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    Alex K.

    This was my first time experiencing brunch with city cruise. A gathering for a friend's birthday and what better way than bottomless mimosas brunch with a view out on the water. The boat is docked at the Fisherman's Village in Marina del Rey. There's plenty of paid parking in the lot out front. Prices are very affordable for hourly or for the day. We did a Sunday funday for the first boarding time in the morning. There was already a few people waiting to get on the boat when we arrived. Beforehand, there's a photograph that will get your picture in-front of the city cruise with your partner or group. She'll come by later to show you the prints which are for purchase. We did pick up a good amount for the group. Anyway, once you board, they do ask to look inside your bags for safety reason. As you get on the boat, you are greeted with a glass of bubble. Seats are assigned which we had the lower level. There's two main dining floor and a third that's the top where you can lounge. Once we got our seat, you're free to roam the boat for a bit before the start time. This gives people time to get on and settle down. So it was nice to come a little early to enjoy the boat. Two floors for seated dining. Our floor was where the buffet was located which made it easier just to get up and walk over to. While the top level had to come down the stairs to get to the buffet. It was assigned which we were first to start. Buffet style with selections of breakfast items such as scrambled eggs, bacons, sausage, roasted potatoes. Then you get to the hot plate of chicken, salmon, pasta, French toast and the carving station. The two tables in the middle consisted of the cold items such a roasted vegetable salad, a mixed salad as well the lox station with bagels and all the condiments. And lastly, there was a dessert table with a selection of mini pastries, and fruits. It is buffet style so you help yourself. Just as the bubbles are pouring, help yourself to whatever you want. We had a big group which our floor was assigned to a waiter to take care of us. He kept the glass full which was great for a Sunday funday. Towards the end of the meal, they also did shoutouts for all the birthdays celebrations and other events being held on the boat. It was a good little gathering with friends to start the day off. For the experience, it was quite fun. The boat wasn't busy which could factor in the day we did it and time. Price was about 95.00 per person for the unlimited buffet and bottomless mimosas. We had the early time starting at 10:30am. The staff were all very sweet and welcoming. From the start with check in, to walking around the boat and checking it out. We had a nice time. It's assigned seating based on your group. Bottom floor where we were seated only had our party of 13, another party of 10 or so and a table of 4. Loads of empty tables left. The rest of the diners were on the second floor. Food was ok. Some dishes were just whatever but the hot dishes were good. Dessert table was just whatever. Nothing fancy which the dessert were probably frozen and thawed out. There wasn't anything that resembles fresh baked at the time. For the price, it was ok. If you like to drink, maybe you'll get your moneys worth. Food was ok. Our waiter what sweet. The staff were all friendly. It was great to arrive a little early to enjoy the boat. I'm sure you can roam the boat during the meal but we just wanted to eat and drink and enjoy the birthday girl. The whole experience was about 2 hrs long and went through the marina. It didn't go out past the jetty so basically up and down the marina. The day was perfect with the sun out so that made it for an amazing experience. Would I do it again, with a group for an outing yes. Just to do, maybe.

    Getting ready to sail from the top deck of the Entertainer!
    Roni G.

    Had such an amazing time celebrating Fourth of July 2026 and our 3 year anniversary on the Premium Dinner Cruise! Staff was awesome. Food was great. Open bar, DJ and dancing, watching fireworks from the deck of the Entertainer... Who could ask for more! Loved every minute of our evening. Such wonderful memories we will cherish forever!

    Flat iron steak
    Rachel C.

    Tip: skip the olive oil cake unless you enjoy stale and bland thick pancakes. We had to send it back. We had a good time at the dinner cruise. We also booked brunch cruise but they cancelled it a few days before the date. Food was OK. The chowder was good. The chocolate cake and cheese cake were both very good. The main courses were lackluster. The salmon was overcooked and lacked flavor. The flat iron steak was pre-cooked so it was not possible to have it medium rare. In fact, it was more like medium well to well done. Underwhelming. Our server might have been new. He seemed overwhelmed and was always the last to deliver the food compared to other servers on the ship so the food was lukewarm. Nevertheless, we left him a good tip - gotta respect someone who's trying hard. The experience was good overall. The scenery, music, and dancing and overall atmosphere made up for the disappointing main course dishes. Will I do the dinner cruise again? Probably Not but it's good to be able to say I've experienced it once.

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    Shanelle S.

    Brunch/dinner cruise in Marina Del Rey. Came here with my family for DineLA and had the Sunday brunch buffet. We checked in early (don't want the boat leaving without us!) and the process was easy. There's a parking lot that you can either pay for an hour and for four. Restrooms were available on the boat as well as on the shore. There were two levels; one had the breakfast foods and the other had the lunch foods. They ran out of the prime rib after an hour and other foods didn't get refilled so try to go earlier when getting food. They had live music and lots of people celebrating birthdays, so it's a fun vibe. There are chairs and couches on the outside deck so you can look at the view. They served us champagne/cider when we first came on board and our waiter was really nice. Service is on the slower side but you're there to relax and vibe, so just enjoy. I'd come here for a special occasion or for a unique date idea.

    Ebony P.

    I am so thrilled that i checked this place out yesterday for my birthday and we had such a blast. I love that they assign the seats so it avoids issue. We had one of the best waitresses Suzi V, from the moment we sat, she was so funny, friendly, and attentive. The ambiance and set up was very nice, i enjoyed the buffet breaksfast and mimosas. To top it off we had an amazing musician that set the whole ship vibe, we danced and enjoyed the cruise ride. I will be back just to take a look cruise around the marina.

    Brunch setting buffet

    Had a wonderful time. Felt almost magical. The Staff is so sweet and attentive. I did the lunch brunch and plan on doing the evening dinner. Great experience ~ Check the box

    My Vegan option dinner
    Saundra F.

    Vegan options!!!! My sister bought me for my birthday. They gave you champagne on your way in. . Super friendly waitress Katie P. The night is just starting so far everything looks perfect . They have beef and chicken also

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    Kayla F.

    My fiance booked city cruises for my birthday celebration with my bestfriend and her husband and it was a blast! I would definitely recommend this place. We did the brunch cruise from 11am-1pm and the buffet was so yummy! It had lots of food ranging from French toast, chicken, scrambled eggs, bacon, lox salmon, bagels, pastries, potatoes, meat and more. They offered us free champagne the whole duration of the cruise. It was very relaxing and we enjoyed the top deck for views around the marina. We had the best service from our server Jose, he even left a cute happy birthday note at the table before we left. thank u Jose! We will be back again to try the dinner cruise.

    Jessica M.

    I went on the brunch cruise with bottomless mimosas! I wanted to give this experience 5 stars but the food was not at 5 star level in my opinion. Everything tasted well and was seasoned but some food items I liked more than others. The overall experience was wonderful! It was an elegant time and the staff was impressive beyond accommodating! The staff and ambiance get a 5 out of 5!!! **Hands down phenomenal** Pros Nothing tasted bad Wonderful staff Beautiful boat and scenery Never ending champagne Breakfast and Lunch (variety options) Cons Pricey and lots of extra fees added to booking Food was a hit and miss Money well spent! I recommend 10 out of 10!

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    Sierra F.

    The food was a 7.5/10 but overall it was very fun ! I loved the music and being able to be on the decks !! Also the waiter we had was so nice and very attentive

    Brunch menu aboard the Entertainer.
    Roy R. P.

    Some friends invited me on a City Cruises Marina Del Rey Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise. This doesn't mean "bottomless" like the sailor suit Donald Duck wears. This means as quickly as you drink your champagne or Mimosa someone is there to refill your glass. The champagne and orange juice are served separately, so you don't have to have a Mimosa. I just had champagne. We were aboard the Entertainer. There are two decks with food buffets, chairs and tables. There is a different selection of food on each deck. It's all explained in the menu so it's easy to find what you want. There were all sorts of baked goods and desserts on both decks where there were buffets. There was also an upper deck that was open. Since the entire cruise was within Marina Del Rey there was no feeling of motion at all. If you closed your eyes you would have no idea you were on a ship. You don't have to worry about getting rocked around in the wake of a large ship since there are no large ships in Marina Del Rey. These cruises would be a wonderful adventure for a professional eater. There are vast amounts of food. Everything I had was very good. However, since I am, at best, an amateur eater, I didn't eat very much since I never eat very much. (Private Thought: City Cruises my wish all passengers were like me.) Did drink a lot of champagne however as I am probably a professional at drinking champagne and I wasn't the one who was driving.

    Monica A.

    This man name Bryan, he took care of us soo well. My bf took me for my birthday and he truly outdid himself and the food was amazedly delicious! The view, the weather, were perfect. I highly recommend for any dates, anniversary or why not event, This is 2 hours cruise, and it's worth it to check it out.

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    Rob M.

    Wife, son, and I booked a sunset cruise on Thanksgiving. Very easy process from online booking to boarding. Special props to our waitress/server Macy, she was awesome! Sunset views were outstanding, especially from the upper deck. The DJ was playing some great post-meal music. The dinner buffet itself was filling, but could be improved. They actually ran out of ham and the mac and cheese was bland and cold. When the salmon was brought out, it very quickly ran out. I actually tried twice to get some, but had no luck. Overall, I'd say it was worth the cost, but the food has room for improvement. Our server (Macy) deserves top ratings!

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    Ask the Community - City Cruises

    How is the boat ride? Is it smooth riding? Or does it move in motion along with the waves?

    It's mostly smooth riding, the path is largely within the harbor so not too many waves.

    Is the daytime or nighttime a better view?

    We did the dinner cruise after sunset, and honestly the view was mostly darkness. The harbor isn't very well lit so there's not much to see at night.

    Are babies allowed? Planning on taking my 5 month old for Champagne brunch. Thanks

    Hello Kar - Thank you for your inquiry! All ages are welcome on board the Brunch Cruise. Children… 

    If the brunch cruise cancels due to weather conditions will I get a refund?

    You should contact Hornblower directly, but I believe they are a "rain or shine" event, as the brunch seating itself is indoors.

    Im interested in purchasing the New Year eve Dinner but I do get sea sick If the boat moves along with the waves. I'm wondering, while the boat is sailing, does the boat motion up & down along with the waves? (If it were a windy night?)

    The boat stays in the harbor so you're never in open water (no waves). I get sea sick easily and I've never had a problem with the dinner cruises.

    Hi! What is the capacity for the boat? Also, are you allowed to bring on your own food/drink and dj? Thank you!…

    Hi April - Thank you for your inquiry. We have a wide selection of vessels that are coast guard… 

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    Such a beautiful atmosphere and our server, Darrell, made sure our champagne glasses were never empty.

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