San Francisco Mother’s Day Cruise

Event details at a glance
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
Check-in: 12:00 p.m. | Boarding: 12:30 p.m. | Cruise: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Boarding location: 2394 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda, CA
Vessel: Cabernet Sauvignon Yacht
Includes: Buffet lunch, champagne, bottomless mimosas, DJ entertainment
Parking: Free at 2394 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda, CA
Questions? Email hello@luxecruises.com

Mother’s Day falls on May 10 this year, and if you’re still figuring out how to make it count, here’s an idea that goes well beyond brunch reservations. Luxe Cruises & Events is bringing back its annual Mother’s Day Cruise aboard the Cabernet Sauvignon Yacht — a 3-hour afternoon on San Francisco Bay with a full buffet lunch, free-flowing champagne, bottomless mimosas, and a DJ keeping things moving from dock to dock.

Whether you’re planning a family afternoon or spoiling the women in your life with something a little different, this is one of the few Mother’s Day events in the Bay Area where the scenery actually does the heavy lifting. The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the San Francisco skyline — it all rolls by while you eat, drink, and dance.

What’s included

Every ticket covers the full 3-hour cruise, a buffet lunch (menu below), complimentary champagne, and bottomless mimosas. There’s also a DJ on board, so expect dancing. A cash bar is available for cocktails, wine, or beer beyond the included drinks.

This cruise is open to the public with assigned seating, cruise-ship style. Tables seat up to 10, and you may be seated with other parties. If you’re coming as a group but bought tickets separately, email hello@luxecruises.com at least 48 hours before the cruise with the names of your reservation so the team can seat you together. Requests within 24 hours of sailing can’t be accommodated — seating gets locked in ahead of time.

Lunch buffet menu

Entrees

• Hand-carved Black Angus prime rib (GF) – Slow-roasted, served with a Cabernet Sauvignon reduction and creamy horseradish
• Rosemary garlic herb chicken – Herb-roasted and finished in a white wine reduction

Sides

• Oven-roasted seasonal vegetables (V, VG, GF) with herbs and spices
• Garlic mashed potatoes (V, GF)
• Bread rolls and butter

Salad

• Bay romaine Caesar – Baby crisp romaine with shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, grape tomatoes, and Caesar dressing

Dessert

• Chocolate ganache cheesecake (V) – New York-style cheesecake with a thick layer of chocolate ganache
• Banana Foster mousse cake (V) – Banana cake topped with banana cream, whipped cream, and dark chocolate shavings

Kids’ meal (ages 3–11, included with kids’ admission)

Chicken tenders, tater tots, and a fruit cup — plated and served.

Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian and special dietary entrees are available by request. Email hello@luxecruises.com no later than 48 hours before the cruise to submit your request.

(V) = Vegetarian | (VG) = Vegan | (GF) = Gluten Free

Day-of timeline

• 12:00 p.m. – Check-in begins at the Alameda boarding location
• 12:30 p.m. – Boarding in Alameda; bars open
• 1:00 p.m. – Cruise departs; buffets open
• 3:30 p.m. – Bars close for alcoholic beverages
• 3:45 p.m. – Return to dock; disembarking in Alameda

Where to board and park

The Cabernet Sauvignon Yacht boards at 2394 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda, CA. Free parking is available right at the port — no garages, no meters, no stress. Just show up, park, and walk to the dock.

Why a Bay cruise works for Mother’s Day

Most Mother’s Day plans involve a crowded restaurant with a prix fixe menu and a two-hour wait. A cruise sidesteps all of that. The food comes to you. The views change every few minutes. And you get three hours on the water instead of rushing through a meal so the next party can have your table.

It also works for groups that don’t always agree on what to do. Kids can run around. Adults can sit with a champagne and watch the skyline. Someone who wants to dance has a DJ. Someone who wants to stand on the deck and take photos of the Golden Gate Bridge can do that, too. There’s enough room and enough happening that nobody feels stuck.

Frequently asked questions

Is this cruise open to the public?

Yes. Tickets are available to anyone. Seating is assigned, cruise-style, at tables of up to 10.

Can my group sit together?

If you purchased tickets separately, email hello@luxecruises.com at least 48 hours in advance with all reservation names. The team will arrange seating. Requests within 24 hours of the cruise can’t be accommodated.

Are kids welcome?

Yes. A kids meal (chicken tenders, tater tots, fruit cup) is included with kids admission for ages 3–11.

What about dietary restrictions?

Vegetarian and special dietary entrees are available. Email hello@luxecruises.com at least 48 hours before the cruise to make your request.

What’s the refund policy?

All sales are final. No refunds. The full ticket purchase policy is listed at the bottom of the booking page.

Where do I park?

Free parking is available at the boarding location: 2394 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda, CA.

Get your tickets

Tickets go fast for this one. If you’re thinking about it, grab yours sooner than later.

Have questions? Reach out directly at hello@luxecruises.com or call 510-263-9790.