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Electra Cruises offers the most romantic California wedding venues, boat weddings, and wedding locations in Southern California. We want you to have the perfect wedding reception, something you look back on with fondness.
California is a beautiful state.
It is one of the few states where the sun shines most of the time, the birds are chirping, and there is little to no humidity. Not to mention, you have access to the ocean, mountains, and desert. To say California is a decent place to hold your wedding would be an understatement. Which is why you should consider having a California wedding on-board a yacht. Why not have your California wedding in style? If you have a larger party, consider booking Eternity, our largest and most spacious yard, which holds up to 300 guests. Or, if you decide on a more intimate, smaller setting, micro wedding look into Electra, one of our classic yachts which holds roughly 100 guests. Combine that with its 1920’s romantic charm, and you’ve got yourself an amazing wedding. Then, there’s the food. Enjoy a traditional Americana menu with our Classic American Buffet, which has traditional menu options such as fried chicken topped with herbs. Or, enjoy a more tropical theme by choosing Hawaiian Luau; snack on delicious tropical fruits and berries from the pineapple tree, which pairs well with the Japanese chicken yakitori skewers. Know that these aren’t your only options. In fact, we have roughly 25 menu options for you to choose from. So, give us a call and schedule a free consultation with one of our wedding event planners.
Besides the yacht and catered food, enjoy some of the services that go with our all-inclusive wedding packages. Such services include flowers, entertainment, photography, videography, ministering services, wedding cake services, gourmet coffee and tea services, and more. Of course, since this is your California wedding, you get to customize it as much as you want to. Again, we recommend that you speak with one of our experienced wedding coordinators so we can find out how to make all of your wedding ideas happen.
Our Fleet
Set sail under the California sun or the incredible, starry night sky with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop. Nothing is more romantic and unforgettable than a wedding in beautiful Newport Harbor.
The calm soothing waters of beautiful Newport Harbor and the fresh ocean air will give you the feeling of a mini-vacation.
Whether you require the charm of a paddle-wheel river boat, the elegance and romance of a classic fantail yacht, or the world class luxury of a modern ultra-contemporary motor yacht, Electra Cruises has the right vessel for you.
Selecting the proper menu for your Electra Cruise event might just be as fun as the cruise itself.
Whether you choose a sumptuous Breakfast Buffet on the Bay, Silver Tray Hors d’oeuvre Service, a lavish Buffet or an incredible Sit-Down Meal, our chef will wow! your guests with gourmet selections.
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All Inclusive
Your yacht cruise is truly inclusive of everything that is needed for your special wedding day. Let us worry about the details. We’re experienced in creating the perfect boat weddings.
Your special wedding day upon one of our luxurious yachts includes the following:
- Choice of Luxurious Yacht
- Delicious Catering
- Soft Drinks, Juice, Coffee/Tea and a Bartender
- Decadent Wedding Cake
- Professional DJ / Entertainment
- Beautiful Flowers
- Professional Wedding Coordinator
- Minister (Captain can Perform Ceremony)
Wedding Coordination
Our professional wedding coordinators will relieve the stress involved of planning such an important day right up to your actual wedding event.
We can assist you with several aspects of your wedding planning, from the ceremony to the wedding reception.
Our experienced and creative consultants will listen to your wedding planning and wedding reception ideas, and help you plan a unique wedding that reflects your personality as a couple – your style, ideas, dreams and budget.
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Boat/Event Concerns?
If you have never attended an event on one of your yachts then you might have some boat related questions regarding your wedding day.
Q: Will I Get Sea Sick?
At Electra Cruises all of our events are held within the Harbor where the water is calm, there are no ocean waves in sight, and the yachts sail very slowly. Plus the yachts are simply too large to be affected by a wave!
Q: Are the Boats Child Friendly?
If the bride and groom have invited your kids we welcome them too! For the most part the yachts are fully enclosed and there are tall safety rails along the parameters of the outside decks. All 5 yachts are also equipped with child life vests as well.
Q: Is Their Enough Time?
Majority of our events are held in 4 hours. Unless you anticipate having a long ceremony it tends to be more than enough time. In that case we can always add more time! Just ask a representative!
Q: Is the Food Good?
Each of our yachts has a full galley head chef and kitchen staff who work diligently the day of your event to prepare your customized menu. Everything is prepared from scratch on the yacht itself according to your event so nothing is catered or will sit out for long periods of time.
Q: Is the Boat Spacious Enough?
Depending on the size of your party we can host a small intimate wedding for 20 or have all of your friends and relatives for a wedding of 300. The beauty of having a yacht wedding is having a designated deck for all of your festivities so you never feel crammed.
Q: Is the Boat Handicap Friendly?
While we have guests in wheelchairs almost weekly our largest yacht the Eternity has an elevator that reaches all 3 decks so no one has to miss a beat!
Q: What if Someone Needs to Leave the Boat?
Guests with young children or elderly tend to be concerned about not being able to leave if needed. Not only are there water taxis and gondolas who can take private parties back to the dock, there are medical water ambulances that can arrive at the yacht within seconds if there is an emergency.
Q: What if there is Wind or Rain?
Because our yachts are almost entirely enclosed the nature of your party will not be affected rain or shine. In fact photographers prefer overcast weather for your photos!
Q: What if there is Mechanical Breakdown?
Our service staff is also made up of knowledgeable experienced deckhands who are constantly doing engine room checks to prevent problems and ensure the yacht is running properly.