2015 Memorial Day Weekend Sails

enjoy memorial day weekend aboard the 

65' team O'Neill catamaran

Saturday, May 23

1 PM 1-hour Day Sail | $20/ticket

3 PM 1.5-hour Day Sail | $30/ticket

7 PM 1.5-hour Sunset Sail | $30/ticket

Sunday, May 25

1 PM 1-hour Day Sail | $20/ticket

3 PM 1.5-hour Day Sail | $30/ticket

Monday, May 25—Memorial Day

1 PM 1-hour Day Sail | $20/ticket

3 PM 1.5-hour Day Sail | $30/ticket

7 PM 1.5-hour Sunset Sail | $30/ticket

Kids 0-4 sail free all weekend! Purchase your tickets today.

MORE upcoming sailing events

June 5: First Beer Sampling Sail of the season 

Featuring Discretion Brewing @ 7:15 PM | $40/ticket

June 17: First Wine Tasting Sail of the season 

Featuring Bonny Doon Winery @ 7:15 PM | $40/ticket

June 20 & 21: Father's Day Weekend Sails 

Various 1- and 1.5-hour sails throughout each day

Off-Season (Jan-April)

Public Sailing Season Returns in May 2015

Check out what we have in stock to get you ready for the upcoming season! 

Brand new tees and hoods available now! Call 831.818.3645 to order.

Team OYC Tee
White 100% cotten S/S (preshrunk)
Available in unisex S–XXL

$17.00 including sales tax

Team OYC Hood

Light Grey 80% cotten, 20% poly L/S 

Available in unisex XS–XXL

$33.00 including sales tax

Want more? Give the gift of sailing to someone you know and pick up a gift certificate for any one of our summer sailing adventures. 

Types of Sails
Weekend afternoon and sunset sails | $20–$30
Wednesday night sailboat race sails | $30
Local beer and wine tasting sails | $40
Whale watching sails | $49
Seasonal firework sails | $45

Call 831.818.3645 to order your gift certificate today. 

Make Your Next Event Extra Special 
on a Private Charter

Don't let the end of the season keep you from enjoying the Monterey Bay from the Team O'Neill catamaran! Consider booking a private charter for holiday parties, team outings, birthdays, weddings, reunions or memorials. Private charters are available year-round and our 65' catamaran is the ideal venue to make your next event spectacular. We love working one-on-one with you to create an experience you and your guests will never forget. 

Contact us at sailingsantacruz[at]gmail.com or 831.818.3645 for more information!

Late August Sailing Events

Local Beer Sampling Sail with Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 at 6 PM 

TICKETS

Kick off the weekend with great views and sampling of brews! This Friday OYC is teaming up with our friends at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing to give you a sampling of some of their tasty brews, while sailing on the beautiful Monterey Bay. Gourmet pizza and fresh fruit is provided by Pleasure Pizza's East Side Eatery and  are included and SCMB's knowledgable staff will be pouring. Get to know your local brewers and come aboard for this fun cruise that'll get your weekend off to a great start. Tickets are $40 and advance purchase is strongly recommended.

Local Wine Tasting Sail with Bonny Doon Vineyard
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 at 6 PM
TICKETS SOLD OUT!

Join Bonny Doon Vineyard aboard the Team O'Neill catamaran for an unforgettable Wednesday night cruise. Pouring signature varietals and pairing them with an array of treats and sweets, Bonny Doon sommeliers will provide a fun, interactive way for passengers to learn about wine against the backdrop of the local Wednesday night sailboat races. This 1.5-hour sail departs at 6 PM and tickets are $40.  

Summer Whale Watching Cruises
Saturday mornings at 8 AM
TICKETS

The Monterey Bay is currently experiencing some of the most frequent humpback whale activity of the year, and they have been continously spotted just off the Santa Cruz coastline. Though OYC sees many whales during our regular weekend sails, we're bringing you a extended sailing experience so we can take you further onto the bay to spot these summer whales. 

What's Included:

Photo Credit: Central Coast Photographs

• A 3 to 3.5-hour whale watch excursion, where we'll cruise around the bay in search of our local whale activity.
• A hot breakfast catered by Pleasure Pizza's East Side Eatery. Breakfast includes meat and veggie breakfast burritos, fresh seasonal fruit and your choice of coffee, tea or water.
• The best view of the Monterey Bay's wildlife on the smooth and stable 65' Team O'Neill catamaran. 

Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Kids under 5 sail for free.

General Whale Activity by Season:

SPRING: Humpback whales throughout the spring, with a few gray whales in the beginning of the season.
SUMMER: Humpback whales, blue whales and fin whales.
FALL: Humpback whales and blue whales.
WINTER: Migrating gray whales.
YEAR-ROUND: Dolphins, sea lions, sea otters and local and migratory birds, looking for food or just playing in the ocean.

August 2014 Sailing Events

LOCAL BEER SAMPLING SAIL
feat. DISCRETION BREWING
Friday, August 8 at 6 PM
TICKETS

This week is Beer Week in Santa Cruz, and nothing could kick off the weekend festivities better than with great views and tasty brews! This Friday OYC is teaming up with our friends at Discretion Brewing to give you a sampling of some of their craft beers, while sailing on the beautiful Monterey Bay. Gourmet pizza by Pleasure Pizza's East Side Eatery is included and Discretion's knowledgable staff will be pouring. Sail and get to know your local brewers! Tickets are $40 and advance purchase is strongly recommended.

LOCAL WINE TASTING SAIL
feat. VINO TABI WINERY

Wednesday, August 13 at 6 PM 
TICKETS

Join Vino Tabi Winery aboard the Team O'Neill catamaran for an unforgettable Wednesday night cruise. Pouring signature varietals and pairing them with an array of treats and sweets, Vino Tabi sommeliers will provide a fun, interactive way for passengers to learn about wine against the backdrop of the local Wednesday night sailboat races. This 1.5-hour sail departs at 6 PM and tickets are $40.

Summer Whale Watching Cruises
Saturday mornings at 8 AM
TICKETS

The Monterey Bay is currently experiencing some of the most frequent humpback whale activity of the year, and they have been continously spotted just off the Santa Cruz coastline. Though OYC sees many whales during our regular weekend sails, we're bringing you a extended sailing experience so we can take you further onto the bay to spot these summer whales. 

What's Included:

• A 3 to 3.5-hour whale watch excursion, where we'll cruise around the bay in search of our local whale activity.
• A hot breakfast catered by Pleasure Pizza's East Side Eatery. Breakfast includes meat and veggie breakfast burritos, fresh seasonal fruit and your choice of coffee, tea or water.
• The best view of the Monterey Bay's wildlife on the smooth and stable 65' Team O'Neill catamaran. 

Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Kids under 5 sail for free.

General Whale Activity by Season:

SPRING: Humpback whales throughout the spring, with a few gray whales in the beginning of the season.
SUMMER: Humpback whales, blue whales and fin whales.
FALL: Humpback whales and blue whales.
WINTER: Migrating gray whales.
YEAR-ROUND: Dolphins, sea lions, sea otters and local and migratory birds, looking for food or just playing in the ocean.

Summer Whale Watching Tours

Summer Whale Watching Cruises

Saturday Mornings at 8 AM

3.5-hours | $49

GET TICKETS

The Monterey Bay is currently experiencing some of the most frequent humpback whale activity of the year, and they have been continously spotted just off the Santa Cruz coastline. Though OYC sees many whales during our regular weekend sails, we're bringing you a extended sailing experience so we can take you further onto the bay to spot these summer whales.

What's Included:

• A 3 to 3.5-hour whale watch excursion, where we'll cruise around the bay in search of our local whale activity.
• A hot breakfast catered by Pleasure Pizza's East Side Eatery. Breakfast includes meat and veggie breakfast burritos, fresh seasonal fruit and your choice of coffee, tea or water.
• The best view of the Monterey Bay's wildlife on the smooth and stable 65' Team O'Neill catamaran. 

Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Kids under 5 sail for free.

General Whale Activity by Season:

SPRING: Humpback whales throughout the spring, with a few gray whales in the beginning of the season.
SUMMER: Humpback whales, blue whales and fin whales.
FALL: Humpback whales and blue whales.
WINTER: Migrating gray whales.
YEAR-ROUND: Dolphins, sea lions, sea otters and local and migratory birds, looking for food or just playing in the ocean.

July 4th Events

ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY SAILS

Celebrate from the best view of the Monterey Bay

Join us for a relaxing sail on the most celebrated day of summer. We have three sails going out, each providing a fun and exciting time on the water for the whole family. These sails are sell-outs so get your tickets early.

FRIDAY, JULY 4 SAILS

3:30 PM | 1-Hour | $20

5:30 PM | 1.5-Hour | $30

8 PM | 2-Hour | $45
with live music by Al Frisby

June's Upcoming Special Events

LOCAL BEER SAMPLING SAIL with
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN BREWING

FRIDAY, JUNE 20 at 6 PM

This Friday OYC is teaming up our friends at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing to give you a sampling of some of their tasty brews, while sailing on the beautiful Monterey Bay. Perfectly paired appetizers are included, and the knowledgable staff behind this local favorite will be pouring. Get to know your local brewers and come aboard for this fun cruise that'll get your weekend off to a great start. Tickets are $40 and advance purchase is strongly recommended.

 GET TICKETS 

Sail and Celebrate with OYC

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SAILS

This year, in addition to our fantastic weekend sails on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, we're offering a sweet 1.5-hour sail on Monday, May 26 so you can celebrate the long weekend from the best view in town.
On this sail, passengers will experience a relaxing sail along the Santa Cruz coastline, while also being in prime position to spot our beautiful marine life, including dolphins, sea otters, sea lions and whales.
Check out the schedule below and reserve your spots today. Don't forget that on these sails, little sailors under age 5 ride for free.

Saturday, May 24, 2014

• 1 PM – 1-hour & $20/ticket
• 2:30 PM –1.5-hours & $30/ticket

Sunday, May 25, 2014

• 1 PM – 1-hour & $20/ticket
• 2:30 PM – 1.5-hours & $30/ticket

 Monday, May 26, 2014

• 1 PM – 1.5-hours & $30/ticket

October Events

O'ctober Wraps Up an AWESOME Summer

OYC's Last Month of the Season Events
This year's season has been a fantastic one and has sailed by too fast for us. We're wrapping up a summer of beautiful sights, majestic marine life and awesome passengers with weekly Weekend Day Sails, so check out the schedule below for dates and times. Keep in mind, all little sailors under age 5 sail for free!

It's been a great season this year!

Upcoming Weekend Day Sails 

• Saturday, October 5 - 1 PM/ 1 hour/ $20  
• Saturday, October 5 - 2:30 PM/ 1.5 hours/ $30  
• Sunday, October 6 - 12 PM/ 1 hour/ $20  
• Sunday, October 6 - 1:30 PM/ 1.5 hours/ $30
• Saturday, October 12 - 2:30 PM/ 1.5 hours/ $30 
• Sunday, October 13 - 1:30 PM/ 1.5 hours/ $30 
• Saturday, October 19 - 2:30 PM/ 1.5 hours/ $30 
• Sunday, October 20 - 1:30 PM/ 1.5 hours/ $30 
• Saturday, October 26 - 2:30 PM/ 1.5 hours/ $30 
• Sunday, October 27 - 1:30 PM/ 1.5 hours/ $30

 Hilltromper Loves OYC

A new article by our friends at Hilltromper Santa Cruz gives a sweet picture of what sailing on the Team O'Neill Catamaran is like. Check out the link below for the full story, photos and video.
"O'Neill Yacht Charters Hooks Hilltrompers"  09.23.13






Check Out New On-board Footage!

Recently our friends from Save Our Shores came aboard for a Wednesday night sail. Compliments of Left Coast Digital, they put together a short video that gives a real feel to what sailing on the Team O'Neill Catamaran is like. Enjoy! 


RAWsome Sunset Sail - Magic Lantern on the 6D from Left Coast Digital on Vimeo.

More Whale Sails in September

Humpback Whales Make a Splash in September!

New Events Added: Sunset & Morning Whale Sails

A humpback whale surfacing.
Photographed by Brian Duckart on 9/18/13.

The recent abundance of fantastic whale activity off the Santa Cruz coastline has given O'Neill Yacht Charters the opportunity to offer special two-hour whale watching cruises on the 65' Team O'Neill Catamaran. These sails will put you in the right place at the right time to get up close to the majestic marine life that has made quite a splash the past couple weeks. OYC wants you to experience seeing them in a unique way, so bring the whole family and come see these humpbacks before they depart.

Tickets are $40 and little sailors age 5 and under ride for free. All reservations may be made online or over the phone at 831.566.7968. 

Whale Watching Sails 

• Monday, September 23 at 5:30 PM
• Friday, September 27 at 5:30 PM
• Saturday, September 28 at 9 AM  

Hilltromper Loves OYC

A new article by our friends at Hilltromper Santa Cruz gives a sweet picture of what sailing on the Team O'Neill Catamaran is like. Check out the link below for the full story, photos and video.
"O'Neill Yacht Charters Hooks Hilltrompers"  09.23.13






Check Out New On-board Footage!

Recently our friends from Save Our Shores came aboard for a Wednesday night sail. Compliments of Left Coast Digital, they put together a short video that gives a real feel to what sailing on the Team O'Neill Catamaran is like. Enjoy! 


RAWsome Sunset Sail - Magic Lantern on the 6D from Left Coast Digital on Vimeo.

Ending September on a Humpback High

Humpback Whales Make a Splash in September!

New Event Added: Sunset Whale Watching on 9/23

A humpback whale surfacing.
Photographed by Brian Duckart on 9/18/13.

The recent abundance of fantastic whale activity off the Santa Cruz coastline has given O'Neill Yacht Charters the opportunity to offer a special two-hour whale watching cruise on the 65' Team O'Neill Catamaran. This sail will put you in the right place at the right time to get up close to the majestic marine life that has made quite a splash the past couple weeks. OYC wants you to experience seeing them in a unique way, so bring the whole family and come see these humpbacks before they depart.
Tickets are $40 and little sailors age 5 and under ride for free. All reservations may be made online or over the phone at 831.566.7968. 


Check Out New On-board Footage!

Recently our friends from Save Our Shores came aboard for a Wednesday night sail. Compliments of Left Coast Digital, they put together a short video that gives a real feel to what sailing on the Team O'Neill Catamaran is like. Enjoy! 


RAWsome Sunset Sail - Magic Lantern on the 6D from Left Coast Digital on Vimeo.

OYC's Weekly Special Events in August

Wednesday Night Sails Get a New Look - Two Special Events in One!

Al Frisby is a headlining local
talent not to be missed!

Throughout August and September, we are bringing together two of Santa Cruz's best bets for local fun - sailboat races and live music! On select Wednesday nights, we are setting sail for an hour and a half excursion to get up close to the stunning fleet of sailboats, while enjoying the jazzy blues tunes of Al Frisby, all against the awesome sunset backdrop. These extra special sails are a treat for families, friends, couples, visitors and locals alike. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online today. Don't miss out on either of these fantastic local experiences!

Upcoming NEW Wednesday Night Sails

• August 7 - 6 PM
• August 14 - 6 PM
• August 28 - 6 PM
• September 4 - 6 PM
• September 18 - 5:30 PM
• September 25 - 5:30  PM

Vino Tabi Makes a Splash in Your Glass on August 21

This view plus a glass of Vino Tabi
makes for the best Wednesday night
in town!

Vino Tabi returns this month for another pouring and pairing of their handcrafted wines! On Wednesday, August 21 at 6 PM, our hour and a half sail offers the chance to enjoy this Westside winery's best bottles of red and white, along with a delicious spread of cheeses, veggies, meats and sweets. Whether you love wine already or are acquiring your taste, this sail provides the picturesque setting to try something new. Tickets are $40 for this special event sail. View tickets here.