Private Dinner Cruises in Newport Beach
A private luxury yacht, a custom menu, full bar service and Newport Harbor at sunset, reserved exclusively for your group.
A Dinner Cruise Planned Around Your Group
Unlike a shared ticketed dinner cruise, a private charter means the whole yacht is yours. Our planners build the menu, beverages, music and décor around your guests, and the captain cruises past waterfront homes, Lido Isle and Balboa Island.
- Plated dinners, stations or family-style service
- Signature cocktails, wine and champagne service
- Sunset departures for the best views and photos
- DJs, live music and dancing on board
Perfect for Every Kind of Celebration
Private dinner cruises are a favorite for these events.
Rehearsal & Welcome Dinners
Kick off your wedding weekend with family and friends on the water.
Anniversaries & Milestones
Celebrate a milestone birthday or anniversary in true luxury.
Client & Executive Dinners
Impress clients and reward your team with a private evening cruise.
Sunset Cruises
Time dinner around sunset for unforgettable harbor views.
Holiday Dinners
Holiday parties and Christmas Boat Parade dinner cruises.
Easy Arrival
Plenty of secure, attended garage parking at our dock.
Two Private Yachts, One Unforgettable Harbor
Each yacht is reserved exclusively for your group and accommodates up to 150 guests, including vendors.
The Ambassador
Three decks of luxury: a main salon lounge with a bar spanning the full width of the yacht, a full-length dining and dancing deck, and an open-air observation deck with lounge seating.
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Royal Princess
An elegantly appointed salon and cocktail lounge, a sweeping euro-style curved staircase, and a second deck for dining and dancing with 360-degree bay views.
Explore Royal Princess →“Our team had the best time, and everyone was raving about how much fun they had and loved the overall experience. The food was spectacular and blew us away.”— Skyler
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a private dinner cruise different from a public dinner cruise?
Yes. A private dinner cruise charters the entire yacht for your group, with a custom menu, bar and timeline, instead of sharing the boat with other ticketed guests.
How many guests can attend a private dinner cruise?
Each yacht accommodates up to 150 guests, including vendors.
Can we schedule a dinner cruise at sunset?
Yes. Our team can time your departure so guests enjoy sunset over Newport Harbor during dinner.
Where do Newport Beach dinner cruises depart?
Newport Star Cruises departs from 2901 W Coast Highway, Suite 180, in Newport Beach, with plenty of secure, attended garage parking.
Reserve Your Private Dinner Cruise
Tell us your date and guest count and we’ll design a menu and evening your guests will remember.
2901 W Coast Highway, Suite 180, Newport Beach, CA 92663 · Secure attended parking garage on site
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