San DiegoCaptains

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

Why 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.

Captain Assen at the helm on an offshore delivery
  • 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

Visit our YouTube 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

All 16 testimonials
THANK YOU for the great work that you do for PAE and Nordhavn owners. You and your brother are AMAZING. Low drama, on time, no complaining and the boat arrives in better shape than when you picked it up. We are your huge fans.
Dan StreechOwner/President, PAE Nordhavn
It has been my pleasure to know Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov for over ten years and I have found them to be the best and most knowledgeable Captains I have ever met. In addition to being excellent seamen and sailors, they are both experts with marine and yacht components and systems including standing and running rigging, gas and diesel engines, electrical, instrumentation and plumbing. They are experts at trouble shooting and repairing anything that can break or go wrong on a boat. They are excellent navigators with literally thousands of hours of yacht delivery time. These two gentlemen are absolutely trustworthy and I highly recommend them without hesitation. There are simply no better delivery Captains available at any price.
Jon RiksfordOwner, Shelter Island Sailing · U.S.C.G. Licensed Master
As a new and used boat dealer and lifelong sailor I have great respect for professionalism on the water. I appreciate even more getting reliable service, an all too rare event, on the waterfront. It is with that in mind that I highly recommend Captain Nikolay Alexandrov and his brother Captain Assen Alexandrov. Whenever I have employed them to deliver a yacht the boat arrives on time and in better condition than when they took possession. It gives me great peace of mind to know that my boat is in the hands of such professional caring individuals. I highly recommend both of these gentlemen for yacht delivery and/or instruction in boat handling, maintenance etc.
Rich KlingBower & Kling Yachts
Assen and Nikolay have been captaining our boats for years. They bring a friendly attitude and a lifetime of experience making them the most qualified captains in San Diego! Want to have your vessel delivered 1000's of miles and arrive in better condition than it departed? Then these professionals are your only choice.
Peter FalonkExplorer Marine Services, Inc.
Captain Nikolay Alexandrov and Captain Assen Alexandrov are the two captains that I would recommend to any boat owner at anytime for delivery of their yacht to any destination in the world. They are the first call that I make as owner of the Beneteau dealership in San Diego when I need to get my boats moved or when I have a customer looking for a long distance delivery. With Nikolay and Assen, my boats and my customers boats are in the best hands and always show up at their destination cleaner than when they left. If you would like to speak to me about these two captains, please feel free to call or email me. I could not give higher praise. These guys are THE BEST.
Barrett CanfieldPresident, South Coast Yachts — San Diego's Beneteau Dealer
Captain Alexandrov delivered our 70' Viking Princess to Lake Washington from San Diego. His knowledge of our yacht, the weather, forecasting resources, and in-route ports combined with his wise decision making, seamanship, and boat handling skills made it a worry free operation for us. His number one priority was minimal wear and tear on Lady Linda and she arrived looking exactly as she did when she left San Diego. San Diego Captains will always be our delivery service of choice.
Paul & Linda Hunter70' Viking Princess

Trusted by the industry — our clients

NordhavnSelene Ocean YachtsOcean AlexanderSouth Coast YachtsJK3 Yacht SalesSuncoast YachtsHarbor SailboatsCruising YachtsUnited Yacht SalesNaos Yachts

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.

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