Black Swan Gondola Company
Black Swan Gondola Company
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11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Venetian Gondola Cruises outside the beautiful Lakehouse Hotel and Resort & Decoy Dockside restaurant in Lake San Marcos. Great for Weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries, Photoshoots, and Girls Night Outs.
San Marcos, California
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Travelers' Choice
2023
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Emily D
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Couples
My girlfriend and I had the best time on our gondola and with our guide. He was very informative of the animals we saw and of the terrain. The gondola ride was smooth and the boat was very comfortable. They made it extra special with rose petals on the dock leading up to the boat, and spread the petals in the boat as well. I highly recommend booking today!
Written April 29, 2023
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Hazel & Ace
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We were the last ride for the night so we had the lake practically to ourselves. Even saw a rainbow in the water spray centerpiece of the lake as the sun was setting. Our gondolier, Connor was very informative about the area and it’s history. There were lots of ducks and swans.. black and white ones. Even had some of the black swan give us a show and flew above us. A romantic bday celebration to remember.
Written July 6, 2023
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Footprints213295
1 contribution
Feb 2020
Our party of four had a wonderful gondola cruise on Lake San Marcos. The birthday girl retrieved a message in a bottle floating by. She was surprised and touched by the daring message on her Birthday! Conner, the gondolier was charming.
Written February 4, 2020
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CMSouthard
San Diego, CA10 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
We surprised a friend with an afternoon gondola ride for her birthday. It was a sunny, beautiful afternoon and our gondolier was a very nice CSUSM college student. The gondola was well cared for and the seats were covered with clean blankets.
Boarding was easy and we even had a woman who was in her 80s!
We ate lunch in the Amalfi patio bar next door before our cruise and we all enjoyed a bottle of Prosecco.
We had a party of 5 and we all either in San Marcos or nearby so it was so much fun to do this local cruise.
Drew, the owner was very patient with the million questions I asked him!!
Boarding was easy and we even had a woman who was in her 80s!
We ate lunch in the Amalfi patio bar next door before our cruise and we all enjoyed a bottle of Prosecco.
We had a party of 5 and we all either in San Marcos or nearby so it was so much fun to do this local cruise.
Drew, the owner was very patient with the million questions I asked him!!
Written August 30, 2022
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Tray T
Carlsbad, CA14 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
My wife gifted a ride to me for Christmas, and finally got the chance to use it last night for a Sunset Cruise. Dylan was our gondolier, and he was great! Perfect blend of being interactive with tidbits about the lake, but not intrusive on our date. The ride was smooth and serene, with some of our favorite music playing in the background. Highly recommended!
Written March 27, 2022
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Linda K
San Diego, CA65 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
There were 5 of us, ages 2 to 90. Drew helped all of us into the gondola. Blanket covered seats and wine. He gave a wonderful narrative and allowed time for questions. There was music. We felt very catered to. Would suggest for couples or families.
Written January 7, 2020
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Miss D
1 contribution
May 2020
This was a wonderful time on the lake. We have "seen" the lake but never been on it. Jackson our driver was professional and very sweet. We were celebrating our anniversary and it could not have gone any better. The value was great and highly highly recommend it.
Written June 2, 2020
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LRM321
Corona, CA216 contributions
Apr 2021
Drew was excellent and well loved by the residents at the location. It was an awesome experience. Since we couldn’t travel to Italy, we got to experience a touch of heaven an hour away from home. I definitely recommend the ride.
Written April 10, 2021
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Linduh84
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Couples
This is an amazing company to use for a gondala ride. We did it for my 31st & pregnant birthday and could not have been happier. The owner is so welcoming and fun. Our gondolier was friendly and made sure everything went smoothly for the ride. We were able to take pictures before and after and they had romantic music playing the entire ride.
Written December 3, 2022
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YourSBcoach
San Diego, CA38 contributions
Jul 2021
We were here for my birthday and my wife booked this .... Its not Rome but it was so much fun. The lake is calm and the day was warm and it made for a nice day.
Written July 2, 2021
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Monique M
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So it’s a minimum of 2 people and max of 12 (I think they have two boats so bigger parties can go out together) cost is about $100 give or take the amount of people and time of day. THATSAMORE is a promocode for 20% off though,we found out for next time! As far as times, I’m not too sure. Definitely do it we had a blast! So much fun :)
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