Events
Planning a Corporate Holiday Party on a Yacht in San Diego
October 12, 2026 · 3 min read
A company holiday party on the water is easy to get people to attend and hard to forget. Here's how to plan one, from guest count to booking timeline.
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Charter Planning & San Diego Guides
Guides for planning a private yacht charter in San Diego — choosing the right vessel for your group, what to expect aboard, and how to build a proposal, birthday, bachelor/bachelorette, corporate event, or holiday charter around San Diego Bay. Written by the CDM Yachts team from our own fleet and booking experience, not generic advice.
Events
Planning a Family Reunion Yacht Charter in San Diego
October 11, 2026 · 4 min read
A private charter puts grandparents, parents, and kids on one deck instead of splitting tables. Here's how to plan a family reunion on San Diego Bay.
Events
Hosting a Networking Event on a San Diego Yacht
October 9, 2026 · 4 min read
A yacht charter gives a networking event or industry mixer real deck space to mingle, a skyline view, and no generic conference room.
Events
San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival: A Charter Guide
October 5, 2026 · 4 min read
The San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival returns Nov 1–8, 2026, with its Grand Weekend on the Embarcadero. Here's how a private charter fits into the plans.
Local Guides
San Diego Boating Rules and Regulations to Know
October 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Speed limits, required safety gear, BUI laws, and the California Boater Card — the San Diego boating rules a crewed charter lets you skip entirely.
Events
Buccaneer Days on Catalina Island: A Boater's Guide
October 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Every October, Two Harbors on Catalina Island turns into a pirate party. Here's what Buccaneer Days is, how moorings work, and how to get your boat there from San Diego.
Photo: Arpit Mehta, courtesy of Catalina Island Company
Fleet
Yacht Charter Etiquette: What to Know Before You Book
October 1, 2026 · 5 min read
The real rules for a CDM Yachts charter — what to bring, what's not allowed, and how the day actually runs, not generic yacht-magazine advice.
Local Guides
A Guide to San Diego Bay: What You'll See from a Private Charter
September 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Shelter Island, Point Loma, the downtown Embarcadero, the Coronado Bridge, and Glorietta Bay — a landmark-by-landmark guide to San Diego Bay from the water.
Fleet
Yacht Rental vs. Yacht Charter: What's the Difference?
September 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Rental, charter, bareboat, crewed — what the terms actually mean, and what you get when you book a private yacht in San Diego.
Events
Beyond the Ceremony: Planning a Wedding Weekend on San Diego Bay
September 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Welcome cruises, rehearsal dinners, after-parties, and a farewell sail — how to use a private yacht charter for the events around your San Diego wedding.
Local Guides
What to Bring on a Yacht Charter in San Diego
September 24, 2026 · 4 min read
A practical packing list for a San Diego Bay charter — what to wear, what food and drinks you can bring, and what to leave at home.
Ownership
What Does a Yacht Management Company Actually Do?
September 22, 2026 · 5 min read
A real breakdown of what yacht management covers — and which parts of it actually apply to a private motor yacht in San Diego, not a crewed superyacht.
Events
Halloween Yacht Party in San Diego: The Complete Guide to a Boat Bash on the Bay
September 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Skip the house party and the bar cover charge — here's how to plan a private Halloween yacht charter on San Diego Bay, from picking a vessel to what to bring.
Fleet
A First-Timer's Guide to Booking a Yacht Charter in San Diego
September 17, 2026 · 2 min read
Never chartered a yacht before? Here's exactly how the process works, from picking a vessel to stepping aboard.
Fleet
San Diego Yacht Charter Pricing: What Affects the Cost
September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
What actually drives a San Diego yacht charter quote — vessel size, duration, and guest count — plus CDM's current published rates.
Fleet
How Many Guests Fit on a Yacht? A San Diego Capacity Guide
September 17, 2026 · 2 min read
A quick reference for matching your guest count to the right CDM Yachts vessel, from an intimate proposal to a 134-guest event.
Fleet
What to Expect Aboard a CDM Yachts Charter
September 4, 2026 · 1 min read
A look at what's actually on board our fleet — not a generic amenities checklist.
Local Guides
Why See San Diego from the Water
August 27, 2026 · 1 min read
The skyline, the bay, and the coastline look different from a private yacht than from land.
Fleet
Choosing the Right Yacht for Your San Diego Charter
August 20, 2026 · 2 min read
The right yacht depends mostly on your guest count and how much of the boat you want to yourselves.
Fleet
Overnight Yacht Charters in San Diego: What to Expect
July 30, 2026 · 1 min read
An overnight charter is available by custom quote on any vessel in the fleet — here's how it differs from a standard charter.
Fleet
Why the Westport 100 Feels Like a Much Larger Yacht
July 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Certified for up to 134 passengers, the Westport 100 is built to entertain — here's what makes it feel bigger than its length suggests.
Events
Corporate Event Ideas: Why More San Diego Companies Are Chartering Yachts
July 8, 2026 · 1 min read
A yacht charter solves the two hardest parts of a corporate event: getting people to actually show up, and giving them something to talk about after.
Events
How to Plan a Milestone Birthday Charter in San Diego
June 25, 2026 · 1 min read
From an intimate dinner cruise to a 100-guest party, here's how to size a birthday charter to the celebration.
Local Guides
The Best Vantage Points for San Diego Bay Fireworks — By Yacht
June 18, 2026 · 1 min read
San Diego Bay hosts fireworks for several occasions each year — a private charter gets you an open-water view without the shoreline crowds.
Local Guides
The Best Time of Year to Charter in San Diego
June 11, 2026 · 1 min read
San Diego Bay is chartered year-round, but spring and summer bring their own reasons to book.
Ownership
Chartering vs. Buying: What Makes Financial Sense
May 23, 2026 · 1 min read
Before buying a yacht, chartering a few times can clarify what you actually want — and what ownership really costs.
Events
Planning the Perfect Yacht Proposal in San Diego
May 14, 2026 · 1 min read
A private charter gives you a controlled, camera-ready setting for a proposal, without an audience of strangers.
Events
The San Diego International Boat Show — and Getting Ready for Boating Season
April 18, 2026 · 1 min read
San Diego's waterfront boat show is a good yearly checkpoint for boat owners — and a reminder to get your own vessel serviced before the busy season.
Events
The Complete Guide to a Bachelor or Bachelorette Party on the Water
April 9, 2026 · 1 min read
A private yacht charter skips the bar crawl and the crowded party bus — here's how to plan one for a bachelor or bachelorette party.
Events
Padres Game Day, Elevated: Pairing Petco Park with a Private Yacht
March 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Petco Park sits minutes from San Diego Bay — here's how to turn a Padres game into a full day on the water.
Events
Spring Break Yacht Charters in San Diego: The Complete Guide
February 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Planning a spring break trip to San Diego? Here's how a private charter fits into the week, and why to book early.
Fleet
A Guide to Tuna Fishing in San Diego
February 14, 2026 · 1 min read
San Diego's waters draw yellowfin, bluefin, and albacore tuna — here's what to know before booking a fishing charter.
Local Guides
Whale Watching in San Diego: What to Know Before You Book
January 22, 2026 · 1 min read
Gray whales migrate past San Diego every winter — here's what a private whale-watching charter can (and can't) promise.
Events
New Year's Eve on San Diego Bay: A Charter Planning Guide
January 6, 2026 · 1 min read
New Year's Eve is the busiest charter night of the year on San Diego Bay — here's what to know if you're planning ahead for next year.
Local Guides
The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights: A Guide to Watching by Private Charter
December 12, 2025 · 1 min read
San Diego Bay's illuminated boat parade runs on select December evenings — a private charter is one of the best ways to see it.
Events
San Diego Fleet Week: A Charter Guide to Bay Viewing
October 3, 2025 · 1 min read
Fleet Week San Diego brings Navy ships and a harbor air show to the bay each fall — here's how a private charter fits in.
Events
Comic-Con Weekend 2025: Pairing the Convention with a Bay Charter
July 28, 2025 · 1 min read
San Diego Comic-Con packs the Gaslamp Quarter every summer — a short charter on the adjacent bay is an easy way to escape the crowds.
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