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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?
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The Coast Guard can shut down the charter mid-sail
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Fines can hit the owner, the captain, and even the guests
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Licenses can be suspended
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And trust us—no one wants to end the day with that kind of drama.
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✅ What’s a Bareboat Charter, Anyway?
When you book a bareboat charter:
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You’re technically renting the boat yourself—taking on the role of owner for the day
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You’ll select a captain from our USCG-approved list
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You bring your own food, drinks, and playlist
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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
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12 guests max. Always.
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Doesn’t matter how big the boat is
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Doesn’t matter if it’s your birthday
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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.