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Sacramento's Premier River Experience – Weddings, Tours, and Unforgettable Events on the Water.
4.2(5 reviews)
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Sacramento's Premier River Experience – Weddings, Tours, and Unforgettable Events on the Water.
City Cruises offers scenic boat tours and event hosting on the Sacramento River, providing a unique perspective of the city's landmarks like the Tower Bridge. Ideal for weddings, private parties, and family outings, our accessible vessels feature narrated tours, onboard bars, and flexible spaces. With friendly staff and options for all ages, we deliver memorable experiences on the water, blending relaxation with local history.
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Host your ceremony and reception on our scenic riverboats, with customizable options for seating, catering, and decor.
Enjoy narrated tours of Sacramento's waterways, highlighting local history and landmarks like the Tower Bridge.
Book the boat for corporate events, birthdays, or parties, with bar service and music options available.
Sip cocktails, margaritas, and other drinks from our onboard bar while cruising the river.
Experience ramped access and no stairs, making our tours suitable for all ages and mobility levels.
I did the "City cruises - sights and sips cruise" and whilst I still had fun, this is what I'd consider false advertising because you don't really see any "city sights", you just see trees on the banks, and perhaps it's not common here, but if you're going to call something "and sips" the price should at least include 1 alcoholic beverage, however because I'd check the details properly, I knew the price was non-inclusive of any so my expectations were appropriate however I was still hoping I was wrong considering the naming. The vibe itself was fun with the DJ playing various music including requested oldies from senior customers. The margarita I had was ok, average really. The only "sight" you see really is the tower bridge which you can view without going on the boat. You do see a lot of water traffic which made it less boring.
I did this cruise with my granddaughter as an historic adventure for school. It was so much fun. The staff are fantastic and the Captain narrates with all the fun details of the area. The view is great and the trip is just long enough to enjoy an afternoon lunch and take it all in. Would definitely recommend for all ages. One of the things I really love is that it's also completely accessible. All the walkways are ramps, no stairs , with the exception of the upper deck.
Went on cruise July 17th..see receipt. This is a one hour tour aboard the Hornblower. Easiest way is to take the elevator out front of Delta King and then walk straight to the boat ( no steps or stairs!). It's a no frills excursion but I love history so i found it interesting. There is a enclosed main deck with air conditioning or you can go upstairs for a more open atmosphere. They serve cocktails ( i got the bikini martini and my boyfriend got a margarita). Just know they will be a bit pricey. We got some chips and salsa but the chips were stale and broken so we left them. I would suggest bringing your own snacks since it's only an hour. We did enjoy sipping on the cocktails! It's a relaxing tour which gives you a better insight from the boat. This tour appeared to be good for much older people as well as children. Its only 32 bucks per person so it's a good value!
Nice relaxing experience and a great day for our grandson (5). He was invited by the super-nice captain to sit in the Captain's chair and steer the boat. He was so thrilled!. Other aspects: It's always nice to be on the water and there is a lot of little things to see - but let's face it: Sacramento is not San Francisco, Boston or New York, so don't expect spectacular sights. It was still fun to observe other watercraft and daring jet skiers passe by, marvel about the different colors of American and Sacramento river and enjoy the calm wooded banks. The crew was friendly and the bar was - not unexpectedly - quite expensive. The inside of the boat feels a little dated and there could be more outdoor space. Overall a good experience.
Had so much fun on this cruise definitely worth the money. An hour and a half of cruising the Sacramento River. The drinks were great food was okay. And there was lots of areas on the boat that you could go to be alone. The music was fun and everyone was dancing. I definitely will be doing this again!
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