Enjoy harbor cruises, sunset cruises and private boat rentals aboard Athena
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Come explore San Diego Bay with us.
We are thrilled to offer harbor cruises and private boat rentals in beautiful San Diego Bay! Our yacht comfortably holds up to 49 passengers and includes a captain, crew and bartender.
Spectacular Views of Iconic Landmarks
San Diego Bay is home to some of the most famous landmarks in Southern California. Our private charters and harbor cruises allow you to see these sights from a unique vantage point on the water. As you glide across the bay, you’ll pass by:
- The USS Midway Museum, an impressive decommissioned aircraft carrier that stands as a testament to naval history.
- The Coronado Bridge, an architectural marvel with its graceful arch and panoramic views of the bay.
- The Star of India, the world’s oldest active sailing ship, which adds a touch of history and charm.
- Downtown San Diego Skyline, a stunning backdrop as the sun sets and city lights twinkle.
Top 5 Best Weather in the U.S
Enjoy some of the best weather in the United States aboard our all-new yacht rental!
Athena has everything you need for a good time
Custom Cocktails
While cruising the bay, our friendly bartenders will be serving draft beer, wine, and custom-made cocktails
Epic Views
Our boat will smoothly glide you past all of the major monuments in San Diego Bay
Captain, Crew and Bartender
Athena includes your own USCG licensed captain, bartender and crew that are at your service!
Why you should choose Athena for your boat rental
Get 5 star service
Our staff is commited to serving our guests.
USGC Captains
All of our captains are United States Coast Guard Certified!
Need some reasons to go for a boat ride?
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Sunset Cruises
2.5 hour harbor cruise through San Diego Bay
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Harbor Cruises
Join our captain, crew and bartender with up to 49 guests aboard Athena
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Birthday Parties
Make your holiday special with our special events.
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Date Night
The perfect venue to say “I do”
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Corporate Events
Team building and corporate events have never been better aboard our 53′ yacht!
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Holiday Events
Celebrate another trip around the sun for a private birthday bash aboard Athena.
explore San Diego bay with these top 10 things to see
10 must do destinations in San Diego
Athena Boat Rentals proudly serves all of San Diego and the surrounding coastal areas. San Diego is a vibrant city on California’s southern coast, known for its perfect weather and beautiful bay views. If you’re new to San Diego, here are a few must-see highlights near the water:
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SeaWorld San Diego – A marine adventure park full of exciting shows, sea life encounters, and family fun.
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Petco Park – Catch a Padres game or enjoy concerts and events in one of baseball’s most scenic stadiums, just minutes from the harbor.
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LEGOLAND California – Located a short drive up the coast, this family favorite is a creative wonderland of rides, exhibits, and interactive attractions.
And of course, for the best views of San Diego Bay, nothing beats a cruise with Athena.
Seaworld
4.2 Miles
From park to planet, SeaWorld theme parks offer up-close animal experiences, roller coasters and, most importantly, a chance for you to make a difference.
Legoland
34mi
Plan your next LEGOLAND® Florida visit and build memories that last a lifetime, featuring 2 theme parks, a water park, and 3 fully themed Resort hotels.
Petco Park
3.9mi
Petco Park is spectacular in every way, combining the best sight lines in baseball with breathtaking views of San Diego.
What people say about their experience with Athena
“We really enjoyed the 2.5-hour cruise around the bay! The catamaran wasn’t overfilled with people so there was plenty of room to spread out and be comfortable. You can bring your own food, they serve drinks on board and the line for the bar wasn’t too long and the drinks were good. The best part about the cruise was the live music by Tim who sang all of my favorite tunes, it was like a private little concert while cruising on the bay. We will def be back for the views and live music.“
Sara Adela
San Diego, CA
General FAQs
Where are you located?
Athena is located at 2700 Shelter Island Dr. San Diego CA 92106 on the first commercial dock! Follow the walkway parallel to Ketch restaurant and keep an eye out for the Athena signage!
What comes standard with each charter?
Athena includes a captain, crew, bartender, 2 bathrooms, 8 seat bar, seating for up to 49, and access to custom cocktails, draft beer, and wine for sale!
Can we film our experience?
Drone Filming
Filming/bringing a drone for your charter is prohibited. Triton’s location is an ever-changing “no fly zone” with only very few locations able to actually take-off with a drone. We do offer drone filming services where our experienced pilots will communicate with our captain to get the shot that you need. Please inquire for cost.
DSLR/Production Filming
Bringing professional filming equipment on-board must be approved with our administrative team. Athena Charters must be added as “additionally insured” on your insurance policy. Filming with intent to distribute is prohibited on Athena without prior approval. Cell phone videos/pictures are encouraged!
What is your refund/cancellation policy?
Private Charters – Athena Charters requires all cancellations be made 14 days prior to the scheduled departure time to receive a full refund. Cancellation within 14 days of the charter will forfeit their deposit. Any cancellations made within 72 hours before the charter will forfeit the full amount of the contracted services and are non-refundable.
Ticketed Charters – Tickets are 100% refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to the charter’s departure time. Athena may cancel ticketed charters anytime for any reason in which case, our customers will receive a full refund.
Special Events – For special or holiday ticketed events, our cancellation policy requires a 72 hour notice. You may receive a full refund if you cancel at least 72 hours before the departure time. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 72 hours of the event start time. You have the option to reschedule to a regular ticketed charter but please note we cannot refund the price difference from the special event when rebooking.
WEATHER POLICY
Athena Charters does not operate in unsafe weather conditions, but a light rain shower is not a deterrent. The captain will assess the weather and should the captain determine that the conditions are unsafe to run the charter, the charter may be rescheduled or it will be canceled.
If a trip is canceled by Athena Charters for any reason, you will have the option of receiving a voucher for a future trip or receiving a full refund.
Please note that failure to show for the reserved trip without cancellation will result in no refund
**Athena Charters reserves the right to change/alter our cancellation and refund policy as needed based on availability, or any circumstances deemed necessary.
Is there a deposit?
The deposit for Private Charters is 20% of the total cost. This must be paid upon booking and the remaining amount is due 72 hours before your charter date.
Private Boat Rentals
How is my price determined?
Athena has unique pricing structure allows our customers to get the best deal possible for a private experience. The pricing is as follows:
Weekday Pricing
1-30 Passengers $725/hr
31-49 Passengers – $850/hr
What's the max capacity and seating?
The maximum occupancy of Athena is 49 passengers. With comfortable seating for everyone.
What does the yacht rental include?
Athena includes a captain, crew, bartender, 2 bathrooms, 8 seat bar, seating for up to 49, and access to custom cocktails, draft beer, and wine for sale!
Where does the yacht charter go?
Each Private Charter is unique. Guests will enjoy the ability to “point and go” allowing you to go wherever you’d like. Typically charters will do a tour around San Diego Bay where you will pass many of San Diego’s monuments and sights. You also have the ability to go for an ocean sail and enjoy the amazing views of Coronado and Point Loma.
See our harbor cruise page for more info on our public cruises
What about food and drinks?
Drinks
Each Private Charter includes a bartender that will serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We have a fully stocked bar with the same amenities as a normal venue including draft beer, craft cocktails, mixed drinks, wine, juices, sparkling water, and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests are prohibited from bringing any alcoholic beverages onboard.
Food
You are more than welcome to bring your own food on-board. If you decide to bring your own food, we suggest finger foods that are easily served and disposed of. If you plan on catering your event, you must have the venue list Athena Charters on the ‘additionally insured business’ on their insurance.
Harbor Cruises
Where are you located?
Athena is located at 2700 Shelter Island Dr. San Diego CA 92106 on the commercial dock next to Sail San Diego.
How much are the tickets?
Tickets are $55 for adults and $15 for children. Tickets do not include drinks, or food.
Where does the cruise take us?
The Athena Harbor Cruise takes you through San Diego Bay, offering views of the downtown skyline, sailing under the Coronado Bay Bridge, and passing by major landmarks like the USS Midway, Star of India, and North Military Base
What is the ticket schedule?
To see our live calendar, please visit our harbor cruise page. Our ticketed charter times change based upon the season. From March 17th – November 3rd, our ticketed cruise depart Wednesday-Sunday at 11am, 2:30pm, and 6pm. November 4th – March 9th our schedule is Wednesday-Sunday at 10am, 1pm, nd 4:30pm. Each charter is 2.5 hours and will take you on an epic adventure through San Diego Bay, down to Glorietta Bay and back! Athena may change/update/add or remove dates upon our descretion.
How long is the cruise?
Each ticketed charter is 2.5 hours in duration.
What about food and drinks?
Athena is equipped with a full bar including: mixed drinks, draft beer, specialty cocktails, soft drinks, juices and sparkling water. Passengers are strictly prohibited from bringing their own beverages.
Prices are $8.50 for draft beer, $10.50 for mixed drinks, and $13.00 for specialty cocktails. You may bring your own food that is individually packed, ie: No cakes, or foods that require serving utensils.
Payment
What type of payments do you accept?
We take all majorly accepted credit/debit cards. We do not accept cash or checks.
What is the deposit for Private Charters?
All private charters are required to pay a 20% deposit to secure their booking. If the charter is within one week of the reservation, the charter must be fully paid.
Refunds
What is your refund/cancellation policy?
Private Charters – Athena Charters requires all cancellations be made 14 days prior to the scheduled departure time to receive a full refund. Cancellation within 14 days of the charter will forfeit their deposit. Any cancellations made within 72 hours before the charter will forfeit the full amount of the contracted services and are non-refundable.
Ticketed Charters – Tickets are 100% refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to the charter’s departure time. Athena Charters may cancel ticketed charters anytime for any reason, in which case our customers will receive a full refund.
WEATHER POLICY
Athena Charters does not operate in unsafe weather conditions, but a light rain shower is not a deterrent. The captain will assess the weather and, should the captain determine that the conditions are unsafe to run the charter, the charter may be rescheduled or it will be canceled.
If a trip is canceled by Athena Charters for any reason, you will have the option of receiving a voucher for a future trip or receiving a full refund.
Please note that failure to show for the reserved trip without cancellation will result in no refund.
Athena Charters reserves the right to change or alter our cancellation and refund policy as needed based on availability or any circumstances deemed necessary.