Hornblower Cruises and Events (Newport Beach, CA)
Take in the sights, listen to relaxing music, linger in the sun and enjoy a leisurely brunch on this two-hour cruise. Hornblower Cruises' lavish brunch buffet features a savory selection of all your favorites and includes complimentary free-flowing champagne.
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We were on the WildGoose and is felt like my on personal yacht. Great times with friends and a great time if you are with that special someone.
I like that fact that we could go anywhere we wanted to on the yacht.
All the bedrooms were accessible to anyone. That was just great!
Good Food...Great Staff...A very nice and relaxing Day!
We LOVED this cruise! It was a "double date" for my parents' 31st anniversary and we couldn't have asked for a better day to be on the water.
Everyone's consensus: Good food, good booze, good ride, good company!
The tour is 45 minutes each way. Lovely brunch selections. The staff is very professional and friendly. One suggestion: make sure you wear your sunscreen!
I agree with the other reviewers that the food is not fantastic, but it's decent. Hornblower ran everything like clockwork. They were very punctual and the staff were all very friendly and provided excellent service. The weather was fantastic and we really enjoyed the experience. It's also a great outing if you have people visiting from out of town. If you're only interested in great food, this may not be the excursion for you, but if you want a great overall experience, be sure to check it out.
Good staff, good food!
Lots of fun...not many people on boat as it was the last Saturday for the summer!! Crew was GREAT...food was good...all in all a wonderful time!
The cruise was nice. We got lucky and went out on one of John Wayne's boat and it was a very nice boat. It was pretty easy to find, the staff was very nice, and the food was good. I had a full glass of champagne the whole entire time I was on the cruise, we were able to sit out on the front of the boat to enjoy the scenery, and it wasn't over crowded. Overall, we really liked it.
Great food, great service!
Loved it!! Everyone was sooo friendly!!
The crew was wonderful. I think they really made everyone feel so comfortable and welcomed.The ship was beautiful, moved so smoothly. The food was delicious. Words can not express what a great time we had. I can't wait to go again.
It was a elegant and romantic day cruise. Brunch was excellent, crew were friendly, and scenery was gorgeous. It was a great opportunity to "escape" from your normal life and have a relaxing "vacation" day experience. We will be returning!
Excellent service, great food. Remember to bring light weight sweater for ocean breeze on deck.
My mom and boyfriend and I had a good time. I guess that it would have been better if there was some live entertainment. Of course, the water was amazing and there was so much to look at as you cruised around the marina. The food wasn't bad, but not great. Overall, we had a very good time!
We had a great time! Thanks!
I loved it and wouldlike to have these emailed to me more
We four ladies had a fabulous time! Three are locals and a fourth who likes to dine at restaurants on the bay when she's in town - so we surprised her and literally had lunch on the bay! The cruise was right on time and was a wonderful tour of Newport Harbor, the crew was very welcoming and polite, and our server was kind and attentive. We also thought the buffet food was absolutely delicious! All that and free flowing champagne... what more could you ask for on a summer afternoon!
I took my mom, dad and boyfriend out on the cruise for my mom's birthday ... she loved it. The Cruise was not sold out so there was plenty of room on the yacht. It was very nice. The servers were very nice as well :)
We went on this cruise for my sisters anniversary, and we are so glad we did. We all had an excellent time.
We will definately do it again.
Because there weren't that many people booked, we sailed on John Wayne's yacht which was very special.
Newport Beach boasts one of the largest small-boat harbors in the world, rimmed by the boat slips of the Balboa Peninsula on the south, the rocky shores of Corona Del Mar at the harbor's mouth, and bustling Mariner's Mile on the north shore.
Champagne Brunch Cruise Menu
Croissants and Muffins with Fruit Preserves & Butter
Mixed Green Salad with Vinaigrette
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Marinated Mushroom Salad
Sliced and Whole Fruit
Breakfast Potatoes with Onions and Peppers
Bacon and Sausage
Scrambled Eggs with Herbs and Cheese
Huevos Rancheros
French Toast with Maple Syrup and Whipped Butter
Cakes, Tortes and Assorted Pastries
Menu subject to change without notice.
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