Private Sunset & Fireworks Charters
The whole boat. Your crew. Nobody else.
A private Mission Bay party boat for bride crews, birthdays, girls’ trips, and just-because days on the water, captained by Captain Lora since 2009. You bring the drinks, the playlist, and your favorite people. The sea lions are usually out on the buoys, and on SeaWorld show nights we hold position for the fireworks and the 600-drone display, then have you back at the dock by ten.
Bring your group. Bring your bottle. Bring the dog.
What your group gets
The whole boat, and no strangers on the deck.
22 guests, your group only
You book the boat, not a seat beside a stranger. Twenty-two on board, the people you brought.
Covered, any weather
A covered stern keeps the sun off and the rain out, whether it is July heat or a cool marine layer.
Set up for the night
Bluetooth speaker, an ice chest, cup holders, and a bathroom on board. You pour your own drinks.
Captain Lora has run this bay since 2009, EMT-trained, the same hands on the wheel every trip. The beagles Captain and Scout ride along. Three hours on the water is $1,800 for the whole boat, about $90 a head with a group of 20.
From the guests
It was the perfect setup for a party boat on Mission Bay. The boat is an open layout so it is good for socializing with the entire group. It is also covered so it protects from the sun or the rain. Would book again!
Brooke S. · Google
We had an amazing time cruising around the bay, looking at seals, dancing, and celebrating in beautiful San Diego.
Samantha T. · Google
Best boat cruise in San Diego. Amazing staff.
Mark F. · Google
Before you book any boat
Book the inspected boat.
Coast Guard inspection
The Marissa carries a current Certificate of Inspection for 22 passengers.
A licensed captain
Captain Lora is USCG-licensed and EMT-trained, on the wheel every trip.
Passenger insurance
The boat is insured to carry passengers for hire.
Ask every boat in San Diego the same three questions. The Marissa answers yes to all three.
Good to know
Questions guests ask before they book.
How many people fit on the boat?
The Marissa is Coast Guard rated for 22 passengers, and every Marissa Cruises charter is private, so the whole boat is your group and no one else. Most parties run between 10 and 22. Tell us your headcount when you book and we will make room for everyone.
Can we bring our own food and drinks?
Yes. Marissa Cruises is BYOB. Bring your bottles, a cooler, and whatever you want to eat. There is an ice chest, cup holders, and a bathroom on board. We ask that you bring cans or plastic instead of glass, since glass and bare feet do not mix on a boat.
Can we bring our dog?
Dogs are welcome on every charter. Captain Lora’s beagles, Captain and Scout, ride along on most trips, so your dog will be in good company. Bring a towel and some water for them and they are set for the evening on the bay.
Where does the boat leave from?
We launch from Mission Bay Sportcenter at 1010 Santa Clara Place in San Diego, on Mission Bay rather than the downtown harbor. There is parking at the dock. Once your date is booked we send the exact meeting spot, the dock number, and a few tips for the night.
When can we see the SeaWorld fireworks?
SeaWorld runs its summer fireworks most nights from mid-June through mid-August, and the show starts around 9:45. On a fireworks night we take you out for the sunset first, hold position for the show and the drone display over the bay, and have you back at the dock by ten.
How long is a cruise, and what times do you run?
You can book two, three, or four hours, any time between 3pm and 10pm. Three hours is the most popular for a sunset party. Four hours gives you the long evening with the sunset and the fireworks both. We will help you pick the length that fits your night.
Pick your length
Pick a date and we will hold the boat.
Two, three, or four hours, your group only.