San Diego · BUFFET EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would text a friend: 6 buffet experiences that hold up, each with its price, its traveler verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Board Flagship Cruises’ luxury yacht at Broadway Pier for a two-hour Sunday brunch on San Diego Bay. Expect bottomless mimosas, chef-attended omelets, seafood, sirloin, desserts, live music or a DJ, and views of the USS Midway, Coronado Bridge, and downtown skyline.
“Wait staff was attentive and friendly. Food was just ok. Overall, a nice 2 hours to spend on a ship seeing San Diego”
Spend two hours aboard a yacht with a full brunch buffet, private table seating, free-flowing champagne and sparkling cider, and views of San Diego Bay. From the open-air roof deck, you can photograph the USS Midway, Coronado Bay Bridge, Hotel del Coronado, and Star of India. English-speaking crew provide service and a narrated sightseeing option.
“The app had the wrong meeting point which caused us a few issues. the cruise itself was decent with good food and drink. I would prefer it go for a little longer.”
Spend about three hours on San Diego Bay with a 2.5-hour cruise, seasonal buffet dinner, DJ entertainment, skyline views, and unlimited coffee, tea, iced tea, and water. Extra drinks are available to buy. The boat is wheelchair accessible, though outer decks require stairs.
“The cruise was very wonderful. My family and I enjoyed the whole experience and there were only positive things to say. We really enjoyed the food, the atmosphere and the personnel were fabulous.”
Join City Cruises California at Pier 1 for a two-to-three-hour Christmas Day brunch or dinner cruise. You’ll enjoy a festive buffet, full bar service, bay views, music, holiday decorations, and a guaranteed table for your party, with brunch including unlimited mimosas.
“Loved: We had a great server. Disappoments: I was disappointed with the lack of music. It would had been nice to have holiday music playing I. The background. I was not pleased with the food selection. The menu shared on the website did not reflect what was served. LASTLY, we bought the cruise tickets based on the cruise ship pictured on the website, when I asked one of the workers about why we were not boarding the newer ship, she quickly responded by saying, “not today” 😳”
Spend 2.5 to 3 hours on San Diego Bay with a Thanksgiving brunch or dinner buffet, music, and views of the USS Midway, Star of India, Rady Shell, and Coronado Bay Bridge. Brunch includes unlimited mimosas, while dinner offers turkey, tri-tip, salmon, and holiday sides.
“Everything was fantastic. The multiple greetings and warm welcomes upon arrival, to the food and drinks, to the well wishes during departure were a good reason to try this Thanksgiving experience. Many thanks to the people who made this possible.”
Board at Pier 1 Hornblower Landing for a 2.5-hour New Year’s Eve yacht cruise with a holiday buffet, DJ, and San Diego Bay views. Captain Roy greets you aboard, while the crew serves soda, coffee, tea, and water. Beer, wine, and cocktails cost extra.
“Very nice. The food was good. Staff attentive. The boat needs some touching up.”
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