NERISSA

Nerissa — 73ft Motor Yacht, San Diego Some yachts are built for passages; Nerissa was shaped for gatherings. Based in San Diego and refitted in 2019, this 73-footer holds a USCG certification to carry between 2 and 49 people — a figure that includes every guest and any service personnel you bring aboard, caterers and photographers among them, but not the crew. That certification is what makes her genuinely unusual: few yachts of this size can host a corporate reception in the afternoon and an intimate dinner for eight the same evening. The interior reads contemporary rather than ornate. Custom walnut joinery runs throughout, warm against the pale volumes, and the lighted quartzite bar anchors the main social space — the sort of detail you notice at dusk, when the glow off the stone takes over from the daylight. Furnishings are considered, the professional sound system is built in rather than added on, and multiple outdoor sundecks spread guests across several levels instead of concentrating them in one room. For overnight use, Nerissa offers 2 cabins accommodating 4 guests. Detailed bed configuration is available on request. Service is where she earns her reputation. An onboard chef can prepare passed hors d'oeuvres and stationed platters, or work to whatever brief and budget you set; alternatively, a selection of established San Diego caterers is available. The bar comes fully stocked with a bartender included, with two tiers of open bar service — well or premium beer, wine and spirits — and a cash or tab arrangement if that suits your group better. The crew are professionals who have done this many times over, which is precisely what you want when the guest list runs long. Small private groups, larger corporate events: the format changes, the standard doesn't.