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Sailing in San Diego

San Diego has the perfect sailing experience for you!

San Diego has the perfect sailing experience for you from exciting adventures on open waters or casually taking in the sights while sailing the bay.

Head offshore for an adventure unique to San Diego. From an exciting adventure navigating the open waters of the Pacific Ocean to a romantic sunset sail, San Diego has your perfect sailing experience. Take a ride on a luxury yacht and cruise San Diego waters in style, or hop aboard a racing vessel equipped for a one-of-a-kind adventure. Already have your sea legs? Plenty of companies offer boat rentals that allow you to the be captain of your own ship. 

  • With America's Cup Sailing, you can have an exhilarating interactive 3-hour sailing adventure aboard the Stars & Stripes racing yacht from the 1992 America's Cup.
  • Seaforth Boat Rental has the largest selection of rental boats in San Diego. Boats are available for sailing, cruising, skiing and fishing. Jetskis, speedboats, fishing charters, sunset sails, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, as well as instruction, also available.
  • For a fun and luxurious day (or evening) on the water, step aboard Triton Catamaran Charters' 75-foot yacht — the newest and largest charter catamaran on local waters. It's available for parties, weddings, vacation adventures and more, and features everything from a 13-seat bar to an expansive dance floor to an actual onboard water slide!
  • Aolani Cat Cruises features a 58-foot luxury sailing catamaran certified for 49 guests. The company specializes in private and corporate charters, weddings, and sunsets. Formal seating for 30 inside.
  • Harbor Sailboats - Boat rentals, lessons, skippered charters and corporate team building on board a fleet of 22' - 41' sailing yachts.
  • San Diego Prestige specializes in yacht charters, rentals, corporate events and special occasions.
  • Harbor Yacht Clubs maintain a fleet of more than 60 select sailing yachts available for bareboat charters, skippered charters, and half-day sailboat rentals. In addition, they provide sailing instruction certification at all levels.

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