Newport Beach Brunch Cruise: 2-Hour Harbor Tour with Wine

Four courses, unlimited champagne, and the harbor from the deck

A two-hour brunch cruise on Newport Beach Harbor pairs a multi-course buffet with complimentary sparkling wine, mimosas and sparkling cider, plus live jazz music via satellite radio. The boat departs from Newport Beach with outdoor decks for sightseeing the waterfront, homes and islands. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Specialized infant seats are available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Brunch cruise on Newport Beach Harbor

• Board the cruise vessel
• Enjoy jazz music via satellite radio
• Sample fresh fruit platter and pastries
• Eat trio of freshly made salads
• Try shrimp cocktail and roasted salmon
• Choose entrée: turkey, French toast, sausage, or short rib
• Indulge in assorted petite fours and sweets
• Admire Newport Beach waterfront and islands
• Relax on outdoor decks in the sun
• Disembark after two-hour cruise

The experience

Two hours on the water means you get the full brunch service without the day disappearing: a fresh fruit platter and pastries to start, then salads, shrimp cocktail and roasted salmon, followed by your choice of carved turkey, French toast with strawberries, chicken apple sausage with eggs, or short rib bene. The kitchen keeps the plates moving through the five courses while you sit on deck with the harbor in front of you. Jazz plays via satellite radio, and the sparkling wine, mimosas and sparkling cider flow throughout: coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water too.

The boat has outdoor decks built for sightseeing, so you're not trapped inside watching through portholes. Bring a hat, light sweater or jacket and sunglasses. The operator notes the weather on the water is good right now. Stairs lead to the boarding deck and up to the dining level, so strollers are accessible but you'll carry them. Infants and small children can stay in a pram or stroller during the cruise, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

What’s included

• Two-hour brunch cruise with four-course buffet.
• free-flowing sparkling wine, mimosas and sparkling cider.
• unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water.
• live jazz music via satellite radio.
• outdoor decks for sightseeing.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 150 · max 9 per booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by City Cruises California

Is this one for you?The boat departs from Newport Beach itself, so if you're staying in the area or have your own transport, you walk on and sit down. If you're coming from Anaheim or Disneyland, allow about an hour to reach the harbor: no hotel pickup is included, so you'll need to arrange your own way there or book a separate transfer.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the brunch cruise?

The cruise lasts two hours total, with the full brunch service and entertainment included in that time.

What's included in the brunch buffet?

The menu runs five courses: fresh fruit and pastries; salads; shrimp cocktail and roasted salmon; a choice of carved turkey, French toast, chicken apple sausage, or short rib bene; and petite fours, cookies, brownies, mini tarts and chocolate berries for dessert.

Are alcoholic drinks included?

Yes, sparkling wine, mimosas and sparkling cider flow free throughout the cruise. Coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water are also complimentary. Other beverages are available for purchase.

Can I bring a stroller or infant seat on board?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The boat is stroller accessible, though there are stairs for boarding and more stairs to reach the dining level.

What's the view like from the boat?

The cruise travels through Newport Beach Harbor, where you'll see the lively waterfront, beautiful homes and islands from the outdoor decks. The boat is built for sightseeing, so you have open-air space to take in the scenery while you eat and listen to the music.