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Gecko Yacht Charters |
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Catamaran Charters to Santa Catalina Island |
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Please mention: "I saw your listing #1948 on PlanetCharters.com"
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Short Description: Catamaran Charters to Santa Catalina Island
Long Description: Gecko Yacht Charters specializes in skippered overnight charters of power catamarans to Catalina Island for fun in the sun. The Gecko Gecko is a 42 foot power catamaran that provides out standing performance and stability. The Gecko Gecko has accommodations of 4 double cabins plus a full galley and salon. All kinds of water toys including kayaks are available for guest use. Visit www.geckoyachtcharters.com to see pictures and layout of the vessel. The Gecko Gecko is based in Huntington Harbour and is available for coastwise charter any where in Southern California waters.
Spend 2 days to a week or more cruising from port to port or secluded anchorage with Capt. Randy who will take care of the vessel to ensure the safety of your experience. Captain Randy will fill you in on the local ecological features and folklore that surrounds Catalina Island and other Southern California ports.
At Gecko Yacht Charters, our focus is on sharing the Catalina Island Boating experience. The Gecko Gecko’s skipper is Captain Randy Boelsems.
Suggested 3day/2 night itinerary:
Day 1: Depart early morning from Huntington Harbour for Avalon. Maybe seeing some dolphins while in route. Arrive in Avalon after a comfortable cruise aboard the twin-hulled catamaran. Spend the day touring Avalon and have dinner in one of Avalon's fine restaurants or use the Gecko Gecko’s well-equipped galley.
Day 2: Depart Avalon for the west end of the Island, maybe snorkel in Italian Gardens, visit the rustic village of Two Harbors or cruise on to Emerald Bay. Gecko Gecko’s Mooring in the beautiful crystal clear green waters of Emerald Bay invites you to kayak or snorkel amongst the rocks and kelp forest. Have dinner at Two Harbors Harbor Reef Restaurant or BBQ onboard or on the beach.
Day 3: Spend the morning on a hike to Parsons Beach or just relax. Return to Huntington Harbour in the afternoon
Additional days around Catalina can be spent visiting many of the coves around the island such as, White’s Landing, Cat Harbor or Little Harbor.
Other destinations around Southern California include all the Harbors from San Diego to Santa Barbara.
You provide your own provisions or the Crew of the Gecko Gecko can stock the boat for you and even provide a cook/deck hand.
Captain Randy is an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church and can even perform marriages that are legal in the State of California, not just for the length of the cruise.
Things to do on your charter
Relax
Get a suntan
Get sunburned (not to badly we hope)
Swim
Take a nap
Snorkel
Kayak
Eat
Drink
Be Merry
Hike
Shop
Dingy Cruise
Watch the birds
Tie some knots
Get wet
Take a fresh air shower on the swim step
(better done in summer)
Look for shells on the beach
Look for amethyst on the beach
Build a sandcastle
Fish
Fly a kite
Catch a lobster
Watch wildlife
Be the wildlife
Do a cannon ball off the bow
Whale Watch
Take pictures
Have a cocktail party
Look at the stars away from city lights
Enjoy getting away with out going far
Read a book
Have a good time!
Testimonials: Greatest experience my family has ever had! Our daughters continually talk about their great week trip to Catalina Island and the fun stuff they did. - Tom and Pam O'Gorman, Thousand Oaks, CA
Captain Randy is a dedicated and knowledgeable Captain. He took care of the vessel and also entertained us with stories about Catalina Island. He helped us identify many species of wild life including Whales, Dolphins and Sunfish. Paula Dell, Santa Monica, CA
Our Indian Princess tribe had a fantastic father/daughter adventure to Avalon and Italian Gardens. We even got to see Giant Black Sea Bass. Thank you Captain Randy. When can we go again? - Dan Hazard, Huntington Beach, CA
It was one of the most romantic weekends we have ever had. Diner under the stars, walks on the beach, snorkeling and kayaking – Todd LaPlant and friend
Our Whale Watching adventure was the coolest. We saw tons of dolphins and other wildlife. The hammock was cool. Jumping off the bow is a kick. - Lady Vikes Girls Basketball team, Huntington Beach, CA
The Gecko Gecko makes a great dive platform. Its stability makes diving a pleasure. The custom swim steps make getting in and out of the water easy. If we get a choice we are going to use the Gecko Gecko for all our research dives. - Catalina Conservancy Divers, Church Rock Bio-diversity study team. |
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Price: Starting at $250
Extra Price Information: Rates:
High Season (April - September)
Hour $250 (4 hour minimum)
Day $1800 (2 Day minimum)
7 Day Week $9000
Low Season (October- March)
Hour $250 (4 hour minimum)
Day $1500 (2 Day minimum)
7 Day Week $7500
Burial at Sea Special $500 All inclusive for 2 to 3 hours
The rates of the Gecko Gecko include a captain. (A cook/deckhand is available for $200 per day). Provisions, mooring fees and fuel are separate. Midweek charters (not Friday, Saturday or Sunday) include a half day island return. Additional fees for provisions, mooring fees or fuel are due as they occur.
Example 1 Midweek low season: Depart Huntington Beach 9 AM Monday, spend 3 Days/2 nights in Avalon or Two Harbors, Return Wednesday afternoon Arriving at Huntington Beach Dock around 3 or 4 PM would cost $3000 plus fuel (about $150), provisions and mooring fees.
Example 2 Weekend high season: Depart Huntington Beach 9 AM Friday, spend 3 Days/2 nights in Avalon or Two Harbors, Return Sunday Afternoon Arriving at Dock at 3 or 4 PM would cost $4000 plus fuel (about $150), provisions and mooring fees.
Be sure to ask for a Planet Charters Discount.
Deposits: A 50% Deposit is required to book a charter (refundable except for a $100 booking fee with notice 30 days prior to charter ). 100% is due 10 Days prior to charter.
Cancellations: If charter is canceled due to weather by the Captain, fees will be refunded except for any direct costs incurred to that date. |
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Policies: The Gecko Gecko is a "NO SMOKING" Vessel.
The Gecko Gecko is based in Huntington Harbour, Huntington Beach, CA. Charter time starts on departure from the base dock until returned to the base dock. Day Rates are 0800 to 0800.
Additional services such as transportation and provisioning can be arranged.
All ancillary costs are in addition to the charter rates and must be paid as incurred.
The Gecko Gecko comes with a captain. The captain is in charge of the vessel any decisions made by the captain will be made in the best interest of the safety of vessel, passengers and crew. |
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Gecko Yacht Charters
16822 Bolero Lane
Huntington Beach, California
United States, 92649
Phone: 714-843-0654 x210
Fax: 714-843-6906
Please mention: "I saw your listing #1948 on PlanetCharters.com"
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Areas Serviced
Avalon, California, United States Huntington Beach, California, United States Long Beach, California, United States Newport Beach, California, United States
Adventures Provided
- Camps
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Scuba
- Wildlife
- Cruising or Sailing - Boats
- Bareboats
- Catamarans
- Crewed Charter
- Luxury
- Surfboarding
- Trawlers
- Water Skiing
- Yachting
- Zodiac Tours
- Fishing
- Deep Sea
- Inshore/ Coastal
- Offshore/ Reef
- Sport
- Fishing- Saltwater Species
- Billfish
- Dolphin Fish
- Halibut
- Makeral
- Marlin
- Rays
- Rockfish
- Sailfish
- Sea Bass
- Shark
- Sheepshead
- Snapper
- Tuna
- Honeymoon Adventures
- Paddling and Rafting
- Scuba Diving, Snuba and Snorkeling
- Cave
- Cavern
- Drift
- Novice
- Photography
- Reef
- Snorkeling
- Snuba
- Spearfishing
- Underwater Wildlife Watching
- Tours
- Multi-Sport
- Sea Kayaking Tours
- Walking Tours
- Wildlife Watching
- Bird Watching
- Dolphins
- Whale Watching
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