Captain Bill was fantastic. From his first response online I knew me and my soon to be fiancé were…read morein good hands. His boat was clean and well kept. He's very personable and was a great steward to the waters he sails. He took photos for us while we were on our sunset sail. Which was perfect for my surprise proposal at sea! We now have memories and photos that will be with us for a lifetime. Thank you Captain Bill. We look forward to sailing with you again the next time we find ourselves in the area.

Captain Bill is absolutely amazing! He shared in our ceremony by ringing an antique bell eight…read moretimes with a poem by John F Kennedy. He volunteers for fish and wildlife and works with his family for the preservation of the ocean. He helped us to celebrate the life of Dan Feltham's 90 years, as a sailor, world traveler, author, musician, photographer, father of son Kerry and so much more! It was a beautiful morning with flowers, passages and poetry read, bubbles and a sun fish, brown pelicans, commorants, crested terns, California gulls, long nose common dolphins, sea lions, schools of fish, and so much more! It was truly a spectacular experience and beautiful ceremony.

I've lived here my entire life and have never been whale watching but have always wanted to,…read morehowever it's just not an experience I'd typically consider splashing out on for myself (**spoiler alert - my visit was less than two weeks ago and immediately after disembarking I told my husband I wanted to get on another tour stat!) For Christmas, my husband's aunt gifted tickets to our entire extended family to enjoy a whale watching tour together so we finally landed on a date and it was an awesome experience from start to finish. We arrived about 15 minutes early for our 9:30am boarding time, checked in at the kiosk and were given paper tickets to be handed over to the crew as we came aboard. Once onboard, we were introduced over the speaker to the captain and crew and given a quick rundown of the itinerary and safety procedures. We navigated through the harbor where we spotted our local sea lion neighbors basking in the sun which especially delighted the kids and the out-of-town/state passengers, sailed out of the harbor and into the open sea. It was a pleasantly calm morning with hardly any wind and very smooth sailing. The only slight downside was that it was a particularly gray morning, so there was little distinction between the color of the ocean versus the sky but it was very clear and we could see for a long distance. We got probably close to halfway through our two-hour tour without any sightings but once we were about 5 miles off the coast, we started hearing transmissions between the crew over their walkies so we knew to start keeping our eyes peeled. The next half hour or so was spent watching three beautiful fin whales take turns coming up for air, swimming under the boat, rolling playfully and showing their light-colored bellies. It was so fun to be able to move about the boat freely to try to get the best view, some photos and videos, while being filled in by the crew on interesting marine facts. Finally the whales took their deep dives, at which point we were informed they wouldn't be coming back up for air for a while and it was about time to head back. The cruise back was equally smooth as the adventure out, and we got in right on time and prepared to disembark but not before getting coupons for a future expedition and adorable fin whale stickers to commemorate our tour. I can't WAIT to go on another whale watching tour with Oceanside Adventures - it was the best time!! I would 100000% recommend.

What a great day for whale watching!…read more The crew is amazing! Ivy, Tekon, Saxon, Chris. Hope I got all the spelling right! I've been on this boat and it's not always a guarantee as nature is nature but today was perfect. Calm seas, thousands...yes thousands of dolphin and a dozen whales. Mostly humpback but we saw two finback as well. So rad. Can't wait until next time!

Had a incredibly fun day sailing with Steve on Sunset Sails up and down San Diego coast. We saw…read moreDolphins, jelly fish, and Pelicans Steve our Captain has been sailing his whole life and takes meticulous care of his sail boat. There was 6 of us and we had plenty of room a few of us had fun helping and leaning how to sail. We were blessed with a perfect day of weather

Captain Steve keeps himself and his boat in great shape. The Bueno is a beautiful sailing vessel…read morewhich can accommodate 6 guests comfortably. We had 4 in our party and that felt just about right to have some room to move about on the deck. Captain Steve is a person of very good humor and is a great instructor, for those passengers who wish to learn a little about the art of sailing. We saw seals, birds of all sorts and a few dolphins. This is typical from what I heard. You can't go wrong with a trip on the Bueno! Highly recommended.

This is a very long overdue review for Captain Chuck White. Pacific Venture Charter Services, while…read moreapparently an amazing fishing charter service, is also an amazing burial at sea service. On September 22, 2024, myself and my father, wife, daughter, and son-in-law had the privilege of being assisted by Captain White to bury my mother at sea. He was incredibly compassionate, wonderful, and understanding. We would recommend anyone who is looking to do the same to use Pacific Venture Charter Services and Captain White. Thank you.

It wasn't looking likely we'd get out on the water. For the first time in decades of family…read moregatherings, we'd flaked on scheduling a fishing trip, it was late December, and nobody had room for the five of us. Until Chuck called me back, last minute. "I just got a cancellation -- you still up for fishing?" To be clear, the adventure didn't measure up to some of the more impressive charters I've enjoyed, but it wasn't the time of year where bigger fish, like tuna, were abundant. Chuck said we'd be hunting for Sheepshead and Rockfish (not to be confused with east coast Rockfish), as we headed out we saw plenty of fat and happy seals, dolphin dropped by to say hello, and my kid stood up top with Chuck, peppering him with questions about his tales from the seas, of which he had many, including a gray whale epic that blew me away. In the end, our lines generally popped with activity, and I never mellowed over that genuine intrigue about deep sea fishing, the "I wonder what's on the end of my line" anticipation as I reeled up a catch. For those of you who wonder how to cook Sheepshead -- it's a rubbery, almost Cod-like fillet -- check the interwebs for crab cake recipes. It took plenty of bread crumbs and more than a little sriracha, but in the end we had winner winner fishin' dinner.

We scattered ashes of two relatives with four friends. We were completely satisfied with the two…read morehour experience. Les helped us plan timing and location for the scattering and carefully introduced us to the safety features of his vessel before departure. Very professional, very friendly, very respectful.

Captain Les was amazing. He knew what we wanted and he gave us what we wanted. A great, memorable…read moretime! He showed us his nice clean sailboat, even let my mom take it for a spin. He gave us so much information about everything. Smooth sailing with this guy. Great conversationalist, without being overly chatty. He was just so fun to be around with. He took us out into the ocean. We saw sea lions, fish, dolphins. Want to go sailing? Ask for Captain Les. Yes, there is a bathroom, water and drinks.. there is a mini fridge to keep that bottle of rosé in.. his boat fits about 6-8 people comfortably.

My family booked a dolphin and whale watching tour and it couldn't have been more perfect. Nate,…read morethe captain and guide, was friendly and funny making the whole trip a more relaxing experience. He was very knowledgeable about the dolphins and the whale we saw and took the time to make sure everyone on the boat was able to see everything. We would absolutely book another tour the next time we visit Oceanside.

This charter was spectacular. We have been celebrating our late dad's birthday for the past 20…read moreyears with fishing charters in San Diego, and this one was by far the best. The crew was incredibly attentive. I never had to ask for assistance because someone was always there before I even had the chance. It was unexpected and very much appreciated. The woman serving food and beverages also made a point to check in throughout the trip, which really stood out. We caught a lot of fish, and the experience was seamless from start to finish. The briefing at the beginning was quick, clear, and efficient, so we had our poles in the water right away. Highly recommend this charter and crew. An unforgettable experience.

We cruised with Good life for a beautiful sunset. We were able to bring our own food and drinks and…read morejust had the best time with Captain Brian. Will definitely be recommending them to our friends and am looking forward to our next cruise with them!

This was such a fun experience. We did a sunset charter in mid June, and it was so peaceful and…read morefun. I'd definitely recommend and will be back.

Wow! What a beautiful sailing afternoon with Captain John and his wife Carol on their beautiful 42'…read moresailboat named Sea Star. We had sunshine and the perfect amount of wind. Everything was so easy from communicating with Captain John to arrange our outing to the actual outing. There was never an awkward moment. It was like sailing with longtime friends. You can bring your own drinks and snacks and they have the rest to make the afternoon so enjoyable. We are from Kansas City and we would go again when in the area. If you have a choice book with Sunset Coast Sailing. You cannot go wrong with them.

In the San Diego area to celebrate our parents' 50th wedding anniversary, we found John and Carol…read more(and the Sea Star) during a web search. Replies to set up out time together were prompt and clear, and Carol and John's warm hospitality during our sunset sail created a unique memory for a special occasion. Highly recommend!

this is the second time i've celebrated a friend's birthday with champagne yacht. their crew is the…read morebest. they're beyond nice and attentive. when it was time to dock, the yacht was cleaned up and everything was packed for us to take home. the yacht itself was super clean and well kept. brittany was one of the crew members that remembered my friend and i from the first time we attended a friends birthday party. looking to book my own birthday with champagne yacht next year because of the service !

We had my husband's 40th birthday with about 40ish guests and let me tell you, it was one of the…read morebest decisions I made. From beginning, during and end, Dave was really easy to communicate with. He put us directly in contact with the food vendor, helped carry all the extras onto the yacht, and pretty much let us set it and forget it. The staff was also top notch. The bartender and captain (Brittany and Drew) were very sweet, always letting me know the timeline, made sure we got group photos against the San Diego skyline, and packed all the extra food/alcohol we had left so nothing was left behind. We got to use our phone to bump the music and the stop of Glorietta bay to swim was epic. 10/10 recommend and will most likely book again in the future. Thanks Dave and team!

We had a very enjoyable time on Ahoy Mateys Sailing Charter sailboat ... There were four of us out…read moreon a perfect sunny Labor Day weekend for a three hour cruise. Captain Bobby is very experienced and has a great dry sense of humor. Crew member Roger knows his way around sails and knots and was also a really fun guy. We highly recommend Ahoy Mateys and are glad we chose to sail with him, ... and would do it again!

My husband and I went on a sailing adventure with Captain Bobby out of Oceanside. It was the…read moreperfect outing. We even got to sit behind the wheel and play "captain". The Marina in Oceanside is beautiful and has several options for restaurants. I highly recommend this Charter, it's the real thing!