A $23 cruise in Sacramento? This California river attraction is back for the summer
You can now add a river cruise to your Sacramento summer itinerary.
City Cruises is offering various ship tours this year with one starting at $23. Booking is available online.
To board, guests need to meet at 1206 Front St. between K and L Street. Be sure to check your tour and tickets for the latest information.
Here’s what the cruise offers, when and what it costs:
Historic River Cruise
For one hour, you can board a yacht and take in views of Old Sacramento’s historical sites, such as the Tower Bridge and Air Force Docks. You’ll also get to listen to a narration about the city’s history.
Dates: Thursday and Friday — Board at 12:45 p.m., cruise at 1 p.m. or board at 2:45 p.m., cruise at 3 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday — Board at 12:45 p.m., cruise: 1 p.m.
Tickets: Adults start at $22.40 and kids 4 to 12 are $17. Kids 3 and under enter free.
Rock the Yacht Cruise
This tour is a party bus but on the river.
On the cruise, you can sip cocktails from the bar and enjoy the Sacramento city lights. The tour is a few hours and is only for people 21 and over.
Dates: Friday and Saturday — Board at 8 p.m., cruise at 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tickets: General admission starts at $42
Sights & Sips Cruise
This cocktail cruise is family-friendly. You and loved ones can travel the Sacramento River with drinks, a live DJ and small bites.
Dates: Saturday and Sunday — Board: 2:45 p.m., cruise 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. There’s also special times for Memorial Day, May 29 and Father’s Day, June 18.
Tickets: It’s $40.64 for adults and $31.12 for kids 4 to 12. Kids 3 and under enter free.
Alive After Five Cruise
Think happy hour and drinks, but on a yacht.
This tour is for people 21 and over. You can sip on drinks from the bar, relax with the river breeze, listen to a live DJ and marvel at the city skyline.
Dates: Thursday to Sunday — Board at 5:30 p.m., cruise at 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: General admission starts $29.60 for general admission.
The company is also offering special cruises for Father’s Day and Memorial Day.
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