Pacifica Sailing Charters — Local services in San Diego

Ahoy! Mick sets the bar high. From the second I booked this charter to boarding his fabulous sailboat, our trip was well planned, easy, and full of adventure. Mick gives you all of the direction you need to find him and find your ship. When we arrived he was so excited to see us!

Greeting us with a warm smile on Father's Day, Mick helped us onto his boat. Ladies, leave your wedges and your heels at home for this tour! Boat shoes only, you'll thank me later!

Stepping on his boat immediately gave us the feeling of "I am on vacation for real now!" As Mick prepared the sails we embarked onto the San Diego big bay.

After giving us a detailed overview of the safety precautions, he then offered us snacks, soft beverages and even beer he had left over! Score!!! As these were not included. He made sure we knew where life preservers were and how to use the radio in case of emergency. We felt incredibly safe through out our ride today.

We set sail, the waves were crashing, the sun was shining and Mick began sharing stories about the history of San Diego and his experiences at sea. Some of his sailing stories had me at the edge of my seat. He has truly seen it all, ask him about the last time he saw a great white!

First he brought us to Ballast point which was beautiful. Rich with knowledge of the site, Mick shared endless stories about this landmark and other interesting things he has seen during his time in the open sea.

Next he got us SO CLOSE to the government sealed area where there was a submarine docked. It was majestic! There was nothing holding him back from getting us close enough to snap a few photos.

On our way back he brought us by some wild life where we saw pelicans, sea lions, and other species of birds! This was a fun way to end our tour.

Mick's sailboat is large, beautiful, and intimate. He will make you feel welcome and at home. We were on a private tour and got so much more value then what we paid on Groupon. We will absolutely be booking a tour with Mick again.

Thanks for the laughs, conversation...

Four of us had a great Memorial day charter!

Like many others we had snatched up the Groupon, which I advise scoping out for a sweet discount. Parking was super easy and we found our stalwart captain, Mick at the designated meeting spot, right on time. There's a small deli nearby where you can grab some supplies and use an ATM. Captain Mick had us set off in no time, and we could tell he has loads of experience and local knowledge. Our sailboat, the 'Masquerade' had taken pole in a race the day prior, and bolstered my respect for the boat and captain. An hour out and an hour back went by quick, as did a few cans of BYOB. I learned about the San Diego bay, nautical history and the story behind Ballast Point. We saw a good number of seals, which the Navy was working with this day. Every part of the trip felt safe and in control, and we were shown life preserver location and radio operation. Along with the head.

Regarding another reviewer and PSC asking for reviews, we were also asked to leave a positive one; "..if we enjoyed our tour." which we certainly did. Reviews helps smaller companies a lot, and if I didn't fully enjoy my trip, I'd...

We had a wonderful sunset sail aboard Masquerade with Captain Mick on the 4th of July!! From booking to docking, the experience was seamless. The communication before our sail was spot-on with great directions for what to bring, what to wear and how to get in contact with the Captain to allow you entry into the marina. All the necessary health precautions were taken to ensure we felt comfortable as well.

Captain Mick afforded us with great conversation about growing up in San Diego. We are both new to the area so it was great to get out on the water and see our new home from a different vantage point with a wonderful guide along the way!! Mick brought us out to see the sea lions and submarines and was an expert sailor the whole way. The ride was smooth as can be and the weather was nothing short of perfect (rare to have anything other than this in San Diego haha!).

I would 100% recommend Pacifica Sailing to anyone who visits San Diego. Touring on land is nice, but getting out onto the water really shows off the natural beauty of our city. We can't wait to bring family and friends back. Thanks again,...