Mick was such an expert on the water and fantastic person to converse with through the private tour. If you are looking for a fun getaway that shows the highlights of San Diego, this was it. We will be back. Mark and Annie read more

Great experience from start to finish. We made a reservation online for a private charter with Captain Mike. Day of the charter, everything was timely and smooth. He engaged with us when we wanted and let us enjoy our snacks and cocktails when we were on the water. Planning on doing another booking soon! read more

I bought the Groupon for the Sunset Sailing Cruise to take my girlfriend on. In the instructions that were emailed to us prior to the cruise, we were told we could BYOB, so we brought some wine. Upon arriving, we were immediately greeted by Mick, the captain, and you can tell right away that he loves what he does. He's a real easy going guy that is very knowledgeable about sailing and definitely puts you at ease. He even let me help with the ropes for the sail and offered for us to drive the boat if we wanted. As we had left the dock, Mick asked if anyone wanted him to play tour guide, in case we wanted him to point out some cool things along the way. He had taken us out into the bay past the Navy dolphins and seals which were a fun sight to see. We also got to see some of the Navy submarines and airplanes as we cruised past. I don't think there could have been a more perfect evening for the cruise, it was absolutely peaceful and we had the most beautiful sunset. I would definitely recommend Mick's cruises to everybody. It was so much fun and my girlfriend and I are definitely going to do another one. We are telling all our friends about the great time we had! Thanks Mick, can't wait until our next cruise! read more

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This is something everyone should do and not just once. We had a really nice, laid back sail with Pacifica Sailing Charter's. The boat is large and first class, no worries for the sea sick bunch. The Captain was super knowledgeable about sailing and San Diegos history and all thing navy. Worth the money, affordable and really cool! read more

We had a great time on their sailing lesson! Captain Mick was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot. read more

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Sunset 2 hour cruise with Mick for our anniversary was the highlight of the day. We started out with a leisurely sail around the bay and ended it back on the docks learning about various sailboats and their characteristics as we are interested in getting a boat. Mick was very knowledgeable and taught us about San Diego bay and its history. He has a great sense of humor as well. Highly recommend, you won't regret this two hour tour. read more

If you're interested in learning how to sail or just want to enjoy a sailboat ride do yourself a favor and take a ride with Captain Mick. My Wife and I recently did and had a great time. Captain Mick is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of sailing. He is very funny also. read more

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Celebrated a friends birthday, we started off to a rocky start but we gave Mick a courtesy call let him know we were running late cuz our ride and he waited . He was so kind to milk as much time as possible to give us a full experience, which was an amazing time! Mick was such a great captain kind and patient . We had a total blast . We will definitely book again and request Mick !!! Thank you again Mick!!!!! read more

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There were so many great things about this company! Their COVID regulations were great and our captain Mick was amazing! We learned about sailing and how sails use the wind. It was great! We saw seals and had a beautiful day on the water. Mick is very knowledgeable and enjoyable to be around! Can't wait to come back and take the catamaran out with him! Highly recommend! read more

Mick took us out on the water this past Saturday for my bachelorette party! He was so kind and informative on the area. He started by asking about our preferences on where to go, and then took us to the sea lions and a hopeful search for dolphins! They were adorable and we had a lot of fun on the beautiful boat. Laying in the net enjoying the view is the beat place to be. Mick couldn't have been a better guide, and we greatly appreciated him! read more

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We were in San Diego for a short trip and decided to do a little sailing and stumbled upon this gem! Our Captain Mick was awesome! He was super friendly and very informative! We booked a day in advance and it was smooth sailing! We had a great time and it was just a beautiful day to be out on the bay! I highly recommend you sail with Captain Mick and Pacific Sailing Charters! read more

Mick was great and the conversation was wonderful! We got the bonus of seeing some dolphins! Lovely time, we will definitely be booking again! read more

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My friends and I had a great time with Captain Mick on his catamaran last weekend. We did a 2 hour boat trip in the Marina as a fun activity for our joint babymoon. Captain Mick answered all of the questions we had, and was very informative. Would definitely book again, and recommend you do the same! read more

We had a great experience with Captain Mick during our sailing ride this past weekend! To start off, the company itself (Pacifica Sailing Charters) and the Captain were very accommodating despite the fact that the scheduling was a bit choppy and we were a few minutes late (oops)! Nevertheless, we were able to enjoy our ride with Mick, who provided us the opportunity to learn more about sailing and different types of boats. He is very knowledgeable and we walked away with beautiful memories and views of the harbor, as well as more knowledge about sailing. Would definitely recommend. read more

San Diego and sailing go together. We took a two-hour sunset cruise on "Masquerade." Captain Mick was laid-back, took the time to brief our group about safety and the necessary stuff, and then took us on an interesting, and breathtakingly beautiful sail around San Diego Bay. This is a safe, mellow cruise. Don't worry about getting seasick or being too cold. FAQs: Parking was easy and cheap, the boat has a toilet for #1 only, wear boat-friendly shoes, bring appropriate cash for a 20% tip. Mick is a pro, and IMO deserves to be compensated like one. Save a little money by booking through Groupon. My final thought: This short cruise will bring you happiness and clarity. We've all been through a lot in 2020. Sailing with Mick, and the time spent with my family on Masquerade helped make things a little better. Thanks Mick. See you again. Here's a video link from our cruise. https://www.facebook.com/1546562695/videos/10226204411247182/ read more

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Mike was an excellent captain, we had a total of 6 people on the boat and there was plenty of room and space for everyone. We all enjoyed Mike's knowledge of the harbor and of course having our own cocktails was amazing! read more

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As perfect of a day on the water as it can get. They came through on my birthday last minute, 25 people, we put a DJ booth at the front, and rocked the bay. Other boats were cheering us. It was amazing. The staff was perfect, the boat was perfect. I seriously can't give them enough credit. During a time where everything closed, feeling normal on the waters was paradise and this boat and staff played the biggest roll. Thank you, we will be doing it again. read more

Mick was the best captain! We had so much fun for my friends birthday. I highly recommend them anytime you want a private boat ride! He took us to see seals and we even saw a pod of dolphins. Look no further for the best sailing charter! read more

Fun afternoon with hour sailing lesson and hour cruise with Cap'n Mike Beautiful day on the bay - informative and fun Will be sailing with Pacifica again soon read more

Had a wonderful day boating around with my family. We rented the boat for a couple hours, brought a picnic, and sailed around while the captain drove us around. The captain was very personable and following all the safety rules! Also, the price was reasonable from a couple other companies we had contacted. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a relaxing experience. read more

It was such a hot day, but good ole captain Mick helped us make the most of our first time sailing! I would definitely recommend him if you are looking to charter a boat. Taught us a little bit of everything about sailing and toured us through the harbor. Now we all want to own a boat! Thanks again! read more

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We had a great experience with Captain Mick! We did a 2 hour sunset sail and had a lovely time. It was an awesome covid-safe experience! Pacifica was really great with answering questions and concerns leading up to the sail, which was very helpful. I would definitely sail with Pacifica and Captain Mick again! read more

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This was not our first sailing charter on SD Bay, but it was our first with this company and one of our favorites. The sailing is pretty much the same but the Captain is what makes or breaks it and Cap'n Mick definitely was perfect for our crazy little group of 3 couples. It was a "friends reunion weekend" and this was the highlight. Mick was engaging but not intrusive on "our" time. It was just perfect. Everything we hoped it would be. Would definitely choose them first next time. My only caution would be, if you have 6 people, it is a bit of a cozy sail. Which was fine with us, as we are all good friends. Boat is perfect for a group of four. read more

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My husband and I went sailing with Mick for our anniversary and it was a truly great experience. We enjoyed a great trip out to view the seals and sea lions and even got to see a submarine by chance. It was very relaxing and something different from the power boats we usually go out on. Truly recommend it to all ages!! read more

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Our quarantine group had so much fun with Captain Mick on our sailing tour. The boat was a lot bigger than we imagined, so we were feeling incredibly bougie, ha! The COVID regulations were done well, there were snacks and water for us all and it was BYOB -- what more could you ask for? Captain Mick was a delight and we had one of our best days in the past 6 months! Highly recommend Pacific Sailing Charters for any San Diego sailing trips. read more

Mick was the absolute best captain my family and I could have asked for on this charter! The 2 hour trip did not have a single dull moment thanks to Mick's humor and knowledge. We'll definitely come back as soon as possible to have a great time on the boat again. Thanks, Mick! read more

Super fun time sailing with Mick! He's an experienced sailor, so you're in good hands on the water. Totally recommend sailing with him. The boat is a beauty too. read more

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I booked a private charter with Pacifica Sailing Charters for a bachelorette event. I would definitely recommend it! It was the perfect length of a cruise and we had a pretty great day in terms of weather. The one thing we didn't love was cruising by the live bait docks...pretty gross, smelled terrible and there were hundreds of birds flying around. Would have been nicer to sail around down the Coronado shore. read more

My husband has always wanted to charter a catamaran. We only had a couple of hours, but Captain Kurt was amazing! He was very professional, wore his mask, had hand sanitizer on hand and was a great tour guide as we sailed through San Diego Bay. He was very knowledgeable about the area and provided us with an excellent experience on a safe and clean ship. We cannot wait to go iut read more

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We hired Pacifica Sailing Charters to take us to sea to scatter my Mother's Ashes. The crew made this most difficult time extremely respectful, beautiful, joyful, and personable. It was a peaceful and joyous celebration of life. The cruise itself was absolutely lovely; the sun came out, we saw sea gulls, and lots of seals. I couldn't have asked for a more picturesque setting. I not only recommend, but plan on using Pacifica Sailing Charters again, if ever in the San Diego Area. Most Sincerely, Leslie M. read more

Dom Ceasar Dom Ceasar in the last week Awesome ride, Mick's team was on point! I'm going back soon! Another epic ride today perfect weather and Mick had the Navigation down! 1 read more

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Had an extremely fun adventure learning the basics of sailing with Mick, would highly recommend getting a private lesson.

We went out with captain Mick for my husband's birthday and had an amazing time. The captain took us out to see sea lions, told us about some of the history of the area, and showed us things on the water we would have never noticed. We even got to see a naval submarine coming in to dock. Captain Mick was intent on making sure we had a good time, and even let us stay out in the water for an hour extra to track the submarine. The captain piloted the boat completely by himself and let my husband drive as he was setting up the sails. It was a relaxing and enjoyable day. The boat was steady and a comfortable ride. I'm prone to motion sickness and not once felt uncomfortable. Overall we had a beautiful and memorable experience. Can't wait to do it again and bring our friends! read more

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Easy booking. Excellence Service. We'll run. Captain Liz was fun. The boat was clean and she was well organized.

It was so fun and eye opening! For me, it was a moment in life where I realized I was interested in something I never thought I would be. Like a food I convinced myself was gross as a child then suddenly realizing how much I've missed out growing up when finally giving it a try. I signed up for the cruise and sailing lessons. He was very good at explaining every aspect and trick of the trade. It's been a few days and I still find myself paying attention to every little gust of wind and what i would do to utilize every precious puff. If you haven't sailed before, sail with Mick and maybe, just maybe, he will tell you the secret to getting into sailing without having to spend the hundreds of thousand of dollars it takes to own your own. Thanks Mick, you are a great Captain. read more

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I give this company no stars I recently did a boat for my birthday on July 11th it was a party of six but I added two additional guests when we arrived everything seems to be fine until I talk to the captain Nick Mitch all of a sudden he changed our boat from the bigger boat to a smaller boat so me and my guest was very uncomfortable because it was no room when I explain to the captain that this wasnt the boat that I originally requested for he was really rude and very unprofessional I don't recommend this company to anybody at the end of our boat ride I talk to the captain about what happened and I wasn't happy he started cursing at me never ever well I give this company my money run go somewhere else . read more

We had such a great time on JADA with Pacifica Sailing Charters celebrating a great group of young men's college graduation! Captain and the crew took great care of us and owner of the boat, Carole was such a STAR with welcoming us and sharing about the history of the boat. All stars and sails aligned with a perfect day of sailing, thanks to Carole and Pacifica! read more

My wife and I took a sunset sail with Captain Mick and had a wonderful time. The entire process could not have been easier or smoother. I would highly recommend Mick and Pacifica Sailing Charters to anyone! read more

Amazing afternoon! We had so much fun with Mick. He was super courteous and professional and very knowledgeable about the bay and the surrounding area. We saw tons of seals and had a great sail. Overall great time!!! read more

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Captain Mick was amazing. Our other group did not come, so he upgraded our boat and made our experience outstanding. He was a great host for the town, giving us recommendations for the area. Additionally, he left us alone but also filled us in on facts when we asked. He made the experience like none other. We were so impressed and it was the highlight of our trip. We will definitely ride with mick again. read more