We had booked the two hour trip for a friends bachelorette party and it was honestly so amazing!!…read moreWe all wished we had booked a longer trip. Captain Stephen met us on the dock right on time and he instantly made us all feel right at home. He was super professional and fun and kept us entertained the whole time with fun stories. The weather was perfect and we packed some snacks and drinks which I would recommend doing. This for sure was the highlife of the weekend. Thank you for such a wonderful time!!!

We had an amazing time on Pacifica sailing charter celebrating my sister's bachelorette party…read more Captain Mick, who was absolutely incredible and very accommodating and made our experience so much fun (and helped us take so many photos)! We took some sandwiches and seltzers and enjoyed such a beautiful sailing day. I highly recommend booking Pacifica sailing charters for any sailing activity party event. We honestly had so much fun and we are looking forward to coming back for our next event!

Captain Liz was seriously the best!! She greeted us right at our designated time and made us feel…read morecomfortable as soon as boarding. She went over all safety things to ensure we had the BEST party out of there on the water. Not only was she a bada** captain but she was a hostess and a tour guide. The boat was so clean and she truly ensured we were all having an incredible day! I will definitely be booking this again!!

Perfect day. Perfect boat and perfect captain. I wish I could give 10 stars. If you are looking to…read moresail or a harbor cruise in San Diego, you came to the right place. Book now before you miss out.

I believe it is permanently closed. There is no way to make a reservation. I tried calling the…read morenumber that was posted on the sails when we were aboard years ago. Sounds like it is a private number for a female named, Ashley.

From beginning to end... was an AUTHENTICALLY fun adventure learning how to actually JIBE, HOIST,…read moreand STEER (yes - STEER) a world-famous Sailing Ship that has won America's Cup - TWICE!!! With Theme Parks closed and the beaches pretty much a wash in SO CAL - getting to spend the day out on the San Diego Bay, for a day of sailing and sunning and fresh breeze ... HEAVEN. LYNNE and BEA (the Captain and Co-Captain) are kind people... and BONUS if you're a Disney fan - you're sailing the SAME HARBOR where much of the first PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN film was shot - doubling as THE CARIBBEAN... and (it gets better!) - you actually pass by several times "THE BLACK PEARL" - the ship's stunt double from the Film!!! But even if you could care less about Cpt. Jack Sparrow or pirates - you're in for a fun day at sea and a crew of 6 who make you feel like you're more of a sailor than you really are :) Not only was every precaution and health + safety protocol taken - they add perks included a fun, brief overview of how the art of sailing and AMERICA'S CUP evolved, how award-winning ships are built (KEVLAR, TITANIUM, and other technology to keep it sturdy but lightweight) - and a giant cooler of iced-cold beverages you (and yes - the ship has a loo - just in case :) PERFECT get-away, for a family (kids over 5), or a stay-cation!

Captain Robert made our engagement such a precious memory! I can't say enough amazing things about…read morehim and the experience as a whole. First, regarding covid safety, he is top notch! Everything was very clean, and he wore a face covering and kept his distance as necessary. Secondly, the sailing experience itself was such a joy! He is clearly a very skilled captain and was very respectful of our privacy, but also is just a very charming and interesting person to talk to. Lastly.... the photos! The drone footage!!!! I am seriously blown away. This is such an important memory and I can't believe I have such amazing footage to remember it by! After the trip, he was very communicative and edited the photos and videos so nicely and quickly. I am so impressed, and we will definitely be back because sail away San Diego and Robert made our engagement day perfect. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Wow wow wow. What an incredible experience! Robert has been doing this for 20+ years and it shows!…read moreEverything was 5 star, the boat, the ride, the ambiance, the photos etc. I absolutely recommend Robert and his services to anyone, especially for special events. Friendly, funny, accommodating and talented with this photography - what more can you ask for!

It doesn't get any better..!! A day or evening sailing on…read morebeautiful San Diego Bay with Captain Jason is pure relaxation.

I haven't gone sailing in San Diego Bay since I was a kid many many years ago and I'm so glad that…read morewe got to go on a sunset cruise with Lucky Sol. My five-year-old daughter had an amazing time, she still talks about it. The whole experience was just about perfect. Really great memories.

We had a wonderful time on the sunset sail! Although chilly, we enjoyed the views, sunset and…read moreserenity the water brings.

Memorable, wonderful and spectacular photo opportunities with experience captain providing the best…read moremost enjoyable cruise. Captain Nick provided a brief orientation and safety tips, took up out to the harbor and ensured we had a pleasant trip. Very highly recommended.

Experience of a lifetime. Booked the Sea of Cortez 101,…read more103, 104, 114 Certification BOOKING: 5 stars Guinevere is super communicative. Though we didn't have certain questions or requests answered, it made sense when we got there. Changes in port locations and boats happened but again, Guinevere contacted me right away to make sure we were good to go. PROVISIONS: 5 stars We were curious what provisions were provided and never got a list. The reason is that it's based on season and availability. The variety of food and beverages provided on the boat was excellent. The only critique I have is that I would portion everything out a little smaller. There were huge 2 lbs balls of frozen fish or shrimp. I was able to portion them all out to have multiple meals however. BOAT: 5 stars Though we were assigned to a smaller boat than I was hoping for, the Vada Louine was an excellent boat to learn on. She was very good to us. SAILING CLASS: 5 stars.... Students: 0 stars Ok, we suck. We did what we were told and got the books and read as much as we could before the class. But never having been on a sailboat ever, it was like reading a foreign language. The classes and certifications was like being fire hosed with information and terms. By the end of the class, though, the reading made more sense. And having the hands-on experience on the catamaran was not only helpful, but invaluable. CAPTAIN JIM (Instructor): 5 stars + 12 jars of crunchy garlic (inside joke) We couldn't ask for a better Captain and instructor. Not only was he a great instructor, but definitely a mentor, a role model, and a confidante. He not only taught us and supported us, he also "rode the waves" of emotions that we went though on this journey--the excitement, stress, fear, and joy. He shared his wisdom, experience, as well as provided us an adventure of a lifetime. I cannot express how great he is--a wonderful instructor and human being. All in all, what an amazing trip, learning experience, vacation. I have and will highly recommend West Coast Multihull to anyone interested in learning. I definitely want to do this class again.

I had a terrific experience sailing with Blue Pacific Yachting in Marina del Ray (recently acquired…read moreby West Coast Multihulls) as part of their 3-day ASA 104/114 class to Catalina. This class is generally offered once a month on dates that would not work for me in coming months, so I really appreciated that Ellie in the office put together an off-cycle class that worked for me. My goals were to get time on a catamaran and get some local knowledge of Catalina Island. Our instructor Lori was very knowledgeable about the basic maneuvering we were able to cover in the class, and it was obvious she is very experienced going to Catalina. She was patient and observant and provided specific feedback as I got used to using a twin screw moving around and docking in the marina, and anchoring and picking up a mooring at Catalina. One thing to be aware of, and this is not a criticism but a trade-off for this class, is that the trip to and from Catalina uses up a lot of time that might have been spent on additional docking practice (maybe add a day?). Further, on this particular trip due to winds we motored both to Catalina and back which limited the actual sailing time. For my purposes that was not an issue since I was focused on local knowledge and already had significant bigger boat experience on monohulls since receiving the US Sailing BBC rating years ago. We picked up time though since Lori made the decision to have sailors come provisioned and pick up additional stuff at Two Harbors, which I was really glad about since the syllabus seemed to suggest that we would use up valuable class time talking provisions and going shopping. I definitely recommend Blue Pacific, and Lori!

A PERFECT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!…read more Romancing the Wind was everything I hoped for and more for my birthday celebration! Captain Jim and the first mate were simply amazing--so accommodating, knowledgeable, and fun! They made sure the day was tailored to my needs and even let me steer the boat for a bit (such a cool experience!). The highlight for me was sailing along the beautiful San Diego coastline with my personal playlist blasting through the speakers--it was such a vibe! Booking was seamless thanks to Bernice (aka "BB"), who patiently answered all my questions and made the process stress-free. You could tell she genuinely cared about creating the best experience for us. If you're looking for a unique and fun adventure on the water, I highly recommend Romancing the Wind. Book directly through their website--you won't regret it!

RTW is the perfect boat charter in San Diego for a large group! I just celebrated my birthday with…read morearound 20 friends and we chose RTW since they had a boat large enough to accommodate everyone. The experience was amazing! Super fun and friendly crew and cute vessel. More than enough space for everyone to walk around and take in the beautiful views of the bay. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to charter a sailboat in SD!

It was a nice experience! Clean boat, availability, parking and friendly customer service!read more

I am a relatively new member (January 2026). I have taken the 101 and 103 and rented the Capri 22…read moresailboats. The boats are all very clean and very well maintained. The dock staff are always willing to assist a be there to help. Can't say enough about "Paige" in the office. I think she is the magic of Harbor Sailboats. She is always pleasant and professional. Now as I move to renting 103 qualifying boats I plan on getting experience on their Beneteau fleet. I had the opportunity to do a walk through on many of them and they are all very clean and well maintained. I can't say enough about the company and with the new construction underway, Harbor Sailboats will have a new modern office and dock area. If you have ever thought that Sailing would be something you would like to try I highly recommended them!

Took a weekend of sailing instruction for ASA 101 certification. Had a great time, and learned a…read morelot. Great instructor, with a patient and laid back attitude. Much appreciated!

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