FAQ

Old Sacramento Waterfront is a popular destination for locals and tourists.  It may be crowded and parking a vehicle can be time-consuming.  We recommend you allow a minimum of 30 minutes after you arrive in Old Sacramento to park your vehicle and locate the boat.  Boarding will begin 30 minutes prior to the cruise.  Recommended parking is the Tower garage, a multi floor facility operated by the City of Sacramento – 1289 Front Street (corner of Capital and Front St.).  An alternative parking garage is located across from the Train Museum – 125 I Street.

The River City Queen is located on the riverfront dock immediately below the Rio City Cafe (1110 Front St).  A ramp located between Joe’s Crabshack and Rio City Cafe will lead you down to the dock.  Our boat is moored at the bottom of the ramp.

The Vessel will leave the dock on schedule.  Please do not “miss the boat” there is no refund.

We have excellent professional DJ’s available at a competitive rate or you may bring a device and your own song list and patch directly into the RCQ sound system. A $50 coordination fee is required.

Yes, however, it is necessary that our event coordinator or Captain discuss equipment, power requirements and hookup with the DJ. A $50 coordination / usage fee is required.

Yes, our event manager will arrange a time (usually 30 min prior to boarding). There are certain restrictions (glue guns, confetti, lit candles, etc).

No, the charter fee is a “fixed fee” covering all costs of the vessel’s operation. It is the same amount for any number of passengers up to 60. Food and beverage are charged on a “per person” basis. Menus and pricing may be found on our website.

River City Queen has an exclusive agreement with a local highly rated catering service. All food items are prepared in their kitchens certified by the State of California Dept of Environmental Health. They have a proven history of excellence as evidenced by our reviews. On an exception basis, we have approved an alternative caterer for cultural reasons or our client has a special relationship with an alternative caterer. In these cases, we charge a “galley fee” ($10 per person) which applies to coordination, set-up, serving, clean up, trash removal.

We are happy to meet any dietary preference or need.

Yes, we’re happy to work with you to design a custom menu for your event.

Yes, no charge. We are happy to cut, serve and handle clean-up. We do request you provide the “disposables” (plates, napkins, forks).

Yes, we are a full-service bar licensed by the California Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control. We serve a wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages, Varietal Wine, Draft Beer. Cocktails and Specialty Drinks.

No, this would constitute a major violations of our Liquor License terms and conditions. Similar to a licensed full service restaurant, wine may be brought on-board. In compliance with Liquor board regulations, it must be opened and served by RCQ trained personnel. We charge a corkage fee of $12 per bottle.