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Come aboard the 65' Team O'Neill catamaran for an unforgettable adventure at sea. Private charters are available year-round.
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Public sails are offered throughout the week during the annual May through October sailing season. Come aboard the 65' Team O'Neill catamaran and sail on the beautiful Monterey Bay! Our May to October summer season sailing events are open to the public and include weekly Daytime Sails, Sunset Sails, Wednesday Night Regatta Sails, Beer and Wine Tasting Sails and seasonal fireworks sails. The catama

ran is also available for private events year-round. Check out our online calendar for a full list of events. Our experienced and licensed crew will take you on a memorable adventure at sea that's perfect for the whole family. Call 831-818-3645 or go to www.oneillyachtcharters.com to book your next sailing adventure today!

09/02/2024

Wishing everyone a wonderful Labor Day! 🙌 No better place to be than in Santa Cruz ☀️

05/28/2024

This Saturday, June 1st, welcome the comfortable weather of June in Santa Cruz with a selection of delicious wines from Stockwell Cellars!

A family owned and operated staple in Santa Cruz County, Stockwell offers a beautiful selection of handcrafted wines using Old and New World techniques. Join us during our 1.5-Hour Wine Tasting Sail from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM to enjoy a sunny, relaxing afternoon cruise along Monterey Bay and see why Stockwell Cellars is one of Santa Cruz' most highly acclaimed names in the local wine business!

05/12/2024

💐 Happy Mother’s Day from OYC! 💝

To show our appreciation to all the wonderful mothers sailing with us today, we will be offering a complementary champagne pour during any of our public sails🍾🥂✨
Today’s your day - so sit back, relax, and enjoy a breathtaking sail with your friends & family, and most importantly - celebrate being the best mom ever! 🫶

If you’d like to sign up to join us in celebrating Mother’s Day today, you can make reservations online at sailoyc.com (link in bio) or call our office at 832-818-3645. 🎟️⛵️🙌

04/11/2024

🌟 Thank you Santa Cruz County for voting O'Neill Yacht Charters in Best Sailing Charter and Best Boat Tour categories in the 2024 Good Times Best Of Magazine! We appreciate all of your support this past year and are so excited to get our sails up and begin our 2024 Sailing Season! 💙

⛵Ready to book a sail? Navigate your way to sailoyc.com where your next adventure is just on the horizon! 🌅

03/26/2024

🌊 The ocean is calling, and we're so excited to have you back aboard! As we gear up for an unforgettable 2024 sailing season beginning April 13th, we're also excited to unveil an all new experience with O'Neill Yacht Charters! 🎉🙌
🧭 Navigate your way to www.sailoyc.com, your new digital compass to all the information you need to book your next sailing adventure aboard the Team O'Neill catamaran. ⛵ From corporate team events with your crew, to unforgettable sunset sails with your loved ones, your next adventure is just a click away! 🌅
📅 Mark your calendars to secure your spot and keep your hearts and sails full this 2024! We're stoked to see you all soon!

O'Neill Yacht Charters is a family-owned charter service utilizing a custom 65' catamaran that serves the central California coast from Santa Cruz and beyond. We specialize in public tours of Santa Cruz and surrounding areas with daytime and sunset sail options. We also offer private rentals for mem

11/23/2023

Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡 We feel immensely grateful today and everyday for our amazing community, wonderful passengers, talented and hard-working crew, and this beautiful place we get to call home! There’s so much to be thankful for! ☀️⛵️🌊

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07/11/2023

🙌 Raise your cups and set sail with us this Friday night on a beer tasting adventure!

We’ll be kicking off the weekend as we enjoy some stunning views, brews, and pizza for sunset! 🍻🍕⛵️

Cheers to another week of awesome weather and good times! ☀️

06/21/2023

We are so glad to welcome the first day of summer in stunning Santa Cruz! 🌞⛵️ Explore the breathtaking beauty of Monterey Bay, where sparkling waters meet golden shores. 🌊✨ Soak up the sun and feel the ocean breeze aboard the Team O'Neill! 🦦🐋 Here's to an unforgettable summer full of adventure! 🌅☀️

06/08/2023

🌊 Happy World Ocean Day from Team O'Neill! 🐠

One treasure that shines brightly is the magnificent Monterey Bay, a haven of marine life and a sanctuary of nature's finest creations. 🌅 From the playful otters to the graceful dolphins, to the gentle giants like humpback whales, this stunning bay is a testament to the incredible diversity of life beneath the waves. 🐋🦈 Together, we can make a positive impact and create a brighter future for our oceans and our planet. 🐬💙

06/08/2023

Happy Thursday! Get ready to set sail into the weekend!⛵️June is here and we couldn’t be happier to welcome summer! 🙌☀️ Grab a friend and jump on board any of our sails this weekend 🌅🌊🍻

05/12/2023

There's still a chance to seas the day this Mother's Day! Join us as we shell-abrate all the special moms and women in our lives this weekend. Tickets are available online and we’ll be toasting all the moms onboard with a complimentary glass of champagne on our Sunday 5/14 sails! ⛵🌊💕🥂

05/08/2023

We're smooth sailing towards a sunny Mother's Day weekend!☀️⛵️We have several daytime and sunset sailing options available May 13 & 14 and we're excited to celebrate all the fin-tastic moms out there! 💕🥂

04/19/2023

Smell the sea, feel the sun! Earth Day is just around the corner on Saturday, April 22 and we hope everyone finds a way to get outside and enjoy this beautiful place we live in! We'll be sailing all weekend long and are so grateful to call this beautiful bay home! ⛵️🌊☀️

04/14/2023

The sun's finally coming out and our 2023 sailing season has officially started! Check out sailoyc.com for our full schedule and tickets!

01/02/2023

✨Happy New Year!✨ As we sail into 2023, we wish each of you the a joyful, adventurous year! Cheers to smooth sailing and making memories! ⛵️ 🌊💙

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09/19/2022

Join us this Wednesday for our regatta sail. No better place to watch the sailboat races than with us! ⛵️

09/19/2022

Have a wedding coming up? Start your celebration with us! Visit our website or call us to learn more about our private charters 🥂

09/14/2022

Nothing better than watching the sunset with friends!

08/29/2022

No better place to catch golden hour than on the Monterey Bay! ✨

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08/01/2022

Sailing is fun for the whole family! What better way to spend your last moments of summer than with a sail 🐋🐬

07/27/2022

Looking for a fun weekend activity? Book a daytime or sunset sail for this weekend!

07/19/2022

07/09/2022

In honor of Jack O’Neill and his incredible legacy, today on Jack O’Neill Day, we hope you get out outside and enjoy what the ocean has to offer! 🌊 Surf, swim, sail, or do anything else that allows you to experience and appreciate it! 💙

We miss you, Jack! Thank you for everything you gave us!

07/04/2022

Happy Independence Day! Wishing you all a fun and safe holiday! 🎇🍦🇺🇸⛵️

07/02/2022

Cheers to a 3-day weekend!☀️ the holiday weekend is here and our sails are running all weekend long! ⛵️ SEA you soon!

06/13/2022

It’s summer time here in Santa Cruz! What better way to start off your summer then with a sail, head to our website or call us to reserve your spot 🐋🦈🦦

06/09/2022

It’s officially wedding season!! Book a private charter with us for your special day 💍💐⛵️

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05/03/2022

✨ When one of our own crew members gets married during the pandemic and then wants to have a 70’s disco theme sail to celebrate with family and friends, we do it right!! ✨🕺🪩💃🎉💍 Congrats Abby and Dom! 💙💙

Check out Captain Mike and crew members Bre and Sofia bringing the funk! 🙌

04/30/2022

The weekend is FINally here! 🦈 Who’s ready to get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather?! ☀️🌊

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Happy Independence Day from all of us at OYC! 🇺🇸⛵️🌊 #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #independenceday #4thofjuly #familyfun #santacruz #beaches #sunsetlovers #bbq #fyp #discover #montereybay #catamaran #sailing

Join us this Friday, June 28th for our last local beer sampling sail of June with Discretion Brewing as we head into more beautiful summer weather this July! 🍻⛵️ Enjoy a scenic sunset sail with local craft beers and complementary pizza! 🍕🙌🤩 Tickets available online (link in bio) or call to book at 831-818-3645. Cheers! #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #discretionbrewing #santacruz #beer #beerstagram #fyp #foryou #discover #datenight #summer #sunset #june #catamaran #sailing #montereybay

This Wednesday, June 19th join us for this week’s local wine sampling sail featuring Soquel Vineyards! 🌅 ⛵️ 🍷 Established in 1987, Soquel Vineyards has a storied and embedded history within the Santa Cruz community. Well known locally and acclaimed by wine lovers all over, Soquel Vineyards has maintained a prestigious reputation over the years for their exceptional quality wines and character. 🤩 If you’d like to join us, space is limited for this Wednesday, so head to our website at sailoyc.com (link in bio) or call our office to book your reservation today! 🎟️ #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #soquelvineyards #regatta #santacruz #wine #winetasting #wineries #sunset #sunsetlovers #fyp #discover #foryou #montereybay #catamaran #localwinery #datenight #santacruzwines

Father’s Day Weekend is just around the corner, and with beautiful summer weather in Santa Cruz on the horizon, we’ve got so much to offer to show dad a great time with a family friendly sailing adventure! 🎉🙌⛵️ Get ready for an unforgettable weekend with afternoon and sunset sails going out all weekend! Looking for something extra? Sign up for our local beer sampling sail with Sante Adairius on Saturday June 15th from 3:00 - 4:30 PM, which includes complementary pizza from @uppercrustsantacruz 🍕 Or join us on Sunday June 16th for Father’s Day and treat dad to a complementary beer on us during any of our sails! 🍻🌊 Visit our website for more info by going to sailoyc.com (link in bio) - let’s show dad a great time this weekend! #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #fathersday #beer #beerlovers #beerstagram #familyfun #santacruz #visitsantacruz #vacation #getaway #fyp #foryou #discover #sailing #montereybay #sunset #daytime #fun #dad #dadlife

This Saturday June 15th, OYC is excited to have Sante Adairius Rustic Ales on board for our featured brewery for our Local Beer Sampling Sail from 3:00 - 4:30 PM! ⛵️🙌 With humble beginnings out of a small operation in Capitola, Sante Adairius has quickly become of Santa Cruz County’s premiere breweries! 🤩 SARA and their brewers continue to make waves for their high quality and carefully crafted beers, drawing inspiration from Belgian brewing traditions but never compromising to offer distinctly delicious beers. 🌊 Join our local beer sampling sail this Saturday afternoon to enjoy delicious craft beers and a relaxing afternoon sail along Santa Cruz! 🩵🍻 Tickets available on our website (link in bio) or call to book at 831-818-3645. Cheers! #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #santeadairius #santeadairiusrusticales #santacruz #beer #brewery #localbrewery #beerstagram #sailing #montereybay #fyp #discover #foryou

Join us next Wednesday evening for our next local wine-tasting sail with @bigbasinvineyards! 🍷🤩 Sip your way along Monterey Bay and enjoy a beautiful Santa Cruz sunset during local Wednesday night regatta race - a perfect pairing! 🌅⛵️🌊 This sail makes for an unforgettable date night with you loved one 🩵 Tickets available online (link in bio) or call 831-818-3645 to book over the phone. Cheers! #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #montereybay #winetasting #winetime #winetasting #datenught #discover #fyp #foryou #santacruz

This Sunday, June 9th join OYC for our next Local Beer Sampling Sail with Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing! 🍻🌅 SCMB has long been a mainstay brewery in Santa Cruz County for over 18 years, with the last decade offering their popular craft beer room on Swift Street. 🤩 All the while maintaining consistency producing some of Santa Cruz’ finest tasting quality brews! Some of many reasons we are always honored to feature them on board year after year. ⭐️ Get ready to sit back, relax and enjoy some of the best beer in town perfectly paired with a breathtaking sunset sail! ⛵️Tickets are available on our website (link in bio) or call to make your reservation today at 831-818-3645. You won’t regret it! 🙌 #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #santacruzmountainbrewing #scmb #beerstagram #beer #beerlover #brewery #supportlocalbusiness #santacruz #visitsantacruz #sailing #catamaran #ipa #pilsner #paleale #stout #montereybay #sunsetlovers #sunset #beach #fyp #foryou #discover

This Saturday, June 1st, welcome the comfortable weather of June in Santa Cruz with a selection of delicious wines from Stockwell Cellars! A family owned and operated staple in Santa Cruz County, Stockwell offers a beautiful selection of handcrafted wines using Old and New World techniques. Join us during our 1.5-Hour Wine Tasting Sail from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM to enjoy a sunny, relaxing afternoon cruise along Monterey Bay and see why Stockwell Cellars is one of Santa Cruz' most highly acclaimed names in the local wine business! #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #stockwellcellars #santacruz #wine #winetasting #montereybay #afternoonsail #beaches #fyp #reels #foryou

Sailing into Memorial Day with gratitude and remembrance 🌊⛵ #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #memorialday #santacruz #sailing #montereybay #discover #fyp #foryou #reels #visitsantacruz

Get ready to sail into summer this Memorial Day Weekend with OYC! ⛵️🌊 Join us for a quick adventure during our 1-hour daytime sails, or extend the fun along the coastline during our 1.5-hour sails! 🙌 Looking for a relaxing or romantic evening? Then look no further than signing up for one of our breathtaking 1.5-hour sunset sails! 💕🌅 Each sail offers a unique opportunity and experience along the Santa Cruz coastline of Monterey Bay. Sunday, May 26th, enjoy delicious craft beer and pizza included with your ticket price, with Discretion Brewing as our featured local brewery from 2:30-4:00PM! 🍺🍕 Monday, May 27th is Memorial Day and we have plenty of departure times to choose from - so grab your ticket today to enjoy the upcoming holiday with OYC! 🫡 Tickets are available online (link in bio) or book by phone by calling 831-818-3645 #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #sailing #santacruz #montereybay #beer #memorialday #familyfun #fyp #foryou #reels #getaway #sunset #beach #santacruzbeachboardwalk #giantdipper #discretionbrewing #soquel #aptos #scottsvalley #catamaran #steamerlane #santacruzwharf

This Sunday May 26th, hop aboard to enjoy and celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a selection of tasty beers from our featured local brewery, @discretionbrewing 🍻⛵️ A staple family owned brewery with roots in Santa Cruz County, we’re always delighted to feature Discretion’s delicious handcrafted beers over the years! 🙌 Enjoy your favorite brews from Discretion, paired with complementary pizza from @uppercrustsantacruz 🍕🍺 To make reservations for this sail or any of our upcoming featured beer sampling or wine tasting sails this season, visit our website 💻 sailoyc.com (link in bio!) or call our office at 831-818-3645 📞 #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #discretionbrewing #beer #beerstagram #beerlover #localbrewery #visitsantacruz #montereybay #sailing #santacruz #beaches #sunset #uppercrust #fyp #reels #foryou #dateideas #vacation #beertasting #beertaster

This May 22nd, OYC is excited to set sail with our first featured winery of the year - @bigbasinvineyards 🥂✨ With exceptional wines spanning between the Santa Cruz and Gabilan Mountains, Big Basin Vineyards offers a variety of select wines and winemaking that are carefully produced to exhibit unique and organic character. 🤌🙌 Set sail with us Wednesday evenings and select weekends with OYC & some of your favorite local wineries and breweries! Savor each sip of craft beers and refreshing wines, perfectly paired with slices of pizza from @uppercrustsantacruz as you enjoy the stunning view of the Santa Cruz coastline! If you’re interested in learning more about these featured sails, visit our website at sailoyc.com (link in bio) to view our roster for this 2024 season and secure your spot by reserving online! 🤩🍷🌅⛵️ #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #bigbasinvineyards #santacruzwine #santacruzwineries #centralcoastwineries #santacruzmountainwinegrowers #wine #winetasting #regatta #montereybay #catamaran #santacruz #visitsantacruz #sailing #sunset #sunsetlovers #datenight

⛵️✨ This Mother’s Day weekend, give the gift of serene sails and stunning sunsets! Join us for an unforgettable weekend along the Santa Cruz coastline. Whether you choose to enjoy an afternoon adventure or a relaxing sunset, each sail offers a perfect backdrop for any occasion! 🌊🌅 🫶 Treat your mom to breathtaking views and gorgeous weather in Santa Cruz - she deserves it! Spaces are filling ip fast, so secure your spot today and make this Mother’s Day a weekend to remember! 💝 #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #mothersday #santacruz #visitsantacruz #beaches #sunsets #sailing #montereybay #nature #sightseeing #familyfun #relax #goodvibes #fyp #foryou #reels

Spring into May with O’Neill Yachts Charters! As the spring weather is blossoming and filling the sails of our 2024 sailing season, we’re excited to bring you all more exciting sails this May! With Mother’s Day, Memorial Day weekend, as well as the return of our Local Wine Tasting and Beer Sampling Sails on the horizon 🥂🌅🍻 - we’ve got plenty of unforgettable experiences available for you to enjoy with friends & family! 🙌⛵️🌊 Navigate to sailoyc.com (link in bio) to view our full schedule and availability to book tickets for May and beyond! 🗓️ #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #santacruz #montreybay #fyp #foryou #reels #nature #sunset #santacruzwineries #santacruzbreweries #beer #wine #sailing #catamaran #familyfun #corporateevents #visitsantacruz

Our first public sail of 2024 was as magical as we could have ever hoped for! 🤩 A special thank you to all of our passengers like Sean who are always looking forward to join us on our first sail of the season - we’re just as eager to have you all back aboard! 🙌 We have afternoon and sunset sails available to book online as our season is in full swing and spots are filling fast! Plan your next family outing, team building activity or any special occasion by booking online at sailoyc.com (link in bio) or call our office to plan your next private event! #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #santacruz #catamaran #montereybay #nature #sunset #seaotter #familyfun #datenight #sailing #discover #visitsantacruz

The sun is shining along the Santa Cruz coastline and we’re ready to set sail into a gorgeous week of Spring weather 🌞 Planning your next fun family adventure or team building activity for your group? Show them the thrilling experience of sailing along the scenic view of Monterey Bay! With a variety of afternoon, sunset and special event sails available, we’re happy to have your group on board for any occasion! 🙌 ⛵️ Go to sailoyc.com to book any of our public sails or call our office to discuss booking a private event of any kind! 🌊 #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #santacruz #montereybay #catamaran #sailing #nature #discover #familyfun #teambuilding #makingmemories #breweries #wineries #regatta #sunset #sunsetlovers

🌟 Thank you Santa Cruz County for voting O'Neill Yacht Charters in Best Sailing Charter and Best Boat Tour categories in the 2024 Good Times Best Of Magazine! We appreciate all of your support this past year and are so excited to get our sails up and begin our 2024 Sailing Season! 💙 ⛵Ready to book a sail? Navigate your way to sailoyc.com where your next adventure is just on the horizon! 🌅 #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #montereybay #santacruz #nature #sailing #discover #sunset #summer #adventure #familyfun #visitsantacruz #visitcalifornia

We’re back in action and stoked to finally get our sails back up on beautiful Monterey Bay! 🌞⛵️🌊 As many of you may have seen or heard, the @santacruzharbor dredge crew has been working to get the channel cleared after the shoaling caused by recent storms this past winter. We’re so grateful for their hard work to get things back to normal and can’t wait to have you back aboard this season! Who’s excited to set sail with us this year?! 🙌🩵 Head to sailoyc.com to book your next trip! ⚓️ #sailoyc #oneillyachtcharters #sailingsantacruz #santacruz #montereybay #nature #discover #sailing #wildlife #summer #visitsantacruz