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    Birthday Yacht Charters
    in San Diego

    Celebrate Your Special Day on the Water

    Birthday celebration aboard a Palmilla Charters yacht in San Diego Bay

    Celebrate a birthday aboard The Palmilla with a private, floating venue built for music and energy. A spacious dance floor, the built-in DJ booth, and club-level sound will turn the water into a private event space — no crowded bars, no curfews, just your people and your music.

    At a Glance

    Capacity
    Up to 70 guests (50 seated)
    Dance floor
    Wide, open, level dance floor
    Sound system
    10-speaker VOID Acoustics system
    Departure
    2803 Emerson St, San Diego, CA 92106
    Charter minimum
    3 hours

    Features and Enhancements

    Options and upgrades will span entertainment, production, food and beverage, decor, timing, and media. The experience will be tailored to the exact vision for the birthday — from the playlist to the decor to the bar package.

    Entertainment & Production

    A birthday charter will center on the built-in DJ booth and the 10-speaker VOID Acoustics sound system, with a wide, open dance floor as the centerpiece. The production and entertainment add-ons will let the group shape the night.

    • Birthday decor and balloon installations
    • Branded welcome signage or screens
    • Professional DJ (house / open-format / electronic)
    • Custom playlist curation
    • Live saxophone or violinist
    • Guest of honor shoutouts and mic access
    Birthdays Entertainment & Production
    Birthdays Food, Beverage & Service

    Food, Beverage & Service

    Every charter will include a beer and wine bar and 2 to 3 friendly crew members, with a USCG-certified captain. Beverage and catering add-ons will let the group shape the bar and food program to the birthday.

    • Premium or unlimited bar package
    • Custom drink menu or signature cocktails
    • Ice, mixers, and speciality glassware
    • Catering coordination or food service add-on

    Experience and Media

    Media add-ons will capture the night. Drone footage is available only through Palmilla-provided pilots, who coordinate directly with the captain to obtain the required shots; guest-operated drones are prohibited.

    • Professional Photographer
    • Dedicated Videographer
    • Drone footage (where permitted)
    • Sunset or golden-hour timing
    • Extended charter time
    Birthdays Experience and Media

    See launch pricing for current charter rates.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Every charter will include a USCG-certified captain, 2 to 3 friendly crew members, a beer and wine bar, two bathrooms, a premium VOID Acoustics sound system with Bluetooth, and lifejackets. The layout pairs seating with a wide, open, level dance floor.

    Yes. The Palmilla features a wide, open, level dance floor designed for high-energy sets and easy crowd flow, paired with the 10-speaker VOID Acoustics sound system and the built-in DJ booth.

    Yes. Add-ons will include birthday decor and balloon installations, branded welcome signage or screens, a professional DJ (house, open-format, or electronic), custom playlist curation, a live saxophone or violinist, and guest of honor shoutouts with mic access.

    Yes. You are welcome to bring your own professional DJ. They will be able to plug directly into the built-in DJ booth and 10-speaker VOID Acoustics sound system.

    Trips will embark from 2803 Emerson St, San Diego, CA 92106.

    Deposit and cancellation terms are listed on our Terms & Conditions page. Please review the full policy there before joining the waitlist.

    See the built-in DJ booth and review the full Terms & Conditions before joining the waitlist.

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