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Welcome aboard the private yacht! We carry up to 12 passengers as a bareboat charter, with independent crew hired separately. We are a super-clean, 5-star professional 45' Hatteras Yacht - the perfect all around vessel for sunset cruises, crab island trips, weddings, and crab island adventures. We are a real commercial charter yacht - registered and documented to conduct Coastwise charter with the U.S. Coast Guard. We are professionally maintained and operated, and commercially insured. You must hire an approved Captain, and choose the one you use. You can drive straight up the private yacht, and board in our nice slip at the Heron Harbor Marina - so no awkward meet-up elsewhere required. Running late due to traffic - no worries, we are YOUR PRIVATE YACHT. The Harbor Tavern and the Boathouse are two great on-site spots to dine or enjoy a cocktail before or after your trip! CREW FEE ADDITIONAL - the crew fee for Captain and mate is an additional $125 per hour. Trip Times: 3 hr Day Trip Morning, departs at 9:00am - 12:00 pm 2 hr Sunset Cruise, departure times are seasonal 4 hr Day Trip Afternoon, departs at 12:30pm - 4:30 pm 6 hr Day Trip, departs at 10:00am - 4:00 pm WE OFFER: 1/2 Day Cruising / Beach / Snorkel / Crab Island / Swimming – Do Destin in style! Fun in the sun at Destin’s world famous crab island, or fun in the sand at Norriego Point. We can cruise the beach looking for dolphins playing, or we can anchor and chill - its your private yacht! A responsible captain makes having fun all the more relaxing with family or friends. Rates start at $250 per hour, plus tax and crew fee of $125 per hour. Rates vary depending on the season. Message us for pricing. Sunset Cruises – Contact us for departure times - enjoy spectacular sunsets, cool breezes, and get out on the water. See Fireworks on Thursday nights in the summer. A great way to celebrate an anniversary or special date night, or just chill with friends. Fireworks Thursday Nights - Depart at 6:00 pm for a special sunset cruise to include viewing the Fireworks show during the summer. Scatter Ashes at Sea / Bereavement Services – a uniformed, professional captain will be honored to perform ash scattering services at sea. Sunrise or sunset, ideally. Trips start at $1,500. Rates vary depending on the season. Message us for pricing. Wedding Services – have a unique and memorable wedding on the water. Rates starting $2,000. Rates vary depending on the season. Message us for pricing. Family Friendly Fishing Trips also available 6hr 1/2 day trips – Rates staring at $1,500. Rates vary depending on the season. Message us for pricing. The YACHT FEATURES: The yacht is a super high end 45' Hatteras Yacht, featuring 2 Staterooms, 2 bathrooms, Air Conditioning, and all safety gear. She boasts an impressive Bluetooth Fusion stereo system with JL Audio speakers fore and aft. Conveniently located on the Destin Harbor at Heron Harbor Marina, 314 Harbor Blvd, Slip 1, Destin FL 32541 with ample parking. Drive up to the boat. Tipping: This is a common question, so we’d like to clarify: We do NOT include an automatic tip in our charges, as we believe that’s unfair. You are not obligated to tip. However, if you feel you received excellent service, the industry standard for boating is a 20% tip based on the charter price. The crew puts in extra hours to ensure the boat is prepared in the morning and cleaned at the end of the day. Please note; our vessel is structured as a Demise Charter, which is often referred to as a Captain Operated Bareboat Charter. This allows us to legally carry up to 12 passengers. The crew fee is itemized and paid separately from the yacht charter rental, and includes a captain and 1st mate. The crew fee is paid directly to the crew of your choosing. We will provide you with a list of licensed and approved Captains who can operate the vessel. 7% sales tax is added to the boat charter rental. Fuel is an additional $10 with the prepaid plan for most trips. If you have any questions, we can answer those through GetMyBoat’s messaging platform before you pay. Just hit, “Request to Book” and send us an inquiry for a custom offer.
NA
Matt was an incredible host who provided our group with a memorable charter experience for my sister's bachelorette. Captain Ron and Crewmember Lisa went above and beyond for us. The trip started out with us docked due to the rain, but they did everything they could to make us comfortable. Once the rain cleared and we were out on the water, they made sure to provide us with every opportunity we wanted from docking out on Crab Island to seeing dolphins. I would recommend anyone looking for some fun on the water in Destin to reach out to Matt and his team.
LB
We had an awesome time today with Captain Al! He’s very friendly and made sure we were accommodated! I will definitely book again! He also provide a Bluetooth where we played the music of our choice. If you’re looking for a great experience, then definitely book them
CM
Capt. Al made our bachelorette trip the best! The boat was exactly as described and beautiful. We had so much fun. He was very communicative and even called the day before to give directions and estimated time to plan for to get there. I will be recommending him to everyone who travels to Destin!
JB
We had an amazing time on our charter. Capt. Al was prompt with communication from booking the charter to confirming details regarding the boat amenities. Capt. Al and Capt Kristen were attentive throughout the day and really enhanced our trip.
CB
Captain Al is a very experienced Captain. He has a wealth of knowledge about the local area. He and his crew will make your day on the water an experience you will never forget! Highly recommend!
I am passionate about yacht charter. Having been on the water for over 40 years, as a captain, boat owner, and fisherman - it gives me great pleasure to see mother nature through the fresh eyes of my clients. Whether it be a spectacular sunset, a visit by a pod of dolphins, or just enjoying the crisp cool breeze - being on the water is special. And, experiencing it all aboard a finely tuned yacht with a professional crew that makes it easy is the cherry on top. Thank you for letting us do what we love to do! Please join us!
You’ll get directions to the departure location when you make a booking.
Full refund up to 14 days prior.
We operate as a bareboat charter, where as part of the rules, you employ the captain seperately. We provide you with a list of 3 captains from which to choose who know the boat well and maintain our 5-star reputation, or you may choose your own. You need a captain to operate this vessel. We offer several recommended independent captains at the going rate of $125 per hour, which includes a mate. You choose the Captain you wish from the list of approved captains. You employ the captain directly, and separately from the boat rental fee.