Cruise Invictus

Cruise Invictus– thank you for making the past 2 trips amazing experiences that we will always remember. Pamela, thank you for organizing and rescheduling us so smoothly. Cap’n John, you never fail to entertain us on the boat. If you’re going to go on the Invictus, I recommend the sunset cruise. Absolutely beautiful

My girlfriend and I booked the Invictus for a sunset cruise when her mom came to town last week. We found that Captain John’s prior rave reviews we’re well earned as we were greeted with such hospitality and had the most amazing trip filled with dolphins and beautiful sights.
Capt John is an awesome guy with a great boat. Highly recommended.

My beau and I had the opportunity to take a day cruise on the Invictus with the lovely Pamela and Captain John. We were greeted with snacks, smiles and good company. It was a great sail earlier in the day, which then ended at Burton Chase Park in Marina del Rey for the Saturday Summer Concerts. We had a great time aboard Invictus!

My brother had come to visit for his birthday from D.C. We were walking to Venice from the Marina when we met Pamela. She asked where we were going and I explained to her that it was my brother’s birthday and he was here visiting ect. Pamela invited us on a harbor cruise for his special day. Mind you we have never met this woman. We naturally changed our plans of going to the beach and decided to take her up on her offer.(Boy am I glad we did). Once we arrived to the boat we were greeted by Captain John. He greeted us with open arms. John made sure everyone was comfortable and offered cheese, crackers, wine and champagne. Needless to say my brother and his wife were blown away.
Since then my wife and I have booked «Cruise Invictus» on several occasions. «There is nothing like a harbor cruise to catch the sunset» A must do, is to have dinner and a concert cruise. The food is to die for and if you like to party this boat is for you. Since I have lived in the Marina, for over 4 years now. This was truly the best find by far. Thank you Pamela and John for being the best Host and Hostess I have encountered. Continue to provide the service that you do… Can’t wait to see you again!

John is a great guy and he took me out for a very exciting cruise and we saw a lot of dolphins too! I will recommend this to my friends after returning home. Thanks guys!
James

This is one of the best kept secrets in LA. I’ve taken multiple trips with John and he’s truly a treasure. Thank you John and Pamela!

We booked a sunset cruise to celebrate a birthday and it was so special. Highly, highly recommended experience if you are visiting or even live in LA!
The captain was just amazing. He took us out to sea and then on a harbor cruise. We were supposed to go the day before but it looked like rain so they gave us a cal and the option to reschedule. They set out cheese and crackers for us, we brought a few beers on board and we chatted about sailing for a good two hours. A birthday to remember! Highly recommend this boat and crew for a fun, relaxing day or night on the ocean!!!

Cruise Invictus was the highlight of my weekend trip to Marina del Rey! Captain John was so knowledgeable and personable and the boat is just lovely. Highly recommend this!!!

One of my best SoCal finds has been Cruise Invictus! They have excellent reviews and were very flexible with scheduling. So when I feel traffic lighten and meetings about to wrap, I email them to see if they may have an open spot. We’ve been a YES every time. It’s a classy, comfortable local find within walking distance from 2 of the main places I stay in Marina del Rey. Some boats have a 6 person policy or payment scale — and I understand since I worked in the sailing charter business.
So imagine another grand smile racing across my sun-​kissed face when I found out that they would take me out and I would just pay for the number of people I bring. (Special thanks to Pamela and Capt John!) The sunset sail is paired with cheese and crackers and bottled water. Wine and snacks are welcome (but we want to save room for Killer Shrimp!) The lovely 35-​foot sailboat is flanked by the love of the water, hospitality and enthusiasm for the area.
And we’d go out for a sunset sail, even if I was the only one who could get there by cast-​off. Sailing with friends is one of my favorite hobbies, but if I AM the only one who can make it — voila, now I have options! it is most refreshing to be remembered, welcomed and accommodated so we can sail out to meet a breathtaking sunset on the sea.
I ended up sailing with Cruise Invictus multiple times this trip and added some new traditions.
LOVE sailing up to Killer Shrimp as a lively local spot. Stunning ocean sights. Docking. Massive mussels and happy hour specials set before you within minutes. YES, PLEASE!
Thanks again and «sea» you soon…

My mom was in town and I had been looking for a very cozy, low-​key way to get her on the water. I didn’t want a big yacht or a party boat – just a cozy, and relaxing afternoon sail. Thank goodness I found Cruise Invictus. We had the very best time on the boat and so enjoyed the company of the crew and the four other people who sailed with us. It was the very best afternoon. You won’t find better hosts than Capts. Pam and John. I will definitely be doing this again.

Words cannot express how amazing Pamela and Captain John are! I was in a real jam when the original sailboat I had booked for our engagement session flopped and Pam was so easy to work with, really accommodating and a life saver. We booked Invictus for our engagement photos and the pictures not only came out great but we had a blast sailing around the marina with Captain John, sipping on wine and enjoying some cheese and crackers. To all the Bride’s out there that are looking for some nautical engagement photos in the marina look no further and book a sailing trip with Cruise Invictus, you are sure to get some amazing photos. I would definitely recommend booking with Invictus for any of their cruises and I will for sure be back for one of their concert at the park series. Can’t wait! Thanks again Pam & John.
Leslie & Tom

I have friends whom live in the Marina. Last week we celebrated two of my friend’s birthday. Walking down the Marina we ran into Pam. She invited us to a boat ride to add to the celebration. We met captain John who was such a nice guy. He made sure our group was comfortable and ready to set sail. We literally had a party on the boat. Music playing in the background of our loud laughter and conversations. Not a care in the world during the time we road on the Invictus. John is really informative, even pointed out a few sea lions that were near.
All in all I highly recommend taking a cruise on the Invictus if you’re in the Marina. You’ll enjoy yourself while feeling the breeze and appreciating the moment.
Few pointers: Clean, spacious, drinks, appetizers, fun

A friend and I live in the Marina, so our decision to go out was very spur of the moment. John was available, so off we went! Lovely time. A great way to spend an afternoon.

We had just arrived LA for some R&R at Marina Del Rey from Denver Colorado and inquired last minute with Cruise Invictus to see a sunset and get acquainted with the Marina and surrounding waters. Pamela was very helpful via phone and email. She gave us her recommendations and we decided to do the harbor cruise. John met us with the sail boat Invictus and we headed out for a two hour Harbor cruise. He was very friendly and informative. This is a great cruise if you like to look at boats of all varieties and makes from all over the world. It also gives you a good sense of how big the «largest man-​made port» is. We were lucky enough to see dolphins swimming, sea lions lounging and every conceivable sea bird. My wife and I highly recommend this nice family run business… next time we are going to book an ocean sail with them!

I had birthday sunset cruise with my wife and young daughter, Captain John is very professional– I had a wonderful time on the water and the girls did too, highly recc for family recreational time!

We had bought a harbor cruise on one of the coupon sites and had planned to use it on a special day. We were supposed to cruise in August 2012 for a milestone anniversary, but we had an unforeseen death in the family and had to cancel. Pamela graciously honored the coupon the following season. My wife and I did the harbor cruise with Pamela and John this past June. We had a fantastic time and were made to feel at home. Pamela and John provided fresh strawberries, assorted cheeses, meats and crackers, while be brought our own wine. We felt very relaxed. I highly recommend cruising Invictus for any special occasion or just a nice day out on the water.

I had a friend from London visiting, and Invictus Cruises was a recommendation by another LA friend — its the perfect treat for visitors to LA.
We felt totally spoilt and also learnt a little bit about sailing at the time. John is so great!
Its a really relaxed and personal experience and I feel like it could become a staple for any visitors I have!

I was looking for something fun to do with my parents while they were visiting last weekend and I stumbled upon this Unilocal page. As the reviews are all fantastic I decided to give it a shot.
John was our captain and his son Johnny was first mate. Johnny helped with sails at the beginning of the voyage and then transitioned to the on board entertainment strumming his guitar and singing. This was a nice touch and complemented the sunshine and wine (we brought our own) perfectly! It also gave my dad a chance to help with the sails which I think he got a kick out of.
I would recommend this cruise to both locals looking for a unique date or daytime activity and visitors wishing to view this beautiful portion of California’s coast.

Whoa! The sunset cruise rocks! Found this cruise on Living Social. Surprised my wife. We brought our own drinks. Invictus crew provided the appetizers. We lucked out when the other couple that booked the cruise was a no show so we had the boat for ourselves. Captain John & his wingman Johnnie were hilarious. Fun cruise. Johnnie played the guitar while we cruised around Marina and bathed in the setting sun. Enjoyed in beautiful sunset. Had a wicked cool discussion on the way back. This cruise is the best! Thank you, John & Johnnie, for making our evening so special!

If i could give 10 stars i totally would! My boyfriend surprised me and took me out on Invictus for our 1 year anniversary. It was my first time on a sail boat and I am so glad that Pamela and John were the people that we got to share our special day with. We brought along our own wine, but Pamela had delicious appetizers — including meats, cheeses and my personal favorite pears and Brie.
We will definitely be joining them again! Possibly during concert season or something. Thanks Pamela and John for helping make our anniversary so special!