Al and Alma's Charter Cruises

Guest capacity

Up to 149 seated guests

About this venue

Celebrate your wedding or celebration aboard one of Al and Alma’s luxury yachts—the Twin Cities’ most unique waterfront venue. Surrounded by Lake Minnetonka’s stunning shoreline, charming islands, and unforgettable sunsets, you and your guests will create memories to last a lifetime. Our expert event planners will ensure every detail is seamless, while your guests enjoy exceptional food, personalized service, and breathtaking views from our award-winning yachts.

Seated guest capacity

20-149

Venue type

Beaches, Waterfront Settings

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

5201 Piper Rd, Mound, MN 55364

Our event spaces

Express Yachts

Express Yachts - Avanti, Aventure, Allante, and Avalon

Our fleet of four Express Yachts—Avanti, Aventure, Allante, and Avalon—offers the perfect intimate setting for wedding events. With room for up to 40 guests, they’re ideal for rehearsal dinners, engagement celebrations, or farewell brunches surrounded by the beauty of Lake Minnetonka.

Guest capacity

Up to 40 Seated

Up to 40 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Isabella

Isabella - Graceful and Sassy

Isabella offers an elevated setting for your wedding events, featuring indoor seating for up to 46 guests. Perfect for formal rehearsal dinners, this spacious yacht is also an excellent choice for larger family gatherings, couples’ showers, or welcome parties with unforgettable Lake Minnetonka views.

Guest capacity

Up to 60 Seated

Up to 65 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Arabella

Arabella - Regal and Spacious

Celebrate your wedding on Lake Minnetonka aboard one of our two premier yachts—the Arabella (up to 75 guests) or the Bella Vista (70–149 guests). Each offers the perfect setting for both your ceremony and reception, as well as rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and other wedding festivities. With elegant interiors, expansive decks, and exceptional service, your event will be seamless and memorable.

Guest capacity

Up to 66 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Bella Vista

Bella Vista - Awe-inspiring and Stunning

Celebrate your wedding on Lake Minnetonka aboard one of our two premier yachts—the Arabella (up to 75 guests) or the Bella Vista (70–149 guests). Each offers the perfect setting for both your ceremony and reception, as well as rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and other wedding festivities. With elegant interiors, expansive decks, and exceptional service, your event will be seamless and memorable.

Guest capacity

Up to 126 Seated

Up to 149 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Express Yachts

Express Yachts - Avanti, Aventure, Allante, and Avalon

Our fleet of four Express Yachts—Avanti, Aventure, Allante, and Avalon—offers the perfect intimate setting for wedding events. With room for up to 40 guests, they’re ideal for rehearsal dinners, engagement celebrations, or farewell brunches surrounded by the beauty of Lake Minnetonka.

Guest capacity

Up to 40 Seated

Up to 40 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Isabella

Isabella - Graceful and Sassy

Isabella offers an elevated setting for your wedding events, featuring indoor seating for up to 46 guests. Perfect for formal rehearsal dinners, this spacious yacht is also an excellent choice for larger family gatherings, couples’ showers, or welcome parties with unforgettable Lake Minnetonka views.

Guest capacity

Up to 60 Seated

Up to 65 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Arabella

Arabella - Regal and Spacious

Celebrate your wedding on Lake Minnetonka aboard one of our two premier yachts—the Arabella (up to 75 guests) or the Bella Vista (70–149 guests). Each offers the perfect setting for both your ceremony and reception, as well as rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and other wedding festivities. With elegant interiors, expansive decks, and exceptional service, your event will be seamless and memorable.

Guest capacity

Up to 66 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Bella Vista

Bella Vista - Awe-inspiring and Stunning

Celebrate your wedding on Lake Minnetonka aboard one of our two premier yachts—the Arabella (up to 75 guests) or the Bella Vista (70–149 guests). Each offers the perfect setting for both your ceremony and reception, as well as rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and other wedding festivities. With elegant interiors, expansive decks, and exceptional service, your event will be seamless and memorable.

Guest capacity

Up to 126 Seated

Up to 149 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Available services that can be provided by Al and Alma's Charter Cruises

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event staff
Lighting/Sound
Service staff
Set up
Wedding cake services

Reviews

5.0 out of 5

2 reviews

Thank you!
•Verified review
•Karen P.•Sep 9, 2025
Our daughter got married there this past weekend and I cannot say enough good things about them! The wedding was easy to plan, they have thought of everything! The flowers and food amazing. The staff helpful and friendly! It is an unusual and fun way to get married and I highly recommend cruising with them anytime!
Unforgettable!!!
•Verified review
•Natalie J.•Sep 9, 2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience from start to finish! The planning process was seamless, and the team made everything so easy. On the day of our wedding, the crew was on point and incredibly professional, making sure every detail was handled perfectly. The food was absolutely amazing—our guests are still talking about it! Truly an unforgettable experience.

May-October

Al & Alma’s is the sole caterer of all event food and alcohol.

Event deposits will be refunded in full if the event is canceled at least 90 days prior to the scheduled event date (120 days for Bella Vista and Arabella events). For events canceled at least 45 days prior to the scheduled date but less than 90 days prior, deposits may be applied toward a rescheduled event during the same cruise season. For events canceled less than 45 days prior to the scheduled date, deposits are non-refundable and are not eligible to be used toward a rescheduled event; full deposit will be forfeited. Events canceled within 10 days of the event will be responsible for ALL cruise and food charges planned for the event.

Al & Alma’s yachts are equipped to sail rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, cruise events may be held dockside until safe weather permits or until cruise time expires. Al & Alma’s assumes no responsibility for circumstances that arise due to weather-related cause. No adjustments will be made to the cancellation policy due to weather.

Regrettably, none of the yachts in Al and Alma’s fleet are “Handicap Accessible” as determined by state law. The variable water levels and dual decks on each boat require all of our guests to make a few steps up and down to board the boats. Our crew is very accommodating and will work with you to provide access to our yachts. Please call us for specific details regarding accessibility questions. Please make us aware of any special mobility issues or concerns upon reservations so that our crew is prepared to serve you.

Please refer to our website for specific port parking instructions!

May-October

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