A private yacht charter is basically renting a boat for a certain number of hours, typically 3 to 5, for you and your guests to enjoy taking a day trip on the ocean. A captain is included for safety, but you have the run of the yacht.
A bareboat charter is a vessel that is leased by the owner to another person (a “charterer”) for a period of time without a captain or crew;
A bareboat charter is a vessel that is considered a recreational vessel and may not be subject to Passenger Vessel inspections by the United States Coast Guard;
Once the charterer takes possession of the vessel, the charterer becomes entirely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel and its passengers;
The owner of the vessel is generally not responsible for any collision, personal injuries, and wages for the crew
The charterer is responsible for the vessel’s crew, fuel, insurance, any maintenance and repairs, and any liability associated with use and possession of the vessel;
The charterer must have the option of selecting and paying crew and may discharge the master or any crew member without referral to the owner;
The owner may require general levels of proficiency for the crew that is retained based on federal statutes; and
Charterers and passengers are solely responsible for making sure they understand and agree to the terms of any bareboat charter agreement.
Bring whatever you wish. if this is a birthday or other celebration where a cake is served, let the Captain know so he/she can return to the harbor where the water is calmer for serving.
Our Captains try to steer the yacht in a way that makes for the smoothest cruising, but if you are susceptible to motion sickness, don't forget your medicine.
