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Electra Cruises offers the most romantic 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.
Would you like to celebrate your best day of your life on board a ship?
How about a luxurious ship at that? With Electra Cruises, you can do just that; we have five beautiful yachts, each with their own set of unique and elegant features. Also, know that all of our yachts are certified by the US Coast Guard and are wheelchair friendly. In fact, Eternity, one of our premier yachts has a wheelchair friendly elevator so that all of your guests can easily move from one floor to the next. That’s right, a majority of our yachts have more than one floor. So, have your ship wedding with us! And, since this is your special day, we know it’s bigger than just a yacht. Which is why we offer our wedding planning services to help you out at this exciting time. Specifically, one of our experienced wedding planners will be in charge of planning your wedding. This means listening to your needs, and making them happen. While we do offer all-inclusive wedding packages, know that they aren’t a one-size-fits-all. Each of our packages are completely customizable so you can have your own unique and special big day. For your ship wedding, choose one of our 25 wedding catering options–from our all-you-can-eat pasta bar to our delicious and sweet pineapple tree to even enjoying sushi on board a luxurious yacht. Specifically, consider our Winter Wonderland Cruise menu option; devour scrumptious domestic cheeses, enjoy tasty chicken spring rolls with sweet chili sauce, take a bite into our homestyle Louisiana blue crab cakes cascading with a chipotle aioli, and more. Your guests won’t be stopping at their first round; expect round two, three, and even four. Know that this isn’t our only menu option. Of course, you can speak with one of our experienced wedding planners to choose the best catering to go with your ship wedding. For more information about our wedding packages and how we can best accommodate you, contact us to schedule a free consultation with one of our wedding planners.
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.