For 25 years, The Gondola Company has been providing a bit of a Venice, Italy touch to San Diego.
It gives gondola rides through the Coronado Cays, an area five miles south of Coronado Village through upscale bayfront homes along the Silver Strand. It offers a variety of cruises including the Pasaporto Cruise, Sunset Cruise, Proposal Cruise, Caorlina Cruise, and Fleet Cruises, On each cruise, people can have wines and chocolate truffles. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available.
“Inspired by the iconic waterways of Venice, The Gondola Company brings the romance and elegance of Italian gondola rides to a new locale,” said Sean Jamieson, Owner of the Gondola Company. “Our goal is to transport people to a world of relaxation, even if it’s just for a short while. There’s something magical about gliding through the enchanting canals of the Coronado Cays without a worry in the world and we hope all our guests relish in the peaceful atmosphere.”
Gondola rides last for 50 minutes and the gondolas hold up to six people. Each gondola ride is private. Rides are given Wednesday – Friday from 3-10 p.m., and weekends from 1-11:00 p.m. Reservations are required. The price starts at $129.
Bookings are through its website, The Gondola Company | Coronado, California – San Diego Bay