ALAMEDA, Calif., September 10, 2026 – Luxe Cruises and Events, the San Francisco yacht charter company based at Mariner Square in Alameda, will run two public New Year’s Eve cruises on San Francisco Bay on Thursday, December 31, 2026. Both cruises put guests on the water for the city’s midnight fireworks show, with the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz and the San Francisco skyline in view. Both events sold out in 2025.
Key facts
Event 1: San Francisco New Year’s Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruise aboard the Cabernet Sauvignon yacht, departing Alameda. Four hours, dinner buffet, hosted bar, live DJ, fireworks at midnight.
Event 2: San Francisco NYE Speakeasy Party Cruise, departing Pier 40, San Francisco. Three hours, 1920s dress theme, premium bar, champagne toast, live DJ, fireworks at midnight.
Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Booking: luxecruises.com, [email protected] or 510-263-9790
What is the San Francisco New Year’s Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruise?
The Fireworks Dinner Cruise is a four-hour New Year’s Eve party aboard the Cabernet Sauvignon, a 124-foot yacht with four decks and an open-air Sky Deck. Check-in starts at 8:30 p.m. at 2394 Mariner Square Drive in Alameda, where parking is free. Boarding opens at 9:00 p.m., the yacht gets underway at 9:30 p.m., guests watch the fireworks from the Bay at midnight, and the boat returns to Alameda at 1:15 a.m.
The dinner buffet includes hand-carved Black Angus prime rib with peppered au jus, lemon-crusted mahi mahi with beurre blanc, arugula salad with roasted beets and feta, roasted fingerling potatoes, garlic-glazed baby vegetables and caramel chocolate cake. A hosted standard bar with cocktails, beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks is included in the ticket price. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes are marked on the menu, and special dietary meals can be arranged in advance by email.
Seating is cruise-style at tables of up to ten, with group seating on request. Dress code is semi-formal or cocktail attire.
What is the NYE Speakeasy Party Cruise?
The Speakeasy Cruise is a three-hour, adults-only, 1920s-themed New Year’s Eve party. It boards at Pier 40 on the San Francisco waterfront at 9:45 p.m. and returns at approximately 12:45 a.m. on January 1, 2027. Guests dress in Prohibition-era style: flapper dresses, suspenders, fedoras. A live DJ plays all night, a premium bar serves signature cocktails, and every guest gets a champagne toast at midnight as the fireworks go up over the Bay.
Capacity is limited and the event has a no-refund policy. In 2025, tickets started at $218.51.
Which San Francisco NYE cruise is right for you?
Choose the Fireworks Dinner Cruise for a sit-down dinner, a four-hour sail and free parking in Alameda. Choose the Speakeasy Cruise for a downtown San Francisco departure, a costume theme and a later, shorter party built around cocktails and dancing.
“Every year people ask which cruise has the better view of the fireworks, and the answer is that a boat in the middle of the Bay beats any rooftop or pier,” said Toby Proescher of Luxe Cruises and Events. “The dinner cruise is for guests who want prime rib before the countdown. The speakeasy cruise is for guests who want to show up in a fedora and dance until the boat docks.”
Frequently asked questions
Where do the San Francisco New Year’s Eve cruises depart? The Fireworks Dinner Cruise departs from 2394 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda. The Speakeasy Cruise departs from Pier 40, San Francisco.
Are children allowed? The Speakeasy Cruise is adults-only. Kids’ meals for the dinner cruise can be requested in advance at [email protected].
Can I get a refund? Both events are no-refund. Check the ticket listing for full terms before purchase.
How to book
Tickets for both cruises are sold through the public cruise calendar at luxecruises.com, with checkout on Eventbrite. Group seating requests and dietary needs go to [email protected].
About Luxe Cruises and Events
Luxe Cruises and Events is a yacht charter company headquartered at 2394 Mariner Square Drive, Suite B, Alameda, CA 94501. The company hosts corporate events, weddings and public holiday cruises on San Francisco Bay from a multi-vessel fleet that includes the 124-foot Cabernet Sauvignon.
Media ContactCompany Name: Luxe Cruises & EventsContact Person: Sanda ProescherEmail: Send EmailPhone: (510) 263-9790Country: United StatesWebsite: https://luxecruises.com/events/
