party, meeting or anything else you could dream of.

Commodore Hornblower

With exotic hardwood and brass, this beauty's a classic. Commodore Hornblower is a distinctive example of Hornblower's style. Her charm and grace are perfect for entertaining your group of 60 to 80 guests. Mahogany bars, large dance floor, panoramic views and her nautical decor provide the perfect ambiance for your party. The upper deck seating areas accommodates 8 tables of 6 guests while the lower deck holds plenty of room for additional guests and entertainment.

Admiral Hornblower

Twin sisters, Admiral and Captain Hornblower, are versatile and perfect for small groups of 20 to 40 guests. Though the smallest vessels of the San Francisco fleet, their catamaran hulls were custom designed to insure smooth, comfortable cruising. They are the perfect mingling space. They comfortably seat up to 32 guests for dining in their upper salons while the lower decks feature the dance floors and bars and can accommodate additional guests for dinner.

Captain Hornblower

Twin sisters, Admiral and Captain Hornblower, are versatile and perfect for small groups of 20 to 40 guests. Though the smallest vessels of the San Francisco fleet their catamaran hulls were custom designed to insure smooth, comfortable cruising. They are the perfect mingling space. They comfortably seat up to 32 guests for dining in their upper salons while the lower decks feature the dance floors and bars and can accommodate additional guests for dinner.