73’ Luxury Motor Yacht with Open Sky Deck — San Diego Bay

About the Space

Nerissa is a 73-foot luxury motor yacht on San Diego Bay — a fully private, professionally crewed event venue for up to 49 guests. She is the flagship of Zolna Yachts, a family-owned, owner-operated charter company that has operated on San Diego Bay for more than 20 years, with nine of those years dedicated to Nerissa alone. Every charter is completely private. You never share the yacht with another group. Boarding is at the Sheraton San Diego Resort & Marina on Harbor Island, minutes from downtown San Diego and the airport. THE SKY DECK Nerissa’s upper sky deck is fully open air and one of the largest open decks of any yacht her size on the bay. It was purpose-built for live entertainment — bands, DJs, dance floors, ceremonies, and toasts under the skyline. It is what separates her from catamarans and sightseeing boats, and it is why planners book Nerissa when an event needs to feel elevated and genuinely fun at the same time. MULTIPLE ZONES, NOT ONE ROOM Most yachts her size offer one or two usable areas. Nerissa offers several distinct zones, so guests spread out and choose their own atmosphere: • Upper sky deck — fully open air, the heart of most celebrations • Main-level salon and galley — one open room with a large white leather sofa, lounge seating, custom walnut woodwork, and panoramic bay views • Lighted quartzite bar — a separate room from the salon, staffed and fully stocked • Bow lounge — quieter seating forward • Back cockpit — spacious boarding and circulation hub • Four onboard restrooms • Professional sound system throughout EVENTS ABOARD NERISSA • Milestone birthdays and anniversaries • Corporate events, team offsites, and client entertaining (30–40 guests is the sweet spot) • Weddings, ceremonies, and receptions up to 49 guests • Bridal showers, wine tastings, and family gatherings • Executive dinners of 8 to 12 • Romantic charters for two with private chef service BAR AND CATERING Full bar service with signature cocktails — the Aperol Spritz, Bay Breeze, Del Mule, Sailor’s Remedy, and Spicy Margarita. Sommelier service and custom cocktail menus can be added. Catering is elevated cocktail style rather than plated sit-down, which keeps guests moving between decks instead of anchored to a table. THE VIEW Charters cruise past the downtown skyline, the USS Midway, the Coronado Bridge, Point Loma, and the working waterfront. Sea lions and dolphins turn up often. WHY HOSTS CHOOSE ZOLNA YACHTS One yacht, one team. Every charter gets the owner-operated crew, not a rotating roster pulled from a fleet. Nerissa is recommended by the Hotel Del Coronado, the San Diego Concierge Association, and top destination management companies, and is listed with the San Diego Tourism Authority — with 275+ Google reviews and 160+ Yelp reviews behind her. GOOD TO KNOW • USCG-certified for 49 passengers — that count includes guests and vendors such as caterers and photographers, but not crew • Groups of 30 or more are welcome and fit comfortably - never crowded • Every charter is fully private, never shared with another group • Pick-up elsewhere around San Diego Bay is available on request Daytime, sunset, and evening charters run year-round on San Diego Bay. Send your date, guest count, and the kind of event you have in mind.