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About San Francisco Belle Pier 3
Welcome to San Francisco Belle at Pier 3, Hornblower Landing, a storied sternwheeler operating from the Embarcadero in San Francisco, CA 94111. Built in 1994 by Houma Industries, the SF Belle is a versatile event vessel with a long track record of private charters and themed cruises. With multiple decks and flexible seating, the SF Belle can host gatherings ranging from intimate celebrations to large-scale charters. Whether you’re planning a corporate function, gala, wedding, or festive cruise, we've got you covered with straightforward, reliable ticketing and planning support.
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Venue at a Glance: San Francisco Belle operates from Pier 3 at Hornblower Landing, located along the Embarcadero with stunning waterfront views. The vessel supports flexible layouts across three decks, with seating and standing configurations designed for memorable events. A full Pier 3 buyout can accommodate up to roughly 5,000 guests standing, while standard vessel configurations support substantial capacity across decks. On-site paid parking is available at Pier 3, with numerous public lots nearby. For guests, walking access to Embarcadero BART/MUNI and the F Line streetcar offers convenient transit options. Nearby hotels and dining partners provide excellent lodging and catering complements to your event.
Notable past uses include Gatsby-inspired New Year’s Eve cruises, private charters, and public-private events coordinated by Pier Pressure and City Experiences. The San Francisco Belle remains in service as of 2026, continuing to host a variety of private and public events from Pier 3.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Dock location: Pier 3, Hornblower Landing, Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111.
- Vessel details: San Francisco Belle, sternwheeler built in 1994 by Houma Industries; USCG Official Number 1026108; overall length 228 ft; passenger capacity cited as 2,000 in vessel specs.
- Event capacities by deck: First deck up to 500 guests, Second deck up to 500 guests, Third deck up to 500 guests; San Francisco Belle seating/standing capacities listed as 1,050 seated and 1,500 standing (per Hornblower/BizBash listings).
- Full buyout (Pier 3) capacity: up to about 5,000 standing for a full Pier 3 buyout.
- Parking: Paid public parking at Pier 3 for Hornblower guests (and nearby lots); multiple public parking options exist around the Embarcadero.
- Transit options: Walking distance to Embarcadero BART/Muni; F Line streetcar stop nearby; multiple bus routes serve the area.
- Nearby hotels: The Jay Hotel (433 Clay Street, 94111); Hyatt Regency San Francisco (5 Embarcadero Center, 94111); Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero (222 Sansome Street, 94104).
- Notable events hosted: Private charters and themed events; examples include Gatsby's New Year’s Eve party cruise aboard the SF Belle; public/private events coordinated by Pier Pressure and City Experiences.
- Note on status: As of 2026, the San Francisco Belle remains in service; no widely reported demolition or name change for the vessel or Pier 3 dock.