Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, having a wedding ceremony at sea, or just soaking up the warm sun on a Sunday sailing trip, a Marina del Rey yacht charter is a quintessential Southern California experience! The charter operators listed here have a business license from the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors.
Bella is 44' motor yacht available for harbor cruises, half- or full-day ocean excursions, and overnight trips to Catalina Island with a hotel stay. Up to 6 passengers.
Blue Moon Dolphin Cruise can accommodate groups to 6 people, as well as groups of up to 12 people on their bareboat.
Private sailing and power charters, bareboat rentals, instruction, and certifications. Vessels range from 32 to 50 feet. Half-day, full-day, and overnight excursions.
Private sailing charters for coastal and harbor cruises, corporate team-building events, and media support. Instruction on our boats or yours. ASA certification. Group sailing sessions year-round.
Enjoy daytime and sunset boat excursions on Maxim, a power boat helmed by Captain Joss, a Coast Guard licensed captain with 16 years experience. Accommodates up to 6 people.
Take a private boat charter on the Irwin, a 55-foot, three-bedroom sailboat available for skippered charters and operated by U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains. Half-day, full-day and Catalina trips. Up to 12 people.
CruiseMDR.com is a reasonably priced skippered charter for up to six people. Captain Steven Leigh will take you on a 31' Sea Ray powerboat for a ride in the harbor or out into the ocean. A short boat tour or a longer day trip is available for coastline cruises, sunset cruises, and to celebrate any special occasion. Boarding and drop-off is at Dock 55 in Fisherman's Village.
The Duchess is a private yacht charter service offering sunset, coastal, and day cruises, as well as fishing charters, water sports charters, and overnight destination charters. Whether it's whale and dolphin watching, a birthday or anniversary, a marriage proposal, or memorial service, Duchess can help. Company also owns The Legend, a 70' vintage power yacht available for private charter and operates regular open-party cruises.
FantaSea Yachts is a family-owned and -operated business established in 1980 and a premier yacht charter and special event company in Marina del Rey. FantaSea’s three large yachts are ideal locations for corporate meetings, celebrations, weddings, and all special events for groups of 50–300. FantaSea also offers a superyacht for up to 12 VIP guests. FantaSea provides a wonderful range of food and beverage options and can assist with any entertainment and AV needs. With one call, you are easily on your way to a great event. Taste the World dining cruises, held on a FantaSea yacht, are open to the public and run periodically throughout the year; click here for the schedule and tickets.
Cruise the harbor on a 32-ft. Italian gondola with pillows, music, and soft lighting. Great for bridal showers, romantic cruises, and other intimate social events. Maximum 6 guests.
Public dinner and brunch cruises available year-round! Enjoy views of the Marina on a sunset dinner cruise, cocktail cruise, or champagne brunch cruise. Relax with a cocktail on the open-air top deck and soak up views of passing sailboats and perhaps a playful sea lion. Private charters for holiday parties, weddings, and other social events are available for up to 550 guests. Hornblower’s fleet of five ships is located in the heart of the Marina, at Fisherman’s Village, with ample parking.
The Marsea offers local half-day, three-quarter-day, and full-day fishing trips for up to 6 passengers. We also do whale watching, nature trips, and burials at sea.
Get the best views of coastal L.A. on a 2.5-hour open-party cruise on The Legend, a classic 70′ motor yacht. The Legend can take up to 41 passengers and sells tickets individually for select cruises – so come solo, as a couple, or bring your whole family. Leaving the Marina, you’ll head out onto Santa Monica Bay for a cruise along the Los Angeles coast. Soak up the scenery from the sun deck or from the comfort of the interior plush lounge. Also available for private charter, fishing, whale watching, and more. Company also owns The Duchess Yacht, which is available for private charter (6 passengers maximum).
Have some fun on the water with Marina del Rey Boat Rentals. Self-explore the harbor and beyond by kayak, paddleboard, sailboat, motor boat or jetski. Hourly rentals are available and no experience is required!
MDR Catamaran Sailing can accommodate groups to 6 people on Serentiy, a 34-foot Gemini 105Mc Catamaran sailboat. Available for a private charter in the harbor or out into the ocean.
Offers both public fishing excursions and private charters to entertain clients, friends, clubs, and organizations. Rod rental, tackle, bait, licenses available on the boat. For groups from 10 to 90 people. Other services include scattering of ashes, Catalina Island excursions, and whale watching. Board at Dock 52.
This large sailing operation offers bareboat and skippered charters on yachts from 22 to 50 feet. Over 70 boats and 40 instructors and USCG-licensed captains throughout Southern California. Also offers ASA courses and team-building regattas.
The Amethyst, a beautifully restored 46' wooden ketch, can take up to 6 passengers on a private sailing tour. Enjoy views of the Los Angeles coast, including Venice, Santa Monica, and Malibu. Available for Catalina Island trips, proposals, sunset cruises, and any other special occasion. Boards at Dock 55, Fisherman's Village.
Mojo is a new Jeanneau 44DS that is as stylish as it is stable and comfortable. Mojo Sailing has several options for skippered charters and is available for weddings, memorials at sea, and other special occasions. Mojo also offers team-building sails for corporate groups. Captain Jim is a US Coast Guard Commander, retired after 31 years of service.
Yacht sales, bareboat charters, group and private sailing lessons, ASA courses.
Step aboard the vintage luxury sailing yacht Prima Stella, a 36.9 foot mono-hull Sloop from Islander Yachts available for filming, boating lessons, lobster adventures, movie nights on the sail and more. Founded by Captain and Chef Matthew Mancini, Old Plank Adventures can accommodate up to 6 passengers and offers gourmet cuisine.
Captain Alex Balian’s Paradise Bound Yacht Charters offers the ultimate in affordable charter service. Silver Eagle is a beautiful 42-ft. Catalina sailboat with three private double cabins. Yachts available for any occasion and group size. Veteran-owned business celebrating 27 years of service. Berthed at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey.
In business for 30 years, this local company offers chartered sightseeing trips, fishing excursions, scattering of ashes, and whale watching. Fishing trips include tackle and bait. Docked at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey.
The Polynesian-themed Tiki Mermaid can carry up to 75 guests on two floors with two outdoor decks, a bar, and a dance floor. Second story lounge has overstuffed sofas, lanterns, and tropical plants. Popular for theme parties, mixers, weddings, birthday parties, and holiday events. Tiki Too (for up to 50 guests) has a wide-screen TV, dance floor, outdoor deck, and fireplace.
This powerboat rental fleet offers luxury motor yachts ranging from 40’ to 55’. Charters are available for two-hour harbor cruises and four-hour coastal excursions along the Santa Monica coastline, north to Malibu’s Paradise Cove and Keller’s shelter, or south to Redondo and Palos Verde. Full-day and multiple day charters are available to Catalina Island and the Channel Islands. Charters available up to 12 passengers when you take the helm with your U.S. Powerboat certification, or up to 6 passengers with our USCG-licensed captains.
