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America's Cup Stars & Stripes Sailing Experience in San Diego: 4-Night Stay and Airfare

Item Number
408
Estimated Value
5750 USD
Opening Bid
2950 USD

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Item Description

America's Cup “Stars & Stripes” in San Diego

Sailing Experience America's Cup Yacht “Stars & Stripes”, Marriott Hotel 4-Night Stay with Airfare for 2

  • America's Cup “Stars & Stripes” sailing experience for 2 in San Diego
  • 4-night stay in a standard guest room at your choice of select Marriott Hotels in San Diego
  • Daily breakfast for 2
  • Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 within the 48 contiguous U.S. to San Diego, CA
  • Winspire booking & concierge service

Stars & Stripes

Your party of two will enjoy a hands-on 2+ hour sail on Dennis Conner's famous America's Cup yacht "Stars & Stripes".  With masts as high as an 11-story building, these precision-tuned racing yachts are the fastest mono-hull sailing vessels in the world. You can pitch in and be a part of the sailing crew - manning the wheel or grinding the winches – or just relax and take in this magnificent 80-foot high-tech racing machine as you cruise effortlessly through the sheltered waters of beautiful San Diego Bay. A sail on "Stars & Stripes" is a once-in-a-lifetime treat.

Sailings are valid Thursdays through Sunday, subject to availability. Up to 18 participants on the yacht.  Must be at least five years of age

Marriott® Hotels, San Diego

Enjoy a 4-night stay in a standard guest room including daily breakfast for two at your choice of the following Marriott Hotels in San Diego.  Subject to availability and cannot be used during hotel special events.

Coronado Island Marriott Resort - Just across the Bay from downtown San Diego, minutes from sandy beaches, shopping, and restaurants at Ferry Landing, this property features a health spa, outdoor swimming pool, and whirlpool with breathtaking views of the San Diego skyline.

San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter - Ideally located in the heart of downtown San Diego, this property is adjacent to PETCO Park baseball field, within walking distance to shopping at Horton Plaza or Seaport Village, and is convenient to the beach, Coronado Island and the San Diego.

American Airlines
This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States to San Diego, CA, subject to availability. A minimum of three nights or Saturday night stay is required. AAdvantage miles may be earned in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The following blackout dates apply:

2013: Nov 22-27; Nov 30-Dec 2; Dec 20-23, 27-31.

2014: Jan 1-2; Mar 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 28-31; Jul 3-6; Nov 21-26; Nov 29-Dec 1; Dec 26-31

Airfare will expire one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser.

Winspire Booking & Concierge Service

Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals that will help you redeem experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire trip. This concierge service operates as a full-service travel agency, able to assist with additional hotel nights, airfare upgrades, or adding extra people to your experience. In addition, this service gives you an established network of onsite contacts for each experience who can help you book additional excursions, activities and sightseeing tours.

 

Item Special Note

  • Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. 
  • Reservations are subject to availability. 
  • Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. 
  • All purchases are non-refundable. 
  • Packages cannot be resold. 
  • Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates. 
  • Ground transportation is not included.