The open sea, a skilled captain, and the beauty of God's creation made for a perfect sunset cruise. Captain Bill found us a pod of dolphins feeding to entertain us. Thanks for the great sail! read more

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I love this company! The first time they took us out was for my gf to propose to me. Captain Les took great care of us, and went above and beyond to make sure it was special. He was amazing! Fast forward a couple of years, and we went on a sail with Captain Bill. This was truly remarkable, as we were lucky enough to see a huge pod of dolphins that time. Bill was so much fun, that in the last few months, we've been out with him and Captain Glen 4 more times (I think it's been 4) with different family members, and have another one booked in another couple of weeks! The dolphins are come and go, but the fun we have is always a constant. Beautiful sailing, fun times, and just wonderful memories. Bill and Glen and both friendly and welcoming and I can't wait to get on a boat with them again! I wish I could do it every week! read more

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What an amazing experience! Captain Bill is awesome! He gave our family a memory we will never forget. He made a point to find dolphins and he did not disappoint! We saw dolphins and they swam right next to the boat! He was very friendly, engaging and made sure we were having a great time! He even let our son do some driving! He took great pictures of our experience for us. The boat was beautiful and immaculate. We will be coming back again to sail with them! If you are planning a sailing adventure, please go with Pacific marine charters. They are absolutely wonderful and you will not be disappointed. They give you such a personal experience, they love what they do and it shows! read more

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This was a terrific experience from scheduling through the end of our voyage. Captain Bill was fantastic! I highly recommend this trip to everyone. Captain Bill communicated very well with us and he was professional. We were a loud bunch and he seemed to really enjoy showing us a great time. It was an unforgettable experience... read more

Got a hold of them (Bill, one of the captains) last minute for a personal family vacation, and was so glad to have it all work out seamlessly. From finding a date/time, getting info needed for parking, and getting the details we needed before/after boarding, Bill makes it all so easy. Couple hours on the water, perfect timing to catch the sun just coming out from it's morning haze, and got to see dolphins. I've sailed with Bill a few times in the past as well, bringing kids/teens for a youth program, and he just makes it all so easy, even for first-timers who might be nervous about being on a boat. Very professional, everything is all nice and tidy, incredibly accommodating, and just all around friendly and comfortable experience. Always a good time, and looking forward to being able to go again on future vacations back to California! read more

We had such a wonderful time on our trip with Captain Bill. His sailboat is beautifully maintained. He made us feel safe and like family. We will definitely be repeat customers. We would give Pacific Marine Charters 10 stars if possible. read more

My friends and I have booked Pacific Marine Charters on three separate occasions and haven't been disappointed. In a two-hour tour this weekend, we saw three different kinds of dolphins up close (common, white-sided and bottle nose), and some of them swam with us alongside the boat. Bill has two pristine boats available to charter, and both he and Glen are extremely experienced captains. The boats have a head and lots of seating so you can bring snacks along and don't need to worry if nature calls! I highly recommend this company for anyone who wants a romantic sunset cruise, a peaceful way to spread your loved one's ashes, or for a true taste of what it's like to live in SoCal for visitors. read more

Had a blast out in the open waters and in the harbor with Captain Bill. What a cool way to spend an afternoon in Oceanside. This experience was very low key and laid back. We even got to pilot the boat in the open waters! Highly recommend! read more

Pacific Marine Charters and especially Captain Bill was an amazing experience, one we will cherish for years. If you are wanting a personal charter experience, we highly recommend Pacific Marine Charters, you will not regret it. read more

Amazing, amazing, amazing. My wife and I visited from Philly and were recommended to Captain Bill by a friend and he didn't disappoint. The weather was prefect, the boat was in great condition and Captain Bill was fanatic; he's a funny and personable guy. It was our best activity during our time in SD (and we went to 2 Padres games, visited Old Town and Balboa Park, among other things) Highly recommended, you'll have a great time. Plus, DOLPHINS (see picture) read more

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What a wonderful adventure this was! Even though I got a little sick, I would definitely go again. Captain Bill was amazing! So helpful pointing out the different marine life and animals we saw along the way. I would definitely recommend this charter for a fun family trip! :) read more

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We had such a wonderful experience sailing with Captain Bill! He is a skilled sailor, as well as a warm and kind person. Our tour was comfortable, safe and fun and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip and his company. We definitely recommend Pacific Marine Charters if you want to experience a n enjoyable day sailing with family and friends!! read more

Captain Bill has a beautiful, sail boat with a bathroom and kitchen below deck. He goes out of his way to make your sailing experience wonderful. Our family with two children 9 and 13 saw more than one hundred dolphins. He went out of his way to make sure we saw some dolphins. He allowed both boys a chance to steer the boat. Very good at communicating with us about our sailing. read more

I sailed for my first time with Bill at Pacific Marine Charters and had a great time. I was comfortable and his boat was almost too nice for a beginner. His experience was evident and I felt safe the whole time. I look forward to sailing with Bill again. read more

Went sailing with Captain Bill yesterday it was fantastic, a great day on the ocean. Bill's boat is super nice and clean he is very knowledgeable & helpful it was just a fantastic day!! Bill sent us some pictures from the day which included some great photos of the whales!! read more

We went through Pacific Marine Charters when it came time to scatter my brother's ashes at sea. Captain Bill DeLuna was wonderful and I can't thank him enough for his kindness during this emotional time. He was professional and made sure to thoroughly review safety procedures with us. My dad struggles with sea sickness and he made sure to check in on him frequently to make sure he was feeling alright. I would highly recommend going through this company! read more

Did a three-hour sunset cruise with Captain Bill and had a great time. He has decades of experience on a sailboat and it shows. He is very accomodating and the boat was in great shape. We will be back for sure, and highly recommend this company. read more

Just went today and I have to say that Cpt. Bill and his boat were awesome. Had a great time, we saw two whales, dolphins, and sea lions. I plan on coming back again in the future. read more

I had a good feeling from the first response email I got from Captain Bill! It turned out to be right. He is so flexible and makes the entire party feel at ease. I cannot recommend he and Pacific Marine Charters highly enough! Why spend $80+ a ticket for a large group whale or dolphin watching boat? He offers that too, but on a much more intimate level! He gave us the option to watch for sea life or just open sail and left it completely up to us. Boat was beautiful, pristine, and he made you feel like it was yours. Can't wait to return! read more

We had the pleasure of sailing on Bill's sailboat. The boat was beautiful and Bill was very engaging. We wanted to see dolphins and could not find a pod for quite some time. Bill offered to extend our time on the boat just so we had the experience with the dolphins. Sure enough after 30 more minutes we found a very large pod and he spent another 30 minutes with the pod so that we could enjoy the thrill of watching the dolphins swim playfully around us. I highly recommend Bill and his sailboat for a trip whenever you are in the area. Thanks Bill for a great ride! read more

We went sailing with Captain Bill last week and it was just the best! We had 10 people so we ended up with two boats and he made sure to keep us somewhat close together so we could see each other, take pictures and enjoy the same experience. The boats were gorgeous, we saw tons of dolphins including some babies that were just too cute, and one whale! We also just got a very peaceful and calm experience on the ocean which was just what we all needed. Pacific Marine's prices were in line with any other option you might find, only you get a much more personalized experience with them. I can't say enough about the service and fun personality of Captain Bill, you can just tell he loves his job and loves taking people out on the ocean. If our group is ever back in Oceanside, I can guarantee we will go out with Pacific Marine Charters again, it was an unforgettable evening! read more

Fantastic sail with Captain Bill DeLuna on the beautiful La Bella Vita! Our family (including two 16 year olds & a 20 year old) sailed with Bill on 1/14/17 and it was such a fun and relaxing experience. Bill is very friendly, knowledgeable and responsive. He was determined to find at least one whale during our sail, and we were excited to actually see multiple whales, dolphins and even a very unusual mola mola fish. We will definitely sail again with Captain Bill the next time we're in the Oceanside area. read more

Captain Bill and Pacific Marine Charters are top notch! We have sailed with Captain Bill twice with both family and friends and have enjoyed every minute. The sailboat is clean and well equipped with great seating in the back and on the bow. He always spots a pod of dolphins that we can enjoy up close from the front of the boat and will even let you take a turn at the helm! Captain Bill is so personable and professional - never pushy, a great conversationalist, and very knowledgeable. I can not recommend this company enough for a beautiful, stress free day out on the water! read more

We had a great time sailing with our captain, Bill. He is very friendly and experienced. Thanks to him, we got to see lots of dolphins swimming freely in the open water and kids (adults too) all got very happy and excited!!! The sailing experience was not only fun but also a good educational moment. My 4-year-old daughter and I saw two balloons floating on the ocean and after I explained to her why the balloons are bad for the wildlife and environment, she agreed that we are not going to have balloons for her coming birthday party. (Before, she insisted having them.) Overall, the experience was great. We will definitely go back again if visiting Oceanside in the future. read more

We recently went on a trip with Bill on his sailboat. Bill is a great guy, super accommodating, really pleasant in demeanor, and the trip was an absolute success. The boat is perfect for a group up to 8 or so. We'd gladly call Bill again the next time we take a trip on the water. read more

This was our second time chartering with Pacific Marine and they were excellent. We unfortunately had bad weather on the day we were to sail and they notified us ahead of time and were flexible with rescheduling to a better day. That was awesome. We were with Captain Glenn and he was very friendly, safe and catered the trip to match the needs of the guests on the boat. We saw a large pod of dolphins that played around the boat for over an hour. We had a great time. We left a sweater on the boat and Glenn notified us that night and mailed it to us the next day. Great service! We will definitely book with you again. Thank you. read more

Stellar Experience! Captain Bill not only keeps a ship shape boat, but also the cheapest rates in the area(and believe me, Ive checked everything out!) From a clean bow to sun on, a shaded area for some salty air while checking out dolphins and whales, to a clean bathroom on boat, makes a girly girl like me happy! His business is to make you feel like family while letting you steer the boat, providing blankets-because I always forget to bring a jacket, and always offering an on hand Diet Coke. I have been on many other, dirtier, money hungry vehicles, and thankfully Ill never have to again, because any return to sea will happily be to Pacific Marine Charters! Thank you again for such a wonderful experience! read more

I have never had so much fun than when I went out with Captain Bill and my family. I thought I was purchasing a cruise but what I got was a lifetime of memories in 3 hours. My family and I will never be the same. The whales and dolphins were only a fraction of how much fun and happiness this adventure gifted my family. Cap'n Bill you are a saint!! Many thanks! Will be seeing you soon! read more

We chartered a sailboat for our fifth anniversary. Besides having an amazing time, we met a new friend- Captain Bill. He was a great host during the entire time. His rates were more reasonable than other charters, and his service was first class! He provided drinks and warm blankets, lots of information about sailing, and interesting conversation. We even went home with tuna steaks that he had caught himself the previous day. We can't wait to come back to Oceanside and sail with him again. read more

My family and I just got back from visiting the Carlsbad area and while there, we sailed with Bill on La Bella Vita. It was our second time sailing with him on his beautiful boat. It was just as magical as our first experience. We had a great time; saw dolphins, seals, and picked up some balloons from the sea on the way. Seeing Bill again, was like seeing family. He is a great guy with a lot of knowledge. We can't wait to go again! read more

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Just completed our third sail with Captain Bill. He has become a friend and we enjoy our annual get together on our visits to Oceanside. We exchange family photos and stories making it more than just sailing. He is very skilled, knowledgeable, and a great host. His rates are fair and reasonable and the experience far exceeds anything that you will encounter in San Diego. We had a great time despite a little bit of rain, but the trade-off was that the wind was brisk, so we really enjoyed a fast pace. We'll be back again in 2018. This has become one of the cornerstones of our SoCal vacation each year. read more

Our family's need for a vessel to spread our Mother's ashes out to sea was wonderfully answered by Capt. Bill and his beautiful boat. The 7 of us who participated in the to the ceremony experienced the compassion and kindness of Capt. Bill. His questions and inquiries about our family were discrete, genuine and caring. After finishing the ceremony, he graciously offered to take us dolphin and whale watching as part of the afternoon. I'm sure that any excursion you do with him will be a memorable time. read more

I set up a charter to celebrate my mother's birthday. Setting up the date was easy and Captain Bill told us everything we needed to go out on the ocean. We sailed for almost three hours. Bill is a relaxed Captain who takes care of everything and makes you feel right at home. The best part is that his fees are very reasonable. We more than got our money worth even without seeing any whales. It was really relaxing and we will go again next time we have people in from out of town. read more

We had a wonderful time sailing the Pacific with Bill who took care of all the safety and fun concerns, and enthusiastically sought out marine life to view!! Loved it!! Highly recommend this, well worth the cost. read more

We did not get to take our trip due to weather and the closure of the harbor but Capt Bill was awesome and communicated with us everyday. He was more than willing and flexible to take us out when the weather would cooperate. We will definitely book a beautiful sailboat trip soon! read more

We had a wonderful experience sailing for 2 hours with Captain Bill! Now I want to sail again, and maybe even do the Catalina Island trip. The boat was immaculate and I felt safe the entire time. read more

Captain Bill is a class act. Beautiful (clean) boat, with a true professional as the captain. I just wish we would have discovered him earlier in our vacation, we will be back on our next trip. read more

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Captain Bill made our trip on his sail boat so enjoyable and comfortable!! I felt as if I were out on the ocean with my favorite uncle!! While we didn't see any Dolphins as we had hoped, riding on the bow of his boat in the open sea more than made up for any disappointment I may have had!!! Thank you so much, Captain Bill!! Love, Camille, Corey and the rest of the crew from Salt Lake City, Utahps, we will call you when we're in town next time so we can go out again!!! read more

Capt Bill loves people and has a passion for the ocean. He is honest and will do whatever it takes to make sure you have a great time. There is a reason he has 5 stars on yelp, Google, trip advisor, etc and that's because he genuinely cares about what he does. He's a certified captain with a safe and beautiful vessel waiting to take you to see the ocean. Have a good time and don't forget to bring the camera! read more

What a great experience. Captain Bill was wonderful and really took the time to explain everything to us before we even left the dock. My kids really had a blast. Not to mention we had a perfect day on the water. Top notch all the way. If your looking for a knowledgeable captain and lovely sailboat then look no further. I look forward to coming back and doing some more sailing and fishing next time. Thanks again we will be repeat customers. read more