Powerboat Rental FAQs

A captained charter is when a charter company provides both the captain and vessel for the charter. Captained charters are limited to 6 passengers.

A bareboat charter is when you rent the boat without a captain. You are the “skipper” and have control of the vessel on your own, or you hire the services of a licensed captain of your choice that meets USCG requirements that is approved by the vessel marine insurance carrier and added to the vessels insurance policy.

A bareboat charter vessel may not carry more than 12 passengers whether moored or underway, and cannot be used as a platform for events that involve consideration.

Bareboat charters do not include the services of a Captain and Crew, food, fuel consumption, all expenses related to running of the vessel, or the rental insurance required for the bareboat charter.

Yes. A bareboat charterer has the option to hire the services of a licensed captain of their choice that meets USCG requirements and is approved by the vessel marine insurance carrier and added to the vessels insurance policy.

Yes. A Deck-hand can offer services to assist the Captain or “Skipper” in command of a charter, providing general deckhand duties related to docking, departing, anchoring, general cleaning and assistance managing passengers.

Yes. In order to bareboat charter the Cruisers 370, you must pass our Basic Powerboat Cruising certification and Night Operations course, or hire the services of a licensed captain of your choice that meets USCG requirements and is approved by the vessel marine insurance carrier and added to the vessels insurance policy.

Yes. First, you need to complete USBP certification courses on the Cruisers 370 and then take the USBP Inshore certification on the Marquis, or hire the services of a licensed captain of your choice that meets USCG requirements and is approved by the vessel marine insurance carrier and added to the vessels insurance policy.

You must be 18 years or older and have all the required licenses and certificates to charter our yachts.

Yes and children love a day on the water! Children under 13 years of age must wear the appropriate size USCG approved PFD at all times.

Yes, with pre-approval and if fewer than 15 pounds.

We recommend layers of clothing, recreational gear, sunscreen and hats, a rain jacket, food, beverages and important medications. The amount of supplies you bring depends on the length of your journey.

Fuel consumption rates are different for each vessel and varies based on engine RPM’s for the average and maximum cruising speeds. For best fuel economy, maintain average cruising speed and enjoy the ride. Every boat has different fuel tank capacities and we calculate the range based on the “third/third/third” rule, which means on a vessel with 300 gallon fuel tanks, you should only use a third of the fuel (100 gals) to get to your destination, a third (100 gals) to return home and a third (100 gals) in reserve for emergencies.

This is a legal agreement with the Charterer and guests acknowledging the potential risks and dangers of on the water cruises, lessons and charters, and agrees to “hold harmless” the other passengers, including the owner and/or service providers. In other words, if you fall overboard, it’s your fault.

If there is a small craft advisory the charter will be rescheduled and you will not be charged for that day.

• Venice/Santa Monica: A local 5-mile charter along the coastline from Marina Del Rey.
• Redondo Beach: About 10 miles, and takes 45 minutes to arrive at Redondo.
• Malibu: About 20 miles, and would take 1.5 hours to arrive at Malibu.
• Catalina – Two Harbors: About 30 miles and would take 2 hours to arrive at Two Harbors.
• Catalina – Avalon: About 45 miles, and would take 3 hours to arrive at Avalon.
• Channel Islands: About 70 miles, and would take 4.5 to 5 hours to arrive at Santa Cruz Island.

YACHTime prepaid packages allow you to save on bareboat charters by purchasing a bundle of charters upfront. The discounted rates can be used for half-day, full-day and multiple-day charters.

YACHTime Half-Day charter packages can be purchased in 12-hour, 24-hour and 48-hour packages and rates are discounted on the hours purchased.

YACHTime can be used for Bareboat charters and lessons for USPB certification courses.

Yes, provided you hire the services of a USCG licensed captain of your choice that meets USCG requirements and is approved by the vessel marine insurance carrier and added to the vessels insurance policy.

Yes. A Deck-Hand can offer services to assist the Captain or “Skipper” in command of a charter, providing general deckhand duties related to docking, departing, anchoring, general cleaning and assistance managing your passengers.

Yes. If you would like private lessons on our yachts, you can add the certification courses to your YACHTime prepaid charters. The costs for private certification courses (Basic, Night Ops, Inshore) are on the powerboat lessons page listed under “Private Lessons on Our Yachts”.

Yes, a security deposit is required on bareboat charters and is equal to the insurance deductible. You are responsible for all repairs, expenses and the limits of liability that our insurance does not cover.

Our cancellation policy is 90% refund if more than 14 days out, 50% refund if more than 7 days out, and no refund if cancelled within 7 days of charter. Cancellations for inclement weather are at the discretion of Yachts4Fun.

Please tip according to the quality of service you receive. A general rule of thumb is 15-20% of the total charter cost.