Frequently Asked Questions
Should I bring food and drinks?
Guests are encouraged to bring their own food and drinks aboard the vessel. Although alcoholic beverages are permitted, the captain reserves the right to ID passengers prior to departure. All private charter excursions include bottled water, ice, and cooler. You may store other beverages you bring inside the provided cooler.
All guest are responsible for ensuring no under-aged drinking occurs within their party group. If the captain feels passenger safety is at risk due to alcohol consumption, they reserve the right to discontinue the excursion without a refund.
What items should I bring?
Feel free to bring any food or beverages to consume during your charter. Additional items to consider would be comfortable clothing or swimwear, towel, sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, etc), camera/phone, and ID.
When can we use the upper deck and slide?
Once the Captain anchors the boat at the island, guests can use the upper deck for lounging and going down the water slide. The maximum weight for slide use is 225 lbs, with a maximum of two adults on the top deck (450 total pounds). Children 12 years old and younger must have an adult on the upper deck with them at all times. Slide can only accommodate one person at a time. Jumping and diving from the upper deck is not permitted.
What if we have more than 6 people?
Currently, our boat can accommodate 6 guests per Coast Guard regulations.
What if we want additional time?
Chance are once you get out there you wont want to come back. If there is no scheduled charter after yours, we can add extra time for $100 an hour.
Do you have life jackets?
Absolutely! Our goal is to make sure that you are and feel as safe as possible while on your trip. We have Type 1 and Type 3, extra buoyant life jackets available if you would prefer to wear a floatation device while on the charter boat. You are also not required to get into the water.
All children 6 years old and younger are legally required to wear a life jacket while on the charter vessel. Once the charter boat is anchored, if your child is able to swim they have the option to remove their life vest. You may bring your own life jacket aboard the charter vessel if you or your child has a preference, otherwise, we have life jackets available for children on the charter vessel.
Need special accommodations?
At Nauti Watersports we do our best to meet the individual needs of each of our guests. Please contact us directly to discuss your needs privately to see if and how we can make appropriate and safe accommodations for your trip.
Are pets allowed on board?
At this time, we are currently not allowing pets aboard.
Should we tip the Captain?
Tips are customary and much appreciated. Average tips range 20-30%.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation Policy- Must cancel 72 hours prior to the cruise date for a 100% refund (minus processing fees). Cancellations made within 24-72 hours of the cruise date will receive a 50% credit. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the booking date or a no-show will not receive a refund. Cancellations made by the captain due to inclement weather will result in a 100% re-scheduling booking credit. In the event of unforeseen weather during your trip, a prorated refund or extra time may be granted.