Santa Cruz 1.5-Hour Beer Tasting Sail
Local beer, gourmet pizza, and Monterey Bay views from a 65-foot catamaran
Duration
1.5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 49 people
Includes
Beer tasting, pizza, sailing
Highlights
Set sail from Santa Cruz Harbor aboard the 65-foot Team O’Neill catamaran for a social tasting cruise along Monterey Bay. You’ll sample beers from a featured local brewery while cruising the Santa Cruz coastline.
- Meet members of the featured Santa Cruz brewery
- See Santa Cruz coastline landmarks from the water
- Ride a smooth, stable, custom-built catamaran
Itinerary
- 30-45 minutes prior to departure: Check-in at the O'Neill Yacht Charters harbor office located at 275 Lake Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. All passengers must check-in prior to boarding.
- 15 minutes prior to departure: Boarding begins at L Dock.
- 5 minutes prior to departure: Boarding closes. Please do not miss boarding, otherwise the charter will have to leave without you.
- Departure Time: Catamaran departs from the Santa Cruz Harbor promptly and begins scenic tour along the Santa Cruz coastline. Beer tasting begins once we have left the Harbor.
- Enjoy the cruise!
- 1.5 hours After Departure: Catamaran returns to L Dock at the conclusion of the charter.
What's Included
- Beer samples for travelers ages 21+
- Gourmet pizza from Upper Crust for all passengers
Important details
- Beer sampling, alcohol purchases, and alcohol consumption onboard are for ages 21+ only; bring a valid government-issued ID
- You and everyone in your party must sign a liability waiver before sailing; a parent or guardian signs for each minor
- Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the charter; ages 12 and under must wear a provided life jacket
- Wear flat, non-scuff shoes; high heels and hard-soled boots are not allowed
- Do not bring alcohol onboard
- Visitor parking is not included; rates are $2 per hour or $20 per day where available
- Arrive 45 minutes before departure. Check-in starts 30 minutes before departure, and boarding closes 5 minutes before departure
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 72 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations 24–72 hours before departure may be rescheduled to another sail in the same season, subject to availability. Within 24 hours and no-shows are not refunded or rescheduled. If the operator cancels due to weather, low registration, or unforeseen circumstances, you’ll receive a full refund.
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FAQs
No. This beer tasting sail is subject to safe, suitable sailing conditions and a minimum number of registered passengers.
Visitor parking is available in the Southeast and Northeast Harbor lots. The Southeast lot is closest to the check-in office but can be heavily impacted. You can also use metered visitor spaces near L Dock or free street parking on Lake Avenue and 5th Avenue, where some spaces have time limits.
Yes. Bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages if you like. Do not bring alcohol; snacks and drinks are also available for purchase onboard.
Meeting details
OYC Check-In Office, 275 Lake Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
