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Celebrate your loved one with a meaningful burial at sea near Marina del Rey. The Blue Moon’s 12 Pack Bareboat Charter offers a private, serene experience ideal for honoring memories on the water.
Celebrate your loved one with a meaningful burial at sea near Marina del Rey. The Blue Moon’s 12 Pack Bareboat Charter offers a private, serene experience ideal for honoring memories on the water.
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Operated by The Blue Moon Dolphin Cruise · Marina del Rey, California
Experience a deeply meaningful farewell with the 12 Pack Bareboat Charter: Burial at Sea, offered by The Blue Moon Dolphin Cruise in Marina del Rey, California. This private boat rental provides a tranquil and intimate setting to honor a loved one’s memory with a burial at sea or memorial cruise. Guided by experienced captains or entirely managed by your group in the bareboat option, this experience ensures a personal and respectful ceremony surrounded by the peaceful Pacific waters. The flexible 12-passenger capacity makes it perfect for immediate family or close friends, allowing you to focus on what matters most — celebrating life and shedding grief in a healing way. The calm, scenic harbor and coastal marine environment create the perfect backdrop for reflection and connection. Whether you choose a captain-led cruise or take control of the vessel yourself, The Blue Moon’s team is dedicated to making this unique tribute smooth, heartfelt, and memorable. Additionally, the bareboat option gives larger groups the freedom to personalize the journey, helping you create an unforgettable farewell tailored to your wishes. This charter is more than a boat rental; it’s a carefully crafted experience blending respect, nature, and togetherness in Marina del Rey’s beautiful waters.
easy.
2–4 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required as the boat is either captain-operated or easily managed by beginners in the bareboat option.
Yes, the bareboat charter allows you to operate the vessel yourself, but basic boating knowledge is recommended for safety.
The 12 Pack Bareboat Charter comfortably holds up to 12 passengers, ideal for close family and friends.
The Blue Moon Dolphin Cruise provides guidance for legal requirements, including permits and notifications, to ensure compliance.
Yes, you may bring light refreshments; however, alcohol consumption is regulated and must be approved in advance.
Trips may be rescheduled or refunded to ensure safety and the dignity of the ceremony in adverse weather.
Pets are allowed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact The Blue Moon in advance to discuss accommodations.
Marina del Rey is home to the largest man-made small craft harbor in North America, built in the 1960s to enhance coastal recreation.
Local organizations actively monitor water quality and marine life to ensure memorial ceremonies do not disrupt the coastal ecosystem.
The Blue Moon Dolphin Cruise operates from Marina del Rey, California, offering private charters, memorial services, and production support with more than 20 years of maritime experience. The vessel’s vintage wooden deck and spacious flybridge provide an authentic nautical backdrop for filming and photography, while professional crew and certified captains manage logistics, safety, and navigation for every outing. As a private dolphin cruise operator, The Blue Moon specializes in trips to the underwater canyon of the Santa Barbara Channel, where upwelling draws dolphins, whales, and abundant marine life. Private charters include options for intimate celebrations, corporate outings, and family gatherings, plus bareboat 12‑passenger options that allow groups to select pre‑approved captains or operate with licensed boaters. The Blue Moon also offers burial at sea and memorial cruises, providing respectful, permitted, and guided services that follow applicable regulations and cemetery alternatives. Event planners and families can customize ceremonies to create meaningful farewells on the water. Production companies and photographers use The Blue Moon as a filming and photo shoot location, benefiting from the boat’s classic aesthetic and an experienced crew familiar with on‑set requirements. Safety briefings, equipment staging, and coordination with local authorities are part of the service offering. Booking is managed through the Marina del Rey base, with transparent pricing, documented permits where required, and insured operations. The Blue Moon’s combination of decades of experience, specialized trip options, and a vessel suited to both celebration and ceremony makes it a trusted choice for coastal charters in Los Angeles County. Today.
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