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Bareboat Charter Policies & Boat Rules

 

 


Charter Type & Captain Requirements

  • This is a bareboat rental. A licensed captain is not included.

  • The renter must hire a licensed  USCG captain independently. A referral will be provided. 

  • If no qualified operator is provided at the time of departure, the charter will be canceled with no refund.

 

 

Weather Policy

  • We operate rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe (lightning, high winds, or small craft advisories).

  • Weather cancellations are not based on forecasts, but on real-time conditions at the harbor.

  • If unsafe conditions exist at the scheduled departure time, you may:

    • Reschedule (subject to availability), or

    • Receive a refund minus a 25% reservation fee.

  • Cloudy skies, light rain, or cool temperatures do not qualify as grounds for cancellation.

 

 

Fuel Policy

  • Fuel is not included in the rental price, $50 per hour.


 

 

Cleaning Policy

  • Renter is subject to additional fees if the boat is excessively messy or stained.

  • $100 cleaning fee will apply.



 

 

Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Full refund if canceled 30 days before your booking date.

  • Cancellations made within 14 days of departure are non-refundable, unless weather forces cancellation.

  • No-shows or late arrivals over 60 minutes will be considered canceled with no refund.

 

 

Late Arrival Policy

  • Your reservation begins at the scheduled time, not at arrival.

  • Late arrivals will reduce your time on the water.

  • Please communicate delays as early as possible so we can try to accommodate you.

 

 

Safety & Compliance

  • Maximum of 12 passengers per U.S. Coast Guard regulations

  • Life jackets provided for all guests; children under 13 must wear one at all times

  • Renter assumes full liability for all guests on board

  • No illegal substances or underage drinking permitted

  • Boat must be operated in accordance with all U.S. Coast Guard and local harbor regulations

 

 

Boat Rules

  • No red wine, glass bottles, pets, or smoking

  • No black-soled shoes (barefoot or non-marking footwear only)

  • Damage to the boat or its equipment is the financial responsibility of the renter.

 

 

What to Bring:

Stuff- Towels, Hats, sunglasses, lotion sunscreen  ( aerosol spray sunscreen will turn our seats blue), Dramamine ( take before to prevent sea sickness),  floaties ( inflate them after you arrive),  etc.  We are more than willing to accommodate special requests. 

 Food - Finger foods are the best for a day out on the water. We can also coordinate for reservations or deliveries


Drinks - Canned beverages, durable containers, boxed wine, etc.  

We provide coolers; you need to bring your own ice. A liquor and ice delivery service to the dock is available. 

 alcohol is permitted for 21+

What not to bring 

Glass bottles or drinkware; nothing you would want to break and step on, staining beverages, glitter, pets, paint,  and inappropriate footwear. 


Additional Notes

  • We reserve the right to refuse service to any group behaving unsafely, violating charter rules, or under the influence before boarding

  • The boat is thoroughly inspected before and after each trip

  • A safety briefing will be provided prior to departure