Congratulations on your wedding date! The Delta King has been voted one of the most romantic settings along the Sacramento River. Its history and location make it such a unique venue for any occasion.
The Delta King Hotel offers:
• 44 overnight staterooms
• Riverview reception rooms
• Ceremony locations
• Elegant menus
• Full service amenities
• Various wedding packages
• On-site Wedding Coordinator
• Near-by parking
We invite you to set-up an appointment for a personal tour. Our Sales & Catering office is open (7) days a week:
Please contact our Wedding Specialist, Jenny Johnson at 916-444-8052 for any questions or to set up an appointment.
We look forward to having you and your guests aboard the Delta King!
History of the Delta King
The Delta King is an authentic 285-foot riverboat. The King and her identical twin, the Delta Queen, were christened on May 20, 1927, and began their daily river voyages between San Francisco and Sacramento in June of that year. At 6:00 p.m. each evening, the grand ladies of the Delta left their docks for the 10 ½ hour trip that included prohibition era drinking, jazz bands, gambling and fine dining. A stateroom was $3.50, but for a dollar and “…your own blanket” the night could be spent on the Cargo Deck.
The King and Queen reigned on the Sacramento River until the late 1930's when an increase in the number of roads, bridges and automobiles made riverboating a less efficient means of transportation. Depression and World War II signaled the end of the sternwheel era and both the King and Queen were drafted into the U. S. Navy to serve on San Francisco Bay as net tenders, floating barracks, troop transports and hospital ships.
At the conclusion of the War, the Delta Queen was purchased and taken via the Panama Canal to the Mississippi River where she still serves. The engines of the Delta King were taken for spare parts. The King was shuttled between Canada and California as a derelict with hopes of becoming a floating Ghiradelli Square or Chinese Restaurant dashed at each turn by sinkings and litigations.
In 1984, after being sunk for 18 months in San Francisco Bay, the Delta King was towed to Old Sacramento, where it underwent a complete renovation. Five pain-staking years later the Delta King reopened to reign, once again, as the heralded monarch of the Sacramento River.
“More than a hotel, the Delta King is a living Memory” -Travel & Leisure Magazine
Delta King1000 Front St SacramentoCA95814Tel: (916) 379-5013
I see it as the heart of Old Sacramento. It gives you a little bit of the feeling of being on the Titantic or some other opulant ship as you walk up the Grand Stair Case. The staff was absolutely wonderful and the rooms were very romantic and cozy. The Delta King sits calmly on the water, the only time you realize that you are on a ship is when you look out the window. The food is just the most delicious you could have. It is as if you are on a cruise. My husband and I were so impressed it's too bad you cant get married again. The Delta King was our first stop when picking our venue, and we were so impressed we didnt bother looking anywhere else.
The Delta King is a wonderful venue for weddings, reunions, retreats, meetings and parties. Their professional staff, exquisitely prepared cuisine, and a complete understanding of the importance of your event will set your mind at ease. The owners, managers and staff know what it takes to make your day/event amazing. The Delta King is located on the Sacramento River with view of the Downtown Sacramento Skyline. It offers a romantic, as well as, a fun environment for all.
A year ago, my perfect wedding was planned in three weeks. The Delta King staff relieved me of my stress and delivered a beautiful day for us and we are excited to celebrate our one year anniversary on-board.
My husband and I got married on the Delta King in Sept. of 07. We still have friends and other guests telling us that it was the best wedding they have ever been to. Jenny Johnson was awesome. Anything that we wanted was made sure to happen. Our food was awesome. I am so glad that we decided to get married here. (this was the place my hubby proposed) We have many happy memories of our gorgeous wedding and wouldn't have wanted it any place else. Thanks to everyone on the Delta King for your amazing skills. We truely were the king and queen for the day!!
We had our wedding there in September 2007. The setting was beautiful for wedding pictures. The food was terrific and our guests really enjoyed the atmosphere.
My Husband and I were married on the Delta King on January 6 of last year. It was a wonderful wedding; Jenny Johnson was so very helpful. Everything was setup just the way we wanted it. It was the most romantic wedding. They were absolutely great at the Delta King, knowledgeable, helpful, creative, Top Notch in our book. Our Guests thought so too..... Thank You Jenny and Delta King
