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Bareboat Charter Rules.

(a.k.a. Why We Cap It at 12 Guests?)

​Welcome aboard. We’re all about good times, great boats, and smooth sailing—but there’s one thing we can’t bend: the 12-guest limit on all charters.

Here’s why:

⚖️ It’s Federal Law—Not Just Our Policy

According to U.S. Coast Guard regulations, any boat carrying more than 12 passengers for hire must be a USCG-inspected passenger vessel.

Our catamarans? Big, luxurious, and perfect for fun—but not inspected for 13+ guests. So whether it’s a birthday, reunion, or yacht party dream, we must stay at or below 12 guests max (excluding captain and crew) to keep it 100% legal.

🚫 What Happens If We Go Over?

  • The Coast Guard can shut down the charter mid-sail

  • Fines can hit the owner, the captain, and even the guests

  • Licenses can be suspended

  • And trust us—no one wants to end the day with that kind of drama.

✅ What’s a Bareboat Charter, Anyway?

When you book a bareboat charter:

  • You’re technically renting the boat yourself—taking on the role of owner for the day

  • You’ll select a captain from our USCG-approved list

  • You bring your own food, drinks, and playlist

  • You’re in charge (kind of)

BUT the law still says:

No more than 12 guests.

🎉 What About Private Parties?

If you own the boat and invite 20 friends? No problem.
But on a commercial boat like ours—even if nobody pays—the assumption is: it’s for hire. That’s why we play it safe. Too many eyes. Too many rules. Too much at stake.

🧠 TL;DR

  • 12 guests max. Always.

  • Doesn’t matter how big the boat is

  • Doesn’t matter if it’s your birthday

  • Doesn’t matter if “everyone’s chipping in for gas”

Got questions?
Want to plan the perfect, rule-following yacht day?
We got you. Let’s make it unforgettable—without getting boarded.

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