88 Years.
65 Feet.
San Diego Bay.
JADA is a 1938 classic sailing schooner available for private charters, sunset sails, weddings, concert nights, and memorials at sea.
JADA's 88th Birthday Sail
She was built in 1938 — and she does birthdays the right way. Champagne, oysters, live music, and 28 people on the water. Only 26 spots remaining.
Book Your Spot — $125/ppPrivate. Intimate. Unforgettable.
Private Events
Birthdays, anniversaries, milestones, corporate entertaining. The entire vessel is yours — 28 guests, Harbor Island departure, San Diego Bay as your backdrop.
Private Charter Details →Concert Nights
Hear James Taylor, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Kool & the Gang, Brandi Carlile and more from the deck of JADA — BYOB, bring a picnic, skip the parking.
See Concert Nights →Memorials at Sea
A personalized ash scattering ceremony — veteran or civilian. Your date, your location, your family present. State licensed Cremated Remains Disposer.
Memorial Services →Weddings & Vow Renewals
Vows on the water, aboard a vessel with 88 years of history. Up to 28 guests, Harbor Island departure, no venue can match the setting.
Weddings at Sea →Built 1938. Still the finest on the Bay.
JADA is a 65-foot staysail schooner designed for ocean racing and built at Stephens Brothers Shipyard in Stockton, California. Teak below decks with holly inlays. A cast iron keel. Nearly $2M in reconstruction value.
Her guests over the decades have included Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Errol Flynn, and John Wayne. Today she's available to you.
Read Her Story →What guests say about JADA
"We had an absolute blast on JADA! The crew shared incredible historical facts about the boat and San Diego Bay. Best birthday celebration I've ever been to."
"Staff on the boat were knowledgeable and funny — they made the whole experience. Every detail was flawless. Absolutely flawless."
"JADA has been sailing since 1938 and you feel every year of that history the moment you step aboard. The teak, the brass, the rigging — and a crew that clearly loves this boat."
Reserve JADA for Your Occasion
JADA accepts a limited number of private charters by inquiry. Tell us your date, occasion, and guest count — we'll take care of the rest.
San Diego, CA 92101
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina