Host a private celebration aboard a 40-foot catamaran in San Diego Bay with captain, crew and bartender included. Cruise past the Coronado Bridge and downtown skyline on a three-hour charter designed for socializing and scenic cruising.
Host a private celebration aboard a 40-foot catamaran in San Diego Bay with captain, crew and bartender included. Cruise past the Coronado Bridge and downtown skyline on a three-hour charter designed for socializing and scenic cruising.
You step onto the forward sundeck as the catamaran eases into San Diego Bay, the Coronado Bridge cutting a clean line against the skyline and the city’s towers sliding past like a slow-moving panorama. The Alana’s twin hulls settle into a steady rhythm; gulls wheel and the harbor’s light throws hard, bright reflections across stainless railings.
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Operated by Alana Yacht Rental · San Diego, California
You step onto the forward sundeck as the catamaran eases into San Diego Bay, the Coronado Bridge cutting a clean line against the skyline and the city’s towers sliding past like a slow-moving panorama. The Alana’s twin hulls settle into a steady rhythm; gulls wheel and the harbor’s light throws hard, bright reflections across stainless railings.
San Diego Bay has been a working harbor since the 19th century — a crossroads of naval operations, immigrant docks and coastal trade — and today its maritime legacy is visible in active shipyards, the USS Midway museum and ferry traffic weaving between shores. Geologically, the bay is a protected natural harbor formed by centuries of sediment and sea-level change at the mouth of coastal river systems; the shallow flats and deeper shipping channel shape how boats move through the water.
On this private three-hour charter you’ll cruise around Shelter Island and the downtown waterfront, watch the sun strike the Coronado Bridge and feel offshore breezes push across the decks. The experience is social-first: two decks for mingling, a forward lounge for sun or shade, and a licensed bar for cocktails on purchase.
Practical guidance: arrive early to load coolers and secure nearby parking on Shelter Island Drive; bring non-marking deck shoes and a light wind layer for the bay’s afternoon gusts. If anyone is prone to seasickness, take meds beforehand and sit mid-ship. The crew handles navigation, safety briefings and provisioning coordination if you prefer vendor drop-off. For groups, staggered boarding and a clear pickup plan keeps the charter smooth; the Alana is optimized for celebrations, networking and relaxed bay exploration.
The Alana accommodates up to 35 guests per booking, making it suitable for medium-size private events.
Yes—you may bring food and light decorations; confirm specifics with the operator regarding cleanup and prohibited items.
The boat has a fully licensed bar; drinks are sold separately, though you may coordinate outside vendors if preferred.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; the operator may cancel in bad weather and issue a full refund.
Alana Yacht Rental operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




You step onto the forward sundeck as the catamaran eases into San Diego Bay, the Coronado Bridge cutting a clean line against the skyline and the city’s towers sliding past like a slow-moving panorama. The Alana’s twin hulls settle into a steady rhythm; gulls wheel and the harbor’s light throws hard, bright reflections across stainless railings.
You step onto the forward sundeck as the catamaran eases into San Diego Bay, the Coronado Bridge cutting a clean line against the skyline and the city’s towers sliding past like a slow-moving panorama. The Alana’s twin hulls settle into a steady rhythm; gulls wheel and the harbor’s light throws hard, bright reflections across stainless railings.
San Diego Bay has been a working harbor since the 19th century — a crossroads of naval operations, immigrant docks and coastal trade — and today its maritime legacy is visible in active shipyards, the USS Midway museum and ferry traffic weaving between shores. Geologically, the bay is a protected natural harbor formed by centuries of sediment and sea-level change at the mouth of coastal river systems; the shallow flats and deeper shipping channel shape how boats move through the water.
On this private three-hour charter you’ll cruise around Shelter Island and the downtown waterfront, watch the sun strike the Coronado Bridge and feel offshore breezes push across the decks. The experience is social-first: two decks for mingling, a forward lounge for sun or shade, and a licensed bar for cocktails on purchase.
Practical guidance: arrive early to load coolers and secure nearby parking on Shelter Island Drive; bring non-marking deck shoes and a light wind layer for the bay’s afternoon gusts. If anyone is prone to seasickness, take meds beforehand and sit mid-ship. The crew handles navigation, safety briefings and provisioning coordination if you prefer vendor drop-off. For groups, staggered boarding and a clear pickup plan keeps the charter smooth; the Alana is optimized for celebrations, networking and relaxed bay exploration.