Water Activities: Crab Island Voyages Private Charter Experience

Rates:

Base price includes up to 8 passengers. An additional passenger, for a maximum of 9 people total, is an extra $25. (Can be changed up to 24 hours before charter)

March - April:

8 hours - $1200 + tax

May - October:

8 hours- $1,300 +tax

Due to US Coast Guard regulations we can only carry six people on a charter with a licensed captain. If you have more than six people we will lease the boat to you, allowing you to hire an operator to drive When booking, you are paying for the BOAT Only. A separate fee is required for an approved Master/Skipper and fuel surcharge. You will receive a Charterer Agreement & Waiver with your booking confirmation. Uninspected private recreational vessels are chartered, leased or rented to an individual (Charterer) through a written agreement. The owner does not provide a Master/Skipper or crew. The Charterer selects and contracts a Skipper/Crew of their choosing that meets requirements set forth by the owner of the vessel and that meets U.S. Coast Guard requirements.
The Charterer assumes responsibility for the vessel operation in accordance with federal and state maritime law for the duration of the charter. The Charterer assumes complete command, control and possession of the vessel as if it were their own. The owner can recommend a list of Captains for the charter to hire but cannot stipulate the selection. (Title 46 US Code Section 2101(35) states that a chartered 12 passenger vessel cannot provide a crew "specified" by its owner to qualify as a Recreational Bare Boat charter.)

When making a reservation all skipper information must be provided to ensure the skipper meets requirements for driving the vessel. Master/Skipper work for the charter as an independent contractor on an at will basis as agreed between the two parties. Bare boat charter regulations require the Charterer to contact an independent Captain and pay them directly for the sum of the assigned captains fee. Bare Boat regulations stipulate the owner cannot specify the crew. A selection of captains will be provided. Captain rates are $125-$400 depending on trip selection. Captains will be paid upon arrival the day of the trip. Gratuity is not included.