Zolna Yacht Charters

Absolutely amazing! Amos and Shari are unbelievable hosts. The cruise exceeded our expectations and the yacht was a fantastic place to stay. Amazing accommodations tailoring to our groups needs. Beautiful, clean, upscale boat. We will definitely be back in the future!

Beautiful yacht, very enjoyable weekend. All personnel were very friendly and professional. We will be back again. If you are looking for a fun way to spend a weekend in San Diego look no further than Zolna Yacht Charters.

On February 1, 2015, we celebrated my husband’s birthday with the Zolnas, and we had a fantastic time! The new boat was awesome and the accommodations thrilled the whole family. The Zolnas were superb in their professionalism, their stewardship of the Bay and its history, their friendliness, and their attention to their guests. We all had an unforgettable experience!

Wonderful company. The staff was charming, kind, and most accommodating. The boat was rad and the cruise was absolutely beautiful. They were very knowledgeable about the area and were quite informative. I highly recommend them if you’re looking for a harbor/​bay tour.

Amos & Shari are the most fantastic hosts you will ever find! The Nani Ula is extremely comfortable and the marina is gorgeous. We did the 2 hour cruise and that was the most relaxing part of our vacation.
Thanks again!

We may never stay in a hotel in San Diego again! Loved the accommodations and Amos made every part of our experience a pleasure. We stayed 3 nights on board and added a day cruise to enjoy the weather and the sights around the harbor. Stellar service and communication and, of course, a beautiful yacht! Also included with our stay was the use of the nearby pool/​BBQ grill as well as the amenities at the Sheraton. Beautiful resort within a short walk/​bike ride. We had lunch overlooking the marina and enjoyed the pool as well. Dinner at the Boathouse was wonderful, too! Other than those two meals, however, we ate on board with groceries and snacks purchased at the nearby delis and grocery stores. Very convenient! We’ll be back!

I was looking to charter a boat for a work outing. I luckily found Zolna Yacht Charters through a Google search and I’m so glad we did. Amos was super responsive with any questions I had prior to our scheduled date. He was very flexible and accommodating. All of the little details they take care of made our tour amazing.
Shari and Amos are both a great team and super attentive. The level of service and friendliness completely blew us away. They made us feel very welcomed.
The boat tour was the highlight of our weekend!
Now we just need to convince our firm to let us book a boat tour at least once every couple of months! We will definitely return!

This is a post I was eager to do once time permitted, because my wife and I are still ecstatic over the whole experience.
We kicked off our 2014 New Year celebration on a wonderful yacht through Zolna Yacht Charters and we had the time of our lives! We’re still sharing the news with our friends and family because it was literally a perfect getaway and we’re looking forward to doing this again really soon! Just to set the bar — this is how everyone should start the New Year!!!
This was like renting your own hotel for the weekend and the location is flawlessly beautiful. Captain Amos offers all of the amenities you would get if you paid for a penthouse suite at one of the nearby hotels, and his prices are reasonable and affordable. Not only do you receive everything you need, but Amos gives you a thorough introduction to the yacht with a fully informative tour. We enjoyed our time and we highly recommend his yachts for all occasions, from full service weddings to quick weekend getaways, you’ll love the experience! Thanks again Amos and we look forward to seeing you again!

The NYE trip was marred by freezing cold weather at night. The boat was too cold to sleep on so we cut short our stay by one night.
However we felt the boat had seen better days. Although clean, with great space and storage. The bed covers and curtains were dated.
Certainly not luxury.
As we were staying at the Marina we were told we could use the nearby Sheraton’s facilities — pool, showers, toilets, (the boat’s toilets were inadequate, as were the Marina shower facilities). When we turned up at the hotel we weren’t allowed in as we hadn’t been given the special Marina pass. Frustrating!
We were also not given a parking permit, our car was going to be towed the following morning if we didn’t move it.
The owner Amos was very gracious and refunded our money for a cancelled cruise, but the promises made on the website were not delivered.
Stayed on better boats in better Marinas.

I second all of the previous comments!
My family (husband and two sons, ages 17 and 19) stayed on the ship for three nights in late December. We had a great time and it was especially memorable because it was different than anything we’ve done in the past. We spent our days reading on the deck or walking around SD, and returned to play board games or watch movies on the widescreen/​surround-​sound TV in the evenings.
Worth mentioning is that the master suite and the second bedroom are a nice size. There is an additional «bedroom» we called the Harry Potter room: it is a tiny closet-​like space (can’t stand up) with two small mattresses with a divider in between. This room would be great for one or two younger kids, but was a little cramped for my 17 year old son.
The charter cruise (part of the deal) was the highlight of the trip. Amos and Shari took us out in the late afternoon so we saw the sights nearby while it was still light, then saw a beautiful sunset before heading to the Midway and the the lights of the city.
We found Amos and Shari to be the perfect combination of helpful, cheerful, and knowledgeable. They are fantastic people, all around. (;-)

I’ve known Amos and Shari via their Yacht business for a few years now. It’s been fun to watch them grow and expand. I’ve been out with them a few times on their different yachts and each adventure has been unique. They provide friendly service, are very accommodating and I always feel safe when cruising with them. For a special treat, ask them to motor around the Midway, a different perspective of a historical craft. I highly recommend them.

We had the pleasure of spending this last weekend aboard the Ohana Pacific and we loved it. For those who haven’t yet tried this, it’s a little bit like being invited to stay in a friends home for the weekend. But it’s more than that…
We’ve all had dreams of living on a yacht, and for a couple of days you can live that dream. Not many of us can afford our own yacht but Amos and Shari go out of their way to let you sample what we might not otherwise ever come to know; a taste of the yachting lifestyle.
Amos and Shari were very accommodating and gracious, truly consummate hosts. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. The experience was beyond our expectations.
If you’re ready for a truly unique experience please give Amos a call. You won’t be sorry!

This review is long overdue to be written.
I organized a trip for a group of friends and we rented the Nani Ula and Ohana Pacific for the 3 nights and a chartered cruise of the San Diego Bay. The boats are nothing less than spectacular and everyone in our party was really impressed with them. During the cruise a couple members of our party had a bit too much to drink and were a bit rowdy and Amos and Shari were a perfect balance of being extremely concerned about their boats (as they should be) without being anything less than the perfect hosts of our cruise. This was an event that I’m sure our group of friends will continue to talk about for years to come.
Pros:
Beautiful boats
Great location
Access to the marina pool
Fantastic Price
Charismatic hosts for the chartered cruise
Cons:
You eventually have to go back home

For our Las Vegas vacation, we decided to spend a couple of days in San Diego.
After a couple of months of looking I came across this Yacht rental. Everything was absolutely wonderful.
Everything we needed was on the Yacht with easy access to San Diego’s prime locations.
The reservation process with owner was so easy and he was always accessible to questions.
We set sail the last day for sunset cruise. Suprisingly the one day the weather did not coorperate and temperature dropped.
Owner and wife team are absolutely lovely and made it all worthwhile. The chartered cruise was the best I’ve had.
It’s a different experience and one I would definitely do again.
Thank you Captain Amos and Captain Shari for making our trip special and adding to our list of treasured memories.

This is a great alternative to a typical hotel room, especially during Comic-​Con when everything is sold out. 4 of us stayed 5 nights, and we absolutely loved it. The yacht was just the right size for 4 adults (2 queen beds, 2 baths, living space and small kitchenette). The marina is located right behind the Sheraton, so we simply caught the Comic Con shuttle, hotel shuttle, or the city shuttle ($ 1 ticket); there were also plenty of cabs at the hotel. We got by without a car all 5 days. Amos, the owner, was incredibly mellow and we felt at ease. Because we stayed during the summer, we were required to take a 2hr cruise, which was very enjoyable (got very close to the USS Midway and other sights in the harbor). I would highly recommend trying this option instead of a hotel room. Best for a small family or close friends.

Zolna yacht charters is top notch all the way. From the moment you are greeted on the pier to the staff and amazing array of snacks and drink selection; it was all amazing. I went on a sunset cruise where a Sommelier was on board educating us about the various types of wine. Amos and Shari were extremely hospitable making you feel just like family. The yacht was luxurious– 3 decks, with a kitchen, bathroom, sleeping quarters. it was absolutely stunning and well kept. We went around the marina and under the Coronado bridge where I got some amazing photographs. This is the perfect yacht to charter for any special occasion or just to get some friends together to party. I would highly recommend it.

If you are looking for family oriented hospitality, genuine kindness, and some relaxation for a much needed recharge, book with Zolna!
To celebrate my friend’s college graduation, we decided to celebrate by chartering a yacht. I was nervous at first because even though I have planned countless events in the past, I had never ridden or done anything on the ocean quite like this. I called, researched, and planned out everything. I compared with multiple choices and knew that Zolna was the best choice. Why? I could tell that when I was talking to Amos and Shari, they wanted to make sure that this event would fit our needs. From the budget cost, to the catered food (which was absolutely AWESOME. my friends still talk about the food), and to where we would go and what we would do, they patiently listened and did everything in their power to help us.
Amos and Shari are the two sweetest people you will ever meet. They really love what they do and the joy and enthusiasm really really shows.
On May 21^st, we went all around San Diego harbor, Point Loma, and Coronado Island. The aquatic wildlife, the scenery, the ocean air, the food, and the sun with the perfect weather was an elixir of relaxation for me that washed away all my stress and fatigue. I cannot express how soothing and wonderful the Ohana Pacific was. I want to be on the deck relaxing right now as I write this.
Thank you for the countless priceless memories and thank you for being so sweet to us! You guys are the best!

I was fortunate to go out on the Ohana Pacific last night on one of their wine tasting sunset cruises. What an amazing experience! The yacht was beautiful. Shari and Amos are so hospitable and just all around awesome. They had a sommelier on board and he was great and kept the wine flowing! I would highly recommend going out with them on a cruise. And Oh! They can even arrange for a massage therapist to come and give you a massage while on board. So. Cool.

Talk about a great experience.
This year I booked the Nani Ohana Pacific to have a company team building and it was such a great way to get out of the office and get creative on goal setting and planning for the year.
We spent the first 4 hours docked brainstorming and the last couple hours Amos & Shari took us out into the harbor where we spotted some dolphins and a submarine going out. Great experience.
Shari mentioned that they also book the boats to stay on overnight (instead of a hotel room) and I surprised my wife with one of our best date nights in recent memory.

Amos and Shari are beautiful people. They made my photoshoot SPEECHLESS! PRICELESS! They took us all the way out where usually you see whales. Seen some Sealions. It was my first time on the yacht and in San Diego and it was AWESOMENESS! Amos showed the photographers and staff around the yacht. It was very helpful. The fun part was the sunset and me acting if I was driving the yacht during the photoshoot.
I want to say to Amos and Shari you both will be hearing from me very soon also others. I referred many others. After they seen my photos from the photoshoot and the sightseeing they fell in love. But I do want to thank you both again. I enjoyed talking with you both. :)