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    It's BYO food/drinks we we love
    Mikee R.

    We set sail for a friends 40th birthday and Captain Kurt and Jen were amazing, friendly and inviting. We had such a good time taking in San Diego waters, relaxing, eating, drinking and celebrating. The boat has everything and is super clean. We had brunch plans after so we didn't jump in or take advantage of any of the water rentals but we definitely will be back to do all that. Highly recommend getting out there and sailing with Malarky Charters. Change up the scene from your normal birthday celebrations.

    SD sunset
    Suz C.

    Amazing experience! We left the dock around 5:30 and had a 2 hour boat ride. Perfect time to catch our beautiful SD sunset. The captain and assistant were so cool and nice! We were able to bring our own food + drinks and celebrate our best friend's bday with her fave snacks, wine + bday cake! The boat was super nice + clean. Loved every moment of our experience, especially the dolphin friends that were with us.

    Absolutely LOVED this charter experience! I booked this for my 30th birthday and the captain and crew really exceeded my expectations. I brought on deck some party decorations, drinks, and a cake in which they offered to help with all of it. Even though they offered to help, I set up everything myself and started to enjoy the night. At the end of the night they offered to light the cake (they provided candles) and served it to us. On our night sail they also allowed time for us to stop to have a quick swim. They offered to take pictures and videos of us,which we really appreciated. I chose to cruise at 8pm, which was perfect because we got a bit of sunset and then the city lights. The views did not disappoint whatsoever!! I will definitely book again, and maybe try a day charter! Thank you guys for making my 30th so epic

    Jenna O.

    I cannot recommend Malarky Charters more! We stayed at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay for a wedding and so the charter as a pre-wedding cruise around the bay and ocean. The captain took us on a course based on what we wanted (ocean riding and sightseeing) and calmer waters for dinner. The staff was so nice, gracious and helped us feel relaxed. We ordered food through the Hyatt and they helped set it up for us and got our drinks ready so we could have the ultimate trip! If you are staying at the hotel or not, I would 100% recommend doing a cruise with them!

    Havilah Vashti U.

    Malarky Charters has provided my friends and I with countless enjoyable cruise adventures. Last year for my 29th birthday my friends and I chartered the Malarky catamaran while we pumped music, danced and socialized. The crew is always so accommodating and we always have a great time.

    Adam J.

    Had a most excellent time on a Malarkey charter boat for a birthday party we had. The boat is very nice and really comfortably fits the max of 12 people...plenty of places to sit and hang out, both inside and outside, at the back and at the front of the boat. There's also a fridge and plenty of table space to store the food and beverage we brought on board. Also, having a bathroom on board was really key...nobody wanted to stress about being out on the water and not having access to one...especially when folks are drinking . The booking process was really easy to do online, and I was able to email them ahead of time when I had questions and they answered them all. Our party had a great time, and the captain accommodated where we wanted to go or not go out on the water. The staff also helped along the way with things like taking pictures, helping with beverages, and even pointing out dolphins! Everyone has a great time and we'll surely do it again. Highly recommended.

    Lily pad was a great move!
    Bill B.

    Well worth the money. The boat is insanely cool, although we basically all sat upfront or in the rear section. Booked the Malarky for a 3-hour tour that involved a cruise in the ocean and then back to the bay for swimming and playing with their water toys. There's a TV below deck if you feel like being anti-social and watching TV, along with beds and an indoor area to get out of the sun. They have two large coolers, so you really don't need to bring one unless... well, unless you want to. Brian and Trevor were our captains. The environment was a safe one and the experience was quintessential San Diego Sunday.

    Ashlyn H.

    Always have the best time on the Malarky Catamaran! The crew is always so helpful and accommodating! We always bring a few bottles of wine and eThis trip I accidentally booked the boat for the wrong date, when we got there nobody was there because we messed up dates, thought it was going to be a bust, but after calling the company they had 2 captains out there in 15 minutes to get us on, even though it was our mess up. Best of the best! Bonus points because we also saw a whale which was pretty cool!

    Maricris S.

    What a great experience! The staff, Trevor and Maddie we're so great and took such great care of our rambunctious group of girls. The catamaran was beautifully decorated and spotless! You can hook up your phone to the speakers and play your jams, bring your own food and drinks with no extra charge. Even the waiting area on the dock was cute. We did a sunset cruise but next year I'd like to try going earlier in the day to take advantage of the water activities they can provide. This is definitely going to be a new summer tradition for us!

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    SUCH AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE! the boat was huge and the staff was really friendly! Defs going to be doing it again.

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    The staff, Trevor and Maddie we're so great and took such great care of our rambunctious group of girls.

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    Tiki Time Bay Tours

    Tiki Time Bay Tours

    4.7
    (145 reviews)

    I surprised my boyfriend with tickets for Tiki Time Bay Tours for his birthday and had a couple…read morewere friends with tag along as well. Whether you're a local or visiting San Diego this is a really fun activity on the weekend with yummy drinks and good vibes. Originally we were booked for a 10:30am tour that goes out to watch the sea lions out on the bay, unfortunately not enough people booked that one so it was cancelled. Even though our original plan was cancelled Tiki Time Tours went above and beyond to make sure we had a good experience and not only complimentary upgraded our tickets to a more expensive tour, they also gave our party a free round of drinks for the inconvenience! I think this speaks a lot about a company; anyone can be happy with customer service when everything goes according to plan, but the most important times to step up is when plans get cancelled/changed and that's exactly what they did for us! Instead of the sea lion tour we ended up doing the Tiki Live! tour at 3pm. This tour is about 2 hours and while you're out on the water you mingle with everyone else and play games that can win prizes for yourself, your party or the whole boat! The games were fun, interactive and silly. At some points we got close enough to shore and made people on land be a part of our games! Donny was our tiki tour master and he was really funny during the whole tour. In between games he just let the music play so we could enjoy the atmosphere and drinks. My entire group left with nothing but great things to say about the whole experience. My friend even won a free tour for another time so we will definitely be returning for more tiki fun.

    RANDOM SUNDAY -…read moreStunning Views - Drinks + shots - Stunning views - chances to win money and prizes My friends randomly saw this boat and said we should do it for fun. Tickets were around $47 per person for a 2hr water tour around the Bay in a boat decorated in tiki decor. For tourist this tour is great with a ton of fun information about San Diego and stunning views in the water. Minimum 8 people on the boat or there may be cancellation of the tour. PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS. The guide will have some friendly trivia for a chance to win good cash prices, free drinks, gift cards, etc I think that was pretty fun to include in while getting a tour. If you are sensitive to getting seasick, I would recommend a Dramamine beforehand. Although the boat was spacious, it still felt the wakes from the other boats and you can go rocking. In addition there were slow times of moving and turning. Or you can just chuck down a few drinks and feel numb to it all! They have a Tiki Bar with a drink menu (no food) to purchase from and if you bring snacks to eat - you can't eat it on the boat. Drinks were good but their "house" made shots were pretty good! We had a couple rounds of those while on tour - paid round by a passenger or a free shot in the house by the staff. The awkward but not so awkward would be mingling with other folks on the boat that you don't know. One of my friends kept interjecting with another party and while they seem to not mind I could tell they were being polite but if it were me I'd probs be annoyed if someone kept interjecting while I'm having a good time with my friends. Although we all got along and occasionally shared cheers with shots. Luckily the boat was near empty with just a few of us to have some space to do your thing. Overall, nice little 2hr time in the water. Would highly recommend the later session to catch the sunset. Until the next review....

    San Diego Whale Watch

    San Diego Whale Watch

    4.7
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    The Captain, Naturalist, crew and snack bar staff, and ticket area folks were great. I went out on…read morethe Sunset Whale Watch trip and we saw large pods of dolphins. There were many babies jumping with their moms. As many times as I have gone whale watching I still love learning new things. The Naturalist talked about how really young dolphins don't know where their blow holes are located. When the little cute babies jump out of the water they leap very high so they are sure to get their blow holes clear to breathe!

    On 06/19/26, we took the 9 am excursion. Listen to this…read moreadvice..... Upgrade to "THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE "!!! You will not regret it. It will accommodate up to 6 in your group. My Husband and I got in line early to check in. We saw the opportunity to upgrade and we took it! He and I had the whole outside of the Captain's deck all to ourselves! My Husband got to fulfill his childhood dream of whale watching and boy did we see some beautiful wildlife! We saw majestic whales, dolphins, birds, sea lions, and while waiting in line to board, fish and stingrays. I got really seasick and the crew there were so kind to me...they kept checking on me, bringing me bags, peppermints and water. Allison, the wildlife narrator, was especially kind. She was also very knowledgeable and her enthusiasm to educate the public about the local wildlife was evident from the beginning! There was also a very attentive young lady crew member that would often see if we needed anything. She also kept bringing me mints, water and bags...she was even kind enough to throw away my full bag. That takes a special kind of humanity to discretely do that. There was a crew member with a beard who also checked on us. I was so seasick by that point that I failed to get their names, but I hope someone lets them know how much I appreciated their hospitality. The star of the show, of course, was Captain Mike! He came out and talked to us and as he was talking to us about his job, we could hear the sincere passion in his voice! He perfectly plotted our trip and made sure that everyone was able to have a great view of the wildlife. We were impressed by how much love and respect the crew members had for the wildlife and the ecosystem. Captain Mike spotted a Mylar balloon, stopped the engine and the team picked it up! I'm sure a beautiful sea creature was saved that day! Thank you again for the wonderful opportunity we had today! This experience is definitely going in the books!!!

    Wild Pacific Whale Watch

    Wild Pacific Whale Watch

    5.0
    (19 reviews)

    My husband and I had an incredible first whale watching experience with Wild Pacific Whale Watch!…read moreWe chose to go for our anniversary, and we are SO glad we did. We got to see humpback whales, sea lions, and so many common dolphins. The crew was all so welcoming, friendly, and happy to answer any questions you have. It was a smooth riding experience and plenty of seating. It wasn't very crowded on the boat and was very spacious. They even have a whale watching guarantee on their website that says if you don't see a whale then the next trip is free which is really neat. This is a small and locally owned business whose crew is very respectful of the wildlife. They ensure to keep a distance to keep the wildlife safe. They do offer drinks and snacks for purchase or you are free to bring your own! It lasted 3 and a half hours. It was an unbelievable experience and I highly recommend Wild Pacific Whale Watch! Pro-tip I found a great deal on Groupon for it to be more affordable for my husband and I to go. Also, they had a promo code going that Capital One shopping found for me. :)

    November 2025 First time whale watching and myself, my 5y old, and my hubs had the best and most…read moremagical time. We started with gorgeous weather on a large beautiful boat, and about an hour in we saw 3 humpback whales, a pod of 40 Lag white side dolphins (which glow!), and a pod of bottlenose dolphins. Among others were hundreds of birds and sea lions!!! Seriously we ended up staying out an hour later it was wonderful! The crew were so nice and attentive, and included a marine biologist to explain what we saw, where/how to look, and answer any questions! The snacks were great! The boat was roomy, cozy inside and out, and had seating and views from all over. Best part it was not over crowded and they were super smooth and fast sailors! Def recommended!

    Stars & Stripes USA 11

    Stars & Stripes USA 11

    4.9
    (56 reviews)

    I believe it is permanently closed. There is no way to make a reservation. I tried calling the…read morenumber that was posted on the sails when we were aboard years ago. Sounds like it is a private number for a female named, Ashley.

    From beginning to end... was an AUTHENTICALLY fun adventure learning how to actually JIBE, HOIST,…read moreand STEER (yes - STEER) a world-famous Sailing Ship that has won America's Cup - TWICE!!! With Theme Parks closed and the beaches pretty much a wash in SO CAL - getting to spend the day out on the San Diego Bay, for a day of sailing and sunning and fresh breeze ... HEAVEN. LYNNE and BEA (the Captain and Co-Captain) are kind people... and BONUS if you're a Disney fan - you're sailing the SAME HARBOR where much of the first PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN film was shot - doubling as THE CARIBBEAN... and (it gets better!) - you actually pass by several times "THE BLACK PEARL" - the ship's stunt double from the Film!!! But even if you could care less about Cpt. Jack Sparrow or pirates - you're in for a fun day at sea and a crew of 6 who make you feel like you're more of a sailor than you really are :) Not only was every precaution and health + safety protocol taken - they add perks included a fun, brief overview of how the art of sailing and AMERICA'S CUP evolved, how award-winning ships are built (KEVLAR, TITANIUM, and other technology to keep it sturdy but lightweight) - and a giant cooler of iced-cold beverages you (and yes - the ship has a loo - just in case :) PERFECT get-away, for a family (kids over 5), or a stay-cation!

    Malarky Charters - boatcharters - Updated July 2026

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