San Diego Catamaran Charter Options
West Coast Multihulls offers visitors the best in San Diego sailing charter vacations. Sun, temperate climate, a vibrant city and some of the best cruising waters in America make San Diego Bay the premier charter destination on the west coast.
Captained Charters
Leave all your worries behind as you and your favorite people cruise the bay or ocean in style. For a crewed catamaran charter in San Diego, NO SAILING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. You will board one of our spacious catamarans and simply enjoy the ride as you explore San Diego Bay, the ocean outside the bay, or even head off to Mission Bay, Catalina or other points of interest.
Captained charters mean that the yacht is rented with a professional crew consisting of at least a licensed captain who is responsible for the maneuvering of the yacht. In some cases the captain is aided by other crew members as well. Typically they operate solo.
Bareboat Charters
You and your crew are free to choose your own itinerary, and experience the thrill of full command of a modern sailing catamaran.
We accept ASA 114 Certifications. Note that charterers holding ASA 114 Certification, but lacking prior bareboat catamaran charter experience will be required to hire one of our licensed captains for a supplemental training at the beginning of their first bareboat charter with WCM.
San Diego Charter Catamaran Fleet
Leopard 44
Alley Cat is a Leopard 44 catamaran featuring a three cabin layout with master suite taking up one hull. This gorgeous yacht is fully equipped with…
Bali 4.3
The Bali 4.3 places an emphasis on an open floor plan, the maximum utility of onboard space and plenty of related creature comforts. A spectacular platform for…
Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40
The FP Lucia 40 has an outstanding light and airy look and feel throughout the cat, and a vast walk-through cockpit area with space for 8 people to sit around…
Fountaine Pajot Mahe 36 Evolution
The Mahé 36 Evolution is a very comfortable, easy to manage cruising catamaran. It is perfectly suited to Southern California sailing. 36 feet long and…
Fountaine Pajot Mahe 36
One is immediately impressed with the Fountaine Pajot Mahe 36’s proportions. The cabintop is not too high or big, and bridgedeck clearance is not too low. The…
Gemini Legacy 35
This is a 3-cabin version, with master suite in the port hull, and galley down in the starboard hull, along with the other two cabins. Great for a family.…
Charter Itinerary Ideas for Sailing San Diego
Whether a bareboat charter, or a private charter with captain, the choice of where to go is largely yours to make. So, we get asked all the time:
What should we do?
Where should we go?
What is there to do when sailing around San Diego?
There is plenty to do, and the specifics have to do more with your interests than anything else. So let us know what you’re interested in, how you like to spend your time, and we help you craft an itinerary that makes the most of what this great sailing area has to offer.
Scroll through some of these great ideas…
Key things to consider:
- If your group includes kids, don’t try to do to much, in particular sailing. Make sure to plan for plenty of water play and/or beach time.
- If your group includes those prone to sea sickness, plan to stay inside the bay. They’ll have MUCH more fun, and you can get in a lot of great sailing without worrying about everyone else’s comfort.
- If you’re new to sailing, and new to San Diego, you’ll have a licensed captain along that is very familiar with all the great spots to go. Explain to them what your preferences are, and then sit back and let them do all the work!
- Find a San Diego festival, conference or concert, and schedule your charter around this event. It’s a unique way to experience San Diego, and you’ll have better lodging than anyone else!
Here are some sample San Diego sailing itineraries to get your gears turning:
Long weekend around San Diego Bay
Day 1: Glorietta Bay
Day 2: Coronado Cays
Day 3: La Playa Cove
Day 4: Back to WCM
Or… a weeklong coastal hopping getaway to Catalina
Day 1: SD-Oceanside
Day 2: O-Side to Newport
Day 3: Newport to Two Harbors, Catalina
Day 4: Explore Catalina
Day 5: Two Harbors to Avalon, fun ashore
Day 6: Avalon to Mission Bay
Day 7: Mission Bay to WCM Harbor Island
Long Weekend San Diego Bay
Day One: Sail from WCM to Glorietta Bay at Coronado, Wander the beaches ashore, do a pub crawl, get in a game of golf or cruise the cute downtown area and sample the excellent variety of restaurants.
Day Two: Start your day with a surfing session right across the road. Have a lovely midday sail past embarcadero and Nimitz on the way to La Playa Cove, tucked behind Shelter Island. Explore the marinas in the dinghy, stop by Fathom Brewing and Bistro on the fishing pier, and relax on the hook. If you time it right, you might be able to take in a concert at Humphrey’s from your dinghy – a classic San Diego experience.
Day Three: Wake late, make breakfast aboard, and take a short morning sail out to the ocean to look for whales and dolphins. Time your return with the tide and zoom back into the bay all the way back to the WCM base at Harbor Islands Safe Harbor Sunroad.
Long Weekend Mission Bay:
Your Mission, should you accept it, is to grab your catamaran from WCM in San Diego Bay, and sail north (about 9 miles or so) to Mission Bay, specifically Mariner’s Cove, where you will partake in beach living at it’s finest. Wake with the sun, swim, walk the beach, surf, grab cocktails, eat a nice meal ashore. Rinse and repeat. This message will not self-destruct, but you might if you don’t plan your escape to Mission Bay today.
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Half Day Charters
4 Hours- Harbor Cruise
- Sporty Sailing
- Whale Watching
- Lunch & Swim
- Celebrate a Milestone
Full Day Charter
8 Hours- Extended Sailing Time
- Ocean Exploration
- Glorietta Bay for Lunch
- Whale Watching
- Sail & Surf
Multi-Day w/Captain
Overnight to a Week or More- Head for Catalina
- Take the Family Off Grid
- Swim Secluded Coves
- Learn the Ropes
- Soak in The Sunsets