San Francisco, CA - August 21, 2026 - Luxe Cruises & Events, a private San Francisco yacht charter company operating out of Alameda, California, has opened tickets for its 2026 San Francisco Fleet Week cruise, a chartered sail on San Francisco Bay timed to the annual Blue Angels air show. The cruise gives guests a seat on the water for the show instead of a spot on a crowded pier.
San Francisco Fleet Week runs October 4 through 12, 2026, with the air show scheduled for the weekend of October 9 through 11. This year's event marks the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary and the Blue Angels' 80th year of flight, and organizers expect a full return of military participation after last year's shutdown-shortened schedule.
Luxe Cruises has built its Fleet Week sailing around the Sunday 10/11 air show, with boarding set for 1 p.m. at the company's home dock, 2394 Mariner Square Drive in Alameda.
Check-in begins at 12:45 p.m., and the boat cruises the bay from 1:15 to 5 p.m. Parking at the dock is free.
What a ticket includes
Guests board the Cabernet Sauvignon yacht, a four-deck, 124-foot vessel with an open-air sky deck. Seating is cruise-ship style, at tables of eight to 10, with each ticket covering:
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A buffet meal and an open bar
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Live entertainment
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Passing views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge and the San Francisco skyline
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A kids' meal option for ages 3 to 11
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Vegetarian and other dietary requests, submitted at least 48 hours ahead by emailing hello@luxecruises.com
Because the yacht holds a fixed number of guests and the sailing sells out most years, the company is recommending early reservations rather than waiting until October.
Why watch from the water
The waterfront gets packed for Fleet Week. Fisherman's Wharf, the Marina Green and the piers fill early, and once a spot is claimed, moving for a better angle isn't an option. A boat on the bay solves that problem differently: guests get an open view of the flight line with room to walk between the deck and the dining area, and the yacht repositions during the show rather than staying fixed at one rail.
"Fleet Week from a boat is a different event than Fleet Week from the shore," said CEO Toby Proescher. Guests get the jets low over the water, a meal that doesn't involve standing in a food-truck line, and a way home that isn't a two-hour walk back to a parking garage."
Event details at a glance
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Detail |
Information |
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Date |
Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
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Check-in |
12:45 p.m. |
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Boarding |
1:00 p.m. |
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Cruising |
1:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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Departure point |
2394 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda, CA |
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Parking |
Free, on-site |
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Yacht |
Cabernet Sauvignon, 124 ft., 4 decks |
Frequently asked questions
When is the Luxe Cruises Fleet Week cruise?
The public sailing is planned for the Sunday of the Fleet Week air show, October 11, 2026, with boarding at 1 p.m.
Where does the cruise leave from?
The boat departs from Luxe Cruises' home dock at 2394 Mariner Square Drive in Alameda, with free parking on site.
What's included in the ticket price?
A buffet meal, an open bar, live entertainment, reserved cruise-style seating and views of the Blue Angels performing over the bay. A children's meal is available for ages 3 to 11.
Can I request a vegetarian or dietary-restricted meal?
Yes. Email hello@luxecruises.com at least 48 hours before the cruise with the request.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets are sold through the Fleet Week cruise tickets page. The company notes that Fleet Week sailings have sold out in recent years and books groups together only when requested by email in advance.
About Luxe Cruises & Events
Luxe Cruises & Events is a San Francisco Bay Area yacht charter company based in Alameda. The company operates a fleet of yachts, each named for a California wine varietal, and serves nine ports around the bay, including Alameda, San Francisco's Pier 40 and Ferry Building, Oakland's Jack London Square, Berkeley, Angel Island, Tiburon, Sausalito, Redwood City and Cavallo Cove. Alongside its public cruises for Fleet Week, the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve, the company hosts private charters for weddings, corporate events and other gatherings.
More information, including full answers to common booking questions, is available on the FAQ page.
Media Contact
Company Name: Luxe Cruises & Events
Contact Person: Sanda Proescher
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Phone: (510) 263-9790
Country: United States
Website: https://luxecruises.com/
