About this Experience
What you’ll do:
Step aboard BowTie, an 80-foot private yacht charter, and spend three hours cruising San Diego Bay with your group.
Cruise San Diego Bay - Take in the skyline while your captain and crew handle the water.
Dance under the open sky - Hook up your playlist to the sound system and turn the open deck into a dance floor.
Swim and sunbathe - Jump off the swim platform for a dip or stretch out on deck to catch some sun.
Bring your own drinks - Pack a cooler or add a bartender to keep pours flowing from the full bar.
Spread out across the deck - Room to split off for photos, lounging, or dancing with the whole group.
Whether you’re celebrating a bachelorette party, a birthday, or just a reason to be on the water, the whole boat is yours for the charter.
Why we love it for your party:
Private 80-foot yacht - The entire vessel is reserved for your group, no strangers aboard.
Premium sound system - Plug in your own playlist and keep the energy up for the whole charter.
Open-air dance floor - Built for dancing, not just lounging.
Full bar setup - Bring your own bottles or add a bartender to pour throughout the trip.
Downtown San Diego skyline views - A built-in backdrop for group photos.
About this experience partner:
BowTie Adventures operates private yacht charters on San Diego Bay, built around group celebrations like bachelorette parties, birthdays, and milestone events. The 80-foot yacht accommodates up to 13 guests, with a licensed captain and crew handling the navigation so the group can focus on the party.
Additional information:
Capacity - Accommodates up to 13 guests, well suited for bachelorette parties, birthdays, and small group celebrations.
Charter length - The standard charter runs 3 hours. Anchoring requires a 4-hour charter, and the water slide requires a 5-hour charter.
Captain and crew - A licensed captain and crew are required by law and booked separately for $160/hour. BowTie can connect you with recommended crew after booking.
BYOB - Bring your own food and drinks, or add a bartender to handle the bar and pick up your Total Wine order ahead of time.
Cancellation policy - Full refund for cancellations 60+ days out. Cancellations within 60 days receive a credit valid for 12 months.
Gratuity - An 18% gratuity based on the charter rate is standard, paid directly to the captain on the day of the charter.
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LocationSan Diego, CA
2803 Emerson St, San Diego, CA 92106, USASan Diego, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can We Bring Food and Drinks?
Absolutely. You're welcome to bring your own food and beverages onboard. If you want to bring hard liquor, just add the bartender upgrade at checkout, since a licensed bartender is required to serve it.
What Is the Minimum Charter Length?
We have a 3-hour minimum for all bay cruise charters. Most guests find that 3 to 5 hours gives them the perfect amount of time to relax, explore, and enjoy.
How Many Guests Can We Bring?
Our charters are advertised for up to 13 guests, which is 12 plus the person booking. Every experience is fully private, meaning the entire yacht is reserved exclusively for your group.
Can We Customize the Experience?
Yes. From your route and playlist to catering, a DJ, a photographer, and more, we work with you to build the experience around your vision. Just let us know what you have in mind.
How Do I Reserve My Date?
To reserve your date, the charter is paid in full at the time of booking. If you'd rather split up the cost, financing options are available at checkout.
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What Should We Bring?
We handle cups, plates, utensils, napkins, coolers, filtered water, and towels. Bring your food, drinks, sunscreen, and sunglasses, plus whatever else makes your group comfortable. We take care of the rest.
Where Do We Board?
We board at H&M Landing, 2803 Emerson St, San Diego, CA 92106. Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send detailed boarding instructions with parking information and everything else you need to arrive stress-free.
Are the Captain and Crew Included?
No. Per bareboat charter regulations, your booking reserves the boat itself, and you arrange the captain and crew separately, paid on the day of your charter. Most guests don't have a captain that our insurance can approve, so we'll provide a list of our recommended, insured captains for you to choose from. The rate is $160 per hour, which is $100 per hour for the captain and $30 per hour per crew member. Most charters need two crew member. If you add the water slide, an additional crew member is required, which brings it to $190 per hour.
What Happens If the Weather Is Bad?
San Diego has incredible weather year-round. In the rare event of unsafe conditions, we'll work with you to reschedule at no additional cost. Your experience and safety always come first.
What Upgrades Can We Add?
You can add upgrades at checkout, including the water slide, a bartender for hard liquor, a DJ, a photographer, catering, and more. Just tell us what you have in mind and we'll build it into your day.
Do We Anchor During the Charter?
A 3-hour charter is a full guided tour of the bay. Anchoring is available by request, but on a 3-hour we can only stop at nearby Kellogg Beach. To anchor at our usual spot, Glorietta Bay, we require 4 hours or more.
Can We Add the Water Slide?
The water slide is available on charters of 5 hours or longer. That gives us time for setup and takedown and leaves you plenty of time to enjoy it. Adding the slide also requires an additional crew member.
