FantaSea Yachts

What FantaSea Yachts does

FantaSea Yachts is a family-owned private yacht charter company that has operated continuously from Marina del Rey, California since 1980, making it one of the longest-tenured charter operators in Southern California. The company operates a three-vessel fleet — Admiral XL (up to 12 guests, intimate VIP cruises), Dandeana (up to 100 guests, 3 decks), and FantaSea One (up to 250 guests, 4 decks with dance floor and marble bar) — covering group sizes from 12 to 250 from a single harbor location. All vessels feature climate-controlled interiors alongside open-air decks and cruise approximately 8.5 miles of protected Marina del Rey/Santa Monica Bay waters, minimizing seasickness risk and enabling year-round operation.

The business is structured around all-inclusive event packages spanning yacht rental, catering, bar service, professional crew, and dedicated event coordination. Service lines are organized by use case: weddings, corporate events (including dedicated holiday party and promotional event packages), personal celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries, proms, quinceañeras, retirement parties), and bar/bat mitzvahs. All captains are ordained through the Universal Church of Life, allowing in-house wedding officiation. Pricing is per-event, ranging roughly $3,500–$30,000+, with corporate charters typically $8,000–$18,000 for 3–4 hour events; base yacht rental starts at ~$9,000 for smaller vessels and ~$17,000+ for FantaSea One, plus $100 per person catering above minimum guest counts.

Go-to-market is direct inquiry-driven via the company website (fantaseayachts.com) and phone, supplemented by SEO, paid digital marketing (Google, Bing, Facebook pixels), email newsletter, and review-platform presence on Google, Yelp, and WeddingWire where the company maintains a 4.75-star rating across 300+ reviews. The company has hosted 10,000+ events over its history and operates exclusively within the U.S., serving the Los Angeles / Southern California market. Administrative and website management are handled by Avita Group, disclosed as a partner in the site footer. No funding rounds, M&A activity, public listing, or external institutional investment is indicated.

Name

FantaSea Yachts

Legal name

FantaSea Yachts Inc.

Website

https://fantaseayachts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Charters

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Crewed Yacht Charters (Luxury Crewed) (THAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cruise Yacht Charters (Private Crewed) (THAEADAG), Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

Keywords

• Private yacht charters
• Luxury yacht rentals
• Wedding venue packages
• Corporate event hosting
• Celebration cruises

Headquarters

HQ city

Marina Del Rey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Yacht Charter Rental: Private yacht charter fees based on vessel selection, guest count, event duration, and day of week. Base yacht rental fees range from $9,000 (Admiral XL, Dandeana) to $17,000+ (FantaSea One). Per-person pricing at $100 for catering packages with minimum guest requirements.
2. Catering and Bar Services: Customizable catering packages included as part of all-inclusive charter packages. Options include buffet menus, plated dinners, and custom packages. Full bar service options and upgrades available. Quoted as separate line items but coordinated through FantaSea.
3. Event Planning and Coordination: Dedicated event coordinator included in all packages. Additional planning support, vendor coordination, and specialty services (floral, entertainment, photography, branding) coordinated through preferred vendor network or approved outside vendors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FantaSea Yachts charters its privately-owned fleet of three luxury yachts — Dandeana (up to 100 guests), FantaSea One (up to 250 guests), and Admiral XL (up to 12 guests) — from Marina del Rey, California for weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, and personal celebrations. Each charter is sold as an all-inclusive package that bundles the venue, professional crew, customizable catering and bar service, and dedicated in-house event coordination, with private showings, custom quotes, and deposits handled directly.

Product overview

FantaSea Yachts operates a fleet of three luxury private yachts for charter services, specializing in event hosting on the water. The fleet includes the Dandeana (up to 100 guests, 3 decks), FantaSea One (up to 250 guests, 4 decks with dance floor and marble bar), and Admiral XL (up to 12 guests, intimate VIP cruises). Services are offered as all-inclusive packages covering venue rental, catering, bar service, event planning, and crew. The company serves weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, and milestone celebrations from Marina del Rey, California, operating since 1980.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Admiral XL: Luxury vessel for intimate groups of up to 12 guests, operated as a separate brand with its own website (admiralxl.com)

Products and services

• Dandeana yacht charter Mid-size luxury yacht accommodating up to 100 guests across three decks with a sleek modern design and rooftop upper deck. Targeted at weddings, birthdays, and mitzvahs. Base rental starts at approximately $9,000+ with $100 per-person catering (50 guest minimum).
• FantaSea One yacht charter Largest vessel in the fleet, accommodating up to 250 guests across four levels with a Sky Deck, dance floor, and signature marble bar. Used for large weddings, corporate events, and mitzvahs. Base rental starts at approximately $17,000+ with $100 per-person catering (100 guest minimum).
• Admiral XL yacht charter Luxury vessel designed for intimate gatherings of up to 12 guests across three decks, suitable for VIP cruises and small intimate celebrations. Base rental starts at approximately $9,000+.
• Wedding packages All-inclusive wedding packages with dedicated event coordinator, customizable catering and bar service, ceremony and reception setup, tables, chairs, linens, and full use of onboard facilities. Starting from $9,000 for smaller vessels. Captains are ordained to legally officiate ceremonies onboard.
• Corporate event charters Private corporate yacht charters for executive meetings, team-building events, client appreciation receptions, product launches, networking mixers, and holiday parties. Includes full-service planning with customizable catering and AV support; majority of bookings fall in the $8,000–$18,000 range for 3–4 hour charters.
• Holiday party charters Fully private corporate holiday party charters departing from Marina del Rey with catering, open bar, and dedicated event team. Accommodates 12 to 250 guests for 3–5 hour cruises.
• Personal celebration charters Charter services for personal celebrations including birthdays, anniversaries, prom nights, grad nights, college formals, quinceañeras, retirement parties, and celebration of life ceremonies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45+ years in business since 1980
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Avita GroupminorOthersAvita Group provides website management services for FantaSea Yachts. Listed in footer as 'Managed by Avita Group'. This is an operational/website management partnership rather than a core business partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Boatsetter: Peer-to-peer yacht and boat rental marketplace with optional captained experiences. Comparable to FantaSea as a yacht charter booking platform serving private leisure customers, though operating as a marketplace rather than a fleet owner.
• GetMyBoat: Global boat and yacht charter marketplace offering crewed charters and experiences. Comparable to FantaSea as a channel for finding luxury private yacht charters, though operating as a marketplace aggregator.
• Virgin Voyages: Adult-only luxury cruise brand competing for the high-end leisure traveler. Comparable to FantaSea's premium experiential positioning and event-hosting use cases, though operating ocean cruises rather than local charters.
• Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection: Luxury small-ship cruise brand by Marriott offering intimate yacht-based experiences for high-end travelers. Comparable to FantaSea's luxury positioning and private-vessel experience model, though operating multi-day itineraries rather than local harbor charters.

Direct peers

• The Moorings: Established yacht charter company offering crewed yacht vacations and bareboat rentals. Comparable to FantaSea in luxury crewed charter experiences and overall yacht charter go-to-market approach.
• Dream Yacht Charter: Global yacht charter company offering crewed and bareboat charters for private experiences. Comparable to FantaSea in the luxury crewed yacht charter category and booking model, though operating globally rather than from a single harbor.
• Sunsail: Yacht charter operator offering crewed yacht vacations and flotilla holidays. Comparable to FantaSea as a peer in the private crewed yacht charter category serving experience-driven customers.
• City Experiences (formerly Hornblower): Operates dining cruises, yacht charters, and private event vessels across multiple US harbors. Directly comparable to FantaSea in offering crewed yacht-based private events, weddings, and corporate charters.

Regional players

• Catalina Classic Cruises: Southern California-based passenger vessel operator running Catalina Island service and private charters from San Pedro. Comparable as a regional SoCal water-based charter/transport operator serving private events and tours.

Broad incumbents

• Carnival Corporation: Largest cruise conglomerate in the world, offering passenger cruise vacations and private charter services across multiple brands. Comparable to FantaSea as a broad incumbent in passenger water-based leisure, though operating large cruise ships versus single-harbor private yacht charters.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FantaSeaYachts
• Facebookfacebook.com/FantaSeaYachtsMDR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fantasea-yachts-and-yacht-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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