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Vista Fleet Superior Weddings & Events - Start Planning!
Vista Fleet
          Superior Weddings & Events

Start Planning!   Colleen Smith, General Manager | 218.529.8703 | events@vistafleet.com
Vista Fleet Superior Weddings & Events - Start Planning!
The Fleet
VISTA QUEEN
• Seating for up to 42 guests
• Capacity up to 40-50 for a cocktail hour
• 66’ two-deck yacht-style cruise vessel

 Deck 1
VISTA STAR
• Seating for up to 120 guests
• Capacity up to 180-220 for a cocktail hour
• 92’ three-deck yacht style cruise vessel

 Deck 1
 Deck 2
Vista Fleet Superior Weddings & Events - Start Planning!
Private Charters
 Vista Queen
 Capacity:
 Sit-Down: 42 maximum
 Cocktail Reception: 50 maximum
 *Vessel is not wheelchair accessible

Vista Queen Whole Boat Rental Rates (Standard 1-1/2 hour cruise)
                 Sunday-Thursday                                           Friday & Saturday

     PEAK SEASON               OFF PEAK SEASON                  PEAK SEASON                OFF PEAK SEASON
July/August/September            June/October              July/August/September             June/October
         $1,200                      $1,000                         $1,400                       $1,200
   additional 1/2 hour         additional 1/2 hour            additional 1/2 hour          additional 1/2 hour
       $350 each                   $350 each                      $350 each                    $350 each

Holidays & special events excluded from standard rates. Please inquire about special pricing.
18% service charge added to all events.
Pricing subject to change based on availability and time of season.

Start Planning! Colleen Smith, General Manager | 218.529.8703 | events@vistafleet.com
Vista Fleet Superior Weddings & Events - Start Planning!
Private Charters
Vista Star
Capacity:
Sit-Down: 1st deck 66-78, 2nd deck 42-48.
                                                                             Partially wheelchair accessible - 1st Deck Only
Full Boat 108-126
                                                                             Not restroom accessible
                                                                             (on shore office restroom available)
Cocktail Reception: 1st deck 70-85, 2nd deck 55-70.
Full boat maximum capacity 180-220 (includes upper
observation deck, capacity 44 guests)

                                                               Deck 1

                                                               Deck 2

Vista Star Whole Boat Rental Rates                                                 (Standard 1-1/2 hour cruise)

                     Sunday-Thursday                                                      Friday & Saturday

      PEAK SEASON                     OFF PEAK SEASON                      PEAK SEASON                  OFF PEAK SEASON
 July/August/September                May/June/October                July/August/September             May/June/October
         $1,800                            $1,500                             $2,400                         $1,800
       additional 1/2 hour               additional 1/2 hour                additional 1/2 hour           additional 1/2 hour
           $450 each                         $450 each                          $450 each                     $450 each

Holidays & special events excluded from standard rates. Please inquire about special pricing.
18% service charge added to all events.

Start Planning! Colleen Smith, General Manager | 218.529.8703 | events@vistafleet.com
Vista Fleet Superior Weddings & Events - Start Planning!
Beverage Service Menu
Cash Bar                                                                 Limited Host Bar
Included in all of our standard cruises and charters. All guests         The host pays $xx including tax and gratuity, guests pay cash
pay for their own beverages.                                             thereafter. Requires a credit card on file prior to cruise.

Cash Bar                                                                 Full Host Bar
1 token equals 1 beverage specified by the host. Host is also            The host pays for the entire bar charges including tax and
responsible for paying tax and gratuity. Requires a credit card          gratuity. Requires a credit card on file prior to cruise.
on file prior to cruise.

Bar Packages
The Little Matey Package..................................................................................$5 per person+tax and gratuity
Includes unlimited soda, juice, and water for the duration of your cruise

The First Mate Package
Includes soda, juice, water, house wine, and beer
1.5 hour cruise....................................................................................................$28 per person+tax and gratuity
2 hour cruise.......................................................................................................$30 per person+tax and gratuity
3 hour cruise.......................................................................................................$35 per person+tax and gratuity
4 hour cruise.......................................................................................................$38 per person+tax and gratuity

The Captains Package
Includes soda, juice, water, house wine, beer and rail liquor
1.5 hour cruise....................................................................................................$38 per person+tax and gratuity
2 hour cruise.......................................................................................................$40 per person+tax and gratuity
3 hour cruise.......................................................................................................$45 per person+tax and gratuity
4 hour cruise.......................................................................................................$48 per person+tax and gratuity

The Admiral Package
Includes soda, juice, water, house wine, beer, rail and premium liquor
1.5 hour cruise....................................................................................................$42 per person+tax and gratuity
2 hour cruise.......................................................................................................$45 per person+tax and gratuity
3 hour cruise.......................................................................................................$48 per person+tax and gratuity
4 hour cruise.......................................................................................................$50 per person+tax and gratuity
Vista Fleet Superior Weddings & Events - Start Planning!
Additional Enhancements
Wedding Ceremony Enhancements
(Build your own)

Ceremony underway by a Vista Fleet Officiate (Includes half hour rehearsal with Event’s Coordinator)....$300
Half-Hour Ceremony Rehearsal......................................................................................................................$50
On-Site Vista Fleet Wedding Coordinator....................................................................................................$200
(Includes tour of vessel, 30 minute planning session meeting, and day-of on-site coordination before & during cruise)

Linens & Tableware All regular scheduled dining cruises & wedding packages include standard white linens and china provided by the caterer.
White Chair Coverings.......................................................................................................................$4 per chair
Table Skirting (white)......................................................................................................................$10 per skirt
Colored Cloth Napkins....................................................................................................................$2 per napkin
Disposable Wares (Includes white plastic dinner plate, disposable silverware, paper napkin)..........................$1.50 per person
Queen Linen Package (Includes linens for up to 6 tables, and 1 skirted buffet/banquet table)..............................................$40
Star Deck 1 Linen Package (Includes linens for up to 16 tables and skirting for 2 buffet/banquet tables)...............................$80
Star Deck 2 Linen Package (Includes linens for up to 8 tables and skirting for 2 buffet/banquet tables).................................$50

Preferred Caterers
Catering by Bellisio’s                                          MidCoast Catering
218-740-3577                                                    218-464-1856
catering@grccorp.com                                            kelsey@midcoastcatering.com
www.bellisios.com/catering/                                     jonathan@midcoastcatering.com
                                                                www.midcoastcatering.com/menu/
If you decide to go with an outside caterer, please notify us to discuss an off site catering fee and outside catering arrangements.
Vista Fleet Superior Weddings & Events - Start Planning!
Event Guidelines                                             Entertainment
Reservations Policy
Once in contact with our Events Coordinator, a contract      Outside entertainment, such as DJ’s, photo booths and live
will be sent to you via email through Tripleseat with all    bands are encouraged - all outside entertainment must
of the details outlining your event. Upon booking, we        be pre-approved by the Events Coordinator prior to your
require an approximate number of guests. Weddings            event. We have many connections with local companies
and private charters may only be guaranteed with a           and local musicians, so please be sure to ask us about this.
25%-50% deposit and signed contract. You are respon-
sible to provide a minimum guest guarantee two weeks         Food Service
prior to your event. Final payment is due two days prior   Our preferred caterers; Catering by Bellisio’s and MidCoast
to your cruise.                                            Catering are among the finest in the Northland, providing
                                                           full-service catering on board our vessels. Each offers a
Deposits and Payment                                       unique style and presentation of their listed menus. If
A 25%-50% deposit is due upon signing the contract         catering is not included with your package, we strongly
affiliated with your event. Deposits and payments will     recommend working directly with our caterers if you desire
be applied to your account in the form of credits. Depos- a customized menu for your event. Our preferred caterers
its are non-transferable and non-refundable. The final     also provide rental services of linens, china and flatware,
payment is due two days prior to the cruise date. After    napkins, and service staff. Food service gratuities, service
the final payment has been made, any additional pas-       charges and taxes will be additional and determined by the
sengers must be paid prior to departure. There shall be    caterers.
no refunds given for no-show passengers. If it is antic-   For a nominal fee discussed with your Vista Fleet Events
ipated that other costs may be incurred, such as a host    Coordinator, you may bring on board a caterer of your
bar, a pre-authorized credit card is required. Payments    choice. No food or beverage, with the exception of wed-
may be paid in the form of cash, check or charge.          ding/birthday cake, pretzels and mixed nuts, may be
Cancellation Policy                                        brought on board without the prior authorization of the
The initial deposit is non-refundable and non-transfer-    Vista Fleet. Minnesota State Health Department regulations
able if event is canceled by host. In case of inclement    and the Vista Fleet prohibit any food product left over to be
weather, the Vista Fleet vessels are climate controlled    taken off the premises.
and enclosed. Should a severe weather condition de-
velop, and the Captain or Coast Guard determines that      Beverage and Bar Service
conditions mandate that the cruise be canceled; a full or Vista Fleet will provide any and all beverage services. No
partial refund of your charter rental will be issued based outside beverages or liquor may be brought on board due
on the circumstances.                                      to licensing. We offer a full bar, house wine and select
                                                           beers. Coca-Cola products are also provided. Chartering
Set Up                                                     parties may choose a Cash, Host, Partial Host, Token Bar or
Set up for your event will typically begin an hour prior   one of our Bar Packages; a credit card on file is required and
to boarding time. Due to the unique nature of the Vista    the balance of the bar plus 18% gratuity and liquor tax will
Fleet, we do not allow guests or outside parties on        be charged to the credit card on file immediately after the
board the vessel to set up or decorate, unless permis-     cruise.
sion has been granted by the Events Coordinator prior
to your event. We want your event to be easy - leave the Parking
set up to us! Our Events Coordinator will assist you with The Vista Fleet does not have its own parking lot. We sug-
the planning of set up ahead of time, so you know what gest parking in the DECC parking lot. The entrance for the
to expect when you arrive on the boat.                     lot is approximately 200 yards north of the Vista Fleet on
                                                           Harbor Drive. There is a fee to park at the DECC.
Decorations
Due to Coast Guard regulations, flame candles are not
allowed on the vessels. Battery operated candles or
battery operated tea lights are allowed. In addition, we
do not allow glitter, confetti or items to be taped/tacked
to the walls of the vessels. We ask that you discuss
your decoration plans with our Event Coordinator ahead
of time, as the Vista Fleet crew will be executing your
setup.
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