75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge

Here at Commodore we are getting ready to celebrate the 75^th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge.  Our Bay Area dinner cruises would not be the same without the view of San Francisco's most recognizable landmark.  We plan to honor the bridge with a public yacht party that includes white glove service and a gourmet dinner.  Our on renowned DJ will provide all your dining and dancing music for the evening.  You will have the best seat in the Bay to view the bridge and the city skyline.   At 9:30PM our Captain will be nestled in an ideal location on the Bay for all of our guests to view the spectacular fireworks display in honor of the Bridge's Anniversary.  We are also posting on our Pinterest unique ways you can pay tribute to the historic site at your private Commodore Event. 

Sunday, May 27^th, 2012

6:45PM Boarding

7:00PM Departing & Buffet Open

9:30PM Fireworks

10:45PM Disembark

*Please note that a no host bar will be available during the cruise

To purchase tickets please visit our website at www.commodoreevents.com/goldengate

Did you know that construction for the Golden Gate Bridge began January 5, 1933 and was completed for the Grand Opening on May 27, 1937?  The bridge connected the 6,700ft strait between San Francisco and Marin County, which was previously only reached by ferry.  For the opening, 200,000 people crossed the bridge on foot the day before vehicle traffic was allowed.  This same event was recreated May 1987 for the 50th anniversary.  This time it attracted an astounding 1,000,000 people.  An ineffective crowd control allowed 300,000 people on the bridge all at once, causing the center part of the bridge to flatten out under the weight.  Due to this occurrence, bridge officials have stated that this event won't be considered for the 75th anniversary.  So what better way to celebrate the Golden Gate by enjoying its spectacular views from the water with dinner, drinks, and music.  Learn how you can be a part of this momentous occasion by visiting our website at... 

www.commodoreevents.com/goldengate

Prom Season

It’s that time of year again, Prom Season!  Let the planning begin.  With all the details you have to think about where do you start?! Here at Commodore Cruises we would like to help you with that.  We are happy to provide you with free inspiration on our Pinterest page, as well as, great vendors that we know and trust to provide you with a once in a life time experience. 

First you need a venue:  there are places in the city, gyms, and theme parks, but not many people can say they spent their Prom partying on a luxury yacht on the San Francisco Bay.  Whether you have a large junior or senior class, or a small one, we have an entire fleet that we can walk you through to provide you with the best experience for your Bay Area cruise. 

Our Commodore family is ready to assist you with all of your party boat needs. The next most important thing after the venue is what you are going to wear.  Tons of pictures by your parents and friends are going to be taken all night, so you want to make sure you have the best outfit.  On our Pinterest page we have lots of options in dress styles, tux looks, and hairstyles.   We even have some creative suggestions on how to ask a date to Prom. 

 

At Prom there are a lot of different options to customize for a theme or to represent your school.  Our Prom Event Coordinator, Brienne, has a wide variety of dessert options she can discuss with you to make your menu unique.  Some great options she has done in the past include: school colored cake pops, chocolate fountains, and a mascot themed cake.  She also has some great suggestions for fun add-ons like a photo booth or henna artist.

  

What is Prom without dancing and music?  Each yacht has at least one dance floor and state of the art sound systems with iPod and CD capability.  If it is in your budget to upgrade to a DJ, we can recommend DJ’s that we work with on a regular basis that we know are not just someone’s relative with an outdated play list.  They are DJs that will make sure your Prom’s playlist will be the newest top hits.

 Not convinced yet, call us today to schedule a private viewing of our yachts at (510) 337-9000.  Learn more about us on our website at www.commodoreevents.com or on our Facebook.  We look forward to helping you celebrate.

The One Year Anniversary of the Royal Wedding

This Sunday marks the one year anniversary of the royal wedding.  So this week we would love to honor the Duke and Duchess by giving our Commodore Cruises Brides and Grooms ideas of how you can give your weddings the royal treatment aboard our yachts. 

How could we forget Duchess Catherine’s dress?!  Her infamous dress immediately sparked a new world wide trend in fashion that brought more classic lines, sleeves and lots of lace back to wedding dresses.  We have a wide variety of dresses that have incorporated these trends featured on our pinterest.  And who could forget that train, not traditionally as long as former royal brides, but enough to still command attention.
 

This wedding was very traditional per the Queen’s specifications, but the young couple managed to put a lot of their own spin on things.  For instance, who says the bride is the only one who can wear white, as shown by Duchess Catherine’s sister, Pipa, who entered in a show stopping white dress of her own.  Even all the flower girls were wearing white.  What ideas of your own can you bring to make your Commodore wedding unique to you and your future spouse?  Some of our past couples have made their mark by getting married by the Captain, releasing doves, and using oars or life rings to be signed as their guest book.  Each one of our yachts offers a different look and feel that can cater to all different kinds of themes.  More ideas can be viewed on our pinterest or our wedding coordinator Christina would be happy to discuss some of the things we have tried on our vessels. 

After the ceremony, the newly married royal couple had their elegant exit by horse and carriage.  Mariners Square leading up to your Bay Area wedding cruise makes for a dramatic entrance or exit by horse drawn carriage.  Our preferred horse and carriage vendor is budget friendly and could be that great addition to really give your entrance the regal treatment. Make sure to speak with our Wedding Coordinator about this opportunity.
  

As the Duke and Duchess look back on their first year of marriage and reflect we want to thank them for all of their wedding inspiration they have given us over this last year.  

Commodore has Your Best PINTEREST in Mind!

Yes, we said Pinterest.  Now you can review the latest in trends and options making designing your dream event easier.  It’s also perfect for those of us that need and want new ideas!  Check out our ongoing collection of pictures that create numerous options that will make your party planning a cinch.

With all the recent engagements over the holidays and spring just around the corner, we are busy coming up with new, exciting ideas for weddings, engagement parties, and more!  And what better way to showcase these ideas than on our new pin boards!  That’s right, we have been creating new “vision boards” for our brides and clients to help inspire you while planning a yacht party or wedding.  We also have a special board just “For the Bride” that is full of unique, beautiful, and fun ideas that will make any bride feel truly stunning! You can also check out what other brides have done on our Luxury Yachts.

However, it’s not just about the bride’s.  We have many ideas for corporate functions, birthdays, school parties, fundraising galas and more!  Follow us on Pinterest to get inspired for your next event!