What is the price to charter Nerissa in San Diego? The price for chartering Nerissa is transparent and all-inclusive, with a clear breakdown so guests know exactly what they’re paying for. Pricing is built from four components:• Cruise Fee: $995 per hour Sunday through Friday, $1,195 per hour on Saturday• Bar Service: $25 per guest, [...]
How many passengers can the Nerissa take on a charter?Nerissa is a 73-foot motor yacht licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard for up to 49 passengers, plus crew. Unlike many yachts where maximum capacity feels like a tight squeeze, Nerissa is specifically designed to host 49 guests comfortably without feeling crowded.Guests naturally spread out across [...]
Do you have Caterers? You can choose to have one of our fantastic on-board chefs creating delicious passed Hors D’oeuvres with placed platters throughout of whatever your heart desires within your own budget. Delivery options are also available. See the sample menus for our caterers and you can choose to work with whomever you like [...]
How does open bar work aboard Nerissa? We offer Open Bar service at $25 per person per hour (plus 7.75% tax), with a maximum of 3 hours, for premium-level options. A professional bartender is included with every charter. All charters are fully custom, so you’re welcome to request a cash or tab bar instead — [...]
What is the shoe policy on Nerissa? Do guests need to remove their shoes? Nerissa’s yacht shoe policy welcomes guests in typical sneakers or boat shoes, as long as the soles are soft and light-colored — white or tan. The key is the bottom of the shoe, not the top: a white sneaker with a [...]
Are there any age restrictions on Nerissa?There are no age restrictions for Nerissa charters — guests of all ages are welcome aboard, from infants to grandparents. This makes Nerissa an ideal venue for multi-generational celebrations including weddings, milestone birthdays, family reunions, anniversaries, and corporate events with families.For younger guests: Children of all ages are welcome, [...]
Can I drive the yacht?Guests are not permitted to drive Nerissa — only licensed, insured, and pre-qualified Master Captains may operate our yacht. By U.S. law, power boats over 26 feet cannot be rented to the public without a captain’s license, so all charters of this size require a professional captain at the helm.This is [...]
How does weather affect our charter?San Diego is one of the best yacht charter destinations in the country thanks to its consistently mild, sunny weather. With more than 260 days of sunshine each year and a protected harbor that keeps the bay calm even on breezier days, the vast majority of Nerissa charters proceed exactly [...]
What are the requirements for summer months and holidays?There are no additional requirements for chartering Nerissa during summer months or most holidays — pricing, minimums, and policies remain the same year-round, which makes Nerissa a uniquely flexible option in San Diego’s peak season.The one exception is July 4th, which is custom-quoted due to high demand [...]
What forms or methods of payment are accepted?Zolna Yachts accepts the following secure payment methods:• All major credit cards — Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover• Debit cards• PayPalAll credit card payments are processed through our secure booking system (Braintree Reservations and Square while onboard the yacht), which is PCI-compliant and protects your card information [...]
