Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Anniversary Celebrations on a Luxury Yacht
The thrill of being on the waters elevates anniversary celebrations to a whole new level. Nothing can quite compare with the experience of celebrating with loved ones aboard a chartered luxury yacht with gourmet cuisine and spectacular views. It’s not something that people get to do often.
Making the Right Choice of Cruise Liner
With so many cruise lines, itinerary options, cabins and prices to choose from, potential cruise passengers can feel overwhelmed by the surfeit of choices. Choose a yacht charter that’s right for you. At Empress Events, we help you plan out an exceptional cruise experience in the most memorable setting of the spectacular San Francisco Bay. Whether you’re planning a small, intimate family celebration or a big bash, our professional event planners, help create an unforgettable event.
Make a choice from our extensive menu options to complement the event. It could be a casual brunch to a cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres, backed with an anniversary cake, a professional DJ, fireworks, decorations and more. Also throw in flowers and sweets, sparkling wine and commemorative glasses. You’ll be spoilt for choice!
Unwind as we begin to cruise the calm waters and let our gracious crew transport you to a world of ease and luxury. Start with cocktails on deck. Being the only guests on board, you are assured of undivided personal attention. Enjoy the scenic highlights of San Francisco Bay from different angles around Alcatraz, under the Golden Gate Bridge and along the waterfront west of Fisherman's Wharf. Our friendly, helpful crew will treat you to an evening of luxury with delicious food and live entertainment.
Popular Option
Many couples celebrate their anniversaries with an evening on a cruise, a delightful way to celebrate their special day. The romance, privacy and beauty of a private yacht charter or a dinner cruise aboard one of our classic luxury yachts on San Francisco Bay are truly the best way to celebrate special occasions.
Empress Cruises & Events of Sausalito operates 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. So we can arrange a bay cruise that’s just perfect for you at whatever time or date that suits you. The Yacht Empress is a popular yacht for corporate parties, sunset dinner cruises and live music cruises. It has a dance floor, and can accommodate up to 149 guests on three levels. The 70 foot long Avalon accommodates up to 49 guests on four levels. The enclosed veranda deck on the stern of the yacht features a full-service bar. Avalon is ideal for small gatherings.
Call us Toll Free on 888.922.4898 to chalk out an unparalleled private yacht charter experience on SF Bay...
Take a Short Break on a Yacht Charter Cruise
If you’ve never planned a yacht charter before we recommend that you get in touch with the professional planners at Empress Cruises & Events. Our luxury yachts ‘The Yacht Empress’ and ‘Avalon’ are ideal for your upcoming private party, corporate get-together, for an anniversary/birthday or anything that calls for a celebration with sparkle and excitement. Share your event goals and ideas and we will work with you to design a special experience to match that special occasion of your life. We have the expertise to make your dream a reality going that extra mile to ensure that all your needs are met.
Cruise along unhurriedly along the spectacular Bay as a perfect backdrop and pamper yourself and your guests with gourmet cuisine and premium beverages, backed by unmatched personalized service from our trained staff. Our captain and uniformed crew will greet you and your guests and you can be assured that you are in for more than a mere boat rental experience! We dock for yacht charters in San Francisco’s South Beach, San Francisco Marina, Sausalito, and Berkeley.
Rejuvenate yourself with the finest yacht charter sailing experience. Enjoy romantic sunsets cruising under the Golden Gate Bridge. Cruise the length of the S F Bay and behold the thrill of gliding past the historic Alcatraz, Sausalito, and the breath-taking San Francisco waterfront. A relaxing afternoon Bay cruise is the perfect way to experience the best of this magical city while at the same time taking a break from grueling work schedules.
Sit back and enjoy a quiet get away with great appetizers, delectable meals and drink. Nothing beats the wonderful hospitality of a San Francisco yacht charter, customized to suit your specific needs to make your trip truly memorable.
Our impeccable service can be seen in the detailing - Fresh flowers, cold champagne and an array of well arranged mouthwatering dishes using only the freshest and finest ingredients.
Empress Events is open throughout the year and we will be happy to arrange a cruise for you along the incredible surroundings of the San Francisco skyline. Call us Toll Free: 888.922.4898 or Contact Us via Email: sales@empressevents.com for a quote.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
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".
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Memorable Christmas Cruise along the San Francisco Bay
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
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.