Bareboat Charter Rules.
(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.

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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.

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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.

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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.