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Charters by activity
Pick what you want to do on the water.
Fishing
Inshore, offshore, deep-sea, and freshwater charter fishing trips with experienced captains.
Sailing
Crewed and bareboat sailing charters, day sails, and multi-day cruising.
Diving
Day-boat and liveaboard dive operators: reef, wreck, drift, and technical diving.
Sightseeing
Harbor tours, lighthouse runs, river cruises, and scenic boat tours.
Watersports
Jet ski, parasailing, wakeboard, tubing, and other powered watersports.
Lessons
ASA / US Sailing schools, captain's license courses, and powerboat training.
Rentals
Pontoons, fishing boats, kayaks, paddleboards, and houseboat rentals.
Sunset / Dinner
Sunset sails, dinner cruises, and event charters with food and beverage service.
Whale-Watching
Whale, dolphin, and marine-mammal watching tours with naturalists onboard.
Eco / Wildlife
Mangrove, swamp, everglades, and birding tours focused on natural ecosystems.
Houseboating
Multi-day houseboat rentals on lakes: Powell, Mead, Shasta, Cumberland, and more.
Cruising
Multi-day coastal and bluewater cruising charters: overnight and extended-stay sailing.
Boat Rental
Hourly and daily boat rentals: pontoons, fishing boats, jet boats, and ski boats.
Marina Services
Full-service marinas with fuel, pumpout, slips, repairs, and provisioning.
Pontoon
Pontoon boat rentals and charters: group-friendly lake and slow-cruise outings.
Powerboating
Powerboat charters, fast cruises, and motor-yacht day trips.
Private Charter
Private group charters with crew: yachts, catamarans, and motor vessels.
Wakeboarding
Wakeboard, wakesurf, and water-ski operations with coaches and gear.
Tubing
Towed tubing and family-friendly watersports excursions.
Charter Fishing
Full-day and half-day charter fishing trips: inshore, nearshore, and offshore.
Paddleboarding
Stand-up paddleboard rentals, lessons, and guided paddle tours.
Snorkel Tour
Boat-supported snorkel tours: reef trips, sandbar stops, and shallow-water excursions.
Bareboat Charter
Self-skippered (bareboat) sailing and powerboat charters for licensed skippers.
Kayaking
Sea-kayak rentals, guided tours, and instruction: coastal and inland water.
Sunset Cruise
Sunset sails and dinner cruises with food and beverage service.
Learn to Sail
Beginner-friendly sailing programs and intro courses for new sailors.
Overnight Charter
Overnight and multi-day charter trips with onboard accommodations.
Yacht Club
Yacht clubs and sailing associations: member events, racing, and youth programs.
Adaptive Sailing
Adaptive sailing programs for sailors with disabilities: specialty boats and trained instructors.
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