I called Pacifica Sailing Charters to inquire about chartering a boat for a burial at sea. Fortunately, I got Mick on the phone, which marked the first of many conversations/emails on the subject. Not only did he recommend the perfect boat for the occasion; he also offered great suggestions regarding the actual "burial ceremony" and food/drink catering, which helped enormously! All of his recommendations proved to be spot on and we had a wonderful, memorable send-off for two very special people. Thanks, Mick! read more

What can I say? I got the sunset cruise in June for 2 for my boyfriend's birthday and we both LOVED it! From the time we arrived, it felt like we were all family. We were on the boat with about 5 other people and our captain (Mick). There was plenty of room. He took us around San Diego bay. We saw a beautiful view of the downtown San Diego skyline, seals and birds of all sorts, a submarine, and learned quite well how to sail a boat. Our captain Mick was extremely knowledgeable about sailing and his experience at racing sailboats. We each even took turns sailing and it was so much fun! Would 110% recommend sailing with Mick! He's amazing! Definitely worth it! Thanks for the fun evening! read more

Really nice charter with Mick as Captain and Jason as crew. Perfect in every way. Definitely would sail again with Pacifica. There were 8 of us (family). We went out on the Catamaran and had plenty of room. read more

We had a great trip yesterday. Thanks captain Mick and Jason. Thanks from The Meyers family

This sailing experience was the highlight of our weekend trip to San Diego. Captain Mick was informative and fun, lots of good stories, and very personable. He was patient as he taught us specifics at the helm and how to maneuver the sails. We were upgraded to a catamaran!!! Very pleasurable cruise and highly recommended!!! Thank you for making it memorable!!! read more

Awesome, loved it everyone should do this once a year, Mick was amazing thank u. We planned my bff bday on this boat and he was just so helpful and nice. It's clean and nice. read more

This was a fabulous deal and it was so beautiful and I felt like I was in a dream. Captain mike rocks!!

We sailed this past Saturday with Captain Mick, a sunset cruise on his 38 foot boat. It was really fun and relaxing. What was really cool was seeing some warships from the water side, and also cruising past the Navy's dolphin training base. Mick has a great personality and that really added to the adventure.He's also a very experienced sailor who races. Rick and Sandy read more

Amazing time with Captain Mick what an awesome guy, great Captain. You don't need to be from out of town to enjoy time on the water. Catamaran was top notch and had everything you need for a fun day on the water. We will be back for sure. Thanks again Mick for such a special day. read more

We had a blast on our sailing trip! Captain Mike was great! He will teach you the basics of sailing or you can just sit back, relax and enjoy the water. He provided snacks and water and we were allowed to bring our own beer, etc. It was perfect! I highly recommend them!! read more

I'm new to sailing and wanted to learn a bit more before venturing out on my own. i signed up for the sailing lesson with Pacifica Sailing Charters and had a fantastic day on the water. The captain was professional, and informative. We were allowed to bring our own food and beer which was awesome. The captain shared easy to follow insights on tacking the boat, sailing upwind, and then downwind. Over all amazing experience. I would highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to learn more about sailing or just getting out on the water. read more

This was a really great time! I bought the 2 hour BYOB cruise Groupon on a whim as a gift, but I didn't know exactly what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised with the boat and the experience. It was just me and my 3 friends on the boat, and Captain Mick was very friendly, flexible, and open to wherever we wanted to go. They offered some basic snacks like chips, but we had brought our own drinks and snacks, so we just settled in with a cocktail and rode around the coast of San Diego enjoying the sights. We had a blast, and I would definitely do this again! read more

I have never received such terrible customer services or been spoken too so rudely, even threateningly. Very disappointed.

We had such a great time sailing!! The captain was super nice and just an all around good time. The weather was perfect and was super relaxing. read more

This was my first time learning to sail and Mick was great.. very attentive and gave us every detail. The views were beautiful. He even made sure we got to have a close look at the sea lions, submarines, and dolphins! Him and Reg were a great team! Thanks for the fun experience! read more

I booked a sunset sail to surprise my special someone on our vacation weekend, since sailing was something he'd always wanted to do. We were joined by another couple we didn't know. We had heavy clouds, wind, and a little spattering of rain while we were boarding and getting settled. At the dock Mick asked us if we were up to heading out. I asked if HE felt comfortable, and he said we'd likely have a bit of a "gnarly time," but he knew we'd be safe. That was all my man needed to hear - a gnarly time possible! Captain Mick delivered on the excitement, but skillfully tempered it for the couple of us (the girls, of course) who were a little nervous about the listing (or, "tipping over"). Mick taught us about wind puffs, reading the telltails, riding the line of the wind efficiently, and some stuff about San Diego along the way. We saw the sub dock, the base, the carriers, the seals, the canyons. It was a fantastic experience, but I don't have the typical sunny pictures to share here. I've been sailing a few times with other captains, and Mick's racing experience brought a cool, new slant to the experience. He was very knowledgeable, funny, and perfectly at ease with the boat, the weather, and his passengers. My man can't wait for his next sailing opportunity - I'm so thankful for the experience! Thanks, Mick! read more

This was a great experience, we felt like we were sailing on a friends boat. We were lucky enough to get to sail aboard the catamaran. Mick was an amazing host, very professional and knowledgeable while still being laid back. read more

The boat ride was smooth and Captain Mike was AMAZING. My husband and I had a wonderful time! We highly recommend this tour and it was well worth the price read more

Had a great time sailing and Mick was a great captain! Thanks for the great sunset cruise around the harbor.

Captain Mick was fantastic! My mom and I had a great time sailing. We saw a lot sea lions. I would definitely book with Pacifica Sailing Charters again! Thanks, Mick, for a fantastic day on the water! read more

I booked a sailing adventure. I made the mistake and gave the wrong email, unaware until after the fact. I tried calling to let them know I was running late but the number listed was for their automatic service. I missed the cruise. I wouldn't be so upset if they would refunded the cruise but I have to get a voucher. When will I use it if I'm visiting SD for a weekend? Yeah so kind of pointless. They have some work to do as a small business. I was looking forward to the cruise, the captain had some amazing reviews. read more

I've done two trips out and both were absolutely wonderful. Mick was very informative and helpful when I got a little sea sick. Definitely a great time and would do again read more

I coordinated a large group event with Pacifica Sailing Charters and it was a huge success! Everyone had an amazing time. The crew and staff are wonderful. I look forward to planning future team events with them. read more

On a recent trip to SD, I had the fun opportunity to go for a sail with these good folks. A fun time was had bay all and it made for a relaxing couple of hours on the sea. Nothing like it! The Captain was terrific and very friendly, willing to answer all the questions the group had. great experience. read more

This was by far the best groupon I've ever bought and I highly suggest going on the couple's cruise! Mick was such a welcoming and personable captain. He made sure that we had a wonderful time and I definitely plan to go again next time I'm in San Diego. We had a beautiful sunset and Mick was not only an awesome captain but a photographer as well! He took wonderful pictures of each couple and sent them later that night to us. All in all, it was a great experience and worth the money- don't miss out on this great deal! read more

Captain Mick is extremely friendly, helpful and fun. My friends and l had a great time and learned a lot about sailing. Mick explained everything in detail and offered great accommodations. The boat is beautiful and his tour covered all of the beautiful spots in the area. I would highly recommend to anyone in the are or tourists! read more

My friends and I had such a fun trip out in the bay with Mick! His boat is beautiful and even though the weather wasn't as picturesque, the sun popped out just as we started to pull out of the dock for a great ride past the Navy shipyards, downtown, and out to Point Loma to see some dolphins and sea lions! read more

Beautiful experience! Mick was so attentive and such a pleasure to have as our captain. The boat fit our group of 10 very comfortably. We can't wait to go on another excursion with Mick! read more

Thanks for a wonderful sail! Super informative lesson by Captain Mick for my husband, and I just got to sit back and enjoy the gorgeous day on the bay. It was great for both of us - totally worth it! read more

We contacted this company about scattering ashes at sea. In additional to being the most economical they were extremely accommodating. They provided exactly the kind of service we were looking for. The boat, time of departure and duration of the trip were at our convenience. They chose the location of the scattering; Coronado, the Hotel Del and the bay bridge as a beautiful backdrop. Mick said to watch for a magical moment to happen as each ash scattering trip he'd escorted had an "event". Sure enough, one did happen for us as well. Thanks to Mick and Don, we had a very pleasurable experience for a not-so-pleasant chore. read more

I live in San Diego and took my friends from New York and St Louis on a two hour afternoon tour. It was the perfect amount of time, a beautiful, clean sailboat, and the captain was perfect. He picked our route based on what we would find interesting, and he made the ride as smooth as we wanted but gave us the option of letting down the second sail for a more exciting experience. It was private and comfortable, and the views were amazing. The captain also knew the answer to every question we asked about the places we passed or whether he would recommend going places. It was the perfect time for visitors, giving them an idea of the city but also just a relaxing break from walking around the different sights. (I sometimes get motion sick and this was no problem. Very smooth ride without dramamine but you can bring it.) I highly recommend this company and the two hour tour as a great activity for tourists or just local families who want something new to do. I think it's reasonably priced for how nice it is. read more

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GREAT Team Building activity! Mick set up the perfect team building event to start our 2-day San Diego meeting. It was the perfect start - clear your mind so that you can focus. Our Team was the crew and Mick is a great teacher, listener and really made us all feel very welcome and comfortable on his beautiful boat. We all learned a little about sailing, the wind, the ocean, learned about the history of SanDiego, saw whales and most importantly we came together as a team and learned a lot about each other. I would highly recommend this type of activity for any corporate group or even a family. Thanks again Mick. Scott S. / Genentech read more

I had a fantastic sail with Mick and a small group from Germany. He is really accommodating and the was fast and comfortable- best sailing experience yet. Will definitely be back read more

Captain Mick was terrific and provided his depth of sailing insights and sights to see as we sailed throughout San Diego bay. Our cruise far exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend Captain Mick, his sailing skills and the extra mile he went for us to have a very memorable day. read more

Mick was awesome! Good dude...great guide. The sail was fantastic, we had great weather and even better experience

Fantastic afternoon/evening cruise with Mick on Friday. Nicest guy, really informative and made the experience well worth it! My wife and I will be back next time we are in town. read more

Our 2.5 hr sailing cruise with Captain Mick was wonderful! The boats only allow 6 people plus the captain, so it's nice not to be herded in a huge tour group like cattle. He made sure we had a relaxing and interesting time. We brought our own bottle of wine, sat back, and just enjoyed the view, sunset breeze, and conversation with Mick and 2 other couples. read more

Everything was perfect and it exceeded our expectations. We even saw a submarine and lots of unexpected animals. The captains did an awesome job and made the occasion a lot easier to deal with. The ride was comfortable and smooth as silk. read more

So great to be out on the water - Mick was a great Captain! Would love to sail with him again soon.

If you are thinking of making tour to the sea view then this will be the best for you. Make your way and have full entertainment.