For a fun setting for a San Diego event, consider a cruise. Yachts and ships provide a comfortable setting with ever changing scenery.
Aolani Catamaran Cruises
619-807-8000
P.O. Box 182168, San Diego
Aolani Catamaran Cruises offers private charter luxury yacht cruises for weddings, parties, corporate functions, and other events with up to 49 guests. The yacht docks across the street from San Diego airport at the Sheraton Harbor Island Hotel and Marina.
California Cruisin
619-296-8000
1450 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego
California Cruisin offers yacht charters off the San Diego Coast. Powerboats available to charter include the 78’ El Amo, the 75’ Antares, the 65’ Corporate Image, the 51’ Blue Heron, the 47’ California Cruisin, and the 47’ Harmony. Sailboats available to charter include the 49’ All Knighter, the 47’ Chez Nous, the 46’ Peregrine, the 38’ Island Destiny, and the 36’ Soulstice.
Fisherman’s Landing
619-221-8500
2838 Garrison St, San Diego
Fisherman’s Landing offers several fishing boats to charter for events. The 85’ Dolphin accommodates up to 75 passengers. The 90’ Condor, the 85’ Islander, the 85’ Pacific Queen, and the 65’ Prowler each accommodate overnight trips with up to 35 passengers. The 65’ Dolphin II accommodates overnight trips with up to 25 passengers. The 65’ Apollo, the 60’ Pacific Dawn, and the Fortune each accommodate overnight trips with up to 24 passengers. The 65’ Pegasus accommodates overnight trips with up to 22 people. The 50’ Ultra accommodates overnight trips with up to 10 passengers or day trips with up to 24 passengers.
Flagship Cruises and Events
800-442-7847
1050 N Harbor Dr, San Diego
Flagship Cruises and Events offers whale watching cruises and event charters. The 158’ California Spirit accommodates receptions with up to 550 people or dining events with up to 350 people. The 136’ Spirit of San Diego accommodates receptions with up to 450 people or dining events with up to 324 people. The 115’ Point Loma accommodates receptions with up to 350 people or dining events with up to 144 people. The 115’ California Princess accommodates receptions with up to 149 people or dining events with up to 120 people. The 100’ Marietta accommodates receptions with up to 250 people. The 85’ Cabrillo accommodates receptions with up to 150 people. The 82’ Quiet Heart accommodates receptions with up to 65 people or dining events with up to 36 people. The 65’ Silvergate accommodates receptions with up to 80 people. The Water Taxi accommodates up to 42 people.
Harbor Island Yacht Club
800-553-7245
1880 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego
Harbor Island Yacht Club offers sail boat rentals for charters and intimate events. The sailboats each seat between 6 and 12 people or sleep between 4 and 6 people.
Harbor Sailboats
619-291-9568
2040 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego
Harbor Sailboats offers boats to rent for charters and small events. The 40’ and 41’ Beneteaus seat 12 people. The 39’ Beneteau seats 10 people. The 28’, 32’, and 35’ Catalinas, the 32’, 34’ and 37’ Beneteaus, and the 35’ Hunter each seat 8 people. The 22’ Capri seats 5 people.
Hornblower Cruises and Events
888-467-6256
1066 North Harbor Drive, San Diego
Hornblower Cruises and Events offers charters for weddings, parties, cruises, and other events. The 222’ Inspiration Hornblower accommodates up to 1,000 guests. The 151’ Lord Hornblower accommodates up to 650 guests. The 150’ Adventure Hornblower accommodates up to 550 guests. The 112’ High Spirits accommodates up to 150 guests. The 85’ Emerald Hornblower accommodates up to 120 guests. The 85’ Newport Hornblower accommodates up to 100 guests. The 72’ Renown accommodates up to 50 guests. Additionally Hornblower offers the 10,000 square feet Abbey on Fifth for on land events with up to 475 guests.
Jada Sail Charters LLC
858-222-9479
1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego
Jada Sail Charters LLC offers sailboat charters for weddings and other events with up to 25 guests on an elegant 65’ yacht. The 1938 yacht features teak interior and decks and keel and yawl rigged sails.
Lee Palm Sportfishers Red Rooster III
619-224-3857
2801 Emerson St, San Diego
Lee Palm Sportfishers Red Rooster III is a 105 feet luxury sport fishing vessel. The boar sleeps 30 people and has 16 private staterooms. The boat is available to charter for fishing trips and events.
San Diego Maritime Museum
619-234-9153
1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego
The San Diego Maritime Museum includes a collection of historic vessels and marine exhibits. The museum has four historic ships available to charter for events and cruises. The 1863 Star of India is the world’s oldest active sailing ship. The 1898 Berkeley accommodates up to 800 guests. The 1970 HMS Surprise was built as a replica of the 18th century Royal Navy frigate Rose and converted for use in the movie Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.The 1984 Californian was built for the Summer Olympic Games.
Seaforth Sportfishing
619-224-3383
1717 Quivira Rd, San Diego
Seaforth Sportfishing offers private charters for fishing trips, cruises, and events. The 85’ New Seaforth accommodates up to 75 anglers. The 75’ San Diego accommodates up to 60 anglers. The Sea Watch accommodates up to 45 anglers. The 75’ Legend accommodates up to 36 anglers. The 75’ Pacific Star, the 65’ Aztec and 65’ Eclipse each accommodate up to 28 anglers. The 65’ Pacific Voyager accommodates up to 24 anglers. The 65’ Outer Limits accommodates up to 22 anglers. The 60’ Cortez, the 60’ Endeaver, and the 50’ Voyager each accommodate 20 anglers. The 50’ Pride accommodates up to 18 anglers. The 38’ Alexes and the El Gato Dos each accommodate 6 anglers.
Shelter Island Sailing
619-297-7426
2646 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego
Shelter Island Sailing offers sailboat charters for cruises and events. Boats include a Catalina 30, a Catalina 36, a Bowman 57, and a Beneteau 473. A luxury yacht is also available for events.
Bahia Belle Cruises
858-539-7720
998 W. Mission Bay Dr, San Diego
The Bahia Belle cruises have two 19th century paddle-boats that are available to charter for weddings, parties, cruises, and other events. The Bahia Belle seats up to 190 guests. The William D Evens seats up to 160 guests.
Sunset Rendezvous Yacht Charters
619-677-5553
955 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego
Sunset Rendezvous Yacht Charters offers private charters for weddings, parties, cruises, and other events. The 80’ Sunset Rendezvous is a luxury yacht that accommodates up to 45 guests.