They don't tell you beforehand that they make you remove your shoes when you board or that they want to take your purse/bag off of your person and "store it". There are no straws or red wine on board so if you can't have cold items, plan on staying sober. The crew was a little condescending, which I found funny because it's not the nicest yacht you've ever seen. It's pretty mid. read more

A little overdue, but I had to share what a wonderful experience we had with Zolna Yachts for my bachelorette! From start to finish, everything was amazing. Shari and her crew were absolutely incredible--so welcoming, accommodating, and attentive to making sure everyone had the best time. You can truly tell they care about creating a memorable experience for their guests. We had such a great time on the water and couldn't have asked for a better crew. I would 100% recommend Zolna Yachts to anyone looking to charter in San Diego, and I would absolutely book with them again! Thank you, Shari and crew, for such an unforgettable experience! read more

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Yesterday, Zolna yachts/ specifically, Narissa, decided it was a good idea to take a shortcut through the mooring field next to the Coronado bridge. This isn't a normal thorough fare. It is also a no wake zone! They came in hot, doing at least 10 to 12 kn throwing a large wake.(Unfortunately, we were too busy holding on to get photos or video as they came through the first time) We were working on our center console on our mooring. My wife was on top of the T-Top and had to hold on for dear life. There was a woman at the helm. We waved to them, yelled to them, and even honk the horn to no avail. They didn't slow down. An hour maybe two later they did the same return pattern cutting through the middle of the mooring field. This time there was a man at the helm and they were going a little slower. Total disregard for common courtesy. As a side note, I'm a professional captain with 30 years experience. read more

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This is my third time booking with Zolna Yachts and I can't recommend them enough! Shari & Amos are very pleasant to work with and very accommodating. Communication was easy and fast. As someone who gets overwhelmed booking large events, I've ALWAYS had such a smooth experience working with them. The yacht is gorgeous, large, spacious, all of the above. My guests are always very impressed! Definitely my go to yacht company and I recommend this business to all my friends and family. read more

Everything about the cruise was amazing! The staff and the captain were so attentive to our group and needs and made everything wonderful! Can't wait to book it again next time! read more

LOVE ZOLNA YACHTS!!!!! Amos & Shari were so accommodating and kind from the moment we met them! My friends and I were fortunate to experience the Zolna Yacht for my 40th birthday party. The ride was smooth and so beautiful!! All of my guests had an incredible time dancing and enjoying the scenery. The crew was fun, compassionate, and so helpful! It was the most magical evening, where we all felt taken care of and I hope to do it again! read more

We hosted a leadership day for our top salespeople and corporate team members. Zolna Yachts was very responsive, reasonably priced, and ultimately one of the classiest feeling events we've ever hosted. They had multiple catering options, and we chose a charcuterie board that was incredibly seamless, beautiful, and delicious! The crew was amazing. Captain Cory, Lauren, Cam, and our bartender Arnold were all dialed in and attentive to anything we needed. They were also friendly, fun, and made our trip that much more enjoyable! Shari and Amos, the owners, were very good about communicating ahead of time and were very easy to work with. So grateful for our experience, and definitely hoping to run more events like this in the future! read more

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We held an company retirement party on the yacht. Everything was perfect and all participant's had a wonderful evening. Great job Amos & Shari ! read more

80th Birthday Bash. We had 35 friends abouard for two hour susnset cruise. The cocktails were fab, my special wine at the ready, and the service unparalleled. I had never done anything like this before but Shari guided mea all the way. Clear instructions, easy communication, crew sensational. Even set up a play list tailored to a boat load of old farts!! I wanted a birthday that didn't require anything of me except have fun!! This was it!! read more

Zolna Yachts is the best yacht experience I have been on in San Diego. From the service to the food, amazing drinks and just all around such a beautiful boat and man you have to go to the sea sessions! It's a live music experience like no other can't wait for the 2025 line up! Shari and all of her crew were just sincerely amazing! Thank you so much for the great vibes read more

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So the wife told me her 70th birthday was "VERY important". I decided to book a "private yacht sunset dinner cruise for 'the family'". I got a referral for Zolna Yachts Nerissa and went for it. OMG! I could not have DREAMED of a better result. Shari was welcoming, reassuring, holding my hand while I fretted the weather, and then delivering the surprise experience I had only hoped for, The yacht was the perfect venue, the crew was welcoming and helpful, above and beyond my expectations. The cruise was well timed and executed to allow us the PERFECT sunset. Our guests who had traveled from the East Coast, the South, and the Pacific Northwest were awed by the views the Nerissa offered throughout the evening. My wife was literally blown away. I too, was so impressed by the most perfect experience Zolna's Nerissa gave us. The carefully directed cruise, the quiet live music, the extraordinary catering (review of 'Flavor Chef' to follow) made this event something all of our guests from every corner of the US, saw as an event to remember. If you are planning an event of any kind, DO look to Zolna Yachts Nerissa. The boat is (trite) beautiful. The crew is welcoming. The experience is nothing short of perfect. Thank you Shari And oh, BTW, the wife is still talking to me!! read more

Annabelle was a 6/5 rockstar. Whole trip was fun but she was the highlight by far. Will book again as long as she is there.

Zolna Yachts is truly a shining beacon on The Bay! With Captain Peter Cunningham at the helm, First Mate Cameron and "The Isaac of The Love Boat" serving up libations in Mr. Arne: I cannot say enough about the buoyant experiences that The Crew of The Nerissa keeps afloat every time I get the chance to shove-off from Glorietta Bay! Thank you, Miss Shari, for having such a stellar crew on such a charming yacht! Friends & family in town? Get out on the water and let this team of seafaring professionals take care of your needs for a few hours! And just remember what Popeye says: "Every minute on the water is better than 10 minutes under it!" read more

From the reservation to the finale they did an awesome job! Easy to work with, always answered the phone and could answer questions. Nailed it! read more

Ahoy Matey, you will definitely want permission to come aboard this vessel!! Sailing on board the Nerissa is a memory you will never forget. Owner Shari and her crew are sure to please you and your guests. The yacht is immaculate with more than ample room to accommodate a sizable party. Our event involved hosting clients during a convention in San Diego. Everyone commented what a spectacular adventure it was from the food, the drinks, and of course the staff. There is even a hot tub on the upper deck to add a whole different element to your cruise. If you want to impress your friends and family I highly recommend Zolna Yachts for your special event! It will be clear sailing all the way! read more

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Thank you for the fun time !!! we had one heck of a time for the Trump yacht parade in San Diego , The yacht was very clean and spacious the bartender can make some dam good drinks too . Thanks guys !! read more

We chartered the Nerissa with Zolna Yachts for a group of 24 and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Although the weather was cooler than expected, the crew was well-prepared with cozy blankets and ample indoor space to keep everyone comfortable. We were greeted with guava mimosas upon boarding--a fun touch--and enjoyed a well-stocked full bar throughout the cruise. The food, provided by Flavor Chef Catering, was delicious and well-suited to the occasion. Most notably, the staff truly made the experience--they were friendly, attentive, and brought a great sense of humor while keeping everything running smoothly and safely. It was a memorable outing, and we'd highly recommend Zolna Yachts for anyone planning a group event on the water. read more

I hosted an event industry mixer with Zolna yachts yesterday and it was incredible. The attention to detail Shari and her crew take is really fantastic. They make sure that every guest is taken care of and the Nerissa is a beautiful yacht. If you are ever in SD, this is a great way to host an event. read more

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such a great relaxing experience. The workers and captains on board were very sweet and made the experience even better. read more

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Absolutely the WORST customer service. Fully paid and made the reservation for Saturday September 14th at 4pm. The owner requested that I move my booking to 4:30pm which was no issue(see attached photos). Then the next day, the "owner" called me saying they double booked a wedding at 6pm, and needed to move my plans and party to 12pm-4pm September 14th. I agreed after some back and forth as I had guests flying in to see me that weekend, and it caused some of my guests to not be able to attend. One of which is my best friend in the world. But it was better than no plan. Now this is where it gets even worse... Absolutely zero hospitality for the mix up on their part. Today as I am writhing this, 5 days after we confirmed and agreed to 12-4pm on the 14th. THEY DOUBLE BOOKED IT AGAIN! And said I need to move my date to the 15th... again we already paid for the reservation and they double booked it twice. Like either they don't know how to manage a schedule or they are just unprofessional assholes who prioritize other parties. Dare I say it's because me and my partner who are both celebrating our birthdays are gay? Maybe? I would love an explanation. They did absolutely nothing to make us feel better about screwing us over a second time. Unless you are a wedding party (which they clearly prioritize) DO NOT BOOK WITH ZOLNA YACHTS. HORRIBLE customer service and ZERO PROFESSIONALISM from "the owner". Who I later came to find out was just "the manger". He lied about being the owner... on the phone I literally said "wait what do you mean you have to ask the owner permission for open bar, yesterday you said you were the owner and that open bar was fine.." caught him in a lie. On top of all of that, they would not allow open bar for my party. When it was originally agreed upon, and asked if we were "respectable people". The audacity, how rude. Fire the man with the middle eastern accent who is "the manager" and sometimes claims to be the owner. Additionally he kept raising his voice at me and gave me little room to speak when I had questions on certain details. The manager or owner, whatever he is, he is most definitely the definition of deplorable. If you want a yacht charter go somewhere else. Anywhere else is better than being rebooked 3 times. (The 3rd time was them suggesting we do September 15th.) And destroying my 30th birthday plans, with zero remedy or accommodations for putting us through this terrible nightmarish experience. In response to the owners response: we spoke over the phone 3 times! "Never exchanged a cordial greeting" I spoke with Shari once and Amos twice and they were not pleasant to speak to, I introduced myself professionally when y'all called me how you accidentally double booked us the first time. I never signed the agreement because you kept changing it.. the dates more specifically. I provided the proof in photos lady. Just do better keep your word when you make promises to people. You truly ruined our entire weekend plans. The scheduling and double booking is entirely your fault not the third party. read more

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Amazing Yacht and experience! Lauren, Annabelle, Peter, and Arnie made the cruise an amazing time, would highly recommend to anyone to book this cruise. Beautiful tour of the San Diego Bay, great service, and divine food! read more

We LOVE Zolna yachts! This is the 2nd time our company did an outing with around 45 people on the Nerissa. It went off flawlessly, the crew was outstanding, the caterer they recommended was wonderful (shout out to Sarah Jane) and no one on the boat wanted to get off! Will continue to use and recommend this company. read more

Such an awesome experience! Friendly staff and boat is super dope!!!!!!!! Would recommend to everyone!!!!!!! read more

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We used the Nerissa for a 70th Birthday party last weekend- it was incredible! Shari and the team did an amazing job taking care of everyone and we loved it. Captain Peter was excellent and did a great job with the kids on board making them Honorary Captains. Cameron was a great bartender and made outstanding drinks. Annabelle was so helpful and everyone loved her. The food by Flavor Chef (recommended by Shari) was the best! I would highly recommend using Zolna Yachts- they are OUTSTANDING! read more

I booked a yacht charter with Shari for the Trump parade. It was very easy to secure the date and she was very helpful with moving the date for us given the dates changed on the parade. I had multiple friends and family aboard and everyone had a great time. The crew was very friendly, professional and always checking to see if anyone needed anything. I would definitely highly recommend booking a cruise with zolna yachts for an epic experience on the water. read more

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It was such a rewarding experience working with Shari and Amos, as well as their entire team, the day of. All 40 guests had rave reviews!!! They were extremely accommodating from the moment AZA Events engaged with Shari. Sara Jane's Kitchen, which did the catering, had a breathtaking display of various charcuterie boards that were delicious as well. If you are seeking a first-class yacht rental company that accommodates many guests, look no further than renting out the Nerissa. read more

My family and I had so much fun. Everything was gorgeous staff were amazing and we loved the bartender with his Fancy choreograpy of mixing our drinks cool to watch a added bonus to fun . Thank you again read more

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Very professional and First Class! Family run business progressed from a smaller ship to the one they have now. Very roomy, the poo poos were perfect, they had a bar however I don't drink so he made me a very cool drink! I did not get to speak to the captain however some of the guys wanted to buy the yacht! Very Happy with our experience. read more

July 11, we celebrated our 60th anniversary aboard Nerissa with 25 family and friends. What a memorable evening! Everyone enjoyed the beautiful Nerissa as well as Captain Peter and the crew. Nerissa is immaculate and the crew was friendly, efficient and attentive to all the guests throughout the evening. There were a number of older guests and the crew was very considerate making sure each one was comfortable and safe. Amos and Shari were easy to work with, answering our questions and providing all the information we needed to host a delightful event. We selected Flavor Chef Catering, one of the recommended, and were very pleased and impressed with the result. The food was excellent. We highly recommend Chef Diego and Joey (server). Anyone looking for a beautiful vessel, professional friendly crew and easy to work with owners should always think Zola Yacht's Nerissa. read more

Just planned my birthday with Zolna Yachts on the Nerissa! It was simply magical! The entire crew is amazing and made my experience so flawless! Julie, Arnold, and really everyone was so kind! Also big shout out to the owners! My sister in France wanted to get me a huge 50 roses bouquet and he offered to have them delivered to his address and brought it to the yacht the next day for my event! Shari came to welcome my group before boarding and wish me a happy birthday! Everyone of my guest had a blast and for sure we'll be back. The hot tub was such a great touch! wow still in aww about this whole memorable fantastic cruise. read more

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We utilized Zolna Charters for a burial at sea. They were great. The crew is competent and professional. They have a link on the web site for a minister to help/assist with the ceremony. The boat is good sized and the crew makes some great beverages as you make it through the time on the boat. I will use them again for sure for any boating activity. read more

Best yacht service! Had a surprise birthday and it went flawless. Staff is friendly and boat is clean and beautiful. 10/10 recommend if you're looking for a fun San Diego experience! read more

Best customer service, super clean and classy! Book it with no regrets. It was truly amazing. read more

Took a night cruise around the bay with a little group. Killer cocktails and a lovely crew while we soaked in a hot tub. What a magical evening! read more

Wow! Great time with friends for a 3hr engagement celebration. The crew was friendly, professional, and worked hard to make sure the experience was one we would never forget. The yacht was in great condition and there was enough space to move about the yacht. The experience was great and I look forward to the next excursion. read more

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Organized, fun yet professional, down to earth crew & of course the yacht was gorgeous! We rented the Ohana for my 40th birthday and it was perfect size; they had speakers, a kitchenette, different sitting areas, and a decent sound system so we could listen to our own music. We brought our own food and drinks on board and helped us make drinks and set out food, we appreciated the extra help. We had a perfect day with the weather and the captain was able to take us out to different Scenic points and just cruise around. It was exactly how I wanted to celebrate my birthday, being on the water, dancing and soaking up the Sun. Will definitely use them again whenever we visit San Diego. read more

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I planned a destination 40th birthday celebration for my husband a few weeks ago and Zolna Yachts did not disappoint! I wanted to surprise him with a yacht cruise around the harbor. I found their website online and made the decision to inquire with them based on the photos, description and of course, availability. From initial contact to day of event, everything was seamless. Communication with Shari was to the point, easy and no confusion. The entire crew were friendly and understanding of my toddler running around and making a mess. The Nerissa is beautiful and the pride they take in maintaining her is impeccable. Thank you for helping me with the celebration, my entire family enjoyed themselves. We are looking forward to booking another excursion with just the hubby and I! read more

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12/10 experience. Worth every penny! I had the best time on the Nerissa yacht for my 30th birthday party with friends and family. Shari and Amos were able to get my reservation booked 2 weeks in advance, and were phenomenal hosts. Our bartender made the most delicious and aesthetically beautiful cocktails, Shari helped take some truly special photos from the day, and everyone on board was extremely kind and generous to my group of friends. Thank you again, Zolna team! I can't wait to book again for future events. read more

We had the most amazing wedding aboard the Nerissa! Shari and the crew were fantastic professionals! Follow her advice for a bartender, photographer and private chef (Chef Stas is so great!). Thank you for the terrific experience! We will definitely book again! PS any one-star reviews on here seem to be made by entitled people who have no regard for boat safety and other people's property. read more

Words cannot describe what an incredible experience it was to charter the Nerissa for an afternoon cruise. Shari and the crew went above and beyond to ensure everyone was having a good time. We were well taken care of by a well stocked bar and catered appetizers. Having never been on a yacht with a hot tub before, the entire group took turns as we all wanted to experience cruising the San Diego Bay while sipping drinks inside of it. Would highly recommend working with Shari and Zolna Yachts in the future! read more

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