The Black Swan Gondola Company - Gondola Rides - San Marcos, California

Michele Brunt

Fantastic experience! Timely and exactly as presented online / in the preparation video. Friendly and knowledgable. The sunset cruise was timed perfectly and provided excellent views. Would highly recommend to all.

Kristin Fitzpatrick

INCREDIBLE ?☺️? We highly recommend. I took my whole family out! We enjoyed the sights and sounds of the peaceful lake and our incredibly experience Gondolier! He races in Venice and sang for us in Italian serenading our evening with an amazing voice. He educated us on the boats and was just a delight. Drew, the owner I can’t speak highly enough to either he helped me locate the dock and accommodate all my family’s needs, allowed us to bring snack and wine.

Great night! Must do in San Diego!

RGK Kalra

Our friend surprised us with this and what a wonderful experience it was. We had drinks at the bar first and then started our gondola ride. Our gondolier was awesome and even sang for us. What a treat in the middle of San Diego. Also these are authentic gondolas that have been shipped in from Italy!! How cool is that.

August Lewis

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a gondola ride with The Black Swan Gondola Company, and it was absolutely enchanting. Our gondoleer, Mason, was exceptional—his charm and expertise added an extra layer of magic to the experience. He navigated the waterways with skill, sharing fascinating stories and making the ride both relaxing and informative.

The gondola itself was beautifully maintained, and the overall ambiance was perfect for a romantic outing or a serene escape. The Black Swan Gondola Company truly exceeded my expectations with their attention to detail and customer service.

If you’re looking for a memorable, picturesque adventure, I highly recommend this company. And if you’re lucky enough to have Mason as your gondolier, you’re in for a truly unforgettable experience!

Timar Moore

I drove from Phoenix, Arizona with my Fiancée to visit Black Swan Gondola for to propose. Black Swan Gondola is the best. They made our experience super great and easy! The actual cruise had the best scenery I’ve ever seen in my life. Plus she said yes! my future wife loved it as well! The hospitality of the crew was second to none. And even when I needed to add on blankets after my reservation was already placed, Black Swan was more than happy and willing to help accommodate any changes I needed. Can’t recommend this place enough for a proposal or even just a date night.

Eleanore McNamara

Brought a friend from the east coast to do this with me and hands down was one of the best tourist experiences either of us has had. Gorgeous views, enjoyable education, and the best part was Capri (the most gorgeous and charismatic frenchie). This needs to be at the top of your list to see/experience if you visit San Diego.

Fallon Klecak

This was such a fun experience! You can bring food & drinks which make the experience even better. I went with a friend I hadn't seen in a while, and it was the perfect atmosphere to catch up while enjoying the views, food, and music. Highly recommend for ANY occasion!

Tracy

We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with our 4th ride on the gondola !! It was 5pm and weather was gorgeous. Our gondolier was Mason and he was fantastic. Friendly and knowledgeable and the music just adds to the beauty of the area. We were lucky enough to score a reservation at the Amalfie Cucina Italiano restaurant. It was magical.