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 Nerissa charters are fully custom, so you’re welcome to request a cash or tab bar instead [...]
Can we bring our own decorations and flowers? Absolutely — Nerissa is your private venue for the day, and we're happy to help you personalize it for your celebration. Because Nerissa is such a beautiful yacht with 360-degree views of the bay, we've found that very little decoration is needed to make it feel special [...]
What is the yacht 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What is your cancellation, rescheduling, and deposit policy? Reserving Nerissa is simple and secure. To hold your date, we require a 50% deposit at booking, with the balance due 30 days before your charter. All payments run through our secure booking system — we never accept personal checks. We understand plans change. Charters cancelled more [...]
Is there a Sheraton Hotel discount when booking a Zolna Yachts charter?Yes, Zolna Yachts offers between a 5-15% Sheraton Hotel discount on retail room rates based on availability. There are a number of blackout dates, usually during group buyouts or citywide events (ie Comic Con). These will show up in Sheraton's system as if there [...]
