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Maritime Museum of San Diego

Venue highlights

Indoor and outdoor spaces
Valet parking

Venue details

Style:

Historic/Landmark Building, Museum/Gallery, Ocean/Waterfront View, Vintage

Guest capacity:

Accommodates up to 280 guests

Services:

Ceremony / Reception

Indoor / Outdoor

Location:

1492 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

Description:

The Maritime Museum of San Diego makes her historic ships available for wedding venues in a truly iconic setting. You may choose the lovely 1898 Berkeley Ferryboat, which offers turn-of-the-century charm and ambiance for your perfect wedding. The ship has two open-air decks, offering your choice of downtown skyline or sunset views of the harbor for your intimate ceremony. The Ladies’ deck and dance floor are also crowned with Victorian styled stained glass windows, softly backlit after dark. Another option is the majestic Star of India, which is one of the most unique wedding location in Southern California, if not the world. This vessel is the oldest active sailing ship in the world. Built in 1863, she has circled the globe 21 times with her soaring masts and spars that support her white billowing sails. Your wedding ceremony will be celebrated in timeless elegance and unparalleled beauty. For a truly timeless and memorable wedding these historical ships will provide a magnificent backdrop.

Additional details

Service Options

Venue notes

The rental fee ranges from $2,000 to $6,000 for a reception depending upon which boat is rented per hour. Pricing is based on a 2 hour minimum. Rental includes two hours of set up and one hour of tear down. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee. No outside caterer is allowed. Must use preferred list from the museum. Cocktail style receptions available for wedding bookings. A non-refundable of $1,000 booking fee is required to reserve the date and ship.

Amenities and Restrictions

Amenities

- Wedding planning services

- Bride's dressing area

- Dance floor

- Podium and/or stage

- Tables and chairs provided

- Outdoor lighting

- Security

- Venue set up and clean up

- Day-of coordinator

- Kitchen for prep only

- Public parking

Restrictions

- Food & beverage minimum

- Venue must approve all decorations

- General liability insurance required

- Wheelchair access limited

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Choose from a list for catering

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- Smoking outside only

- Alcohol must be provided by venue

- No restrictions on music end time

- No open flame

Amenities

- Wedding planning services

- Bride's dressing area

- Dance floor

- Podium and/or stage

- Tables and chairs provided

- Outdoor lighting

- Security

- Venue set up and clean up

- Day-of coordinator

- Kitchen for prep only

- Public parking

Restrictions

- Food & beverage minimum

- Venue must approve all decorations

- General liability insurance required

- Wheelchair access limited

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Choose from a list for catering

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- Smoking outside only

- Alcohol must be provided by venue

- No restrictions on music end time

- No open flame

Links

Maritime Museum of San Diego

Venue Highlights

Indoor and outdoor spaces
Valet parking

STARTING AT $5,340 FOR 50 GUESTS

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