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Let’s Plan Your Next San Diego Sailing Adventure
With more than 20 years sailing San Diego Bay and the waters around Coronado, Pacifica Sailing Charters is here to help you plan the perfect private cruise. Our daily charters depart from Marina Cortez on Harbor Island at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM. Parking is available across from the marina in the east lot.
Please note, we do not have an on-site office — contact us directly for all booking and coupon inquiries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question before you book? We’ve answered the most common inquiries about our private sails, departure details, and what to expect on board. If you don’t see your question here, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to help you plan your perfect day on the bay.
Q: Is There A Bathroom Aboard?
Q: Where Are You and What About Parking?
We’ll meet you right there at the gate mentioned in your confirmation eMail.
Q: How Do We Make A Reservation?
A: To reserve your charter, simply click Buy Tickets or call us direct at 619-887-5443.
If you have any questions simply give us a call.
Q: What Time Should We Arrive?
A: Please allow plenty of time for traffic and parking and try to arrive at the marina. Please arrive 15 minutes before your boarding time. Your boat leaves the dock promptly at the time listed above.
If you are running late, please give us a courtesy call BEFORE your scheduled boarding time.
If you do not, the boat may leave and you will forfeit your cruise without refund.
There is a $150 rebooking fee if you miss your boat.
Q: What Clothes Should We Bring?
Q: What About Food/Drinks Aboard?
A: We supply water and a variety of chips and snacks all included at no charge, but you're certainly welcome to bring your own food or drinks if you wish, including your own beer and wine beverages.
*Beer & Wine Policy
We’re happy to offer a relaxed and enjoyable experience aboard our charter, and guests are welcome to bring their own beer and wine. Please note that hard liquor is not permitted for safety reasons.
Our BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) policy allows the following:
For charters with 2 to 4 guests: Up to 2 bottles of wine or one 6-pack of beer (or a combination).
For charters with up to 6 guests: Up to 3 bottles of wine or one 12-pack of beer (or a combination).
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping the experience safe and fun for everyone on board.
Q: What About Seasickness?
Q: Are your boats Handicap Accessible?
Q: Are There Any Age Restrictions?
Infants are not recommended.
Q: Is Smoking Allowed?
Q: What Makes You Better Than The Competition?
A: Our Sailboat and powered yacht cruises are not cattle boat tours that pack people in, and then bellow out facts and figures on a loudspeaker during a quick whisk around the bay. Our excursions are casual and personal, informative, and discreet and maybe hands on if you want to steer the boat, but always focused on allowing you and your friends or family to simply relax and take in the beauty of San Diego. Our captains are USCG Licensed, professional, knowledgeable, and friendly.
Q: What About Bad Weather And Cancellations?
A: Our sails generally run in light rain and other moderate weather situations, but if you decide at the dock that the weather is just too cold or too wet and windy, we can reschedule or offer you a complete refund. We will only cancel due to severe or unsafe weather conditions (very rare in San Diego) and will, of course, offer you the chance to reschedule.
Q: Can We Bring Our Pet?
Q: How do I redeem a Groupon or Living Social Coupon?
Q: What happens if my coupon expires before I can use it?
Q: I want to book a cruise using a coupon, but the coupon is only for two people and we have a third person that wants to go. Do we need to purchase an additional coupon for just one more person?
Q: Can I jump off the boat?
Q: When I call your phone number, all I get is an automated response, why can't I talk to a real person?
Q: How do I know what days are available?
Q: Do you have an office?
Q: Can I bring my own food and alcohol?
Q: Will we have the boat to ourselves or will there be others sailing with us?
Q: Can I bring my dog?
Q: What about service dogs?
Q: Can I bring our infant?
Q: Are children allowed on your cruises?
Q: How long does a sailing cruise usually take?
Q: What will I see on our cruise?
Q: What should I wear to go sailing?
A: This depends on the time of year we are sailing. Summer is hot, and Winter is much cooler. We always send a list of what to wear, what to bring, and what not to bring along with every confirmation we send out. We suggest dressing in layers (T-shirt, sweatshirt, wind jacket is the minimum of what we'd suggest, long pants or wind pants are recommended in winter. Any extra warm clothes can be kept down below inside the boat if you don't use them. Hats that can be tied on are also good.
Please wear soft-light soled shoes such as tennis shoes or sneakers; No black bottom shoes, heels or cowboy boots, which can become slippery on the wet decks. Try to wear shoes that are non-marking (white or light soles sneakers preferred) Also, don't forget your cameras & sunscreen!
For winter trips dress warmly. We recommend a warm jacket, gloves and a hat that doesn't come off easily. You can also wear long underwear and or wind-pants if you get cold easily. Remember it will be cooler on the water than on the land because of the wind.
Q: What if the weather goes bad and we can't sail?
Q: What is your cancelation policy?
A: If you must cancel less than one month before your trip please understand that we have probably turned other guests away while holding your spot so unless we are able to book another charter for the same time & duration, no credits or refunds will be issued. To be fair if we can re-book the date we were holding for you, we will give you a full refund or reschedule you for the next available cruise you had purchased.
Please eMail our office as soon as you know you need to cancel and we can usually work something out.
We will cancel trips the day of the trip if the weather is bad and you will receive the choice to move your reservation to a better day or receive a full refund if you live out of town. If it is foggy or drizzling, or there is absolutely no wind, you may be given a choice. You may go out anyway because you want to see the ocean and all the sea creatures that live there, or you may reschedule to another day of your preference.
We accept same day cancellations due to heavy rain, lack of visibility or winds in excess of 20-25 knots.
Additionally, we are happy to provide you with a gift certificate that can be transferred to anyone. You must yse this within the calendar year the tickets were purchased. If neither of these options works then we will negotiate a fair compensation with you based upon our expenses and time incurred with regards to Crew and Captain scheduling.
The bottom line is we want your sailing adventure to be wonderful, and we will do our best to make that happen. Cancellation within or less one week are not acceptable (full amount forfeited) unless we are able to rebook the date for the same charter duration. No show ups will be charged the full amount and forfeit their cruise.
*Three Strikes Rule - If you Cancel on us Three Times, you will forfeit your cruise with NO REFUND !!!
Please understand that we have probably turned other guests away while holding your spot so unless we are able to book another charter for the same time & duration, no credits or refunds will be issued. To be fair if we can re-book the date we were holding for you, we will give you a full refund or reschedule you for the next available cruise you had purchased.
Private and Group Charter Cancellations:
Private Charters - Private Charters cancelled 31 days or more prior to the charter start date
will be charged a $250 cancellation fee or 10% of original booking fee, whichever is greater.
Cancellations less than 30 days (one month) prior to departure, results in no refund.
Rescheduling is permitted with adequate notice.
Group Charters - Group Charters cancelled 31 days or more prior to the charter start date
will be charged a $250 cancellation fee or 10% of original booking fee, whichever is greater.
Cancellations less than 30 days (one month) prior to departure, results in no refund.
Rescheduling is permitted with adequate notice.

