How Harbor Breeze Cruises expanded its fleet and future with relationship-focused banking from Banc of California
Harbor Breeze Cruises began with a young captain, one charter boat and a dream. Over the years, that dream grew into a premier Southern California cruise operation with a fleet of modern vessels and a reputation for community connection. When it came time to invest in the future, founder Dan Salas needed a bank that saw what he saw and believed in where he was headed.
“The power that we have now with Banc of California … it’s not only making our dreams come true — it’s providing jobs for a lot of new employees, and it has given us the power to move forward.”
Captain Dan Salas
Founder, Harbor Breeze Cruises
Challenge
Dan was preparing to make a significant investment in specialized vessels, with plans to scale the business and serve a growing Long Beach waterfront. But his operation was unique, and traditional banks didn’t always understand the model. To succeed, he needed a financial partner willing to take the time to understand his business, his assets and his long-term vision.
Solution
Banc of California did more than review numbers. It listened. Dan’s relationship banker met with him personally, asked the right questions and shaped a lending solution around his business model. The bank’s flexibility and high-touch approach matched the entrepreneurial spirit of Harbor Breeze Cruises and laid the foundation for future growth.
Results
Harbor Breeze Cruises now operates a fleet of eight vessels, including three of the most advanced ships in the country. The business has grown alongside the revitalization of Long Beach, with strong ties to the community and a reputation for excellence. Banc of California continues to support Dan’s journey, offering the kind of banking partnership that helps local businesses scale with purpose and confidence.
When you’re building a business, you need a bank with the strength, expertise and commitment to tailor solutions to your unique needs.
At Banc of California, we deliver on all three: financial stability that instills confidence, industry expertise that provides a strategic edge and premier relationship banking with personalized solutions designed to grow and manage your business.
Banc of California — Where Relationships Matter.