Our company recently booked a charter for our employees, and to say we had a wonderful experience…read morewould be an understatement--everyone absolutely loved it! Captain Vince was incredible. He was attentive, informative, and extremely kind. We felt comfortable and safe throughout the entire trip. Our employees couldn't stop raving about the experience, and many shared that they plan to book their own charters in the future for their families. It was such a peaceful and beautiful time out on the water--truly a memorable experience that will stay with you. Thank you, Captain Vince, for making our trip so memorable. You were awesome!

We booked private sail to scatter family ashes. Was a beautiful day and the staff were friendly,…read morewelcoming amd accommodating. Kiwi was our captain and she was committed to a safe, comfortable and special time for us. A nice surprise was being presented with a certificate that identifies the coordinates of where the ashes were scattered.

Great time with Captain Ron. My two brothers and I took my dad fishing for his 75th birthday and…read morecaught some beautiful lingcod and rockcods. Ron kept us fishing the whole time. Boats immaculate and feels super safe even when the ocean was trying to rock us around. We are trying to find a date to do it again!!! I would recommend Ron to anyone and everyone.

I took my brothers-in-law and nephew out with Captain Ron and we had a great time. Ron is patient,…read moreknowledgeable and rely kept us on the fish all day. I can't even begin to describe what a better experience this was than going out on a boat with 30 fishermen and fouling lines all day. West wind is THE way to fish Monterey Bay!

Originally, our group was planning to have our company gathering in Lake Tahoe, but due to the…read morefires and air, we decided to move it to Monterey. We had a very large group and gave everyone the choice of either a private whale watching cruise, a visit to the Monterey Aquarium, or a visit to Carmel. Our group decided on the private whale watching cruise. We spend two awesome hours in the Monterey Bay with these huge blue whales and finback whales. Our group had a great time! Monterey Sailing & Boat Charters is perfect for large group private cruises. Food and alcohol was also permitted. Captain and crew where awesome too.

From the owner: We are a Boat Charter Company in Monterey, California, that offers a variety of "Private Whale…read moreWatching and Special Event Cruises" either from 1-6 people or 7-11 people on a nice 37' Catamaran, or for groups up to 69 people, we use our large power vessel. We offer Large Corporate Events & Team Builder Tours/Regattas, Weddings & Memorial Cruises. We also specialize in a variety of Private Family/Friends daily Private Sailing Cruises, and Private Sunset Appetizer Cruises.

Amazing experience. Guide was very skilled and knowledgeable. Being so close to the water on a…read morespeedy boat was fantastic!

Absolutely incredible experience with Fast Raft Ocean Safaris & Captain Kate!…read more If you're anywhere near the Monterey Peninsula, local or visiting, you must experience Fast Raft Ocean Safaris. We had the privilege of heading out with Captain Kate, and what unfolded was truly beyond words. We witnessed countless humpback whale calves breaching all around us-so many that we didn't know which direction to look-left, right, behind the boat...it felt like nature's ballet on full display! The raft itself is impeccable-comfortable, smooth, and incredibly close to the water, which makes the encounters feel all the more intimate and powerful. It's small-group, thoughtfully guided, and environmentally conscious. Captain Kate's knowledge, passion, and deep respect for the ocean and its creatures created a sense of reverence and wonder that elevated the whole journey. This is not your average whale-watching tour-it's in a league of its own. A soul-stirring, jaw-dropping, life-affirming kind of outing. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Whether you're a local looking to reconnect with the majesty of your own backyard or a visitor hoping for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, this is the one to book. Truly unforgettable.

Had a great time with Crab and Dabs. Deckhand Kayla was very friendly and helpful, and they put us…read moreon fish. Can't ask for too much more. Would go with them again.

Absolutely amazing location. Some of the best scenery of the californian coast on display while you…read morefish. The boats ride the swell great, thanks to the experienced captains running them. The deckhands go out of their way whenever possible to ensure fishermen and women of every caliber end the day with big smiles and full sacks. However, that is also due to the fact that the fish stocks along this section of coast are some of the best anywhere in california, the fishing is truly remarkable here. 10/10 would recommend everyone experience fishing like this atleast once in their life.

We just finished up a sail with Gene. It was amazing. He was so informative and knowledgeable about…read moresailing, the wildlife and the Monterey area (among so many other things)! And bonus to being out on open water was all the whales that happened to be eating in the area. I definitely recommend to anyone!

I booked Carrera Sailing for a private charter in Monterey on Valentine's Day where I proposed to…read moremy now fiance. With such a special event I spent a lot of time researching and was actually debating on booking with Carrera Sailing vs a few other private charters. I can confidently say that I made the right decision. What separated Carrera Sailing from the competition for me was Gene himself and his attention to detail. He is not a large company that churns through customers as quickly as possible. He focuses on quality and providing great customer service. From the start, he was very transparent to me regarding the wind and weather conditions and provided recommendations for the dates we were in town. You could also tell that Gene had decades of experience from the entertaining stories and experiences he shared during the trip. He knows every aspect of sailing and even custom manufactures carbon fiber additions to his boat. Overall, the experience was absolutely perfect and we will definitely be back.

We had the best experience with Captain Joonya and were so lucky to see so many otters, seals, and…read morebirds on our trip. We even saw multiple groups of mating otters & a mother and baby!! The boat is so comfortable and beautifully decorated. My 99 year old grandmother had the best time & appreciated the extra blankets provided on board and how comfortable Captain Joonya made our family feel! We will definitely be back for another charter in the future!!

Fantastic trip on the slough to see otters. Great boat. Great staff. Definitely recommend.read more

This was our first whale watching experience and it was wonderful. We did 8am Mother's Day morning…read moreand spent a little over 3 hours on the water. We seen 4 different species dolphins, 2 baby humpbacks near the harbor and a trio of full grown humpbacks further out. Chase was great and even let our little one go in steer the boat on the way back. We bought one of his framed photos before leaving and would for sure do this again. The smaller boat allowed them to get the dolphins to "surf" along the bow and that was a super fun experience.

I have gone on many whale watching trips in this region, and today was honestly beyond wonderful…read more Sanctuary cruises does it all well! Brian was super helpful and kind with our booking and called us back promptly. The captain Joey knew right where the action was, allowing us to spend a whole hour watching two families of Bigg's Orca whales celebrate a successful hunt with breaches, tail slaps, and other incredible acrobatics. We also watched humpback whales put on a show and lunge feed off to the side of the boat! Naturalist Luke shared fascinating stories about these amazing creatures. I have regularly taken my science students out on this boat because they always provide personalized, phenomenal service, and make everyone feel at home and safe. You won't regret booking a trip with this outfit!