BE READY TO SECURE?
Before requesting availability for the vessel you desire, please make sure that all decision-making parties are ready to proceed with the deposit.
Availability can change from minute to minute, so as to expedite proceedings. Please be ready to secure.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
The prices that are presented are All Inclusive. Meaning: Gas, Captain, Base Gratuity, Water, Ice, Water toys (Water mat or Inflatables) No Hidden or Extra fees.
Food and alcohol are brought on by the Guests.
CAPACITY?
The US Coast Guard regulations require that all privately owned charter yachts in the United States are limited to a maximum of 13 Passengers (Charterer +12 Guests), plus crew. This regulation is named in the Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993: “No yacht for charter should accept more than 13 passengers onboard, no matter the size of the vessel or the age of the passenger.
General Rule of Thumb For Vessels:
19 – 36ft 6-10 Passengers
37 – 42ft 10-12 Passengers
44ft+ 13 Passengers
P.s: Children / Infants count the same as an Adult.
HOW DO WE SECURE A YACHT?
Once a vessel and time slot are decided upon, availability is then requested.
If available, the next step is securing. To secure a vessel, a 25-50% deposit is required (depending on the vessel) the remaining balance is paid upon boarding or 24 hours before Departure (Case by case basis)
BAD WEATHER?
Miami has an unpredictable tropical climate, meaning it is very hot with sudden sporadic Bursts of rain now and then, which rarely last more than 20-30min
Charters very rarely get canceled due to bad weather, only when it’s Deemed unsafe by the captain will a rescheduling option be provided.
Owners are happy to work out a rescheduling if the weather seems aggressive or are given prior notice.
Rain doesn’t constitute a reason for cancellation due to Miami’s Tropical climate.
YACHT HAS AMENITIES?
Most Yachts are fully equipped with a kitchen (Galley), WC (Head), Bedroom (Cabin).
As well as Great speakers along with Bluetooth Connectivity for your phones or other devices.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
All yachts are privately owned and are located throughout North Miami, South Miami, South Beach, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, and Fort Lauderdale areas, either in a marina or at a select private residence.
WHERE DO WE GO?
Captains are there to make sure clients are happy and safe, they will present some of the most popular location options to go Anchor at in South Miami, such as Star Island, Monument Island, Nixon, Marine Stadium, etc.
They can also offer a tour of the Famous Mansions by Star island / Palm Island or go cruising along the skyline and eventually anchor at one of the top spots for Fun, Sun, and Swimming.
If a vessel is chosen in North Miami (Haulover, Sunny Isles, Ft. Lauderdale)
Then the cruising grounds will stay Local.
Keep in mind the charter prices presented are for Idle speed cruising in the designated local areas of the vessel selected.
WATER TOYS ARE INCLUDED?
Most Vessels come equipped with a standard large Water Mat or Inflatables,
Some of the larger vessels are equipped with a wider variety of accessories such as a Water Slide, Artificial Swimming Pool, Jetski’s, and / Or Sea Bobs.
WHAT WE ARE / WHAT WE DO?
Yachting With Christos is a Yacht Charter Brokerage (Yacht Rental) that helps Connect our Collaborating Yacht Owners to Clients seeking a Fun Day on the Water.
Our goal is to provide the Best Experience possible along with an easy and smooth transition from Book to Board.
Keep in mind that in the Boating industry, various rare Circumstances that are out of our control do occur, such as Vessel Delays, Mechanical Issues, and Miscommunications. etc
In those instances, we understand it can be frustrating and the need to Vent your frustrations onto the Broker is a primal response, but at that point, we ask for Restraint on your part, along with Calm Compliance for us to resolve the situation and find a solution for you as quick as possible.
Ultimately we are all, as a collective, Striving for the same outcome.
A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE FOR YOU, OUR CLIENTS
WHAT IS A BAREBOAT CHARTER AGREEMENT?
Bareboat Charter — an agreement between a shipowner and a charterer (an individual or company chartering a vessel) that essentially gives the charterer complete responsibility for the vessel and its operation over the course of the charter.
Once the vessel is locked in with a deposit, the bareboat charter Agreement will be either emailed over by the Management team of the selected Vessel or provided in a paper form to be signed upon boarding.
CANCELLATION POLICY?
“We understand that life can sometimes get in the way and that’s why at ‘Yachting with Christos’ we always strive to accommodate our Clients and our Collaborating Vessel Owners in the best way we can in an event of a cancellation, our main priority is to make sure our client’s board, have an Amazing time and return once more.”
Once a deposit is made, the chosen vessel’s time slot is blacked out and reserved.
In the event of severe weather conditions (Named tropical storm or hurricane), ‘Yachting with Christos’ will first make every effort to reschedule the charter on another day. In the event that the charterer cannot reschedule, an in-house credit toward the Canceled vessel for future use will be given. Note that due to the nature of South Florida, Rain and overcast clouds do not constitute severe weather.
*Safety is our main priority, but only if the Captain and/or Vessel Owner deems it unsafe to Venture out shall it constitute as “Unsafe”.
“Unforeseen circumstances” (i.e. death in immediate family, hospitalization). Medical proof via certificate or doctor’s report is required.
In the event that the charterer chooses to cancel the charter, every effort will be made by ‘Yachting with Christos’ to reschedule the charter for a more convenient date pending availability.
If the charterer cancels within 24h of the initial reservation a refund can be made as long as the charter date is 7 days out.
However, If the Reservation is made on the same day as the Departure date and canceled the very same day, the deposit will not be refunded.
If the charterer cancels after the 24-hour booking period or up to 7 days before the departure date. The deposit will not be forfeited and ‘Yachting with Christos’ will make every effort to reschedule the charter for another date or an in-house credit toward the Canceled vessel for future use will be given.
However If the Charterer cancels within 7 days of the departure date, the deposit will be forfeited and credited to the Vessel Owner to cover the losses incurred due to the Vessel being out of booking circulation.
In the event the Vessel owner must cancel due to reasons beyond our control (e.g Mechanical), it is agreed that every effort will be made to reschedule the charter. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund will be made to the charterer.
No Refund or Rescheduling for ‘Day of’ Cancellations.
Please Inform ‘Yachting with Christos’ if the Vessel has functionality or hygiene issues before you leave the marina (Provide video and/or picture evidence for us to argue on your behalf. If informed after the charter has been completed, then ‘Yachting with Christos’ can not argue in your defense and should not be held responsible. Our goal is to make sure that ‘You’ the Charterer have a Wonderful Experience.
MECHANICAL ISSUES?
Very rarely does this occur, but due to consistent charters going out and vessels being run hard, the Yachts do sometimes have mechanical issues occur, no matter the make, model, and year of the vessel. It’s part of the business and in the luck of the draw, unfortunately.
If this does occur, a yacht transfer of similar style or better will try to be attained (based on availability)
If unable to, the deposit will be returned or rescheduling can take place.
PLEASE INFORM YOUR BROKER IF THE VESSEL HAS FUNCTIONALITY OR HYGIENE ISSUES BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE MARINA (PLEASE PROVIDE VIDEO AND / OR PICTURE EVIDENCE FOR US TO ARGUE ON YOUR BEHALF) IF THE BROKER GETS INFORMED AFTER THE CHARTER HAS BEEN COMPLETED. THEN THE BROKER CAN NOT ARGUE IN YOUR DEFENSE AND SHOULD NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE, THE GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE THAT ‘YOU’ THE CHARTERER HAVE A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE.
WHAT TO BRING & WHAT NOT TO BRING?
Bring :
– VALID ID of the Charterer under which the Charter Reservation is made.
– Food or beverage items that you’d like (Alcohol is allowed)
– Bring your towels if you’d like to swim
Not to Bring:
– No self-tanning lotion or bronzer is allowed onboard or on your person as it stains yacht upholstery.
– Avoid wearing denim or jean articles of clothing as the dyes can seep into the yachts upholstery when wet.
– No red wine or other staining beverages.
– No BBQ equipment, hookah(Shisha), or other items that utilize open flames, gas, propane, coals, etc.
– No glitter or confetti.
SMOKING ALLOWED?
In general, smoking is not permitted inside most yachts and is strictly forbidden in any cabins or staterooms. Usually, yachts will have a designated smoking area on the aft deck or flybridge, but please ask your captain and crew before lighting up.
ARE PETS ALLOWED?
We love animals and would feel terrible if they get seasick, so as a general rule no pets are allowed (There are some Exceptions at the Vessel owner’s discretion).
DO THEY COME WITH JET SKIS?
Jet skis are provided by a collaborating third party. They bring the skis over to the Vessel once anchored, a very easy procedure.
Once your vessel is secured we can then move forward with setting you up with your wave runners.
P.s: They usually range from 150 / h to be brought over to your Yacht
(Most vessels have removed Jet skis from their vessels due to liability reasons, only a very few still include them)
* Per Florida Law, to drive a jet ski, anyone born on or after January 1, 1988, is required to either have completed a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating education course or have passed a course equivalency or temporary certificate examination and have in their possession a boating education ID (https://myfwc.com/boating/regulations)
Get your boating license to drive a jet ski here:
Questions :
https://www.boat-ed.com/floridarental/
WANT TO GET PICKED UP AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION?
Specific location pickups have to be requested in advance, as the itineraries need to be checked to verify accommodation.
Keep in mind, a separate landing fee will be charged along with an extra distance fee depending on how far the pickup and drop-off locations are.
LARGE GROUPS?
The legal capacity on a Pleasure craft in Florida is 13 passengers max (Charterer + 12 guests)
For larger groups there are 3 options available:
- Two Vessels or more Rafting up (2 vessels = 26 Passengers (13 + 13), 3 vessels = 39 Passengers, etc.
- A Commercial license Vessel (more for formal dinners, conferences, and weddings) 50 guests – 600 guests
- Luxury yacht stationary (tied at dock with no cruising)
EXTRA SERVICES?
Services such as :
– Chef / Catering
– DJ
– Bartender / Mixologist
– Jet Skis / Wave Runners
– Drone footage / Editing
– Massage therapist
– Sea Bobs
– Flyboards
– Wakeboarding boat
– Balloon Birthday / Bachelorette Arrangements
Can be added once the vessel is secured and locked in.
A recommended 72 hours prior charter notice is suggested.
TERM CHARTERS / MULTI-DAY / OVERNIGHT CHARTER?
Keep in mind that for a multi-day charter to Bahamas / Key-west, there is usually a 2-3 week prior booking suggested requirement as a lot of scheduling and safety preparation has to take place, also a vessel of at least 70 feet is suggested for open water cruising.
For Local Multi-day or Overnight Charters, can be underway with a shorter preparation time but are still suggested before booking notice due to schedule availability.
Charter price + APA ( Advanced Provisioning Allowance )
Usually 30-35% of the Charter Price
APA USUALLY INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
– Customs
– Fuel
– Port fees
– Transfers ( to and from the vessel )
– Captain and Crew accommodations
(Receipts are provided upon charter Completion and whatever balance remains from the APA is then returned)
We suggest that if you are interested in a Term / Multi-day Charter. That you secure a vessel in advance for a smooth, stress-free experience.
PRICE INCREASE / SPECIAL HOLIDAYS ?
Special holidays like the ones listed below each have a Custom Premium Price given by the owners. Please keep that in mind when requesting a Charter.
SUPER-BOWL WEEKEND / VALENTINES WEEKEND / BOAT SHOW WEEKEND / MIAMI MUSIC WEEK / EASTER: CINCO DE MAYO / MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND / MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND / FATHERS DAY WEEKEND / JULY 4th WEEKEND / LABOR DAY WEEKEND / COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND/REGATTA WEEKEND / HALLOWEEN WEEKEND / THANKSGIVING / NEW YEARS EVE WEEKEND / ART BASEL
Prices are subject to change depending on the season as well.
