Marina Del Rey : 2 hour Private Catamaran Marina Tour
ID: GYG654411-1082682
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Calm seas ahead!
Serenity is a 34 foot Gemini 105Mc Catamaran sailboat, well equipped for an afternoon of seal, bird and dolphin watching or an evening under the setting sun.
All ages welcome!
Serenity - a 34 foot Catamaran Sailboat - will pick you up at the commercial charter dock, then head out for a bit of sightseeing around one of the largest small craft harbors in the world.
The marina of Marina del Rey, CA is North America's largest man-made small-craft harbor and is home to an estimated 4,600+ boats - from Kayaks to Mega-Yachts. Once a salt marsh fed by fresh water from Ballona Creek, Marina del Rey began as an estuary frequented by fishermen and duck hunters. The duck hunters may be gone, but you'll see plenty of fishing rods cast all along the shoreline of the marina. Sea Lions, Harbor Seals and a variety of birds can be seen lazing about on the docks and rock jetties. You’ll see many bird species (Herons, Egrets, Gulls, Pelicans, Cormorants, Osprey, Mallards and other ducks, etc)
Be sure your camera is handy as we will pass by some of the many well-known yachts docked in Marina del Rey.
Passing by Del Rey Landing (the fuel dock) is always fun because you never know which Mega-Yacht (up to 100m) will be at dock. These Mega-Yachts are usually just visiting Marina del Rey for a few days … then continuing on their way to other exotic destinations.
You will have plenty of opportunity to take the wheel and captain her a bit (at Captain’s discretion) … lounge on the hammock at the back, enjoy the 2 bow rider seats up front, find a comfy spot on the Bote lounges on deck or hang out in the cockpit with your Captain. They probably have some tall tales to tell!!!
This catamaran sailboat has a beam of 14 feet with a solid foredeck, so there's plenty of space to spread out on deck. The best seat in the house? There are several! A spacious and comfy stern hammock seats 2 or choose one of the 2 drop down seats on the bow. The Bote lounges on deck seat 6. Or just chill in the spacious cockpit and even take the wheel for awhile.
You'll find an ice-cold battery-operated cooler for your food and drinks (Bring your own food and drink).
Composting toilet is clean, quiet … and non-smelly!
Your Captain is happy to personalize your day on the water. Cruising inside the marina will be very smooth conditions.
You've seen the view from the beach … Now enjoy it from the sea!
Highlights
- You've seen the view from the beach ... now enjoy it from the sea!
- Your Captain is happy to personalize your day on the water.
- Get your camera ready! Marina del Rey is home to Dolphins, Sea Lions & more.
- Comfy Bote lounges seat 6 on the front deck
- All ages welcome! Infant and Children sized life jackets are provided
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We do not serve food or drinks, nor do we provide drinking water or ice on hourly charters. Bring your own food and drink items.
You cannot cook food on board so all food should be prepared in advance. (Grill / cooking is available only for overnight charters.)
Adult beverages ok for those of legal age, but you will be expected to act responsibly. At Captain’s request, no further adult beverages may be consumed.
Please note that while on the boat, we are no longer under CA laws. We are under Federal Laws (with Coast Guard enforcement) regarding any use of marijuana or similar items. (Leave these items at home or in your car.)
The Southern CA coastline around Marina del Rey has no safe anchoring areas, so swimming and other in-water activities are not permitted on hourly charters.
Please bring no items that may harm the sea life. That means No Balloons, No Confetti, No Gender-Reveal items that may land in the water, etc.
You will board the boat at Dock 55 in Marina del Rey, CA (aka the Charter Dock) - next to Fisherman's Village. The Charter Dock / Dock 55 is at Fisherman's Village ... but not where the larger (HornBlower, etc) boats are docked. Stand looking at the water, parking lot to your back. Look to your right ... past the shops & restaurants. There is a lone gate, all by itself. This is the Charter Dock / Dock 55.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
