Freedom Program
"Honoring disabled veterans who gave of themselves in the name of Freedom"

The “Freedom” program consists of our daily (by Appointment) trips for those who qualify. Utlizing our two vessels the 49 foot (Defever)"Independence, and the 60 Foot ( Pacifica ) Vessel "Freedom. Both boats are available for fishing trips, spreading of ashes (with military honors), sightseeing, boating safety courses, whale watching, and marine environmental education. These boats are owned and operated by Monterey Bay Veterans Inc.

If you would like to schedule a trip please call our office to make an appointment. There is no charge for any disabled veteran wishing to utilize this service. However, if you wish to send a donation to our organization please click on the Donations Page in the menu. Any and all donations are acknowledged and gratefully accepted.

We have created a way for our services to be utilized up and down the coast of California by initiating a program called the “Freedom Tour.”  The tour travels to various ports of call up and down the coast. We offer the same programs that are held in Monterey , such as sports fishing, boating safety courses, scattering of ashes at sea with military honors, whale watching, and marine environmental education. The stops include:

Northern California :

Napa

Alameda/Oakland

San Francisco

Southern California :

Morro Bay

Ventura

Marina Del Ray

Newport Beach

San Diego

The tour usually begins in September in Oakland Alameda and ends in San Diego in October. If you have any questions or would like to participate in this project, volunteer, or help with a donation, please contact our office or click on the button below to email us:

Email Us

Phone: (831) 901-0217

We Look Forward To Seeing You On

one of our trips!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MBV Announces its Calendar of Events!

Monterey Bay Veterans, Inc. has announced its January through December Calendar of Events. Be sure to read this schedule for important dates of all the events to join! Click the button below to access the Calendar of Events:

Calendar of Events

TIME WARNER NEWS PRODUCES STORY ON THE FREEDOM TOUR

Time Warner News of Ventura produced a news story of the Freedom Tour. You may view the film by clicking on the Now Showing Sign to the right. (you must have Window Media Player to view this film).

 

Veterans Home of California Writes  Article On The Freedom Tour

An article regarding the Freedom Tour Trip was published in the "Grapevine", an official publication of the Veterans Home of California. This publication is produced bi-weekly by the Public information office at the Yountville Veterans Home.

The Freedom Tour holds steadfast in interacting with Veterans wherever they may be located. It was our pleasure to sponsor this journey. Please click the button below to view the article on page 6 of The Grapevine:

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