
USCG-Licensed Masters · San Diego, California
San Diego Yacht & Boat Delivery Captains — Worldwide
We're USCG-licensed captains who deliver power and sail yachts anywhere in the world — Panama Canal transits, Hawaii, Atlantic and Pacific crossings, coast to coast. On time, on budget, and tracked live 24/7.
- Successful deliveries
- 500+
- Offshore miles logged
- 570,000+
- Years in the marine industry
- 35+
What we do
Every service a yacht owner needs from a licensed captain
Yacht & Boat Delivery
From local marina transfers to transoceanic passages — Hawaii, Panama Canal transits, coast-to-coast, Atlantic & Pacific crossings. On time and on budget, with 24/7 live tracking.
Learn moreVessel Instruction — Power & Sail
Hands-on training on your own boat: close-quarters maneuvering, systems and fuel management, ASA 101–105 sailing courses, heavy-weather tactics and emergency procedures.
Learn moreCharter Captain & Owner Assistance
A licensed captain for your charter, insurance requirement, trip planning, or first season of ownership — expert help exactly where you need it.
Learn moreWhy choose us
Proven expertise you can trust with a $1M+ vessel
Over 570,000 offshore miles logged delivering 500+ boats and yachts — power and sail. Trusted by the industry's top builders, brokers, and owners.

USCG-licensed & endorsed
Licensed masters with sail and towing endorsements — trusted by top brokers and builders.
Offshore safety gear provided
Life raft, satellite phones, and full offshore safety equipment come with your captain.
24/7 real-time tracking
Follow your boat live via Garmin inReach and talk to your captain at sea, any time.
Minutes from San Diego airport
Based next to San Diego International and the local marinas — fast to mobilize, anywhere.
Transparent pricing
Per-day or per-nautical-mile quotes. No hidden fees, no fine print.
On time and on budget
A spotless record across 500+ deliveries — references available on request.
Meet the captains
Two brothers. A lifetime at sea.
As featured in PassageMaker & Nordhavn
The delivery log
503 deliveries logged since 2003 — explore every route
Every boat over a 500 nm run, from Ensenada hops to Panama Canal transits, Hawaii runs, and transatlantic crossings — searchable, filterable, and plotted on an interactive route map.
Explore the delivery database- 503
- Boats delivered over 500 nm
- 574,170
- Nautical miles on those runs
- 22
- Years of continuous log
- 10
- World regions covered
From the helm
Watch recent deliveries on our channel
Nordhavn 64 Yacht Delivery Juneau, Alaska to Anacortes, Washington, Video 1, Leaving Auke Bay
Maritimo M51 Yacht Delivery Sausalito, CA to Huntington Beach, we lost stabilizer on bumpy weather
Grand Banks 60 Yacht Delivery, Video 2,Crescent City Weather stop and arriving in Sausalito
References
What owners, brokers & builders say
Trusted by the industry — our clients









Common questions
Yacht delivery, answered
Where is San Diego Captains based?
San Diego Captains is a professional yacht and boat delivery service based in San Diego, California, minutes from San Diego International Airport and the local marinas. We deliver vessels locally and worldwide.
What areas do you deliver yachts to?
From local Southern California marina transfers to worldwide passages: deliveries to and from Hawaii, Panama Canal transits, coast-to-coast between the U.S. East and West Coasts, Mexico, Canada and Alaska, and Atlantic and Pacific crossings. We have logged more than 570,000 offshore miles across 500+ deliveries.
How much does a yacht delivery cost?
Quotes are free and given per day or per nautical mile. The rate depends on the vessel type, speed and equipment, expected weather, the duration and crew required, and the route direction — heading south along the U.S. West Coast, for example, is easier than heading north against prevailing winds. Request a free quote for a figure tailored to your boat.
Are your captains licensed and insured?
Both Captain Assen Alexandrov and Captain Nikolay Alexandrov hold USCG 200 GT Masters Licenses, with sail and towing endorsements; Captain Nikolay also holds STCW-95 and an FCC Marine Radio Operator license. Every delivery carries offshore safety gear including a life raft and satellite phones.
Can I track my boat during the delivery?
Yes. Every delivery is tracked 24/7 with Garmin inReach satellite tracking, so you can follow your vessel's position in near real time, anywhere in the world, and reach the captain at sea by satellite phone.
Do you deliver both power and sailing yachts?
Yes — we deliver both motor yachts and sailing vessels, from small boats to vessels over 80 feet. We also offer power vessel training and ASA 101–105 sailing instruction, and can provide a licensed charter captain.
How do I request a delivery quote?
Use the free quote form on this site, or call Captain Nikolay at 1-858-531-1175 or Captain Assen at 1-858-531-4788. Only your contact details and service are required — fill in as much about the boat as you can for a more accurate quote.
Ready to move your boat?
Tell us about your vessel and route — quotes are free, with no obligation.

