Birthdays, bachelorettes, big news
Tell us the occasion and we’ll help you throw the party on the water. Decorations welcome, cake welcome, surprises very welcome.
Not sure what’s possible? Call and describe the occasion — we’ll tell you honestly whether the boat suits it.
What a celebration charter is
The one where the boat is a venue. Birthdays, bachelorette parties, engagements, anniversaries, or a group that just needs a good afternoon. You bring the occasion and the people — the captain handles everything else.
- Group size
- Up to 9 guestsWhole boat, priced per boat
- Captain
- USCG licensedIncluded on every trip
- Boater test
- Not requiredYou’re not driving
- Occasions
- Any big newsBirthdays, bachelorettes, engagements
- Departs
- Santa Barbara Resort1308 S Ocean Blvd
- Arrive by
- 15 minutes earlyFor the captain’s briefing
On board, as standard
Same boat whichever route you pick. Nothing here is an add-on.
A licensed captain
USCG licensed, on every trip. You’re not driving, so no boater test is needed for anyone in your group.
Cooler and ice
Bring your own drinks and food. No corkage, no restrictions on what you pack, and the ice is already aboard.
Decorations welcome
Balloons, banners, a cake that survives a boat. Bring it along and set up before you cast off — the captain will give you the time.
Flat water, all the way
Intracoastal only, so no ocean swell and no chop. Good for mixed groups and easy on anyone who isn’t sure about boats.
What it costs
Priced per boat, not per head. Nine of you on one charter works out considerably cheaper each than nine separate rentals.
2 hours $350 · 3 hours $525 · 4 hours $700 · 6 hours $1,050 · 8 hours $1,500
Whole boat, up to nine guests. Split nine ways that’s about $39 each.
- Celebration charters sit inside $350 to $1,500, depending on the route and the length.
- Taxes and gratuity aren’t included. Gratuity for the captain is customary but never expected.
- Local cruising fuel is included. The eight-hour Lake Boca trip is the only one that adds a $100 surcharge.
Cancelling
Cancel 48 or more hours before departure for a full refund. Inside 48 hours and no-shows are non-refundable. Weather cancellations are the captain's call and are rescheduled or refunded.This is the pontoon policy specifically. Beach rentals work differently — those carry no rain check and no refund at all.
Organising something bigger than one boat? Group bookings can arrange multiple charters.
Before you board
Three things, and the first one is the only one people get wrong.
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Arrive 15 minutes early
The captain needs that time to brief the boat and get everyone aboard. Late arrivals can lose the slot — the boat has a schedule after yours.
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Sign the waiver
One per person, passengers included. No boater test — the captain is driving. Do it online before you arrive and check-in takes a minute.
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Bring the occasion
Decorations, cake, a card, a surprise. Tell the captain on arrival and they’ll build the route around the moment — sunset, sandbar, or a slow pass down the Intracoastal.
Other ways to take the boat out
Same boat, same captain, five more itineraries.
See you On The Beach
Book online or call and we’ll help you plan it. Open 8:00am - 6:00pm in summer, 9:00am - 5:00pm in winter.