Shari Zolna

Wow, what an amazing experience we had! The Nerissa is a beautiful yacht, immaculately taken care of and we couldn’t have had a better time. My family hosted a wedding and we had about 25 people, including children ages 5 to 16, and it was the perfect setting. Everyone had a wonderful time and all kids had so much fun. Our booking time was 5 to 8 PM and it was absolutely perfect for a gorgeous sunset wedding. The entire crew was amazing! Captain Corey aka Mufasa was great, super funny and entertaining. Made our safety briefing really easy and quick, drove the yacht beautifully and took us to all the places we wanted to see. Anabelle was fantastic, always available to help when we asked, really knowledgeable about how everything is ran, answered all my questions, and made the day go smoothly. She loves what she does and really made us appreciate that this was a family run business, with her parents owning this beautiful yacht and running a seamless operation. They definitely know what they’re doing! Arnie made awesome drinks and we enjoyed custom cocktails and great and fast service. He’s been with them for 10 years if that tells you anything about how much of a tight knit and awesome group they are together. Zolna Yachts was the perfect setting for us and not only met, but exceeded every expectation we had. They have a list of approved vendors they worked with already, so we went ahead and booked the officiant, caterer, and photographer they recommended. This worked out really well because they already know the layout, process and expectations, so we didn’t have to do much once we booked everyone. The entire process from us researching the yacht itself, getting in touch with the owners Sheri and Amos, touring ahead of time, booking and then setting vendors up, coordinating and getting questions answered, and everything leading up to the event day was very easy and thorough. Sheri answered all of the questions that we had and made sure that we felt comfortable moving forward. If anyone were to book a private yacht charter, this is the way to go. I highly recommend them and would absolutely use them again if we had the opportunity to. You will not be disappointed!

A little overdue, but I had to share what a wonderful experience we had with Zolna Yachts for a pre-wedding celebration! From start to finish, everything was amazing. Shari and her crew were absolutely incredible—so welcoming, accommodating, and attentive to making sure everyone had the best time. You can truly tell they care about creating a memorable experience for their guests. We had such a great time on the water and couldn’t have asked for a better crew. I would 100% recommend Zolna Yachts to anyone looking to charter in San Diego, and I would absolutely book with them again! Thank you, Shari and crew, for such an unforgettable experience! 🤍✨

Amos and Shari’s Nerissa is a wonderful yacht for a special day on San Diego Bay. We chartered Nerissa to honor my mom’s final wishes and spread her ashes at sea. Amos, Shari, and their crew made the entire experience effortless and meaningful for us and our 25 closest family members and friends. Their kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail made a very emotional occasion truly special. It was a first-class experience from beginning to end, and I would highly recommend Nerissa to anyone looking for a memorable and beautifully handled charter.

Had the most amazing time aboard the Nerissa! 🤍 We hosted our wedding reception with Zolna Yachts, and it truly was the perfect way to celebrate! We had 49 people aboard—the max capacity—and it never felt too crowded. Everyone fit comfortably, and it made our smaller wedding feel like one big party! The captain & crew were amazing and took us to some of the most beautiful spots around San Diego. We’ll forever be thankful for such a special experience and will absolutely be back for another event in the future. Thank you, Zolna Yachts, for your hospitality, help, support, and kindness. You helped make our wedding night unforgettable! 🤍