We just finished up a sail with Gene. It was amazing. He was so informative and knowledgeable about sailing, the wildlife and the Monterey area (among so many other things)! And bonus to being out on open water was all the whales that happened to be eating in the area. I definitely recommend to anyone! read more

I booked Carrera Sailing for a private charter in Monterey on Valentine's Day where I proposed to my now fiance. With such a special event I spent a lot of time researching and was actually debating on booking with Carrera Sailing vs a few other private charters. I can confidently say that I made the right decision. What separated Carrera Sailing from the competition for me was Gene himself and his attention to detail. He is not a large company that churns through customers as quickly as possible. He focuses on quality and providing great customer service. From the start, he was very transparent to me regarding the wind and weather conditions and provided recommendations for the dates we were in town. You could also tell that Gene had decades of experience from the entertaining stories and experiences he shared during the trip. He knows every aspect of sailing and even custom manufactures carbon fiber additions to his boat. Overall, the experience was absolutely perfect and we will definitely be back. read more

Captain was amazing beautiful sailboat would definitely recommend for couples or anyone who wants a more private experience. Pro tip do not bring beer or wine you will get seasick read more

Great experience for CoVid times. Private sailing trip for a very reasonable price. Easy to book and easy to find the dock. Nice and knowledgeable captain. It was a windy day with some choppy waters so I did get kinda woozy, so for all you non-sailors be wary! But it'll be the most peaceful motion sickness you've ever experienced. read more

Carrera Sailing - Boating Near Me - Monterey, California

Captain Gene made our trip fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and made us feel safe the whole time. Even for our first time sailing, the ride was pretty smooth and super enjoyable. Saw a beautiful sunset and lots of wildlife. Definitely recommend! read more

Carrera Sailing - Boating Near Me - Monterey, California

We had a great experience! Captain Gene is friendly, safe, and a pretty funny. He has a lot of interesting and entertaining stories and is quite the storyteller. The experience was laid back and relaxing; Captain Gene provided a mix of stories, question answering, and quiet time. We also enjoyed the time we had to talk between ourselves and enjoy the water and animal life. Would definitely sail with Captain Gene again and would also definitely recommend him! read more

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My girlfriend and I had a great time on the sailboat for our first time. The captain Gene was very accommodating as I used his boat to set the scene to propose to my now fiancé. He is very easy-going, intelligent and has a lot of experience sailing. He made us feel very comfortable the whole time and made sure we knew all the safety about the boat. Highly recommend for a private charter or first time with family and friends. read more

We had an awesome time sailing in Monterey! It was our first time on a sailboat with the kids, and everyone loved it. Captain Gene was awesome and very knowledgeable. We will definitely be back again! We can't wait for round two! Thanks so much. read more

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My husband, 21 year old son and I chartered a boat with Captain Gene. We had a really special time. Captain Gene was so engaging, funny and informative. He certainly made us feel very comfortable on the water, and it was our first time sailing. It was much windier then expected but Gene navigated the winds so well we actually loved it and had so much fun. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience and a memory, as a family, we will have forever. read more

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My wife and I chartered a ride with Gene and had a great time; everything was easy, the ride was smooth and pleasant, and he shared a bunch of interesting info about the wildlife in the area. read more

Captain Gene is an amazing captain. He is a very knowledgeable man. Rented the sailboat for my boyfriend and I and had the most amazing 2 hours. Since, my boyfriend had sailed before he let him take control of the sail boat most of the time. It was a great experience and I would definitely do it again. I highly recommend Carrera sailing over the other 2 companies. Also, his pricing is much better. Tips: - It's cold... Dress warm - Listen to the Capt. -Wouldn't recommend drinking on the sail boat if you haven't been sailing before. The water is a bit rough. - Enjoy and have fun Thank you Capt. Gene read more

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Had a wonderful sailing experience with Gene! He was so knowledgeable about sailing and the marine animals - we saw so many whales! Great experience and great price! read more

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The day could not have been more perfect. The weather cooperated and there was enough wind to take us quite a distance out. Captain Gene has been sailing a very long time and is knowledgeable about Monterey Bay, the sea life, and especially his boat. The whole experience went smoothly. Thank you Captain Gene for making our sail, one to remember. read more

Gene was such an awesome captain. Kept us entertained and was such a fun first time sailing experience. Would recommend this for sure.

I never write reviews but our experience sailing with Gene was PERFECT. We booked a private ride and it far exceeded our expectations. Gene has so much knowledge and he engaged us with great conversation. He tells great stories and doesn't overwhelm you with chit chat if you're trying to enjoy the ambiance. Also, SUPER important, Gene made sure the boat was kept clean and sanitized, which clearly is a HUGE plus during these COVID-19 times. I can not recommend Capt. Gene enough. We enjoyed so much we will be booking continuously through the summer for a nice 2 hour get away. My biggest tip: WEAR SUNBLOCK (I learned the hard way) haha read more

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My wife and I went on a sunset cruise to celebrate a wedding anniversary. Although the weather was overcast and not optimal for a sunset cruise, we still had a great time. It was great experiencing Monterey bay sailing. Thanks, Capt. Gene! read more

We had a really great experience with Captain Gene and I would highly recommend booking time on his sailboat!

We had a private 2 hour sail with Gene who is delightful. The sailing was lovely, as was his company, he is a wealth of knowledge regarding the area, the world of sailing among other things if you interested. I would go sailing with him every time we are in town, his boat is clean and safe. read more

Yes! The best experience ever!!! Loved every minute of it. You must go sailing with Gene. So relaxing and beautiful. read more

Had a very nice afternoon sailing with Captain Gene. It was just the 2 of us so it was really nice to have it to ourselves and get a feel for what its like to sail on the ocean a bit since we have only been on lakes. Casual and full of information it was really fun to see the wildlife and enjoy a relaxing day on the water. read more

Our family had a fabulous time sailing with Captain Gene in Monterey! COVID protocols were aces; he walked us (especially the kids!) through boat safety. He's clearly a pro and we felt v comfortable the whole time. Beyond that though, he's a ton of fun! Very knowledgeable about the Bay and its inhabitants. He has great stories of sailing the world. My husband is an amateur sailor and Capt Gene let him participate which was fun. High recommend! read more

Captain Gene provided us with an amazing sail! We even got to see a whale !!! Thanks for a great experience! We would definitely go back! read more

Carrera Sailing - Boating Near Me - Monterey, California

Nice smooth and quiet tour out to the bay. We 3 were the only ones on the boat, we felt very safe and Captain Gene was good company. We didn't see much sealife, but the evening on the bay was a nice change of pace. read more

My husband and I went on a sail tour today for our anniversary. I was just us two and the captain which was nice and intimate. It was calm & relaxing being out on sea. We saw sea otters, jelly fish and even had a whale glimpse sighting. Captain Gene was very friendly and shared info and answered questions about sea life and sailing it was interesting to hear about his sailing experiences. I would definitely return and recommend it to our friends & family. read more

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We had a wonderful time sailing this afternoon. Gene was super friendly, safe and knowledgeable. He was able to explain how to sail and really helped us understand the technique of sailing. The kids actually steered the sailboat for some of the trip. Very fun experience! read more

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How much fun! Captain Gene was great. He was very knowledgeable and patient with all of our green sailing questions. We had a nice little tour, and even got to sail the darn thing. We saw a dolphin off in the distance, but that was about it for sea life. He pointed out the way to Hawaii, but alas, we didn't have enough food and drink to make it, so we turned back. It was fun, it made me want to learn to sail. He even recommended a good school in my area... Until then I will just go to sea on the Carrera. read more

Sailing, whale watching and Captain Gene, the holy trinity, If you looking for a great relaxing day on the water I cannot think you should look any farther, this is it. I think Gene is the kind of guy who can your needs he is very relaxed, knowledgeable and easy to hang with. We were 2 couples and just had a perfect day. No need to use too many adjectives all the other great reviews show what a great charter carrera provides. Thanks Gene. read more

Gene is great; kept everyone in our family including the adults and the kids entertained with his extensive knowledge about sailing, monterey and related topics. Gene is extremely courteous. It was a pleasure to have sat in his boat. I would recommend Gene to anyone who wants to experience sailing on the Monterey bay. Thanks again Gene! read more

Referred by the chamber, I'm a local of over 15 years, and wanted to take the husband out on the bay for a memorable date. Gene is fantastic, knows what he's doing and is a wonderful skipper. Ge knew when to chat, and when to let us have some time to just quietly sit and watch the waves and the sunset. Nice boat, well maintained. Safety was always on his mind as well as a smooth ride. Go! It's exceptionally well priced for a mind blowing experience you won't soon forget! read more

My boyfriend and I took a Sunday afternoon sail with Capt. Gene, and it was perfect. A very fun experience! Recommended to anyone looking for a fun couple of hours sailing on the Pacific! read more

Sunset cruise was fantastic. We saw lots of whales, as well as a few sea otters and sea lions. Captain Gene was great and had some good stories to tell. read more

Awesome time, awesome captain, awesome boat! Would definitely repeat! Came from San Francisco for this, was well worth it.