A Private Sailboat Charter in Long Beach, Built Around Your Group
Kai Charters runs private, crewed sailing charters aboard Cocokai, a 75-foot schooner berthed at Shoreline Village Marina in Long Beach, CA. If you are comparing charter boats in Long Beach, CA, here is the difference: this is a sailboat charter, not a motor yacht and not a shared tour. Your group has the boat, the captain and the harbor to itself, whether you stay inside the breakwater or cross the channel on an Island boat cruise.
The schooner holds up to 12 guests, so it works for groups that a smaller sailboat cannot seat comfortably. Every charter is customized. Tell us your date, your group size and what you want from the day, and we will build the itinerary around it: a relaxed sail around the harbor, a full day with swim and paddleboard stops, or a longer trip down the coast. The crew handles the sailing, so you can relax or get as involved as you like.
What Guests Say About Our Long Beach Boat Charter
Read what guests say about their day aboard Cocokai, from sunset cruises to full days on the water, in their own words.
Island Charter Cruises from Long Beach
Catalina Island is the signature destination for island charter boats out of Long Beach, and sailing there is part of the experience. A Catalina crossing aboard our schooner departs from Shoreline Village Marina and can be planned as a one-day trip or a multi-day trip of up to four days, with stops such as Avalon and Two Harbors. Tell us how long you want to be out and who is coming, and we will help you shape the route.
Long Beach Charter Cruises for Every Occasion
One schooner, several ways to spend a day on the water. Choose the experience that fits your group:
Sunset cruises and day charters
Watch the sun go down over San Pedro Bay from the deck of a schooner. Birthdays, anniversaries, proposals and small celebrations all suit a sunset cruise in Long Beach under sail, and shorter sails can be booked by the hour block.
Corporate events
Host a team outing or a client afternoon aboard a private schooner. Our corporate event charters come with flexible scheduling and room for up to 12 guests.
Film and content production
A working schooner under sail gives productions, photoshoots, branded campaigns and creators an ocean setting that is hard to build, which is why we host film and content production shoots aboard Cocokai.
Memorial services
Families who want a private, dignified ash scattering ceremony can arrange memorial services at sea from Long Beach, with care and flexibility.
Sail From the Heart of Long Beach
Shoreline Village Marina sits beside Rainbow Harbor and the Aquarium of the Pacific, so boarding is easy for locals and visitors alike. From the dock, a Long Beach sailboat charter takes you out through San Pedro Bay inside the breakwater, with the skyline, working harbor and open water all within view. When you want to go farther, the same boat can take you toward the island. Because Cocokai is a single, owner-operated schooner, you deal with the people who actually run your charter, from the first email to the last line ashore.
How Your Boat Charter in Long Beach Works
Send your request
Share your date, group size and the occasion.
Plan the day
We confirm availability and customize the itinerary with you.
Come aboard
Meet the crew at Shoreline Village Marina and let the schooner do the rest.
Ready to Book Your Boat Charter in Long Beach?
A sailboat charter in Long Beach should feel easy from the first message. Send us your date, your group size and the occasion, and we will confirm availability and help you plan the day. Book your Long Beach charter boat today and set sail from Shoreline Village Marina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about booking a private sailing charter on the schooner Cocokai in Long Beach.
How much does a boat charter in Long Beach cost?
Quarter-day charters of two to three hours start at $750. Half-day and full-day sailboat charter rates in Long Beach are listed on our charters page, and the final price depends on the length of your trip and the experience you choose.
How many guests can the schooner hold?
Cocokai takes up to 12 guests, which leaves room to move around the deck whether you are a small celebration or a full team.
Where does the charter depart?
Every charter leaves from Shoreline Village Marina in downtown Long Beach, CA, and your marina parking pass is included.
What is included in the charter?
The boat rate includes your private charter, the marina parking pass, glassware and corkage. Water, sodas and ice are available on request. No fuel surcharges.
Do I need sailing experience?
No. This is a crewed charter, so the captain and crew handle the sailing while you and your guests relax or join in as much as you like.
Can we customize the itinerary?
Yes. Every charter is built around your date, group size and the occasion, from a short harbor sail to a full day on the water.
How long can a Catalina trip last?
Catalina trips can run from one day up to four days, with stops such as Avalon and Two Harbors. Tell us how long you want to be out and we will help plan the route.
Is this a ferry or a shared tour?
No. Every Kai Charters trip is a private, crewed sailing charter for your group only, on your schedule.
