Southern California puts more of the coast within reach than most people plan for, and this page is where Kai Charters breaks it down.
Alongside guides built around our own 75-foot schooner sailing out of Long Beach, you will find broader coastal cruising tips covering the stretch of coastline from Dana Point and Newport Harbor up through the Catalina Island crossing.
Comparing a ferry ride against a private sailing charter? Pricing out a Quarter Day sail, a corporate event, a memorial at sea, or a film shoot? The answer's here, written by the crew who actually runs the trips.
The Catalina Island travel guides go deep on timing, weather windows, and what a private charter adds that a ferry crossing cannot. New guides publish regularly, and the ones below are already sorted by what you are actually planning, so you can skip straight to the one that matches your trip.
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Four ways to use the schooner
Every guide above sits under one of these. Start with whichever one matches what's actually on your calendar.
Charters
Sunset sails, Catalina overnights, bachelor and bachelorette days, birthdays, and afternoons that don't need a reason.
Explore ChartersCorporate Events
Client dinners, team offsites, and product launches, hosted on open water instead of a conference room.
Explore Corporate EventsFilm & Content Production
A cinematic backdrop for shoots, campaigns, and creator content, with a crew that knows how to stay out of frame.
Explore Film & ContentMemorial Services
A private ash-scattering ceremony at sea, planned with the same care and privacy as any other charter.
Explore Memorial ServicesNot sure which guide is yours?
If you're picking a date more than a season out, planning a shoot, or arranging a service for someone you loved, the fastest way to get a straight answer is still a phone call with the crew. Not another article.
Come see the schooner.
Up to 12 guests, fully customized itineraries, and charters starting at $750 for 2 to 3 hours out of Long Beach.
