Private Therapy Sailing Adventure
Description
Old Plank Adventures: Sail into Deep Tranquility LUXURY SAILING | THERAPEUTIC ESCAPES | GOURMET CUISINE | INTIMATE WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS Immerse yourself in the timeless Mediterranean elegance along Southern California’s glittering Riviera. Let the Pacific’s gentle rhythms dissolve stress as you glide into profound relaxation, sharing up-close wildlife moments while savoring exquisite, live-crafted cuisine from Captain & Chef Mancini. We whisk you away on safe, exhilarating private sails across Santa Monica Bay for true adventure. Feel the thrill of the wind filling the sails, the timeless pulse of the ocean beneath you, and the irresistible aroma of gourmet cuisine unfolding in the salty breeze. Inclusions: Private Sailing Yacht (Prima Stella), USCG-licensed Captain, Fuel, insurance, small plate Gourmet Hors d'oeuvres, and a bottle of Rosé wine. (available Non-alcoholic drinks) Exclusions: Los Angeles County commercial docking fee and CA state taxes due on the day of sailing.
Tour Options
Itinerary
round trip from the largest man made marina in the world housing over 6,500 luxury yachts, while having close encounters with the california wildlife
Sail past the famous venice boardwalk and historic venice pier
Sail past the iconic Santa Monica pier with the worlds largest solar Ferris wheel.
Make the turn in Malibu and see the icon surf culture and celebrity homes along the beautiful mountainous coastline of Malibu
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(47)
One of our favorite activities while in LA. Peaceful trip. Captain was great and wine and food was available.
Started off with a lovely wine, and delicious handmade hors d'oeuvres! Captain Matthew was funny and hospitable, and obviously knew exactly what he was doing. The boat was clean and gorgeous.
This experience was the perfect ending to our couples weekend in Santa Monica and truly the cherry on top of our trip! I cannot recommend it enough. It was fun, relaxing, and simply beautiful to experience the area from the water. Combining my love of the water with the ocean, the sunset, and my favorite person to spend time with made it absolutely perfect. Matthew, our captain, made the evening even better. He was so easy to talk with, shared great information, and even let me help a little, which made it extra fun. It was such a special evening, and now I just need to turn my photos into a painting! Thank you, Matthew!
We sailed with Matthew on a 3 hour afternoon trip. We went with our daughter and her friends from school, while my wife and I were out for a visit .The trip was very relaxing, with the occasional dolphin pod appearing alongside the boat.When the fog made a short appearance, Mathew was quick to gather blankets for the girls lounging around bow. A bottle of wine and small tray of appetizers were a nice touch. Matthew was a pleasure to talk with on so many different topics. All in all we would highly recommend this trip.
Captain Mancini aka Matthew is phenomenal. His personality is engaging a great yet dry sense of humor. Of course very knowledgeable sailing and safety conscious. We will book with him again.
I loved this sailing adventure. Matt was so informative, a great storyteller and an unbelievable chef. We took a two hour morning cruise and loved the conversation as much as the sail. We went up the coastline where Matt pointed out landmarks and interesting facts. He is a very smart guy who is a writer and enjoys history, so we touched on a lot of subjects. The boat was also beautiful and accommodated 5 of us with no problem at all. We had several seating options in the front or back of the boat so you could go off on your own and just enjoy the peace and tranquility of the water if you did not want to engage in the conversation. What i was most surprised about were the appetizers he had prepared for us. It is not your usual snack spread. Instead he made the most beautiful canapes with a lovely fish, cheese, and fresh blueberries on a cracker. They were so gourmet, and impressive. He also had a lovely rose for us to enjoy as well as water and other softdrinks. As in his description, just remember that you need to pay a utilization fee/tax on top of the event tickets at the time of the event. I would highly recommend this sailing trip. The Captain is a great, thoughtful and kind person, really adding value to the sailing experience.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. I truly appreciate you. It was absolutely a pleasure sailing with you and your wonderful family & friends. I strive to give everyone a unique experience like this that will hopefully engrave in your memory for a life time. It is so important for everyone to make time to reconnect with nature. It’s great for our mental health and slowing our busy lifestyles down so we can catch up with our self. I look forward to seeing you again one day and picking up right where we left off.
Good way to take a break from the noise, everyday stresses of life and enjoy good conversation. Matt was a very good host and made the 3 hr trip very pleasant.
Thank you! It was a pleasure sailing with you. I am so happy you enjoyed the trip and shared your experience, and how important it is to take a break from our normal routines to be in nature. The self healing effect it has and the importance of self reflection, calmness, and connecting with nature and others in a peaceful, therapeutic environment. I strive to share this experience with anyone who is ready.
This was the best most relaxing sail, highly exceeded my expectations! The captain, Matthew, was absolutely wonderful and very informative. I highly recommend. We went for the sunset sail and the views were amazing. I will definitely do it again when I get back to the area! Highly recommend!!!
Thank You, Katie! It was a pleasure sailing the seas with you.
We had an exceptional afternoon on the water with Matthew today. He is warm, friendly, extremely knowledgeable and has excellent attention to detail. The hors d’oeuvers were not only delicious but beautifully presented. Conversation flows easily and he has extensive knowledge of the area that he’s eager to share as you peruse the coastline. Would absolutely book this sail again and recommend to anyone coming this way.
Thank you, Kistian. It was a pleasure sharing my unique experience with you. I look forward to our next adventure!
We had a wonderful time on our sunset sail! Epic views of both the coastline and the sunset, the hors d'oeuvres and wine were delicious, and a smooth sail over the waters. Captain Mancini was efficient, communicative and absolute wonderful company! We thoroughly enjoyed our time sailing in the open waters. Absolutely recommend to anyone and everyone!
Thank you Nancy! I truly appreciate the time you took to review your experience with Old Plank Sailing Adventures. It was a pleasure Saiing with you, and sharing so many laughs. What a great sunset!! Looking forward to our next adventure!
