Goldstar

• 4.0
• Written on Dec 15 2008

I had a great time with 3 of my girlfriends. We had a great brunch, and views of the SF bay to Sausalito. Even though it was raining out, we were very warm and comfy in the cabin. We went outside when the wind and rain died down and enjoyed the views from up there. I am probably going to attend another brunch or dinner cruise for another holiday because the price is actually affordable when I purchase tickets through Goldstar!

By the way, if you are going with A GROUP of people of any size, purchase your tickets all in ONE TRANSACTION so you will be seated all together.

• 4.0
• Written on Dec 23 2008

We had a great time!! The views were great and so was the food!! It was really relaxing and our server was very friendly and helpful!

• 3.0
• Written on Dec 01 2008

I had read mixed reviews on the Hornblower tours and was intending to take my Mother for Christmas day so I did a dry run on 30th Nov (Santa Brunch Cruise)

Overall : Very good. Will be going back.

PROs : The boat was very comfortable (heated inside, didn't rock about a lot, easy to go outside if you wanted, good washrooms). Food was good, buffet was well organised (They invited you up table by table to avoid long lines). Buffet was constantly stocked. Champagne was good and freely flowing. Hostess was multi talented (played piano, sung, gave commentary on sites) and good fun. We got a very good deal booking through GoldStar.

CONs : Boarding info said to be there at 10.30, however we didn't board till after 11am. (As it turned out it was a great weather day so it wasn't a big deal but if it had been colder or raining, you would have been standing outside getting cold and wet --> not good). As we boarded we were cattle herded towards Santa in order to have our photo taken. These photos then turned up later for sale at 20USD, which is really too much. I don't have a problem with the operation offering this service, but we felt forced into it. When I asked if I could not have my picture taken and just get onboard I was grudgingly allowed to which isn't the best way to start off the experience.