ALL ADVENTURES

Nomad Sailing Charters offer everything from pleasure sunset cruises to full-on offshore sailing instruction in Santa Cruz, CA. Join us to view wildlife like dolphins and sea lions, or learn sailing basics like tacking, gybing, and more. Sit back and relax on a sunset cruise or schedule a Team Challenge for your students or youth group to explore Monterey Bay. Select a Santa Cruz sailing charter below.

From $480

6 people
1 p.m.
3 hours

Wildlife Sail: Otters, Whales, Sharks, Seals…

Nomad is a sailing vessel that focuses on viewing Great White Sharks, whales and other wildlife. Let’s go see the Great White Sharks!

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From $480

6 people
9 a.m.
3 hours

WHALE WATCHING AND WILDLIFE SAIL

Come aboard Nomad for a Santa Cruz sailing charter unlike other wildlife tours in the area. We take you to see dolphins, sea lions, and more and turn off the engine for quiet, peaceful viewing.

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$360

6 people
5:30 p.m.
2 hours

SUNSET SAIL

If you’re looking for a special way to spend the evening, book a sunset sail aboard Nomad. We love sharing the beauty of Monterey Bay with guests as the sun sets above the water.

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From $450

6 people
11 a.m.
3 hours

TEAM CHALLENGE/ YOUTH SAILING

Team Challenges offer the opportunity for students to explore the Monterey Bay through sailing, citizen science projects, and more. Students will learn to sail as well!

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From $700

6 people
9 a.m.
1-30 days

SAILING INSTRUCTION AND VOYAGING

From basic sailing to advanced offshore cruising, you can learn it all aboard Nomad! Enhance your sailing skills with us as we cruise around the beautiful Monterey Bay.

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6 people

CUSTOM CHARTER

Nomad Charters loves to customize to meet your needs. Bachelorette parties, mini-weddings, ash scatterings, business off-sites, big wave surf viewing, and beyond.

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