Captained Charters
| Half Day 4 hours |
Full Day 8 hours |
Sunset 3 hours |
A captained charter with Newport Beach Sailing Charters is a half day, full day, or sunset sail, accompanied by a skilled and friendly captain. Just sit back and enjoy the sights or sail the boat yourself, with a captain on the sideline - the choice is yours. Either way, you will sail aboard one of our new Hunter sailboats, all of which boast a spacious cockpit outfitted with cushions for you and your guests to spread out and relax. You will also appreciate the dodger and bimini combination (an overhead canvas canopy), which provides a gentle shield from the sun and wind.
While sailing, you will most likely plan to enjoy refreshments and beverages on board. You can be assured that you will have the necessary amenities and space to serve your guests. All of our boats have a galley complete with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, and sink, as well as pots, pans, silverware, and dishes.
Last but not least, the “creature comforts” of a boat are what enhance an already terrific experience. All of our boats are outfitted with a private head (toilet) and vanity sink. Our heads are electric and filled with fresh water, which eliminates the need to pump the toilet and minimizes any odors.
Simply stated, our boats are amongst the best Newport Harbor has to offer. You and your guests will be comfortable!
Below are three sample itineraries, for half day, full day, and sunset sail charters. All itineraries can be arranged with your input, if you so desire! Take a look!
Half Day Sail: 4 hours
Typically scheduled from 12pm to 4pm(requests for a different time block are acceptable)
| 12:00pm | Participate in a short and informative safety briefing. |
| 12:20pm | Depart the slip and imagine the beautiful day ahead of you. Enjoy lunch on board while you cruise past the waterfront homes of Newport Harbor. |
| 12:30pm | The captain gives you the option to sit back and relax or help sail the boat - the choice is yours. If you choose to sail, the captain will give you the signal to hoist - or rather, unfurl the sails. (Our sails are roller furling and effortlessly roll out of the mast.) Next, we unfurl the jib with a quick pull of the jib sheet. Now we are sailing! The captain will allow you to take the helm at this point as he trims the sails. |
| 12:45pm | Quickly, you feel the breeze as it fills the sails and accelerates the speed of the boat, using only the power of the wind. You realize now why you love sailing: no engine noise, no gasoline fumes - just the quiet whisper of the boat moving through the water. You know at this point that you are creating memories you and your guests will not soon forget. |
| 1:00pm | As you sail out of the harbor, you pass a colony of sea lions playing near the Newport Bell Buoy; out further, dolphins swim at the bow of your boat surfing the bow wave. Enjoy the sail, the scenery and the fresh air as you cruise along the beautiful coastlines of Newport and Laguna Beach. |
| 1:45pm | Where do you want to sail? Your captain will provide suggestions. You may decide to anchor in a secluded cove below the majestic cliffs of Laguna Beach. Swim, snorkel, go to shore, hike, explore! (or read and take a nap!) |
| 4:00pm | Return to slip |
Price: $600 | |
Full Day Sail: 8 hours
Typically scheduled from 10:00am to 6:00pm(requests for a different time block are acceptable)
| 10:00am | Participate in a short and informative safety briefing. |
| 10:20am | Depart slip, enter the main channel, and set the sails |
| 10:45am | The captain lets you take the wheel. Hey, you're sailing! You're also surprised at how responsive the helm is for such a big boat. Your friends and family start to address you as “Captain!” Everyone smiles and laughs. You tack the boat and sail past all the beautiful waterfront homes. You thought it couldn't get any better than a waterfront home until you realize the 360° view from your boat is much better. |
| 11:00am | As you sail out of the harbor, you pass a colony of sea lions playing near the Newport Bell Buoy; out further, dolphins swim at the bow of your boat surfing the bow wave. |
| 11:30pm | Enjoy the sail, the scenery and the fresh air as you cruise along the beautiful coastlines of Newport and Laguna Beach. |
| 12:00pm | Where do you want to sail? The Captain will provide suggestions. You may decide to anchor in a secluded cove below the majestic cliffs of Laguna Beach. Everyone is ready to eat lunch! The Captain can ready the on board BBQ. |
| 12:30pm | Swim, snorkel, go to shore, hike, explore! (or read and take a nap!) |
| 3:30pm | Sail off-shore and explore. |
| 6:00pm | Return to slip |
Price: $900 | |
Sunset Sail: 3 hours
Scheduled approximately two hours before sunset
| 5:00pm | Approximately two hours before sunset, we conduct a short safety briefing. |
| 5:20pm | Depart the slip and pop the cork on a bottle of champagne or wine. |
| 5:30pm | While we cruise past waterfront homes, you enjoy hors d'oeuvres on deck. |
| 6:00pm | As we sail out of the harbor, we observe the sea lions frolicking around the Newport Bell Buoy. As we sail up the coast and look back upon the mainland, you feel a sense of being away from the all of the hustle and bustle. |
| 7:00pm | The sun begins to set behind Catalina Island. Then you realize that life is meant to be enjoyed. A kiss, a toast, life is better on a boat! |
| 8:00pm | Return to slip and remember the relaxation and romance of the evening! |
Price: $500 | |
Our
prestige fleet of Sailing Yachts consists of brand new Jeanneau 45’s and Hunter
45’s. Cost is as follows:
Sunset Sail: $1,700
Half Day Sail: $2,000
Full Day Sail: $3,000
Whales & Dolphins
May through November brings warmer waters to the coast and the opportunity to view Blue Whales, Finback Whales and huge pods of dolphin that number in the thousands. The annual Grey Whale migration brings these majestic animals near to the Southern California shoreline from December through April. Newport Harbor is ideally positioned to take advantage of the annual Grey Whale migration, which brings hundreds of Grey Whales along the coast line and within minutes of Newport Harbor.
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