Private tiki-themed charter for up to 13, with captain and bartender
2-3 hours
Up to 13 people
Captain, bartender, fuel
Book a tiki-themed private charter on San Diego Bay for up to 13 guests, with a licensed captain plus a host and bartender on board. Choose your route, play your music, and enjoy a bathroom onboard.
No bring your own drinks (BYOB) and no pets or animals. Alcohol is available for purchase onboard. A $150 cleaning fee hold is placed on your card at the start and released after the charter if no excessive cleaning is needed.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 13 guests.
All reservations are non-refundable unless trip insurance is purchased. With trip insurance, you can cancel up to 7 days before your charter for a full refund.
Do not bring outside drinks; bring your own drinks (BYOB) is not permitted. Food is not included, and guests are welcome to bring their own, but do not cook or heat food on board.
Expect a $150 cleaning-fee hold placed on your card at the start of your charter; it is released after the trip if no excessive cleaning is needed. Trip insurance is optional and must be selected and paid for at checkout; you can’t add it after your charter deposit is made.
Arrive early so your full group is ready to board. If your group arrives 45 minutes or later than your scheduled start time, your charter is canceled with no refunds.
H&M Landing (2803 Emerson Street San Diego, CA 92106)
This crew absolutely delivers on fun, and reviewers can't stop raving about the hosts, especially Donnie, who gets called out repeatedly for being hilarious and charismatic. The vibe strikes a perfect balance between relaxed and entertaining, with strong drinks, great music, and gorgeous bay views that include sea lion sightings. People mention the staff's genuine enthusiasm shines through in everything they do, from the moment you arrive until the cruise wraps up. The different tour options seem to cater to various moods. Jazz sunset cruises attract folks looking for something low-key and beautiful, while the interactive tours with games and team activities bring higher energy. Families appreciate the kid-friendly options, and solo travelers report feeling completely welcomed and engaged. One person mentioned expecting more games on a specific tour type, but the overwhelming pattern shows staff keeping groups entertained and laughing throughout. The consensus is clear: excellent service, unbeatable skyline views, and a crew that genuinely loves what they do make this a standout experience on San Diego Bay.
Highly recommend. We had an absolute blast with Donnie and crew. If you’re offended easily, this might not be the activity for you, especially if you do an evening tour where there’s no children allowed. For us it was perfect, the entertainment was great, the drinks were fantastic and the views were truly spectacular. We plan to do this activity every time we visit the area from now on.
Stacy Hayward
July 3, 2026
Highly recommend. We had an absolute blast with Donnie and crew. If you’re offended easily, this might not be the activity for you, especially if you do an evening tour where there’s no children allowed. For us it was perfect, the entertainment was great, the drinks were fantastic and the views were truly spectacular. We plan to do this activity every time we visit the area from now on.
Stacy Hayward
July 3, 2026
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