The National Historic Landmark, 1898 Berkeley ferryboat, centrally located in the downtown area on San Diego Bay, is available for corporate meetings, special events, and social gatherings. She is most unique with two large open-air decks, offering your choice of downtown skyline or sunset views of the harbor. The ferry boasts an ornate party deck, large dance floor, beautiful handcarved woodseating, and Victorian (opalescent) stained glass windows, which are backlit and glistening after dark. The ferryboat lends itself as an excellent site for receptions, high impact promotional events, and to unique productive meetings. Our experienced special events department offers a full array of services for your organization, from exceptional service catering to creating extraordinary and memorable events. 

The historic tall ship Star of India is arguably, the most unique icon of San Diego, if not all of southern California. Built in 1863, she has circled the globe 21 times and has been designated with National and State Historic Landmark status.  The “Star” can be transformed to suit your special event needs, from an elegant cocktail party to a masquerade gala or even a turn of the century Pirate party. With its magnificent top decks, the Star has also been host to concerts and live theater productions, surrounded by a 360 degree breath-taking view of the San Diego skyline and harbor. 

H.M.S. Surprise, on loan from 20th Century fox Studios, is available as well for events and gatherings. Please email or call for more information on this incredible ship.

California's State tall ship, Californian has the dexterity to sail or stay dockside for intimate events and charters. Please contact the event staff by email or by phone for details.

Centrally located downtown between the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego Airport's Lindbergh Field and nearby hotels, our historic ships serve as an ideal location for your next event.

Availability:
Call or email for specifics and scheduling dates. The vessels are permanently docked except where noted.

Capacities:
Berkeley: up to 1000 persons - 400 persons seated
Star of India: 25 to 600 persons
H.M.S. Surprise: 100 persons
Californian: 52 persons

Services:
Catering, entertainment, florals, bon voyage charters, transportation, and more…