Merlot Grand Private Cruise

120 guests max | Alameda, CA | $6900 total for 3 hours.

Experience on Merlot

Bar | Dance Floor | Dining Room


Cruise Experience
A cruise around the Bay.

Optional Private Chef
Additional Cost Apply

Bar Available on the Yacht
Choose your options at Checkout

  • Indulge in the exquisite Merlot from the world-renowned wine collection to elevate your wedding, corporate gathering, or school prom. Our services extend to 19 ports scattered across the enchanting San Francisco Bay Area, where we offer the full spectrum of Event Everything to make your private cruise truly unforgettable. For those seeking a more communal experience, join us aboard one of our public cruises, which conveniently embark from our home port in Alameda.

    • Reserve a time slot and experience for you and your friends

    • Park your car at the Alameda marina and meet your Captain/Host at the gate

    • Walk along the dock to your yacht

    • Explore the yacht

    • Enjoy your private cruise

    • Share your experience with your friends on social media!

    • Kids Available with supervision!

Call (510) 550 5901 or Easy Pay at Checkout and leave a deposit.

Optional Private Chef

Choose from any of our menus to add a private chef to cook on board for you!

  • We can accommodate dietary and allergy restrictions

    Hackleback Caviar
    Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar, Baby Lyonnaise Potato, Creme Fraiche, Eureka Lemon Gel

    Smoked Duck Breast
    Cherry Confit, Pecorino Quenelle, Apple Crystals

    Pressed Peppermint Watermelon
    Pressed Peppermint Watermelon, Avocado Mousseline, Sevillano Olives, Lime Pearls

    Braised Beef Flank in Rhone Wine Gardianne de Taureau, Warm Camargue Red Rice Salad, Petite Carrot Fondue

    Petite Rhum Sponge Cake
    Petite Rhum Genoise, Roast Pistachio, Milk Chocolate Emulsion

    *This is a Sample Menu. Menu items subject to change based on seasonality and availability of ingredients

  • We can accommodate dietary and allergy restrictions

    Melon salad

    cantaloupe/radicchio/fennel/orange/handmade speck/pecorino

    Branzino Curdo

    Raw or lightly cured Mediterranean sea bass with shaved lemon granita, fried capers, mussels, and fennel herb salad.

    Crab Sugo

    Pasta dish with crab-based sauce, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovy, and bread crumbs.

    Sous vide Bavette

    Pasta dish with sous vide bavette, spring squash, mint, chili's, potato gratin, and salsa verda.

    Limoncello Cream

    Cream infused with sweet flavoured liqueur, served with collated berries, sheep ricotta, and biscotti.

    *This is a Sample Menu. Menu items subject to change based on seasonality and availability of ingredients

  • We can accommodate dietary and allergy restrictions

    Coconut Curry Shrimp
    Coconut milk, yellow curry, red onions, red chilis, coriander leaves

    Paneer Satay
    Marinated paneer, sweet chili, crispy cauliflower florets, fresh curry leaves

    Shami Kebab
    Spicy ground lamb and lentil patties. Green mint chutney.

    Aloo Chicken Curry
    Yukon gold potatoes, chicken thighs, spicy gravy, coriander chutney.

    Gulab Jamun
    Indian donuts in cardamon syrup

    *This is a Sample Menu. Menu items subject to change based on seasonality and availability of ingredients

  • We can accommodate dietary and allergy restrictions

    Bbq Shrimp
    Cajun beurre blanc, caviar bump, toasted baguette, Louisiana hot sauce, chives, micro greens

    Crawfish Étouffée
    Savory brown roux, crawfish, scallions, Calabrian peppers, long grain rice

    Jambalaya
    Andouille sausage, roasted duck breast, holy trinity, heirloom tomatoes, Creole sauce

    Mafé
    Sous vide beef, ground nut sauce, rof gremolata, micro arugula

    Tarte Au Citron
    Lemon tart, toasted meringue, raspberry coulis

    *This is a Sample Menu. Menu subject to changes based on seasonality and availability of Ingredients

  • 1st Course: Watermelon Gazpacho

    2nd Course: Charred Apricot & Wild Arugula Salad w/ Apricot Vinaigrette

    3rd Course: Spinach & Cashew Ravioli w/ Creamy Cashew Pesto

    4th Course: Portobello Steak, Wild Rice Risotto, Broccolini & Fioretto, Wild Mushroom Ragu

    5th Course: Sicilian Watermelon Rose Pudding

    Please note that all plant based “proteins” & cheeses could be substituted for animal based upon request. And, Please also note that menu can be subject to change based upon freshness & availability of products.

  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions.

    1st Course

    Havana Wedge Salad
    Chorizo, Mini Heritage Tomato, Scallions, Cabrales Blue Cheese & Dressing

    2nd Course

    Choice of Entrée

    Sous-Vide New York Steak
    Pan Roasted Brazilian Molho de Alho Sauce, Hasselback Garlic Potato, Creamed Cauliflower & Truffle Haché

    OR

    Pan Seared Skuna Bay Salmon
    Preserved Lemon, Caper & Fried Shallot Dressing, Hasselback Garlic Potato, Creamed Cauliflower & Truffle Haché

    3rd Course

    Lemon Tiramisu Parfait

    *This is a Sample Menu. Menu subject to changes based on seasonality and availability of Ingredients

  • Cold Ceviche Salad - Cantaloupe water /compressed melon/melon salsa/poached shrimp/mint oil/corn cancha

    Ceviche Ahi Tuna - Passion fruit water/pickled shallots/bojitta olive puree/fresno chilis/cucumber/caviar

    Aguachile Ceviche - cucumber/red onions/cilantro/radishes/halibut torched/micro cilantro/roasted pumpkin seeds

    Wagyu Steak Thin Sliced - torched corn/corn water emulsion/ avocado marble/cilantro/cherry tomato/popcorn vinaigrette

    Creama Volteada - caramel vanilla custard/chocolate powder/chocolate caviar pearls/crema whipped lima

About the Yacht

91-foot vessel.

  • The first deck can comfortably host up to 72 seated guests and features a well-appointed bar and enchanting outdoor seating.

  • Ascend to the second deck, where a spacious dance floor, bar, additional seating options, and more outdoor space.

  • As a special touch, we include complimentary black and white chair covers and table linens to enhance the overall ambiance of your event.

Cruise Route Map

Enjoy a scenic two-hour yacht cruise from Alameda to San Francisco and back. See iconic landmarks such as the Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island, as well as the bustling activity of the Port of San Francisco and Fisherman's Wharf. Take in the views of the San Francisco skyline and the East Bay hills while relaxing on your yacht.

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