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    Heading out from the bay to the ocean....

    Our sail with Pacifica Sailing Charters was fantastic. Captain Mick is so knowledgable - both about sailing and the area - which added even more to the beautiful day spent on the water.

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    Captain Mick is so amazing! I'm here for my birthday and is very informative and a great captain. Please book Pacifica sailing charters for your next occasion!! Thank you for a great time!

    Tracey L.

    Sailing with Mick on a private sailing with Pacifica was so much fun. He was very knowledgeable of the area and was a wonderful and funny Captain. It was smooth sailing all the way and we got to see lots of seals, the Navy and animal kind, and spotted some dolphin too. If you are in the area and want the luxury of a private sail with family or friends, look no further, this is the company to book with. Thank you Mick for a really fun few hours and memories for a lifetime!

    Robin S.

    Had such a great time on Pacifica Sailing Charters. Mick was the perfect captain and we loved our catamaran excursion yesterday. We will definitely be back.

    Mick was an amazing captain! Such a beautiful day on the catamaran cruising around San Diego bay. My girlfriends and I celebrated my 60th birthday and had a fantastic time. Mick is funny, nice, and took such great care of us,and took us to spots to see seals and dolphin. Highly recommend and would do this again! Thank you Mick and Pacifica Sailing Charters!

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    Mick is an absolute professional. He has a long and prestigious history as a yacht racer - and wild stories to boot. His laid-back sense of humor and warm demeanor make him an amazing captain. I would recommend him to anyone.

    Anni A.

    We had the best time celebrating my husbands birthday. The booking process was seamless and the crew was accommodating and so easygoing. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful San Diego sunset and ended the night with a full moon rising over the city. Our guests kept saying how amazing the evening was, truly unforgettable.

    taylor h.

    Omg we had the best time! We also saw dolphins and sea lions and an aircraft carrier! It was incredible and the best anniversary ever! Thanks a million Mick!

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    Whitney H.

    Mick was an amazing captain and made our trip so exciting and seamless. It was a wonderful way to spend the day on July 4. A super smooth afternoon!

    Ryan S.

    Seriously an awesome time! Got an awesome deal and they had no issues with my very pregnant wife! Captain Mike was amazing! Really made us feel comfortable on the boat and on the water. Couldn't ask for a better day or view. This adventure was the highlight of our trip! And it wasn't only because someone else was watching our kids

    Morgan H.

    My boyfriend and I had a sailing booked for a Saturday afternoon in October! It was both our first time ever being on a sailboat so we had no clue what to expect. By the end of it, we were both pleased and happy with the experience! It was an amazing and peaceful afternoon out on the water. Captain Mick was an excellent tour guide. He pointed out sights we had never seen before and taught us some new things. He also offered recommendations for places check out in San Diego, which we went and did that same weekend! Really happy with the experience. Thanks!

    Sarah H.

    We had the BEST time during our catamaran ride this past weekend!! We had the entire boat to ourselves, which was well maintained, and Mick was an excellent captain. We even got lucky enough to see the dolphin training -- SO cute!! It was a special time and we'll definitely be back for another ride over summer.

    We were fortunate enough to book an outing to spread my father's ashes on 9/27. Captain Mick was punctual and super helpful. The ash spreading was simple, intimate, and serene for the five of us. The size of the boat was perfect and the captain asked us if we wanted to listen to any music, but we chose not to since we wanted to be able to talk as a family. Highly recommend their services and captain Mick!

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    We had an amazing time relaxing out on the water on the Sea Esta with our captain Mick!

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    This was an amazing boat ride! Went with 5 girls for a bachelorette trip and Mick was amazing.

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    I had such a wonderful time with my family and friends! It was such a fun and memorable day, thank you Captain Mick !

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    Ask the Community - Pacifica Sailing Charters

    Are you allowed to jump off the boat and swim in the water?

    New coast guard rules say no unless we hire a certified lifeguard along on your cruise. Sorry.

    Are dogs allowed on a couples cruise?

    No pets please. it's REALLY unfair to the animals and causes them to get sea sick.

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    Despite the very choppy water, Cap Mike "rode the waves" in such a way that we were not sea-sick at all.

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