1. Oceanside, CA
  2. Sailboat

Big Cruising Sailboat - 45'

 5.0 (7) •

Explorer Explorer 45 (1978)

Eric

  • 45 feet

  • 6 guests

  • 2 cabins

  • 1 heads

  • Captained

Eric

Description

Large Blue Water Sailboat. Lots of teak and large walkways. Very comfortable with lots of seating.
Sloop rigged with a 51 foot mast. We encourage guests to help hoist the main sail and trim the sails using large chrome winches. We teach the basics of sailing and go over a few sailing terms. We actually set sail and begin looking for dolphins and whales within the first half hour. Oceanside Harbor is a fairly small harbor, this gives us the advantage of real ocean discovery within minutes/ unlike the larger harbors. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drink. The captain and crew usually provide light snacks and La Croix waters. add ons like champagne is available- Just ask! We hope you enjoy your super relaxing ocean adventure.
For groups larger than six, please contact us.


This boat has 2 additional services available. View addons

Details

  • Manufacturer
    Explorer
  • Model
    Explorer 45
  • Year
    1978
  • Guest Capacity
    6
  • Cabins
    2
  • Single Beds
    2
  • Double Beds
    2
  • Bathrooms
    1
  • Number of engines
    1
  • Horsepower per engine
    60

Extras

This boat has 2 additional service(s) available for full day trips. You can select optional addons to customize your trip on the next page. Note that required addons are mandatory, and addons marked as payable at base need to be paid directly to the boat owner when you get to the boat.

Optional Extras (2)

  • Drinks/ Alcohol
    $45.00 per booking
  • Charcuterie
    $40.00 per booking

Crew

Captain Eric has been sailing for 25 years and has owned many boats. He has a USCG 50 master license. In 2022 he sailed this same Explorer 45- Song of David, to Hawaii and back.

Amenities

  • Autopilot
  • Stove / grill
  • Stereo AUX input mp3 hookup
  • Radar
  • Sonar
  • Refrigerator
Navigation & Safety
  • Autopilot
  • Radar
  • Sonar
  • Chart plotter
  • GPS
  • VHF Radio
  • Tender/Dinghy
  • Depth finder
  • Life jackets
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • EPIRB
  • Life raft
  • Torch light
  • Binoculars
Entertainment
  • Stereo AUX input mp3 hookup
  • USB Connection
  • Speakers on deck
  • Teak deck
Comfort
  • Stove / grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Towels
  • Freezer
  • Inverter
  • Cockpit table
  • Electricity
Sports equipment
  • Snorkeling

7 Reviews

  • Joel
    Joel
    Jan. 15th, 2025

    Captain Eric was great, and we had a exceptional sail.

  • Hanako
    Hanako
    Nov. 18th, 2024

    Booked a cruise for my birthday Eric was super nice and our experience very pleasant!
    I’d definitely recommend it!

  • Sedona and Lisa
    Sedona and Lisa
    Aug. 30th, 2024

    My family had a wonderful time—the Song of David was beautiful, Eric was fun and informative, and the sailing was incredible! Highly recommend, if you’re visiting Oceanside this is a must :) Thank you!

  • Leonard
    Leonard
    Aug. 11th, 2024

    Captain was very patient helping my daughter to steer the boat and winch down the lines. A great time!

  • Will
    Will
    July 15th, 2024

    Eric took us on an awesome sail out of Oceanside Harbor. He provided everything from music to refreshments for our group of 8 and put us into several pods of dolphins.

    It's a fantastic trip for anyone considering a good group activity out on the water!

  • Ana
    Ana
    Feb. 27th, 2024

    If you’re thinking about it just do it!! So much fun. Incredibly beautiful boat and lively captain, saw some dolphins and made some memories. 12/10 would recommend

  • Keith
    Keith
    Sept. 3rd, 2023

    Great boat - great captain! Wonderful sunset cruise. Enjoyed the whole experience.

Boat Owner

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Eric

Member since May 2023

Owner and operator of a sailing charter business.
100 ton USCG Captain.
Sailing Instructor.

Response rate: 100%
Response time: within 6 hours
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Location and Destination Guide

San Diego Sailing Charters

destination guide

Usually this boat operates around Oceanside, CA.

From sightseeing to whale watching, do more with a sailing charter in San Diego. There’s a good reason San Diego is called the finest city, so come find out why with a private boat rental from Sailo.

When it comes to Californian lifestyle, we think San Diego is the city that most encapsulates the Golden State ethos. Year round sunshine? Check. Beaches and surf culture? Check. Laid back but buzzing city? Check. And, of course, lots of opportunity to play on the water with your very own yacht charter!

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Policies

Boat Rules
Smoking is prohibited
Drugs are strictly prohibited
Cancelation
Cancelation policy - Standard
Full refund if renter cancels 6 days or more before the trip start date.
No refund if renter cancels 5 days or less before the trip start date.