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  Excellent rating  
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We rented the Zolna yacht for my wife Alison’s 40th birthday and had such a great experience! What made it even more special was that we had used the same yacht back in 2020 for her birthday / surprise engagement party, so it was fun to come back and celebrate another milestone.

We had 48 friends and family on board, and everything turned out great. Amos and Sheri were awesome to work with and very accommodating with all of our requests. They let us board early to decorate, helped with our specialty cocktails, and connected us with a great caterer who put together an amazing spread.

The crew was friendly and helpful, there was plenty of room for everyone, and the whole afternoon was fun and relaxing. Alison and all our guests had an amazing time. So glad we chose to celebrate another special occasion with them. Highly recommend!
  
 
  
 
 
 Ben Thomas 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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Shari & her team are great, and the boat is beautiful! I recently hosted a client party for their 70th anniversary, and it was a great success! The drinks are great, Violette provided some beautiful food, and everyone had a great time! 10/10 would recommend :)
  
 
  
 
 
 Kristen Nevins 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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We chartered the Nerissa with Zolna Yachts for our daughter's Sweet 16, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. There was a lot of weather uncertainty leading up to the day, with a storm coming in, but Shari and Amos Nash handled it beautifully — they kept us informed, stayed calm, and got everyone on board right on schedule. The crew was terrific: Corey the captain, Cameron the bartender, and the deckhands were all a great help throughout the cruise. The yacht was beautiful and well kept, and our caterer was able to set up ahead of departure without a hitch. Despite the storm clouds, we cruised the bay, and everybody had a great time — our daughter had an unforgettable evening. We'd happily book with Zolna again and recommend them to anyone planning a special event on the water
  
 
  
 
 
 Nishant Kumar Mittal 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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My husband booked Zolna Yachts for a birthday celebration. It was absolutely wonderful. The staff was so fun, professional, and hosted us beautifully. Our party was 37 people and we all had room to dance, hangout, and explore the yacht. Mufasa, Arnie, and Lauren were awesome. 10/10 recommend this gorgeous yacht for any celebration. Overall so clean, organized, clean bathrooms, and great staff.
  
 
  
 
 
 Andrea Alanis 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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Wow, what an amazing experience we had! The Nerissa is a beautiful yacht, immaculately taken care of and we couldn’t have had a better time. My family hosted a wedding and we had about 25 people, including children ages 5 to 16, and it was the perfect setting. Everyone had a wonderful time and all kids had so much fun. Our booking time was 5 to 8 PM and it was absolutely perfect for a gorgeous sunset wedding. The entire crew was amazing! Captain Corey aka Mufasa was great, super funny and entertaining. Made our safety briefing really easy and quick, drove the yacht beautifully and took us to all the places we wanted to see. Anabelle was fantastic, always available to help when we asked, really knowledgeable about how everything is ran, answered all my questions, and made the day go smoothly. She loves what she does and really made us appreciate that this was a family run business, with her parents owning this beautiful yacht and running a seamless operation. They definitely know what they’re doing! Arnie made awesome drinks and we enjoyed custom cocktails and great and fast service. He’s been with them for 10 years if that tells you anything about how much of a tight knit and awesome group they are together.

Zolna Yachts was the perfect setting for us and not only met, but exceeded every expectation we had. They have a list of approved vendors they worked with already, so we went ahead and booked the officiant, caterer, and photographer they recommended. This worked out really well because they already know the layout, process and expectations, so we didn’t have to do much once we booked everyone.  The entire process from us researching the yacht itself, getting in touch with the owners Sheri and Amos, touring ahead of time, booking and then setting vendors up, coordinating and getting questions answered, and everything leading up to the event day was very easy and thorough. Sheri answered all of the questions that we had and made sure that we felt comfortable moving forward. If anyone were to book a private yacht charter, this is the way to go. I highly recommend them and would absolutely use them again if we had the opportunity to. You will not be disappointed!
  
 
  
 
 
 Kelly Friedman 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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A little overdue, but I had to share what a wonderful experience we had with Zolna Yachts for a pre-wedding celebration! From start to finish, everything was amazing. Shari and her crew were absolutely incredible—so welcoming, accommodating, and attentive to making sure everyone had the best time. You can truly tell they care about creating a memorable experience for their guests.

We had such a great time on the water and couldn’t have asked for a better crew. I would 100% recommend Zolna Yachts to anyone looking to charter in San Diego, and I would absolutely book with them again! Thank you, Shari and crew, for such an unforgettable experience! 🤍✨
  
 
  
 
 
 Jessica & Raymond 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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Amos and Shari’s Nerissa is a wonderful yacht for a special day on San Diego Bay. We chartered Nerissa to honor my mom’s final wishes and spread her ashes at sea. Amos, Shari, and their crew made the entire experience effortless and meaningful for us and our 25 closest family members and friends. Their kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail made a very emotional occasion truly special. It was a first-class experience from beginning to end, and I would highly recommend Nerissa to anyone looking for a memorable and beautifully handled charter.
  
 
  
 
 
 Bedros Bedrosian 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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Had the most amazing time aboard the Nerissa! 🤍 We hosted our wedding reception with Zolna Yachts, and it truly was the perfect way to celebrate!

We had 49 people aboard—the max capacity—and it never felt too crowded. Everyone fit comfortably, and it made our smaller wedding feel like one big party!  The captain & crew were amazing and took us to some of the most beautiful spots around San Diego.

We’ll forever be thankful for such a special experience and will absolutely be back for another event in the future. Thank you, Zolna Yachts, for your hospitality, help, support, and kindness. You helped make our wedding night unforgettable! 🤍
  
 
  
 
 
 Aleya De Boer 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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We had an amazing experience on your yacht! My dad, Chief, booked for his and my mom‘s 55th wedding anniversary. It was a great time on the boat and your staff was amazing! Corey, Arnie, and Cameron were so gracious and so fun to chat with! My mom loved her surprise and we were all impressed by the service and the loveliness of your boat! Thank you so much for helping make my parents anniversary surprise a success! We definitely hope to book another outing with you all soon! And we will definitely refer your company to anyone we know!
Thank you so much and God bless you all! Sincerely, the Arizona Rios and Canepa clan
  
 
  
 
 
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  Excellent rating  
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Everything about the cruise was amazing!  The staff and the captain were so attentive to our group and needs and made everything wonderful!  Can't wait to book it again next time!
  
 
  
 
 
 Kristen W. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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A little overdue, but I had to share what a wonderful experience we had with Zolna Yachts for my bachelorette! From start to finish, everything was amazing. Shari and her crew were absolutely incredible--so welcoming, accommodating, and attentive to making sure everyone had the best time. You can truly tell they care about creating a memorable experience for their guests.

We had such a great time on the water and couldn't have asked for a better crew. I would 100% recommend Zolna Yachts to anyone looking to charter in San Diego, and I would absolutely book with them again! Thank you, Shari and crew, for such an unforgettable experience!
  
 
  
 
 
 Jessica N. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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We held an company retirement party on the yacht. Everything was perfect and all participant's had a wonderful evening. Great job Amos & Shari !
  
 
  
 
 
 Mark G. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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LOVE ZOLNA YACHTS!!!!! Amos & Shari were so accommodating and kind from the moment we met them! My friends and I were fortunate to experience the Zolna Yacht for my 40th birthday party. The ride was smooth and so beautiful!! All of my guests had an incredible time dancing and enjoying the scenery. The crew was fun, compassionate, and so helpful! It was the most magical evening, where we all felt taken care of and I hope to do it again!
  
 
  
 
 
 Kim T. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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80th Birthday Bash.  We had 35 friends abouard for two hour susnset cruise.  The cocktails were fab, my special wine at the ready, and the service unparalleled.  I had never done anything like this before but Shari guided mea all the way.  Clear instructions, easy communication, crew sensational.  Even set up a play list tailored to a boat load of old farts!!  I wanted a birthday that didn't require anything of me except have fun!!  This was it!!
  
 
  
 
 
 Judy B. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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Annabelle was a 6/5 rockstar. Whole trip was fun but she was the highlight by far. Will book again as long as she is there.
  
 
  
 
 
 Parker A. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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This is my third time booking with Zolna Yachts and I can't recommend them enough! Shari & Amos are very pleasant to work with and very accommodating. Communication was easy and fast. As someone who gets overwhelmed booking large events, I've ALWAYS had such a smooth experience working with them. 

The yacht is gorgeous, large, spacious, all of the above. My guests are always very impressed! Definitely my go to yacht company and I recommend this business to all my friends and family.
  
 
  
 
 
 Jocelyn R. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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So the wife told me her 70th birthday was "VERY important". I decided to book a "private yacht sunset dinner cruise for 'the family'". I got a referral for Zolna Yachts Nerissa and went for it. OMG! I could not have DREAMED of a better result. Shari was welcoming, reassuring, holding my hand while I fretted the weather, and then delivering the surprise experience I had only hoped for, The yacht was the perfect venue, the crew was welcoming and helpful, above and beyond my expectations. The cruise was well timed and executed to allow us the PERFECT sunset. Our guests who had traveled from the East Coast, the South, and the Pacific Northwest were awed by the views the Nerissa offered throughout the evening.

My wife was literally blown away.  I too, was so impressed by the most perfect experience Zolna's Nerissa gave us. The carefully directed cruise, the quiet live music, the extraordinary catering (review of 'Flavor Chef' to follow) made this event something all of our guests from every corner of the US, saw as an event to remember.

If you are planning an event of any kind, DO look to Zolna Yachts Nerissa. The boat is (trite) beautiful. The crew is welcoming. The experience is nothing short of perfect.

Thank you Shari

And oh, BTW, the wife is still talking to me!!
  
 
  
 
 
 Tom P.