Special Charters - Weddings and Receptions

Get married on the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. This is a spectacular way to start your new life on a body of water so filled with life! It is a memorable way to celebrate your union, surrounded by pulsing jellies, snoozing sea otters, curious sea lions and more. Who knows? You may be lucky enough to have your event graced by the presence of whales or dolphins! See what we mean in The Proposal.

The Captains of Sanctuary Cruises are licensed to perform weddings or your clergy may officiate.

Your wedding can take place on the Monterey Bay or dockside. We can cater everything from simple appetizers to a full buffet. Our foods are creative, fresh & delectable.

Contact us to see how simple this can be and how reasonable our pricing is. You may also have your own caterer come aboard, but bear in mind most caterers are not experienced with food preparation and serving on the water.

For beverages, choose from a full hosted bar (you cover all expenses), a limited hosted bar (limited offerings which you cover), a partially hosted bar (you cover some offerings; your guests pays for other choices), a coffee, tea and soda bar, or no bar at all.

In a hurry and want someone else to handle the paperwork? Judith Dempsey Malear of Pacific Coast Weddings not only officiates, but she can issue your marriage license and she handles all of the paperwork for you. Her specialty is in making you feel comfortable, in taking care of you and providing a stellar wedding. Picture your wedding onboard  Sanctuary, with the warm and loving touches Judith conveys. It truly is a match made in heaven.