The sooner the better! But please do so no later than July 31, 2019.
Please be on time and arrive absolutely no later than 5pm at McCovey Cove (Oracle Park). Rush hour can begin around 3:45-4pm and traffic can be heavy on Friday’s, so give yourselves extra time to get to the cove. Remember, once the ship leaves the port, we won't be able to come back and get you.
We’ve had a change in boarding location to just a few blocks away and will now be departing from McCovey Cove, behind Oracle Park (Giant's baseball field). The best spot to get dropped off by car is at The Public House bar located at the park (corner of King St & 3rd St.). From there walk toward the 3rd St. bridge., alongside the park and follow the signs to the Giant's Promenade dock. **At the end of the night, we will be dropped off at the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero at 10:30pm, near Harbour Court Hotel.
We wanted a theme for the night that beautifully represents our different cultures, backgrounds, and style. “Old Shanghai Glam” seemed just right - a blend of European and Chinese culture and fashion from the 1920's/30’s. A time where cosmopolitan ambiance, glamorous nightlife and luxury ruled supreme. While this is the overall theme for the cruise and decorations, it is optional if you would like to dress for this theme.
Yes, this is a formal event - an opportunity to get glamorous and dress to impress! Ladies - think fancier cocktail dresses and floor length gowns. Sequins, lace, velvet, embroidery and other luxurious elements are welcome! Gentlemen - a dark dapper suit will do (tie optional) For a special cultural twist, Pam will be wearing red instead of white down the aisle! As such, she kindly requests that guests refrain from wearing red.
We love your kids, but want a chance for you to take the night off and let loose! Also, being on a ship at night may be a safety concern for young kids, and we want to make sure that everyone is having fun safely. If you have any questions, let us know. Note: If you are traveling with kids, the welcome gathering and bonfire are kid friendly.
The Bay waters are quite calm, especially in October, so there should be very little chance of sea sickness. However, we'll have Dramomine, motion sickness bracelets, and ginger candies for anybody who would like to take precautions.
October is actually one of the nicest months in San Francisco! On average, 70F for highs, and 55F for lows. SF is also known for micro-climates, which means the temperature and humidity levels (from the fog) can change from one neighborhood to the next. So the rule of thumb is to wear layers - you can take off a sweater or jacket in warmer neighborhoods, and put them back on in colder areas!
Having a car in San Francisco may be more hassle than it's worth, with heavy traffic and difficult (not to mention expensive) parking. We highly suggest getting around the city via Uber, Lyft, or public transportation like the Muni train. However, if you're planning on staying or visiting other locations around the Bay area, then a car rental may make sense.
Having you there to celebrate is gift enough for us! But we've had this question come up a few times - so we've created a registry here: https://www.zola.com/wedding/pamandrew/registry.