California, Mexico, Canada or Alaska – there are any number
of choices of location on the west coast for a yacht charter
vacation. Because of the extreme seasonal weather variation,
the time of year for your trip will play a large part in making
the decision of ‘where’.
The winter months are best for Mexico – taking advantage of
the warmer weather travel to Baja. Here you will find spectacular
beauty and clusters of small islands in the calm interior waters,
or you can cruise outside to the open ocean seas for sport fishing
and whale watching. Remember though that the waters all along
the western coast are cool whatever the time of year!
.Featured West Coast of America (California, San Francsco Bay Area)
| Yachts |
L.O.A |
Guests |
Cabins |
Rate from |
Location |

Shogun |
122' Flagship |
8 |
4 |
$65,000 + Expenses |
Alaska / Pacific North West / California (Summer)California / Mexico (Winter) |

Sisu |
85' Marlow Power Yacht |
6 |
3 |
$35,000 + Expenses |
Alaska / Pacific NW / California (Summer)California / Mexico (Winter) |

Western Grace |
57' Christensen Yacht |
8 |
3 |
$11,000 + Expenses |
Alaska / Pacific NW / Central America / California, Mexico (Summer &Winter) |
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There are a number of harbors along the coast, with good marina
facilities built by the government in the 80s. Plus the locals
are eager to share their local cuisine with fresh vegetable that
are grown in the irrigated fields – rainfall is sparse so it won’t
be a problem during your holiday.
Travel up to San Diego and you will find a number of power yachts,
many offering fishing that base in this city. From Marina del
Rey in Los Angeles you can day sail or travel to Catalina islands
or up to Santa Barbara for relaxing coastal cruising.
Frequent high winds, fog and current in San Francisco Bay mean
that although some yachts will pass through this area while transiting
north or south, term charter yachts do not base in the area.
But travel up to the San Juan Islands in early summer to late
fall and you will find spectacular scenery with plenty of bays
and inlets to visit, great fishing, but the water is too cold
for many except for the occasional quick dip. There are a number
of great itineraries – with so many islands to visit you can return
often and never see the same spots.
Alaska is best seen early in the season – June until mid July,
then again later in August & September. Heavy fog develops
in late July & August as warmer breezes hit the cold water
& makes navigation difficult and sightseeing damp. Rarely
visited by sea, you will have the opportunity to visit locations
that can not be reached by road and visit villages where the traditional
Indian traditions are honored.
Wherever you choose to travel on the west coast, Northrop &
Johnson BVI is happy to help you find the best choice for your
group from 2 to 20 whatever time of year you plan to travel.
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