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 in unique venues which are known for their natural beauty, weather and amenties.
There are two ways you enjoy an experience with Vintage Yacht Club. First you can book an experience in one of our local venues (Napa, San Francisco Bay, and Lake Tahoe), where we have partnered with a local boutique hotel or winery.Secondly, if you are a real aficianado of classic boating, you can become a member of Vintage Yacht Club with an initiation fee, and receive tokens which can be redeemed for any yacht and any VYC venue.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.
GATSBY is our Stephens Brothers flybridge motoryacht which was delivered in 1960 from the Stephens yard in Stockton, California. An incredibly roomy forty-two footer, it will delight every need of you and your guests.
KILLARA, originally delivered in 1929 perfectly represents the smaller personal motoryachts of the thirties. Built by Stephens Brothers, it provides a robust aft deck which can be enclosed or open, and a lower galley, berthing and head.
NIRVANA is our 38 foot 1929 Grandy Sedan which we are moving from Fortman Marina to Ballena Isle Marina in Alameda. There is plenty of room for guests and great accommodations for spending an overnight aboard.
IDA MAY was originally the flagship of the Santa Catalina Tuna Club when it was owned by Hollywood director Stan Laurel, it has served as the waterborne refuge of Presidents, screen legends and writers including Ernest Hemingway. No words can describe the feeling of history as you step onto this restored masterpiece. You just have to experience it!
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?
For information
408-624-6200
Our yachts are situated in the best venues up and down the California coast.
All of our marinas or hotel partners are easy to find with convenient parking.
We partnetr with boutique hotels in every venue to enhance your experience.
Every Vintage Yacht venue has interesting landmarks accessible only by yacht.
Every vessel has flat panel monitors and period correct DVDs on board.
Our hotel partners will provide any catered provisions you may require.
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 this upcoming 2023 season will make entertaining friends better than ever!
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 Monterey.
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.
