The Empress River Boat

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A Sacramento River dinner cruise is sure to be a success aboard the Empress Hornblower riverboat. With an interior reminiscent of a turn-of-the-century paddlewheel riverboat the Empress delivers a classic elegance on the Sacramento River. She provides the amenities of a luxurious banquet room with chandeliers, mahagony bars and dance floors- perfect for your Sacramento dining cruises. Like all royalty, this lady can handle black tie events but true to Old Sacramento style, she is versatile enough to handle something a little more off beatlike a Mariachi band and limbo contest on her expansive sundeck. The main deck seats 80 to 100 guests for Old Sacramento dinner cruises while the upper deck accommodates 60 to 70 guests for an evening Sacramento dining cruise.

Built in Freeport, Florida in 1988, the design of the Empress harkens back to the classic paddle wheelers of the Mississippi, bringing character and style to the Sacramento River. All meals are prepared fresh on board in the vessel's fully-equipped galley. Tables graced with white linens and china provide the final touch for an elegant dining experience.