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Zolna Yachts San Diego

Family-owned and -operated Zolna Yachts offers private yacht charters on the breathtaking San Diego Bay, serving up memorable, personalized experiences for their guests.

Zolna Yachts’ main vessel Nerissa is a 49-passenger charter yacht, perfect for hosting a vibrant party, corporate gathering or a serene day on the water. There is a hot tub on the deck to soak while relishing the panoramic bay views and a full-stocked bar in the cabin. The fully renovated yacht has a contemporary design with custom walnut woodwork throughout, a lighted quartzite bar, comfortable furnishings, a professional sound system, multiple outdoor sundecks and the previously mentioned hot tub.

While Zolna Yachts offers charters for any occasion, they have three charter packages that are most popular.

San Diego Sunset Cruises

One of the most sought-after charter services is Zolna Yachts’ San Diego Sunset Cruise. As the sun begins its descent over the Pacific Ocean, guests embark on a picturesque journey along San Diego’s stunning coastline. Sip on handcrafted cocktails or Champagne while soaking in views of landmarks like the Coronado Bridge and the city skyline bathed in golden hues.

San Diego Sightseeing Cruises

The Zolna Yachts sightseeing harbor cruises typically last around three hours, ensuring a leisurely exploration of San Diego Bay without feeling rushed. Embarking from Harbor Island or another preferred dockage spot on the bay, the yacht will head south past Point Loma Naval Yards towards the mouth of the bay at Cabrillo National Monument, where playful dolphins often make appearances near the Naval Training Center. Enjoy a stunning view of Coronado and the majestic Hotel Del Coronado as the yacht makes it way under the Coronado Bay Bridge. Enhance the cruise with catering such as a delightful wine, cheese and fruit pairing to complement the journey.

Zolna Yachts Sea Spa Experience

Zolna Yachts offers a unique “Sea Spa Experience” onboard Nerissa, combining the tranquility of a spa day with the serenity of a private cruise on San Diego Bay. Guests can unwind and rejuvenate with a relaxing massage while enjoying breathtaking views of the coastline and iconic landmarks. The yacht’s professional team ensures personalized pampering in a peaceful and exclusive setting, creating a truly indulgent escape on the water. This package is best for groups of up to 12 people.

For more information and to book a charter with Zolna Yachts in San Diego, visit zolnayachts.com .

1380 Harbor Island Dr. San Diego, CA 92101

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Zolna Yachts in San Diego, California offers a unique venue for your wedding day festivities. The beautiful boat is well-maintained and can be rented by the hour. The Nerissa is a Bonner Navigator Motor Yacht that is 73-feet-long. The contemporary style is ideal for any wedding and the incredible wood details throughout are quite impressive. Your guests will surely be impressed with your choice of venues when you choose Zolna Yachts. Facilities and Capacity Most of the couples that rent the yacht host their ceremonies on the top deck where breathtaking views of the Coronado Bay Bridge create a perfect backdrop. The party continues downstairs with food and entertainment. The capacity of the entire boat is 49 guests. Services Offered Zolna Yachts has much to offer their couples. Besides an absolutely gorgeous venue, the staff is super accommodating and helpful. They are there to make your day flawless. They offer excellent waitstaff and bartenders. With a dance floor and lighting, you’ll have one less thing to check off your to-do list. They offer catering services as well. These other services will surely lighten your load of things to do:

• All inclusive packages
• Audio/visual equipment
• Event planner
• Get ready rooms
• Bar services
• Outside vendors

Catering Whether you want it fancy or simple, the catering services at Zolna Yachts will not disappoint. Couples can choose to do a dessert, stations, cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres, and, of course, a tasting is offered. Bar services are offered as well at two different level packages. The bar services include:

• Champagne toast
• House wine/beer/liquor
• Signature drinks
• Specialty wine/beer/liquor
• Woman-owned

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• Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating 5.0
• Average response time 5 out of 5 rating 5.0
• Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating 5.0
• Value 5 out of 5 rating 5.0
• Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating 5.0

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Zolna Yachts specializes in private yacht charters on the San Diego Bay. I’m Shari Zolna and my husband and business partner is Amos Zolna. We have revolutionized the way San Diego visitors and locals alike look at chartering yachts on the San Diego Bay.

It is with pleasure that we provide a truly unique and wonderful way for all our guests to experience yachting. We’re proud to be San Diego’s most exciting yacht charter company since 2007, offering an extraordinary venue for weddings, corporate meetings and private celebrations aboard the stunning Nerissa Motor Yacht, offering unparalleled customer service and a motor yacht like no other in Southern CA.

Amos and I moved from New York City to San Diego in 1995. We have a beautiful daughter, Annabelle, who just graduated from UCSB. We have a rescued German Shepherd, coincidentally named “Bella” whom we adopted after having successfully found “fur-ever” homes for her 10 gorgeous pups.

Amos and I instantly fell in love with everything this awesome city has to offer. It was simply a pleasure getting used to San Diego’s great year round climate, and we were especially drawn to it’s unique coastal way of life. After many years of owning vacation rental properties on the island of Maui, Amos came up with the crazy idea to combine our knowledge of the vacation rental business with our passion for boating. And so we did. In March of 2007, we opened San Diego Bay Vacation, which eventually became Zolna Yachts, a unique San Diego business offering yacht charters and lodging aboard yachts and a Houseboat. We decided to sell everything except the Nerissa in 2020. Our sole focus now, the Nerissa.

I’m typically the lead stew aboard the stunning Nerissa, our 49 passenger motor yacht. Amos spends most of his time in charge of the maintenance of the yacht and crews with us on occasion.

Many of Zolna Yachts five star customer reviews can be seen on our website, Instagram, Yelp, Google Business, and Facebook.

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Let’s Cruise Together!

Captain, 100 ton license Near Coastal AB, radar, and STCW certified.

Captain Jules is a San Diego local, born and raised. She describes herself as a natural water lover from birth, surfing, fishing, and being surrounded by water and nature is where she’s the happiest. She made her entrance to the maritime industry at 18 years old, working as a cook on a fishing boat then quickly transitioning to deckhand, falling in love with fishing. She accrued enough sea time to qualify for her license. and has been gaining experience and credentials over the last 13 years as a captain. She’s worked for high end cruise ships as an exhibition team leader, taking people to see glaciers in Alaska, spotting orcas, and rare bird life, to yacht transport from Mexico and Puerta Vallarta. She’s run fast jet boats, slow ferry boats, dinner cruise and harbor tour boats and of course whale watching. She spent over 10 years as a wildlife and whale watch captain, loving every day of it.

They say “You’ll never work a day in your life if you love what you do”, and that explains her role here on the Nerissa Yacht as a Captain. Jules said “I’ve worked on many other yachts in San Diego, but I can honestly say this is the one I enjoy the most. It is far superior in luxury, customer service, knowledgeable and experienced crew that make it a very smooth operation. Also the recognizable attention to detail and ambiance, guided by Shari and Amos, really providing an unforgettable and spectacular experience on the water. It’s truly as much fun for me as it is for my passengers cruising on the Nerissa Yacht.

Come out and join us and you’ll see!”

Arnie Barkhorn, previous owner of “Masters of Bartending School” in San Diego, is the head bartender for Zolna’s 49 passenger motor yacht, Nerissa. His extraordinary skills are only second to his fantastic personality which is typically the highlight of all of our events. Check out some of the incredible videos we have of him in action behind our stunning bar.

Jason Rime is the head crew for Zolna’s 49 passenger motor yacht Nerissa. He’s a native of California, born and raised up North and now resides in Chula Vista, California with his wife Marisela and daughter Ella.

The United States Navy is brought Jason to San Diego in 1995. He served for 4 years and loved San Diego so much he never left.

Jason is an avid outdoorsman and has been around, in and on the water his whole life. From riding Jet skies in the river, to camping with boats on lakes, and now enjoys working as head crew for Zolna Yachts aboard their luxurious yachts on the San Diego Bay.

Amos Zolna founded Zolna Yachts in 2006. He spends most of his time in charge of the maintenance of the yacht and crews with us on occasion.

We do a fabulous job and we know how to have fun!

Captain Clint Bennett on the left. Shari in the middle, Jason on her right. Bartender Becx behind the bar with crew Morgan to her right.

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Zolna Yachts

Stunning Luxury Motor Yacht: San Diego's Premier Private Yacht Charter Experience

• Starting at $3,600/party

• New for San Diego
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What you'll do:

Welcome to Zolna Yachts, your portal to private yacht charters and luxury sea-bound journeys in San Diego! Meet the enchanting Nerissa, a 49-passenger charter yacht that beckons you to unforgettable experiences on the San Diego Bay.

Whether it’s a vibrant party, corporate gathering, or a serene day on the water, a private yacht charter on the Nerissa offers it all. Unwind in the hot tub, soak in the sun, and relish the panoramic bay views.

With a well-stocked bar and ample space, luxury defines every moment aboard the Nerissa. Our renowned 5-star crew and reputation guarantees a smooth and joyous journey on each yacht charter.

Let’s cruise together!

Why we love it for your party:

• Luxury ahoy! (Cruise San Diego in style on the most luxurious 49-passenger motor yacht in SoCal)
• Hot tub vibes (Be the captain of relaxation on the only USCG certified charter yacht with a hot tub)
• Mixology magic (Sip on perfection with a stunning full bar and the best bartender in the west)
• Party paradise (Dance the night away with a great sound system and spacious decks for ultimate fun)
• Service fit for royalty (Enjoy 5-star service from an amazing captain and crew, making every moment unforgettable)

About this experience partner:

Life is made of events that become treasured memories. We’ve produced everything from lavish corporate events to bachelorette and birthday parties to the most memorable weddings, marriage proposals, anniversaries and everything in-between.

Zolna Yachts can handle parties from 2 to 48 guests so whether you want a small intimate gathering or a large party, we can help you put it all together.

All our parties are custom designed, just for you. Let us know the theme of your occasion, how many guests will be joining you, what type of catering, if any, you have in mind, and we will go to work to come up with the perfect package for you. Keep it simple, or pull out all the bells and whistles. We will work with your ideas and your budget. All out of ideas? That’s alright. Let us offer you some suggestions, show you some pictures, provide you with some menus, and let the pieces fall into place. That’s what we’re here for. And we love what we do!

Additional information:

• No BYOB - we have a liquor license
• No dark soled shoes or heels
• No balloons or confetti to pollute our ocean
• We appreciate you adding gratuity for our bar service
• No outside catering. We'll provide options.
• Contemporary style with a stunning full bar with the best bartender in the west
• Only USCG Certified charter yacht with a Hot Tub
• Huge upper deck, front bow lounge and aft cockpit seating
• Spacious interior with galley and 2 luxurious heads
• Great sound system

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Generous Cancellation

This experience offers a full refund on cancellations with 7+ days notice.

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Stunning 49 Passenger Motor Yacht

Nerissa is a 73 ft Motor Yacht, USCG certified to carry 49 people. The total of 49 people excludes crew but does count all guests and service personnel such as caterers, photographers, etc in the total count of 49 passengers. The design is contemporary with extraordinary design details including custom walnut woodwork throughout, a lighted quartzite bar, stunning furnishings, a professional sound system, multiple outdoor sundecks plus a sparkling hot tub! Bar packages can be chosen after booking. Catering can be chosen after booking.

Cancellation Policy

generous Cancellation Policy

Full refund on cancellations with 7+ days notice. No refund within 7 day window.

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Remote Boarding

Pick up or drop off downtown or Coronado

600.00 / party

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Please contact Zolna Yachts using the enquiry form to confirm the cancellation and refund policy for your event.

At Zolna Yachts, the following catering options are available:

• In-house catering service is available
• Paid parking is available on-site

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Zolna Yachts is located at 1380 Harbor Island Drive, in the Lake San Marcos district of San Diego.

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