For information
844-OLD_BOATComing in July 2024
Alameda: IDA MAY
IDA MAY, the famous Stan Laurel sportfisher is available for wine tasting, cruisies and events at the dock in Baleena Isle Marina in Alameda.
Take a Step Back in Time
A Unique Vintage Yachting Experience
When you are ready to escape the concrete jungle, or simply want to experience what represented the 'good life' for a select few in the past, we have an opportunity for you.
We've curated an inventory of select personal motoryachts and runabouts from the 30's, 40's, and 50's, and deployed them up and down the west coast and at Lake Tahoe in unique venues which are known for their natural beauty, weather and amenties.
There are actually three ways you can enjoy an experience with Vintage Yacht Club. First you can book an experience in one of our local venues (Napa, Sausalito, and Lake Tahoe), where we have partnered with local boutique hotels or wineries. Secondly, if you are a real aficianado of classic boating, through our fractional use program, you can become a member of Vintage Yacht Club with a modest initiation fee, and receive tokens which can be redeemed for any yacht and any VYC venue. Thereafter, with a small annual renewal fee, you'll receive tokens every year which you can redeem for the VYC experience you desire. So, close your eyes and imagine making your own vintage yacht memory by cruising with us, spending a night aboard, or reserving exclusive time aboard your favorite vessel throughout the year.
Unique Locations | Unique Experiences
Venues and Vessels
Coming in July 2024
Alameda: NIRVANA
Join us aboard our 38 foot Grandy NIRVANA, berthed at Baleena Isle and available year round. Built in the Lake Union Dreamboat configuration which was so popular in the thirties, it affords plenty of room with a large pilothouse and lower salon, galley, head and comfortable v-berth accommdations.
Coming July 2024
Sausalito, ELAN VITAL
ELAN VITAL is our sixty-two foot motoryacht which was delivered in 1926 from the ELCO yard in New Jersey. An incredibly roomy vessel, it boats two master cabins and plenty of room for entertaining you and your guests.
Coming July 2024
Sausalito, ASESU
ASESU, a stunningly restored 43 foot Stephens Brothers tri cabin motoryacht is expected to be a favorite of our members looking for a unique vintage boating experience In Sausalito. Captained experiences available from downtown as well as catered meals and overnights at the dock.
Coming Summer 2025
Lake Tahoe, Members Only
In addition to our vintage, 38 foot Grandy Dreamboat NIRVANA, for cruisng and overnights at our south shore buoy, we will be making a few select classic runabouts available for bareboat charter to VYC members. This means that you will be operating the vessel yourself after a brief orientation by our Port Captain in Lake Tahoe.
Creating Your Own Yachting Memory
Yachting Experiences
Exclusive Opportunities at a West Coast Venue Near You
While we always encourage you to design your own ideal vintage yachting memory, there are a few select packaged experiences that have proven to be interesting and memorable.
Keep in mind that each Vintage Yacht venue has its own special landmarks, destinations or interesting sights. Be sure to ask our local partner about what experiences others have enjoyed or ask your Captain while underway?
Use Memberships
$13,850/ initiation
- $3900 annual renewal
- Includes Captain or bareboat
- Pick your vessels, venues
Bourbon Cruise
$395/ per hour
- Exclusive use
- Captained 2 hour cruise
- Two hour minimum
Wedding Arrival
$325/ per hour
- Exclusive use
- Captained 1 hour cruise
- Two hour minimum
Special Events
$450/ per hour
- Exclusive use
- Captained 1 hour cruise
- Two hour minimum
Enhancing Your Stay
Our Yacht Amenities
Convenient Locations
Our yachts are situated in the best venues up and down the California coast.
Easy Access
All of our marinas or hotel partners are easy to find with convenient parking.
Hotel Partners
We partnetr with boutique hotels in every venue to enhance your experience.
Cruising Destinations
Every Vintage Yacht venue has interesting landmarks accessible only by yacht.
Onboard Entertainment
Every vessel has flat panel monitors and period correct DVDs on board.
Catered Meals
Our hotel partners will provide any catered provisions you may require.
Keeping Up with Vintage Yacht Partners
The Latest News
Vintage Yacht Testimonials
What Guests and Partners Are Saying...
I remember spending every summer at Lake Tahoe, enjoying the classic boating legacy and entertaining friends with our woodie Chris Craft. Having access to the Vintage Yacht inventory for the upcoming 2025 season will make entertaining friends better than ever!
Brad M.
Guest review
I've always loved the old, classic boats. Being able to enjoy such a unique cruise and overnight stay aboard a vintage motoryacht was the absolute highlight of our family's recent trip to Sausalito.
Dean W.
Guest review
Being able to entertain clients has contributed a large part to my profesional success. I can't wait to use my Vintage Yacht fractional use units to make amaze new clients and impress old ones up and down the west coast.