Triton Charters

What Triton Charters does

Triton Charters LLC is a San Diego-based private yacht charter company operating a 75-foot USCG-certified catamaran — the largest catamaran in San Diego Bay, with capacity for up to 100 passengers. Founded circa 2019–2020 after acquiring the vessel in Texas and relocating it via a 38-day, 6,300-mile voyage to San Diego, the company serves a mix of private event clients (weddings, micro-weddings, corporate events, birthdays), ticketed cruise passengers (harbor cruises, sunset cruises), and seasonal event attendees (Easter, Valentine's Day, 4th of July cruises), supplemented by a branded merchandise line.

The company's core product is the vessel itself, equipped with a built-in waterslide, 13-seat custom bar, Bluetooth sound system, 55-inch flatscreen TV, bow trampoline, and dual-hull design for stability and shallow-water access. The technology stack is built on standard SaaS integrations: FareHarbor for booking, Square for e-commerce, Matterport for a 360-degree virtual tour of the vessel, and Trustindex for review verification. Marketing and distribution leverage a website, phone, email, and an active presence across Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Triton monetizes through tiered private charter pricing ($825–$2,400/hr based on guest count and weekday/weekend), per-guest ticketed cruises ($55 adult / $15–$25 child), wedding and event packages, and merchandise. Channel strategy emphasizes direct bookings supplemented by partnerships (e.g., Little Frenchie catering, Sail San Diego "Summer at the Docks" collaboration). Customer segments are diversified across celebratory, tourism, and local-resident use cases, with no disclosed enterprise anchor accounts.

Name

Triton Charters

Legal name

Triton Charters LLC

Website

https://triton-charters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Triton Charters operates a 75-foot USCG-certified catamaran in San Diego Bay offering private yacht charters, ticketed harbor and sunset cruises, weddings, and seasonal event cruises to consumers, private event clients, and tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Charter Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Cruise Yacht Charters (Private Crewed) (THAEADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE), Crewed Yacht Charters (Luxury Crewed) (THAEAEAA), Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB)

Keywords

• Yacht charter services
• Private boat rentals
• Harbor cruises
• Wedding venue yacht
• Sunset boat tours

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Yacht Charter Rentals: Hourly private charter rentals of the 75FT Triton catamaran. Pricing tiers based on guest count from $975/hour (up to 40 guests) up to $2,400/hour (up to 100 guests). Includes captain, crew, bartender, and all standard amenities. Weekend pricing differs from weekday rates.
2. Ticketed Harbor Cruises: 2.5-hour scheduled harbor cruises and sunset cruises sold as individual tickets. Adults $55, children $25 (or $15 per some pages). These are shared group experiences for individuals and small groups.
3. Special Event Charters: Premium ticketed events for holidays including Easter Brunch, Valentine's Day, 4th of July, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, and more. Higher ticket prices with themed experiences and catering.
4. Wedding Packages: Boat wedding packages including Ceremony & Cocktail Hour (2 hours, beer/wine open bar, hors d'oeuvres, ceremony floral), Reception (3 hours, signature open bar, catering options, DJ), and All-inclusive (4 hours, premium open bar, full wedding floral, DJ).
5. Merchandise Sales: Online merchandise store selling Triton-branded apparel (shirts, crew necks), accessories (shot glasses, mugs, key chains, metal cups), and towels. E-commerce storefront through Square.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Triton Charters operates a 75-foot luxury catamaran yacht in San Diego Bay, offering hourly private yacht rentals for groups of up to 100 guests as well as ticketed 2.5-hour public harbor and sunset cruises. The company also delivers wedding packages, micro weddings, party boat rentals, and themed special-event cruises (Easter, Valentine's Day, 4th of July, Mother's Day, etc.), with captain, crew, and bartender included on all private charters.

Product overview

Triton Charters operates a fleet of watercraft centered around its flagship 75-foot luxury catamaran yacht, the largest catamaran in San Diego Bay. The company offers two primary service models: private yacht charters for exclusive group events (accommodating up to 100 guests with captain, crew, and bartender included) and ticketed public harbor/sunset cruises. The product portfolio includes Private Yacht Charters, Harbor Cruises, Sunset Cruises, Wedding Packages (Ceremony & Cocktail Hour, Reception, and All-inclusive), Special Events Cruises (Easter, Valentine's Day, 4th of July, etc.), Party Boat Rentals, Micro Weddings, and a Merchandise Shop. Add-on experiences such as paddleboards, kayaks, lily pads, live music, and catering are available to enhance charter experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Yacht Charters Hourly private charter rentals of the 75-foot Triton catamaran for exclusive group events including birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate events, and family gatherings. Pricing is tiered by guest count (1-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71-80, 81-90, 91-100) with weekday and weekend rates. Includes captain, crew, and bartender.
• San Diego Harbor Cruises Ticketed 2.5-hour public harbor cruises through San Diego Bay featuring views of USS Midway, Coronado Bridge, Star of India, and other landmarks. Tickets are $55 for adults and $15-25 for children.
• Sunset Cruises 2.5-hour sunset cruises aboard the 75-foot catamaran showcasing San Diego's skyline and landmarks during golden hour. Available as both ticketed public cruises and private charter experiences.
• Wedding Packages Boat wedding packages including Ceremony & Cocktail Hour (2 hours, beer/wine open bar, hors d'oeuvres, ceremony floral), Reception (3 hours, signature open bar, catering options, DJ), and All-inclusive (4 hours, premium open bar, full wedding floral, DJ, catering). Accommodates up to 100 guests.
• Micro Weddings Intimate wedding packages for up to 50 guests, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional weddings with customizable ceremony and reception options aboard the yacht.
• Special Events Cruises Holiday and special occasion cruise events including Easter Brunch, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, 4th of July, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Parade of Lights, Cinco De Mayo, Halloween, and Summer at the Docks parties. Higher ticket prices with themed experiences and catering.
• Party Boat Rentals Private party boat rentals for occasions including birthday parties, holiday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, anniversary celebrations, corporate events, graduation parties, retirement parties, engagement parties, and charity events.
• Triton Merchandise Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,033 Google reviews with EXCELLENT rating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sail San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2024Co-host of annual 'Summer at the Docks' customer appreciation event at Shelter Island. Both companies operate from the same dock location and cross-promote services.
• Alana ChartersminorOthersBoat rental company that participates in Summer at the Docks event. Related charter company in San Diego boat rental ecosystem.
• Malarky ChartersminorOthers47ft catamaran yacht at Mission Bay that participates in Summer at the Docks event. Related charter company in San Diego.
• Aquata ChartersminorOthersSpeed boat rental company participating in Summer at the Docks event. Related boat rental company in San Diego.
• Little FrenchiecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPreferred catering partner for Easter Brunch, Mother's Day, and Father's Day cruises. Coronado bistro providing curated brunch menus for special event cruises.
• PB Poke HouseminorOthersFood vendor at Summer at the Docks event.
• Aldo's TacosminorOthersFood vendor at Summer at the Docks event and 4th of July cruise catering.
• Calidad BreweryminorOthersBeverage vendor at Summer at the Docks event.
• JuneshineminorOthersBeverage vendor at Summer at the Docks event.
• Malarky ChartersminorOthersOther San Diego boat rental company referenced on Triton website for smaller groups (4-12 guests) as alternative option.
• Alana Yacht RentalminorOthersOther San Diego boat rental company referenced on Triton website for medium groups (12-40 guests) as alternative option.
• Aquata ChartersminorOthersSpeed boat rental referenced on Triton website as alternative for smaller groups seeking faster vessels.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Newport Beach Boat Rental: Boat and yacht rental operator in Newport Beach, California serving tourists, locals, and event hosts with similar charter and cruise offerings. Comparable business model and target customer but operates in a different Southern California harbor market.
• Duffy Boats of Newport Beach: Electric boat rental and cruise operator in Newport Beach Harbor offering self-driven and captained tours, sunset cruises, and private charters. Comparable leisure boating experience but focused on smaller electric vessels in a different Southern California geography.
• The Charter Company: San Diego-area charter service offering sailing and power yacht rentals for events and tourism. Operates in the same San Diego Bay market with similar private charter and event service offerings, but with a smaller fleet and different vessel types than Triton.

Broad incumbents

• Hornblower Cruises: Large national cruise and charter operator (now part of City Experiences) offering dining cruises, yacht charters, and event services across multiple US coastal cities including San Diego. A much larger incumbent with broader capabilities but overlapping charter and event customer segments.
• Flagship Cruises & Events: Established San Diego harbor cruise, whale watching, and charter operator with a broader portfolio including large ferries, dining cruises, and event services across San Diego Bay. Overlaps directly with Triton's harbor cruise and event business but serves a much wider market with multiple vessel types.
• City Cruises: Parent brand of Hornblower and City Experiences, operating a global portfolio of sightseeing cruises, dining cruises, and private yacht charters. Competes with Triton in the San Diego market and beyond through its Hornblower subsidiary while serving corporate and event customers at a larger scale.

Direct peers

• Malarky Charters: Operates a 47-foot catamaran out of Mission Bay in San Diego, offering private charters for groups. Cross-referenced on Triton's website as an alternative for smaller groups (4-12 guests), making it a directly comparable catamaran charter competitor with similar pricing and event-driven use cases.
• Sail San Diego: Sailing and yacht charter operator based at the same Shelter Island dock as Triton. Offers sailing charters, boat rentals, and on-water experiences targeting tourists and event hosts in San Diego Bay — directly competing for overlapping customer segments with the same geographic footprint.
• Alana Charters: San Diego yacht and boat rental operator referenced on Triton's website as an alternative for medium-sized groups (12-40 guests). Offers comparable private charter experiences for events and parties in the same San Diego Bay market.
• Aquata Charters: San Diego speed boat and boat rental company referenced on Triton's website as an alternative for smaller groups seeking faster vessels. Competes for the lower end of the charter customer base in San Diego.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPA80gR632aTVNHbRC_H5JA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Triton.Charter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/triton-charters
• Instagraminstagram.com/tritoncharters
• Pinterestpinterest.com/tritonchartersca

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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