We highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance by booking online 24/7 or by calling 530.314.8866. Same day cruises are welcome, but availability is not guaranteed. Please show up ten minutes prior to your cruise to ensure an on time departure. (be sure to read the late policy below)
Open up a bottle of vino as you enjoy a cruise through the beautiful Lake San Marcos. Admire San Diego’s gleaming sunsets as you relax and breathe in the fresh mountain air. A gondola cruise is a wonderful way to celebrate any occasion or to just get out on the water with your loved one! Each cruise is accompanied by blankets, cups, wine bottle openers and an amazing gondolier!
GONDOLA CRUISE PRICING
The Venetian Gondola Experience
Our Classic Cruise
$125
Pricing includes a cruise for two
$20 for each additional person
Cruise duration is just shy of an hour
Pricing does not include gratuity to your gondolier.
While gratuity is not required, our gondoliers greatly appreciate your show of gratitude for having a wonderful time.
LO SPECIALE DE LA MATTINA
The Morning Special
$105
Pricing includes a cruise for UP to four
For cruises at 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am & 12pm
Cruise duration is just shy of an hour
THE STARRY EYED SURPRISE
A late-night cruise beneath thousands of stars
$135
Pricing includes a cruise for two
$20 for each additional person
For cruises at 9pm, 10pm & 11pm
Cruise duration is just shy of an hour
ENRICHMENTS
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
$30
BOUQUET OF ROSES
$45
LONG STEM ROSE & PETALS COMBO
$28
AUTHENTIC VENETIAN BLANKET
$20
SET OF LED LIT LANTERNS
$10
DRONE MEDIA OF YOUR CRUISE
$99
An aerial Drone is great for proposals, surprises, or just to document your experience. A beautiful combo of raw stills and video to use as you wish. This enhancement is not available for night time cruises and does not include professional edits or highlight reel.
WEDDINGS & RECEPTIONS
If you are interested in using the gondola for a wedding and/or reception we ask that you give us at least two weeks notice. We’re happy for your exciting day and look forward to making it extra special. Please fill out our contact form to get started by outlining your special event.
PHOTOSHOOTS
Gondola photoshoots are $75.00 an hour for the first hour and $40.00 for each additional hour. If we will need to transport the gondola to another part of the lake an additional fee may be applied depending on distance. Please fill out our contact form to let us know about your shoot and get started!
LATE POLICY
Your gondolier will be ready at the scheduled time. If the guests arrive late the gondolier will do his best to give you as much of the allotted cruise time as possible, but will unfortunately need to be back at the dock before the start of the next cruise. The last thing that we at the Black Swan Gondola Company want to do is provide you with a shorter than normal cruise, but we have to be respectful of all our guests.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Once purchased, your trip is NON-refundable since your gondola is being guaranteed for the date and time that you choose. However, we do allow for reschedules at least 48 hours in advance. If you would like to reschedule your trip, please reach out to the Black Swan Gondola Company at 530.314.8866 and we would be happy to help you with your request. Rescheduling is subject to availability.