Private · BYOB · 12 Guests

Private Bachelorette Yacht Charter in San Diego, up to 12 guests.

Celebrate the bride with a private bachelorette yacht charter on San Diego Bay aboard Malarky, our 47-foot Voyage catamaran. The whole boat is yours for the day: just the bride, her favorite people, your playlist, your drinks, and some of the best views in San Diego. No crowded bars, no surprise drink markups, and no sharing the space with strangers.

Bring your favorite champagne, rosé, hard seltzers, cocktails, snacks, outfits, and party details. We'll handle the boat, the route, the coolers, the sound system, and the good vibes on board. A USCG-licensed captain is required and hired separately at $50/hour, paid directly to the captain. Our friendly crew is there to help with boarding, drinks, service, photos, and making the day feel easy from start to finish.

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Bachelorette group aboard Malarky Charters' private 47ft catamaran on San Diego Bay
Photo Tour

Bachelorette charters, in action.

Woman skyline drink
Woman skyline drink
Group bow skyline
Group bow skyline
Woman paddleboard bow
Woman paddleboard bow
Women swimplatform
Women swimplatform
Bachelorette white night
Bachelorette white night
Champagne side deck
Champagne side deck
Bow photo pose
Bow photo pose
Bow selfie
Bow selfie
Captain serving drinks
Captain serving drinks
Bow dancing sunset
Bow dancing sunset
Bachelorette dance bow
Bachelorette dance bow
Bachelorette cheers bow
Bachelorette cheers bow
Three Spaces

Three spaces for the perfect bachelorette day.

Malarky gives your group three different spaces to enjoy during the charter, so the day naturally has a nice flow.

The Bow

The bow trampoline is the photo zone. This is where the group shots happen, where the bride gets her golden-hour moment, and where the "everyone laughing on the front of the boat" photos end up in the weekend recap. The bow sits low over the water and gives you open views of San Diego Bay, the skyline, and the Coronado Bridge.

Plan to spend real time here once the boat is underway. It's one of the best spots on board for selfies, group photos, and those dreamy bachelorette shots everyone wants.

The Aft Deck

The aft deck is the main hangout space. It has shaded seating for about eight guests, with room for the full group to stand, mingle, sip champagne, snack, and celebrate the bride. This is where toasts happen, lunch or charcuterie gets served, and the group can settle in between photo moments and water activities.

In summer, the canopy stays up for sun protection. In cooler months, it may come off if your group wants more direct light.

The Indoor Lounge

The indoor lounge is your touch-up, outfit-change, and cool-down space. It has comfortable seating, a coffee table, big windows, a stocked mini fridge for BYOB items, and a clean modern look that photographs well. It's perfect for makeup touch-ups, outfit changes, a quieter moment for the bride, or getting ready for the golden-hour photo set.

Bachelorette group celebrating with downtown San Diego skyline behind aboard Malarky Bachelorette party aboard Malarky's aft deck with the bride wearing a captain's hat
Activities

Activities that make the day even better.

The cruise itself is already a great time, but activities are what turn a bachelorette charter into a full event.

Water toys

Malarky can include paddleboards, kayaks, a 15-foot floating lily pad, and tower jump pads. The lily pad is especially popular for bachelorettes. It's fun, easy, and perfect for group photos and videos. If your group wants swim time, floating, and playful content, mention water toys when you book so we can have everything ready. See the water toys page for the full lineup.

Sunset cruise

If your charter includes sunset, the captain will position the boat for the best views. You'll get the Coronado Bridge, the skyline, and the bay as the light shifts from gold to pink to deep blue. This is usually the most photo-focused part of the charter and one of the biggest reasons bachelorette groups book the late-afternoon time slot. See the private sunset yacht charter page for more.

Anchor & swim time

For groups that want to swim, float, or use the water toys, the captain can anchor in protected areas like Coronado Cays, Glorietta Bay, or sheltered spots near Shelter Island. Most anchorages are about 30 minutes from the dock, depending on conditions. Once anchored, your group can enjoy the lily pad, paddleboards, swim platform, and relaxed time on the water.

Decor

You're welcome to bring light decor, such as banners, sashes, party-game cards, custom cups, or matching cover-ups. The boat is already a beautiful setting, so most groups keep decor simple and let the bay do the work.

Please avoid smoke machines, DJ booths, large props, confetti, glitter, or anything that needs adhesive on varnished surfaces. We have a sound system on board, so bring a Spotify playlist and connect by Bluetooth.
Photo Planning

Photo planning for the best content.

Bachelorette charters create some of the best photos and videos we see all year. The boat is beautiful, the bay is beautiful, and everyone usually arrives ready for the camera. A little planning before the charter makes the day feel smooth and helps you get the photos you actually want.

Best photo spots

The bow trampoline is the hero shot. This is where you want the full group, bride in the center, with the Coronado Bridge or San Diego skyline behind you. The aft deck is great for champagne toasts, candid lunch moments, group laughs, and detail shots. The indoor lounge works well for outfit changes, bride portraits, getting-ready candids, and softer indoor photos. Together, these three areas give you plenty of variety without having to over-plan the day.

Best timing

Golden hour is the magic window. It usually starts about 90 minutes before sunset, when the light gets warmer and softer. If your charter includes golden hour, we recommend being in your dressier outfits and ready for bow photos during that time. The captain can help position the boat for the best angle.

Mid-afternoon charters are great for swimming, water toys, and bright sunny energy. Sunset charters are best for a more polished, champagne-and-skyline feel.

If you hire a photographer

Let your photographer know there are three main zones: bow, aft deck, and indoor lounge. For the bow shot, one of the best angles is from the helm deck looking forward. Photographers who haven't shot on Malarky before sometimes miss that angle, but it's one of the strongest perspectives on the boat.

We also recommend bringing a portable charger for your photographer. Phones and cameras get used heavily on the water, and batteries can drain faster than expected.

If you're using phones

No problem, most groups use phones, and the crew is happy to help take group photos. Just ask. Bring portable chargers for the group, especially if you plan to take lots of video. Waterproof phone pouches are also a good idea if you're using the water toys. If your group is planning to get lily pad photos, choose one person to stay on deck with the phone while everyone else gets in the water.

Timing & Length

Best charter length and time of day.

For bachelorettes, three to four hours is the sweet spot. Two hours is available, but it can feel rushed once everyone boards, settles in, gets drinks, takes photos, and starts enjoying the boat. Three to four hours gives your group time to cruise, swim, use water toys, have food, take photos, and enjoy the day without constantly checking the clock.

Best time of day

Booking timing

Weekend afternoons book first, especially in summer. Saturday and Sunday afternoon charters from May through September often book 4 to 8 weeks in advance. If your bachelorette weekend has a set date, we recommend reserving as soon as the date is confirmed.

Spring and fall weekends are usually available 2 to 4 weeks out. Weekdays and winter weekends tend to have more flexibility.

BYOB Savings

The BYOB savings are real.

One of the biggest perks of booking Malarky for a bachelorette is that you can bring your own drinks. Most party boats and bar-based venues make their money on marked-up drinks, and that can add up fast, especially when the group is splitting costs and the bride isn't paying.

Here's how the prices compare, item for item.

On a typical bar-tab charter

On Malarky with BYOB

For a typical 10-guest, 3-hour bachelorette, that works out to roughly $350 to $500 in savings for the group, especially once you factor in bar-tab tips at other venues. That money can go toward a better dinner, a longer charter, matching outfits, wedding weekend extras, or simply back into everyone's pocket.

A few simple BYOB rules apply: please, no drinking from glass on deck (we provide plastic cups), and no red wine, since it can stain the white deck. Champagne, white wine, rosé, sparkling wine, beer, hard seltzer, canned cocktails, and spirits decanted into plastic containers are all welcome. See the full BYOB charter details for more.

Planning Checklist

A simple planning checklist.

A little prep makes the charter feel effortless once you're on board.

Drinks

For a 10-guest, 3-hour charter, many groups bring:

Please, no glass on deck and no red wine. We provide plastic cups.

Food

Easy bachelorette food options include charcuterie, wraps, sandwiches, takeout, cupcakes, or a custom cake for the bride. Popular San Diego takeout options that travel well include Filippi's, Hodad's, and Phil's BBQ. You can also ask us about catering, and we can send menu options from local partners. The crew can help plate, serve, and clear whatever you bring.

Outfits

Matching swimsuits and cover-ups are great for daytime and water-toy charters. A dressier change works well for late afternoon or sunset photos. The indoor lounge makes outfit changes easy without needing to leave the boat.

Decor

Keep it fun but simple. Bride sash, bridesmaid sashes, printed party games, matching cups, and a small banner all work well. Please avoid glass, red wine, smoke machines, glitter, confetti, large props, or anything that requires adhesive on delicate surfaces.

Tech

Bring fully charged phones, portable battery packs, a playlist ready to go, and waterproof phone pouches if you plan to use the water toys. The boat's sound system connects by Bluetooth.

Other helpful items

Gratuity isn't required, but it's always appreciated. Many groups tip 15% to 20% of the charter cost when they have a great experience.

Larger or Themed Bachelorettes

When to choose Alana or Triton instead.

Malarky is best for private, elevated bachelorette charters with 12 guests or fewer. If your group is larger or wants a more themed party-boat experience, one of our sister vessels may be a better fit.

Alana Yacht Rental

Alana is a great choice for groups of 13 to 35 guests who want a more themed, high-energy party experience. Think disco themes, pink or blue party packages, bar service, more dance space, and a bigger deck layout. It's still on San Diego Bay, but the vibe is very different from Malarky.

Triton Charters

Triton is best for larger groups of 36 to 100 guests. It's a 75-foot catamaran with a bartender, dance floor, full crew, and space for big celebrations. This is the better option for very large bachelorettes, wedding weekend events, or groups that invited everyone.

Different groups need different boats. Malarky is perfect for intimate, premium, BYOB bachelorettes. Alana is great for mid-size themed parties. Triton is built for larger celebrations.

Pricing & Booking

Pricing & booking.

Bachelorette charters on Malarky are $550 per hour with a 2-hour minimum. The rate includes full private use of the boat and a crew member for hospitality. A USCG-certified captain is required and hired separately at $50 per hour, paid directly to the captain.

Water toys, catering, and other add-ons are priced separately. The hourly rate is flat, whether you book a Saturday afternoon, Tuesday morning, summer date, or winter date. No surprise seasonal markups. For the full structure of how charter pricing works on Malarky, see pricing details.

Most bachelorette groups book three to four hours. This gives enough time for cruising, drinks, food, photos, water toys, and a relaxed return to the dock.

Booking window

  • Summer Saturday and Sunday afternoons usually book 6 to 8 weeks in advance.
  • Spring and fall weekends typically book 2 to 4 weeks ahead.
  • Weekday charters and winter weekends usually have more availability.

Cancellation policy

  • Full deposit refund if you cancel three or more weeks before your charter.
  • Free reschedule up to one week before departure.
  • Charters are non-refundable within one week of departure.
  • Reschedules are subject to availability.

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Frequently Asked

Bachelorette charter questions, answered.

Two things. First, the boat is fully private, your group has all 47 feet of catamaran to yourselves, with no other guests onboard. Second, we allow BYOB, which the bar-tab charter models don't. That combination, private and BYOB, is what most bachelorettes are actually looking for: the social-media-quality photo backdrop, premium drinks at retail prices, and no other groups in the way. Our crew can act as your bartender on request, mention it at booking. If your group is larger than 12 or wants a themed party at scale, our sister vessel Alana Yacht Rental handles that lane (up to 35 guests, themed packages).
Up to 12 guests including the bride. That's the U.S. Coast Guard limit on Malarky and we don't exceed it. For groups of 13–35, see Alana Yacht Rental (themed bachelorette packages). For 36–100, Triton Charters (75-foot catamaran with bartender and dance floor). Same San Diego Bay, different boats for different bachelorette scales.
For a typical 10-guest, 3-hour bachelorette: $300 to $500 versus the bar-tab model. Costco champagne runs about $20 a bottle versus $80+ on a charter bar tab. A case of beer at retail is $25 vs roughly $200 of bar drafts spread across the group. Premium spirits. Tito's, Grey Goose, whatever, are $25-35 a bottle at retail vs $130+ marked up onboard. The savings fund a better dinner, longer charter, or just stay in pocket.
Yes. BYOF is fully welcome. Most bachelorettes do a grocery-store charcuterie spread, sandwiches or wraps, plus a custom cake or cupcakes for the bride. Restaurant takeout works great (Filippi's, Hodad's, Phil's BBQ all travel well). If you'd rather have it catered, we partner with local San Diego caterers, mention catering when you book and we'll send menu and pricing options.
Depends on the vibe. Daytime bachelorettes (noon-3pm) lean swim, water toys, sun-drinking energy. Late afternoon (3-6pm bleeding into sunset) gives you both daytime activity AND golden-hour photos. Sunset-only (5-8pm) is the elegant champagne-and-skyline version. Most bachelorettes book 4-hour charters that combine swim time with sunset photos. Saturday afternoon slots in summer book 6-8 weeks ahead.
Yes, paddleboards, lily pad, kayaks, and the 15-foot lily pad are all available as add-ons. The lily pad is by far the most-photographed group moment of bachelorette charters (the "whole group on the floating platform" reel). Mention which toys you want when you book; we'll have them ready. See the water toys page for full details.
Yes, bring whatever you want. The boat is already a great backdrop, so most groups go light on decor, matching cups (NO GLASS), sashes for the bride and bridesmaids, maybe a banner taped to the aft deck wall, and that's plenty. Save the heavy decor energy for the photo content, not the boat dressing. We do ask: nothing that needs adhesive on varnished surfaces, no smoke machines, no large structural props.
Saturday and Sunday afternoon slots in summer book 6 to 8 weeks ahead, reserve early if your date is set. Spring/fall typically 2-4 weeks ahead. Winter often flexible 1-2 weeks. Cancellation: full deposit refund if you cancel 3+ weeks before your charter, free reschedule up to 1 week before departure, non-refundable within 1 week. Reschedules subject to availability.

For more, see our full frequently asked questions.

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A private 47-foot catamaran for up to 12 guests. The whole boat is yours, BYOB welcome, and friendly crew on board to make the day feel easy. Just bring the bride and her favorite people.

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