ABOUT
YACHT
CONNECTIONS
INTERNATIONAL
Yacht Connections International has been the premier provider of luxury charter yacht services in San Francisco for 45 years, showcasing the exquisite views of San Francisco from the comfort our elegant Yachts. Look no further than the Diamond Seas and the California Spirit to host your personal or corporate event on the San Francisco Bay and beyond.
Diamond Seas is personally owned by Marti Diamond the founder of Yacht Connections. She takes pride in offering her yacht to discerning clients who request the best. During her career, Marti designed and built two luxurious yachts, one of them the California Spirit.
She sold the California Spirit to Giants Enterprises, the entrepreneurial arm of the San Francisco Giants. They meticulously renovated the vessel and added it to their event options for high end hospitality offerings. Together Marti and the Giants partner to market the best on the Bay on the water for groups up to 12 on board the Diamond Seas and up to 130 guests on board the California Spirit.
Expect the same first-class service you’ve come to know from Yacht Connections International with Giants Enterprises.
WHAT SETS
US APART
Expect unforgettable events aboard the most luxurious private group charter Yachts on the Bay. Nothing rivals the magic of cruising aboard a Yacht with breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Illuminated Bay Bridge, Sausalito and Tiburon as your backdrop. Take these custom-built luxury Yachts, add an award-winning hospitality team and expert crew and you have special blend of luxury and style that can only be found aboard the Diamond Seas and the California Spirit.
Diamond Seas
Our luxurious 92-foot custom Horizon E88 Motor Yacht featuring an enclosed Sky Lounge and an expansive Swim Platform is refined, dramatic yet comfortable.
The Diamond Seas provides luxury facilities for up to 12 guests, and accommodations for 8 overnight guests.
California Spirit
Experience the newly re-imagined California Spirit like you never have before. This beautiful 100-foot custom Westport Hull features warm teak wood, black granite and rich textiles and is designed for maximum comfort on the Bay. The California Spirit features three spacious interior salons, two full bars, intimate Art Deco seating areas and three exterior decks. Located at Pier 40, mere steps away from Oracle Park, Home of the San Francisco Giants, this vessel is prepared to entertain up to 130 guests.
WHO WE ARE
MARTI MCMAHON DIAMOND
President, Founder
Phone: (415) 225-8888
Email: marti@ycicharters.com
Marti McMahon Diamond is an innovative Yacht designer, builder and owner. Her vision is to create intimate special occasion experiences on the most elegant private Yachts for charter on the San Francisco Bay.
Marti’s fascination with boating began with a 21-foot family boat she helped to restore while living in Chicago. This led her to renovate many boats needing attention upgrading in size and making every vessel better than the last. When the family moved to the Bay Area her hobby combined with her love for entertaining and cooking gave birth to her dream of launching a business that would combine all her passions.
Over the years, Marti’s vision of a premier Yacht charter company did become a reality as she went on to acquire a fleet of four on San Francisco Bay. She designed and built two of her former fleet, the 130 passenger California Spirit and the 700 passenger San Francisco Spirit which was christened by Charlotte Schultz and became a memorable high point of Marti’s career.
She sold the California Spirit to Giants Enterprises a few years ago and proudly markets that vessel and her Diamond Seas with the Giants. These vessels are the charter yachts of choice for discerning clients who expect the finest services and crew on the Bay with a personal touch of detail.
Marti is owner and operator of the Diamond Seas.
Member of:
St. Francis Yacht Club, Stillwater Yacht Club, Pebble Beach and Tennis Club, Tehama Golf & Social Club.
Philanthropic Endeavors:
“Giving adds another dimension to our life. We want to give people hope and opportunity that they wouldn’t otherwise have.” Marti Diamond
