Tickets are selling fast for Luxe Cruises’ 2026 Mother’s Day lunch cruise on San Francisco Bay
Luxe Cruises & Events reports that tickets for its annual Mother’s Day cruise are moving faster than in previous years, with the May 10 sailing now approaching limited availability. The yacht has a fixed guest capacity, and once it’s full, it’s full — there’s no adding chairs or squeezing in extra tables.
The cruise departs from 2394 Mariner Square Dr in Alameda at 1:00 p.m. and returns at 4:00 p.m. Check-in opens at noon, boarding starts at 12:30 p.m., and free parking is available at the dock. Every ticket covers a chef-prepared buffet lunch, complimentary champagne, bottomless mimosas, and a DJ on the Cabernet Sauvignon Yacht as it sails past the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the San Francisco skyline.
Why does this cruise sell out
This is a once-a-year event. Luxe Cruises runs one Mother’s Day sailing, on one yacht, for one afternoon. There’s no second seating, no rain-check date, and no waitlist once the boat hits capacity. In past years, the cruise has sold out before the week of Mother’s Day, leaving late planners with no way to book.
Compared to a typical restaurant reservation on Mother’s Day, the cruise offers a few things that are hard to replicate:
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Three hours on the water instead of a 90-minute table turn at a packed restaurant
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Food and drinks included in the ticket price — no surprise bill at the end
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A DJ and space to dance while cruising the Bay
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Views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz from the water, not from a window seat
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Kids are welcome, with a separate kids’ meal (chicken tenders, tater tots, fruit cup) included for ages 3–11
What the buffet lunch includes
The full onboard menu:
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Hand-carved Black Angus prime rib (GF) with Cabernet Sauvignon reduction and creamy horseradish
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Rosemary garlic herb chicken in a white wine reduction
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Bay romaine Caesar salad, oven-roasted seasonal vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes, bread rolls
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Desserts: Chocolate ganache cheesecake and banana Foster mousse cake
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Drinks: Complimentary champagne and bottomless mimosas, plus a cash bar for cocktails, wine, and beer
Vegetarian and special-dietary entrees are available upon advance request. Email [email protected] at least 48 hours before sailing.
How the afternoon plays out
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12:00 p.m. – Check-in opens at 2394 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda
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12:30 p.m. – Boarding begins, bars open
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1:00 p.m. – Yacht departs, buffet service starts
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3:30 p.m. – Bars close for alcohol service
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3:45 p.m. – Return to Alameda dock
Seating is assigned at tables of up to 10. Groups who purchased separately can request to sit together by emailing [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance.
Still deciding how to spend Mother’s Day?
Luxe Cruises has published several Bay Area planning guides for families still weighing their options. A roundup of Mother’s Day gift ideas covers experience-based gifts that go beyond flowers. A guide to Mother’s Day family activities in San Francisco breaks down outdoor and cultural options across the city. And for anyone leaning toward a meal on land, there’s a curated list of the best Mother’s Day restaurants in San Francisco with reservation timing and pricing.
How to get tickets before they’re gone
Tickets are available now through Eventbrite. Once the yacht reaches capacity, sales close. There is no standby list and no day-of availability. Kids tickets (ages 3–11) include the kids meal. All sales are final. Full details and the ticket purchase policy are on the event page.
For questions, media inquiries, or group bookings, contact Luxe Cruises & Events at [email protected] or 510-263-9790.
About Luxe Cruises & Events
Luxe Cruises & Events operates public and private yacht cruises on San Francisco Bay from its home port at 2394 Mariner Square Dr in Alameda, CA. The company runs seasonal holiday cruises, corporate charters, weddings, school events, and social gatherings aboard its fleet, which includes the Cabernet Sauvignon Yacht. More at luxecruises.com.
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Company Name: Luxe Cruises & Events
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Phone: (510) 263-9790
Country: United States
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