You will find the perfect vessel available for your private charter.
Local companies offer a variety of sail and power yachts for couples, friends, families and smaller groups Ð from cutter-rigged motorsailers to custom-built racing yachts. They will be happy to organize half-day, full day, or overnight excursions just for you and your colleagues.
In addition, nearly a dozen ships are available for larger events, such as wedding receptions, corporate parties and other special celebrations. Imagine your event on a classic 1918 teak motor yacht once owned by a corporate mogul, or a multi-story ship with dance floors and crystal chandeliers.
The firms listed here offer a variety of private charter options. Bareboat rentals are also available to qualified boaters. Advance reservations are required for most private charters, and most vessels are shown by appointment only. Click here for a printable listing of local charter companies in the Marina.
Blue Pacific Boating
Private half-day, full day and overnight bareboat and skippered charters (1-6 ppl per vessel); Fleet includes 19 sailing vessels 27-47 feet, one 34-foot and one 39-foot motor vessel; Catalina, Jeanneau, Hunter sail boats; excursions to Catalina Island; seminars at sea; burial at sea. Sailing instruction; ASA certification classes offered; operating daily.
14000 Palawan Way, Suite C
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Tel: (310) 398-8830
Fax: (310) 821-6786
Blue Water Sailing
Private sailing charters; whale watching; coastal/harbor cruises; bareboat rentals; corporate regattas/team building; marriage proposals; wedding party getaways; TV, film, media support; seminars at sea; burial at sea; Catalina, Beneteau, Hunter sail boats from 14 to 45 ft.; bareboat sailboat rentals from 1/2 to 10 days. Instruction/certification/group sailing. Open daily.
Catalina Yacht Anchorage
13505 Bali Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Tel: (310) 823-5545
Fax: (310) 823-5728
Catalina - Marina del Rey Flyer
High-speed, 149-passenger catamaran service from Marina del Rey's Fisherman's Village to Catalina Island, including the ports of Avalon and Two Harbors. Service is seasonal; please call for schedules. Group rates are available for 20 or more passengers.
Private charters are available for corporate events, family and social celebrations, cocktails cruises and private tours.
13737 Fiji Way, Suite C2
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Tel: 310-305-7250
Fax: 310-305-7200
Charter Yacht Tiki Mermaid
The Tiki Mermaid is LA's newest and hippest party venue. Not just your ordinary harbor cruise yacht, this elegant "Trader Vic" style princess can carry up to 75 guests on two floors with two outdoor decks, full bar and dance floor. Second story lounge is complete with overstuffed sofas, sexy lanterns and tropical plants. Popular for theme parties, corporate mixers, weddings, birthday parties, bar mitzvah or holiday events.
13755 Fiji Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Tel: (310) 306-0020
Fax: (310) 306-3883
FantaSea Yachts & Yacht Club
Private charters for corporate and social events; seminars at sea and burial at sea; Yachts range from 60 to 125 feet, accommodating 10-400 guests; Separate, adjacent land-based banquet facility can be used in combination with any yacht, expanding group capacities from 400 to 1,000. Cuisine, decorations, planning and coordination offered; Operating daily.
4215 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Tel: (310) 827-2220
Fax: (310) 827-7453
Gondolas D'Amore
32' Italian gondola, complete with Italian pillows, music, oil lamps, available for up to 6 ppl. Marina excursions, weddings, bridal getaways, cocktail cruises, social events/parties. Italian dinner and appetizers available; guests are welcome to bring in food & beverage. Operating daily.
Berthed at slip D-3713 (Basin D/Panay Way)
Ofc.: 520 Washington Blvd. # 221
Marina del Rey, CA 90292-5442
Tel: (310) 736-7301
Fax: (310) 577-4746
Hornblower Cruises & Events
Hornblower offers Public Dining Cruises and private charters. Friday and Saturday evening public dinner dance cruises and Sunday brunch cruises are perfect for special occasions and family outings. Reservations required.
12 yachts are available for private charters catering to a wide variety of events including corporate events, holiday events, birthdays and weddings (accommodating 10-500 guests). Operating daily.
13755 Fiji Way, Fisherman's Village
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Tel: (310) 301-6000
Fax: (310) 822-0881
Marina Sailing
Private sailing charters quarter, half, full day; skippered team building sails for groups (1-6 passengers per vessel); Catalina, Jeanneau, Hunter sail boats; rentals available with appropriate license or staff approved testing; Sailing instruction available for non-members; bareboat rentals; seminars at sea; burial at sea. Operating daily.
4366 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Tel: (310) 822-6617
Toll Free: (800) 262-7245
Fax: (310) 823-5568
Marina del Rey Sportfishing
Daily public half-day and 3/4-day open party fishing excursions depart mornings and afternoons; some sunset trips available; fishing experience not necessary; knowledgeable guides are on hand to help. Licenses, poles and bait can be supplied. One-day advance reservations required. Groups welcome. Call for information on seasonal whale and dolphin watching tours. Offices located in Fisherman's Village, but all excursions depart from Dock 52 at 13501 Fiji Way.
Private charter day and overnight excursions are available for casual get-togethers and special events.
Dock 52, 13501 Fiji Way
Tel: (310) 822-3625
Fax: (310) 376-4022
Paradise Bound Yacht Charters
Private charter luxury sailing yacht cruises (6 ppl max) on a beautiful 42-foot Catalina Sailing Yacht with 3 private, double cabins including gourmet meal service; honeymoon cruises, day sailings, sunset and coastal cruises, weddings at sea; whale watching; burial at sea; berthed at The Ritz-Carlton; Operating daily.
Ritz-Carlton Hotel
4375 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Tel: (310) 578-7963
Toll Free: (800) 655-0850
UCLA Marina Aquatic Center
The facility offers instruction in sailing, rowing, kayaking, surfing, and windsurfing, including classes designed to give short-term visitors a brief introduction to new activities. For an unforgettable way to experience the beauty of Marina del Rey and the Santa Monica Bay, try one of our Birding by Kayak excursions or a Sunset Paddle. Kayak rentals are also available Tuesday-Sunday.
14001 Fiji Way
Tel: (310) 823-0048
Fax: (310) 305-1587
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary provides public education classes on boating skills and seamanship, sailing fundamentals, basic and advanced coastal navigation and more. They also conduct free vessel safety checks. For complete course information and schedules, log on to website. www.smbcgaux.org
