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• 80 Person Maximum Capacity
• Boarding Available in Multiple Locations
• Luxury Amenities
• Military, Student, & First-Responder Discounts 

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Celebrate life’s biggest moments at Compass Rose Yacht Charters. We provide private, luxurious yacht parties that are a perfect way to celebrate the next big occasion in your life. Call us today to book our boat charter services, and experience a luxurious day at sea with your friends and family.

Why Book a Private Yacht Party?

Are you looking for a special way to commemorate a big milestone? Spend a day at sea on a private yacht charter. We provide everything needed for a luxurious private yacht charter party, including a menu full of appetizers and entrees, a bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and stewards to accommodate you and your guests’ needs. As always, safety remains our top priority for any yacht party we host. Call us today to  learn more .

 Yacht Rent als for All Types of Celebrations

Compass Rose Yacht Charters provide private boat charter services for various events, including weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, fundraisers, corporate events, and more. Plus, we offer boarding destinations all over San Francisco, so your group of 2 to 80 guests can arrange a convenient place to meet. The luxury amenities we provide make for classy parties and unforgettable memories and we specialize in yacht weddings, making us the right choice for your special day.

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• Weekends  : 
• Friday 5:00PM- Sunday 5:00PM :  $800/hour
• Weekdays  : 
• Sunday 5:00PM-Friday 5:00PM :  $600/hour
• Stewards  : 
• The number of stewards depends on the size of the group and food and beverage programs.  $50/hour

 *Gratuity for outstanding service is not included nor required, however, it is accepted as well as appreciated 

Food Service Menu

From a full, gourmet meal, to a light hors d’oeuvres presentation. All prices are per guest. Pricing is based on parties of 20 or more guests. Please ask about special pricing for smaller groups

• Appetizers  
• Contact for more info :  $20-60
• Sandwich Buffet  : 
• Contact for more info :  $20
• Alcatraz Island Meal  : 
• Salad, 1 entrée, 1 accompaniment & dessert :  $35
• Yerba Buena Island Meal  : 
• 2 hors d'oeuvres, salad, 1 entrée, 1 accompaniment & dessert :  $42
• Treasure Island Meal  : 
• 3 hors d’oeuvres, salad, choice of 2 entrées, 1 accompaniment & dessert :  $49

Bar Service Menu

Customizable additions to give you precisely the experience you're looking for

• Non-Alcoholic Beverages : 
• Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Root Beer, Sprite, Orange, Ginger Ale, Cranberry & Orange Juice, Tonic & Soda Water :  Included
• Full Open Premium Bar  : 
• Sky, Jose Cuervo, Tanqueray, Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Jim Beam, Jack Daniels, Johnny Walker Red, Corona, Lagunitas IPA, Sierra Nevada, Coors Light, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cabernet, Korbel :  $18/Person/Hr
• Cash Bar Service : 
• Guests pay cash for alcoholic beverages :  $100 Set-up Fee
• Tally Bar Service  : 
• Bar tab billed post-charter based on consumption (tax & service charge will be added) :  $100 Set-up Fee
• Drink Tickets  : 
• Pre-purchase drinks for your guests (Tickets distributed upon boarding) :  $8/Ticket
• Celebrate big milestones on the sea. Whatever type of private yacht party you’re looking for, we’ll help you create a memorable moment for you and your friends.
• Invite your family, friends, or coworkers on a dining cruise. We’ll accommodate your group’s needs, and take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of everyone in your party.
• Rest easy knowing safety is our yacht charter's first priority. Our staff is fully trained in all safety measures and we go above and beyond to ensure you enjoy your time out on he water.
• Make your wedding a truly memorable experience by renting us for a private boat charter. We specialize in yacht weddings and we offer everything you need to ensure your guests have a wonderful time celebrating your marriage.
• Board in San Francisco, Oakland, Sausalito, or Berkeley. Our yacht charter company will do what we can to accommodate you, starting at pickup. Ask about the discounts we offer to first responders, active and retired military members, and University of California Berkeley alumni.

Call Compass Rose Yacht Charters today to book a private yacht party at sea.

The best boat charter company in the Bay Area. Eliot was super responsive and made the entire process incredibly easy for me.

We had a great time out on the Bay. The boat was comfy, and clean and all the staff were kind and accommodating. Highly recommended!

We had our wedding with the compass rose, every thing was absolutely amazing. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding and the night was unforgettable!!!

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Berkeley, CA 94710

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