We recently chartered the Aolani for our company’s two year birthday party. I’ve been on the boat a few times over the years and knew it was a great venue. However, the staff - Kaitlyn, Holly and Captain Joey really took it to the next level. Their enthusiasm and engaging personalities helped take our event to the next level. Everyone in our group to had great time. Highly recommended!
Above and beyond experience! I received excellent service from the first call with Bruno to set up the event all the way to the end of the sailing trip. Typically in these situations, the atmosphere/event speaks for itself, but I have to say that what truly made our experience were the personable touches and hospitality of the Aolani crew - Kaitlyn, Holly and Joey. Everyone in our group had the best time and the only feedback was that we need to book a longer trip next time (2 hours was not enough). We will definitely be back and look forward to our next event with this wonderful crew!
I have been lucky enough to have sailed several times aboard the Aolani and it is San Diegos best kept secret. A beautiful Catamaran that glides through the ocean smoothly.If you have not seen San Diego from the ocean, I suggest you book the Aolani because there are many hidden sites and sounds to see - Big Aircraft Carriers, Navy Ships, Seals and yes even whales have been spotted before.You can get an open bar and full catering if you desire all being provided by the excellent Aolani Crew. I look forward to booking more of these tours in 2019 with my team.
Company event, Captain Stephen and team were very accommodating! Open bar, the ladies even came around the boat to refill drinks, grab plates, etc. Went out of their way to make sure we had a good experience. Also very knowledgeable throughout the ride, two hours does go by fast! Either he was challenging himself or what, but Captain Stephen would go right up to the rocks at Seaport Village, right under the USS Midway, and right up to the buoy of the sea lion chilling. Overall an awesome Friday spent, many mahalos!
A large group of friends and I have been going out with Aolani for four years for a 4th of July sail around the bay and have always had a blast. As one of coordinators (or ringleaders, depending on your view), I have had the opportunity to interact with most of the folks with the company. The crew has been accommodating and friendly to our occasionally rambunctious 40+ person group and have gone out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. The captain has been professional and capable and has worked with us to get us where we wanted to anchor out and take a swim. Well be back again this year and look forward to another awesome time!
This Company is Top Rated, they get personally involved in creating an unforgettable experience, Bruno, and Tuwanna are spectacular, and there crew in my experience made my trip feel very comfortable and relaxing they knew just what to say and do to make our voyage as special as it was. They were heart warming and funny and everything was as perfect as it could be . Tuwanna makes all the arrangements she shes good at what she does Everybody involved put in their personal touches and together combined a perfect experience and I Appreciate that. So in my opinion This company is tops above all the rest Thank You Bruno, Tuwanna . Katlyn, Holly, Joey
The captain of this boat was so needlessly rude to passengers, that I cannot believe these other positive reviews are not just paid for by the owner of this catamaran. Have fun sailing with a bi polar power tripping nitwit with a Napoleon complex.
I have sailed on the Aolani for the past 6 years. It gets better each year. The service they provide and the fun you have on their charters are second to none. Bruno and his team are really great from the time you get on the boat to the time your sail is over. Its a family affair on the boat with Brunos daughter Lindsey and the husband and wife team that usually runs our charter. Its a great place for company events, like I have used it for or for no reason other you want to have a good time. Great job to the entire staff!
This super friendly family-run business has the secret on the BEST way to see San Diego! We are locals and I had never seen our beautiful city the way that Aolani was able to show it to us! We took a day cruise with 30+ people on board - we cruised right up to the USS Midway which was amazing and under the Coronado Bridge where the captain let us anchor and go for a swim at a small beach along the Coronado golf course! It was a great experience with great customer service, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to do something fun and different while in SD!!
Amazing event with Aolani. Staff was fantastic and the catamaran provided a fabulous ride around the San Diego Bay. Highly recommend for a celebration or fun afternoon!!!
My husband and I considered doing our wedding on the Aolani. While we ultimately ended up going a different route (our guest list got out of control), this family owned business was beyond accommodating. Their catamaran is beautiful and in tip top shape. Not only are they great at their business, but they are also such kind people. If youre taking an adventure that requires or just could possibly use a catamaran ride, this is the family owned business to sail with.
We rented the Aolani for our rehearsal dinner and had the best time! We sailed during sunset and then had a tour of the San Diego harbor at night! Even two years later our friends and family still love to remember the special night! Dinner and drinks served were awesome! Loved our experience and cant wait to sail again with them!
Beautiful boat, the crew is top notch, the million dollar scenery, awesome weather, great company, delicious lunch. Just when you thought it cant get any better, we anchored at random beach and went swimming. Mind blown. Thanks Aolani!
Had a great time with these guys on Monday. We took our team on a trip for hitting and goal and they were wonderful attentive and fun. Really an exceptional time!
Beautiful boat and amazing staff. We’ve sailed with them multiple times and always had the BEST time! Highly, highly recommend!!
This was an amazing experience. I went on the Aolani with a group from work. If I had to do this every day on our trip I seriously wouldnt have minded. The crew was amazing, super friendly and very knowledgeable of the surrounding area and history. You begin your trip by heading right past the only advanced SEAL training facility in America. You then proceed to sail by some of the most amazing ships the United States Navy has in port at the time. The crew has stories for all the vessels and can tell you anything you want to know about them. They are open to letting you drive the boat, choose the music, choose your course, anything you want. They are clearly there for you to have a good time. I highly recommend this trip, boat, and crew.
Speaking as a San Diegan, Aolani is the perfect venue for being out on the water in San Diego. Hard working, family owned. Comfortable boat with a great crew that wants your experience to be epic. Such a nice afternoon on the water!
Excellent rest on the water. On board sailing the city of San Diego looks very beautiful. I saw the city from the other side.
Amazing boat and crew, always!! If youre going to do a sail in San Diego, you must do it with them. They are the nicest people and the boat is gorgeous. Its a guaranteed great time for all!
AMAZING!!! The most incredible sailing trip I have ever been on! The crew is absolutely fantastic and very professional. I cant wait to go again!!! :)
Had the privilege to sail on the Aolani. The staff was amazing. The trip was so worth it. Thank you to the crew of the Aolani.
Great boat, great crew.
Great captain and crew, so nice and accommodating. I couldnt have asked for more!
This is an absolutely phenomenal experience!!
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Our Wonderist Agency team has been waiting for our return to the Aolani for two years now and being back on this beauty exceeded all expectations! Bruno was easy to get ahold of in advance and throughout the booking and the price was very reasonable for what you get. It was easy to add on drinks and food as well with a variety of options. Once on the boat, Capn Joey gave us the lay of the land and a safety briefing and took us on a great tour with good tunes and the crew did a great job serving us. It was a beautiful day and way to celebrate after a day of Camp in the office.