Bella On The Bay Monterey

Nice boat ride. Saw no wildlife except some birds. They advertise so much about whale and dolphin watching and then when you get there they say well I don’t know if we will see anything today. I wouldn’t mind because seeing whales and dolphins is a 50 – 50 proposition. I just wish they would not advertise so heavily about coming to see whale and dolphin watching on our boats. What a bunch of malarkey. Very disappointing.

What can I say that others haven’t? Captain Christian is the BOMB! He is super nice, low key, funny, and an A+ host on his beautiful boat!!! The two hour sail we took with him was and still is the highlight of the weekend get away we are on for my birthday. My spouse has been wanting to take sailing lessons and after yesterday I’m all in! Thank you Captain Christian for making our trip to bay a really special one. We’ll be seeing you in a few years in Bora Bora!!! Scott really had the time of his life yesterday.

Captain Christian made our sail & stay on his boat unforgettable. From an unexpected crabbing expedition (and fresh crab lunch!) to a cabin full of roses for our anniversary– every detail was attended to. The boat was beautiful & all modern conveniences were available. If you’re looking for the perfect place for dinner– I suggest the backyard at Hula’s Island Grill.

Thank you Captain Christian for a wonderful day on the bay! Perfect weather, friendly skipper, dolphins racing with the ship, a great experience!

The best time ! Captain Christian is so much fun and has an infectiously happy personality. What a beautiful boat and beautiful tour of Monterey Bay. Maurice and I have been several times and it’s always a blast! If your looking for a fun adventure for the whole family you must book a tour with Christian and Bella. You won’t be disappointed.

Our family had an awesome time celebrating a special occasion! The beauty of Monterey Bay speaks for itself and Captain Christian makes the experience even better. Great boat, everything you might need is there, fully equipped and you can even try sailing yourself! I would recommend it to anyone, even without special occasion!

We had never been on a sailboat before, so wanted to give it a try. Capt Christian was friendly, helpful, and outgoing. Only saw about three whale spouts, but plenty of dolphins, and a nice relaxful ride. We had a wonderful time, will probably give the B&B plan a try for our 40^th.

A.MAZ.ING!
Must do, sailing with high spirited, fun loving Captain Cristian aboard the Bella, and staying the night rocked to a sound sleep below, are dreams fulfilled and inspiration for the future! Thanks Christian!!!
A definite MUST DO in Monterey, and a definite redo for us!!!
Laura and Harry

We are thoroughly enjoying our evening stay (and boat tour of the bay)…Christian, the captain and owner, made the right choice when he left the corporate world and followed his heart… awesome host. Highly recommend.

we went on a sightseeing tour on the power yacht with captain G and it was amazing! The boat was beautiful and captain G was great! He was incredibly accommodating to seasick guests and was very attentive! Captain G often checked to make sure we were okay and that the trip was going well.
I will definitely be contacting captain G for another power yacht tour the next time I’m in Monterey– except this time, we’ll definitely book a longer yacht trip :)

The reviews speak for themselves– sailing with captain Christian is undeniably a 5 star fantastic experience– a must do when in the area and a perfect way to see Monterrey bay in a non touristy relaxed atmosphere.

Christian is a great Captain and host! His directions on how to find him were easy. We started on time. The boat is immaculate and comfortable. He went out of his way to be sure we were warm and he even has extra blankets and jackets available. We saw whales right next to the boat! I highly recommend his tour!

Absolutely at the top of the list in terms of experiences during our last vacation!
I booked this for my husband and my 2^nd year wedding anniversary. I called ahead and requested a cruise time that was previously booked. He said «oh don’t worry! I’m opening up a new time slot and will put you down!» His flexibility was a great first impression. :) We arrived to the dock and there was one other couple there to join us on our sail. Christian arrived from his previous sail shortly after. We immediately boarded and went down to the lower deck to learn more about the boat and receive some safety instruction. It was my first sail and I began to get slightly worried. He was really sympathetic, offered me motion sickness medicine he had aboard, and said, «Now let’s go play!» Shortly after that it was all smiles as he was popping the cork of the wine bottle we brought aboard and setting my husband and me up at the front of the boat. The sail was breathtaking. We spent 2 hours watching dolphins and splitting our bottle of wine. When the wine ran out, he offered us a couple beers to enjoy. At one point, the lady of the couple joining us on our cruise began to drive as she had previous sailing experience. Christian used this time to come out on the front of the boat and spend time chatting it up with me and my husband. It really felt like you were out there with a good group of friends enjoying a weekend sail! Towards the end of the sail, Christian offered us some crab he had boiled on his sail prior. We enjoyed that with our beers as we found our way back to the dock.
If you’re in the area, do yourself a favor, please look Christian up! You won’t be disappointed :)

Had an amazing sunset trip!!! We so enjoyed the captain and his crew. We can’t wait to return in a few months!!! Thank you so much for the beautiful day.

I booked the Bed and Breakfast for two and would absolutely recommend it.
We started the afternoon with a private 2 hour sail where Captain Christian taught my friend how to sail while I watched sipping wine that I brought on board.
He then gave us some basic instructions for operating the toilet and the lights and left the boat to us. The cabin of the boat is very nice and includes a large table with a TV.
We had some delicious clam chowder for dinner at Fisherman’s Wharf, just a 5 minutes walk from the dock. The bed is large and comfortable and there is a sink and a toilet on the boat. The boat sways gently side to side throughout the night, but my friend slept soundly through the night even though she is quite sensitive to sea sickness.
Noise wasn’t an issue while it did get a bit humid it was nothing uncomfortable. Captain Christian brought us breakfast the next morning, which he took note of before he left the day before. He ensured the entire experience was perfect and I made sure to leave a decent tip.

This was one of our all time favorite excursions! Fun, romantic, and indelibly memorable! We booked a group sail with Bella on the Bay, but it turned out that we were the only ones there at our particular time, so we enjoyed a private ~3 hour sail (even longer than planned)!
Captain Christian was friendly, personable, and more than willing to teach us how to do some sailing-​type things like steering and tacking! It was such a thrilling adventure, since I’d never done anything like that before! When we got tired of that, he let us chill on the deck with some beverages catching some rays, pretend to do the Titanic thing, and generally do whatever we wanted.
The highlight of our trip was when Christian asked if we wanted to check his crab traps — of course we did! So, he guided us toward the buoys and pulled up the traps — and lo and behold! Two crabs!!! He plucked them out and boiled them and we enjoyed the most delicious crab we’d ever tasted, right on the boat!
The whole experience was so romantic. We reminisce about it to this day. Perfect for celebrating an anniversary or any special occasion, or just enjoying a special day together.

If you love boats, especially sailboats, you will love this boat! If, like me, you are indifferent about boats at best, don’t bother, because, according to my husband, the awesomeness of this experience will be totally wasted on you. He’s not wrong. I had a miserable time and was seasick for the entirety of it, but oh my word, he had a blast. I haven’t seen him that happy in a long time. I think. I dunno, I had been puking for a couple hours by that point. If you don’t love boats, be warned that this might not change your mind, but five stars because my husband does love boats, and had the freakin time of his life!

If you are looking for a memorable time out on Monterey bay, look no further.
My wife and I made it over to Monterey to celebrate our anniversary, and we booked an outing with Captain Christian on the Bella. Though the wind was not cooperating that day, we had an absolutely fantastic time. This is the perfect way to see the Monterey coast. The Bella is a beautiful boat, and Captain Christian is the consummate professional.
To echo another review, this is worth every penny, and we look forward to sailing with Captain Christian again in the not-​too-​distant future. Many thanks for the sailing excursion!

Captain Christian allowed me to take the helm for probably 30 mins. until I gave it up to let a friend steer. I even tact the turn for the return leg of the trip. Where else can you sail a 47′ sloop?

My family and I went on vacation in San Francisco a couple of months ago, and when we asked our two teen-​age daughters what was the funnest thing we did there, they both said the cruise on Monterey Bay. I have to agree — it was amazing.
Captain Christian was perfect — made us feel not only welcome, but like he was having fun WITH us, not just steering the boat. Okay, it’s kind of hard not to feel a little sorry for him — poor guy, he has to ride around on a beautiful boat all the time. .. in Monterey, California. .. well, I guess not everyone can be as lucky as me, working in a cubicle for a lawyer.
So if you are looking for a truly memorable day, you won’t be wasting your money by going on this cruise. It was worth every penny!