Fundraising Aboard a Private Yacht

Fundraisers are no longer restricted to formal events within a cramped hall. One of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to raise money for an organization is through a cruise! Raise funds for a worthy cause and enjoy fellowship and an exciting sailing experience at the same time. Whether community groups, church groups, youth organizations or other charities, hosting a fund raiser on a yacht or boat provides instant appeal and excitement and active participation, generating significant funding and contribution, thus meeting all fundraising targets. Check out with cruise agencies about how they can organize a fund raiser.

How a Change in Location Helps Generate Funds

Fund raising aboard a cruise leaves a lasting impression and makes the whole experience an enjoyable one. It fosters a community feeling that is so vital in charitable work. When people come together in a spirit of giving and fun, it’s a win-win situation for everyone! You raise the money that benefits the cause and your supporters enjoy a fun experience to remember! While aboard, guests enjoy superb meals, catered drinks, entertainment, and exciting activities.

If you are on the fund raising committee of a charitable organization or group interested in organizing a fundraising cruise along the majestic San Francisco Bay, Empress Cruises & Events can be your host for your next fund raiser. We will organize a private affair aboard one of our classic luxury yachts.

A Joint Effort

Of course, fundraising cruises require a lot of coordination and planning. Empress Events customizes your fundraiser to meet your specific donor requirements, helping out with all the detailing and planning of the event, taking the burden of implementation off your shoulders. We work with the organization to decide on a theme, communicate the information about the cruise to members and donors, encouraging them to join the cruise.

Sit back and enjoy the beauty of San Francisco Bay on a chartered yacht with a professional captain and crew and raise a boatload of money to meet the fundraising goals of your organization. Our highly trained crew takes care of everything on board, giving you all the time to mingle with your guests to make this your most successful fundraiser yet!

Traditional methods of fundraising become unproductive after a point of time. A cruise based fund raising event is an exciting way to raise money for non-profit organizations where donors enjoy the additional bonus of an exciting cruise ride as well!

Call Empress Events on 888.922.4898 for detailed information on how an event at sea can be put together to meet your funding needs. Contact us via Email on sales@empressevents.com and we’ll get back to you with more information on how Empress Events can host your next Fundraiser.

Tie the Knot with a Memorable Cruise Wedding

Cruise weddings are an unconventional trend increasingly becoming popular with couples who are opting for the charisma and excitement of a wedding aboard a luxury yacht or boat. The logistics involved in a yacht wedding are different from a conventional wedding on land. Yacht liners that provide this option have wedding event specialists’ who sort out all the details and work closely with the couple to design and co-ordinate the perfect wedding day, offering them a stress free experience without having to worry about the intricate details.

A yacht wedding offers many advantages over a traditional wedding:

· Family and guests are all in one place – in a more intimate setting

· All the wedding details are taken care of by competent wedding planners

· Wonderful scenery all around makes the ceremony even more exquisite.

If you’re looking for an alternative from the conventional Church wedding, consider the option of tying the knot amidst unique, aquatic settings along the San Francisco Bay. Make your wedding day an affair to remember – aboard a private luxury yacht with the magical setting of the breathtaking San Francisco Bay as the backdrop. Where else will you find such an exciting and intimate location for the most unique day of your dreams surrounded by family, friends, and changing views of the Bay?

Empress Cruises & Events provides individuals and businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area with elegant Bay cruises on yachts for any occasion including a yacht wedding cruise. A wedding on a yacht is ideal for small weddings since it can accommodate only a limited number of guests. Empress Events will create the most romantic, memorable and fun-filled outdoor wedding ceremony on a boat that you can find in the SF Bay area. Our friendly Captain Gerry Robertson performs the wedding ceremony for you. Your wedding party departs on our private yacht from either our San Francisco or Sausalito port. Sip on champagne while cruising past the San Francisco city skyline and Angel Island.

Taking the Stress off You

Arranging a wedding is indeed very stressful. Empress Events has three professional wedding planners who will have everything done for you to ensure that you have the perfect, personalized wedding ceremony you’ve always dreamt of. All the details are taken care of – food & beverages, the wedding cake, flowers, music, décor, linen & glassware, photography. We also welcome your treasured pet on board. We offer free parking and handicapped access at our Sausalito location. For your convenience, we offer service from four ports on the San Francisco Bay.

What an amazing experience it would be to get married to the person you love in a non-traditional wedding location, in a novel way, amidst the expanse of the Sacramento River, cruising beneath bridges, sailing on the waves of crystal clear water as both of you say "I do".

Contact us on 888.922.4898 and tell us what you would like for your perfect day. You may also contact us via email sales@empressevents.com. We look forward to working with you!

Memorable Christmas Cruise along the San Francisco Bay

Celebrate the Christmas season with a scenic dinner cruise along the majestic San Francisco bay – a perfect opportunity to get together for a celebration with family, friends or colleagues. The prospect of going out for a cruise is itself a delightful idea. What better time to enjoy a cruise than the Christmas holiday season when the lighted bridges and buildings of the city glow in the distance. The Marinas are in their glorious splendor and the other boats too are bedecked in holiday glow!

Take in the brilliance of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Fisherman Wharf aboard the newest yacht on the San Francisco Bay -The 90ft Empress. The Empress can accommodate up to 149 guests for a cocktail/ Hors d’ Oeuvres reception and up to 130 guests for a buffet or sit down dinner. It is equipped with a flat screen TV, dance floor, and two separate bars. The Empress can also accommodate full bands.our friendly staff ensure that this in one of the best ever festive cruise you will cherish for many years to come. Enjoy relaxed conversations and exchange gifts in a serene setting with breathtaking views from the deck.

Take your pick from a brunch cruise or a supper cruise. Dine in style with a traditional holiday buffet prepared by our veteran chef while you enjoy the calm waters with live entertainment. Our Empress Yacht holiday menu is a 4 tier array of mouth-watering appetizers (collection of cheese and seasonal fruit), choice of salad, exotic Entrée such as Rosemary Roasted Turkey, Maple Glazed Ham, Herbed Filet of Beef and Charred Australian Lamb (menu may vary for each cruise) and dessert consisting of the Chef’s choice of Assorted Petit Fours and Mini-Tarts. End with Coffee, Tea & Decaf.

Meanwhile, for your next office Christmas party, think outside the box. Look for an alternate venue to break the monotony of partying in ordinary banquet halls and party rooms. Host your company Christmas party or group outing aboard a yacht for a cruise on the SF Bay.

Empress Events has remained a family-owned and operated luxury yacht charter group founded by Captain Gerry K. Robertson who has 25 years experience sailing the San Francisco Bay Delta. The company’s smaller yacht ‘The Avalon’ is a classic 1971 wood boat with fine mahogany wood blended with teak. She can accommodate up to 49 people for cocktails/dinner and Hors d’ Oeuvres for a quote or Call us Toll Free: 888.922.4898

New Year aboard a Luxury Yacht on the San Francisco Bay

How about bringing in the New Year aboard a luxury yacht on the San Francisco Bay, the world's most scenic waterway? If you've already contemplated this idea and are looking for a special place to celebrate the New Year's Eve...Welcome aboard the 90ft Yacht Empress, the newest yacht on the SF Bay, family owned since 1985. Spend an amazing New Year eve night at sea, on our luxury yacht, with a small, intimate group of people and friendly staff for our New Years Eve Fireworks Boat Cruise and Dance.

Empress Events has remained a family-owned and operated luxury yacht charter group founded by Captain Gerry K. Robertson who has 25 years experience sailing the San Francisco Bay Delta. The company’s smaller yacht ‘The Avalon’ is a classic 1971 wood boat with fine mahogany wood blended with teak. She can accommodate up to 49 people for cocktails/dinner and Hors d’ Oeuvres with plenty of room inside and outside. Overnight stays can also be arranged.

Celebrations begin the moment you step in. The Marinas are filled with boats all decorated in holiday glow! Our delicious New Year's Eve buffet dinner is a tempting feast of gourmet treats a testimony of our private chef’s culinary skills. A cocktail bar, live entertainment and breathtaking views of festive lights adorn the Bay Bridge at night. Dance the night away to all-time favorite numbers from the past and the present courtesy our onboard entertaining DJ.

Celebrate the end of the old and the beginning of the new with an unforgettable cruise. Take a break from the hustle and bustle that surrounds the holiday season. Begin the countdown to welcome 2010 with the San Francisco Bay as a perfect backdrop, a glass of champagne and a spectacular view of the fireworks on show, from our magnificent outdoor decks. Ring in the New Year feeling pampered, relaxed and refreshed.

At midnight, raise a toast and celebrate with the crowd in a count-down to New Year 2010 as the fireworks off the Bay take your breath away. Step into 2010 with wonderful memories of the most memorable New Year you have celebrated.

Reserve your tickets early as this cruise sells out fast! Contact us via Email: sales@empressevents.com for a quote or Call us Toll Free: 888.922.4898.