How Many Paid Passengers?

The Luxury Yacht Ciamar provides un-matched private, elegant experiences for up to 6 people.  The Westport is a luxury ride for groups of up to 12.

If your group is larger, let us help you find exactly the right high end yacht for your event.  We are pet-friendly vessels, and your pet does NOT count against the person max. (See pets below)

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Ciamar can sleep three couples (6 people) and the Westport can sleep 8.

Marquis Charters is proud to have donated use of a yacht for dockside fundraisers and cruises where we can take about 30 people on Ciamar.  If you have a worthy cause where you think a yacht party fundraiser could help you out, please get in touch.

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What's Included?

To simplify the myriad of regulations the govern how Captained and Bareboat charters must be transacted, we have adopted a 'No Surprises' promise to rapidly confirm total cost for you based on your specific needs BEFORE you commit to the charter with a deposit. 

Please note:

• All prices quoted for Marquis Charter trips are ‘no hidden cost/fixed price’ trips including everything described by the Trip Description.

• In all quotes, we assume the maximum number of people are on board and that no alcohol is being provisioned. 
   

While nearly every client customizes their trip plan after booking, it is very rare that the total cost is much different from the price provided at the time of your booking request.

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Regardless the type of charter, our quoted pricing is inclusive of all expected costs and you don't need to worry post-trip surprises. 

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Please contact us regarding special requests.   We pride ourselves in being a 'turnkey' experience that doesn't pester you with upselling or surprise you with upcharges.  All within reason, of course.  For example, we can certainly send three limos to three different parts of the region to pick everyone up and drop them off, and then have a sky writer paint the sky with 'marry me' at sunset above the yacht.  But just to keep it real, there would would be extra charges for that. :-)

Crew / Service On-board?

Every trip will be commanded by a Captain licensed by the USCG to commercially operate a 100 ton motor yacht in the inland waters of the Bay and rivers of the USA and/or in the coastal ocean waters outside of the bay as your itinerary demands.  Our captains also have extensive experience in the cruising this area and have been trained on and have experience running these specific yachts.

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On longer trips, depending on group size, you will be served by one or two Steward(s).  Some trips include a private chef and on-board prepared custom meal.  On most trips, there will also be a Engineer, Bosun or Deckhand supporting the Captain's operation of the vessel and to provide rest breaks for the Captain to ensure safe operation of the yacht at all times.  On full day or overnight trips, there will be additional crew on-board sufficient to maintain round-the-clock watch and rest schedules at all times.

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We have a select set of the region's top captains and crew on-call for Marquis Charter trips.  Our captains and crew hail from the Navy, giga yachts, ferry boats, TowBoat US, worldwide deliveries and members who've been to Alaska and back on Ciamar.  They all have some stories to tell if asked.  

Professional Yacht Crew

All of your crew members are professional crewed charter yacht crew with training and experience in their role and on the specific yacht you are on.  Every crew member has also been trained in the yachts they work on. 

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All crew members carry current First Aid/CPR, RBS and Food Handler certifications.  Every crew member is subject to drug & alcohol screened and statutory crew are enrolled in a federally regulated random drug testing program.  We use the Maritime Consortium's Drug Free Vessel Program. 

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Crew in our Chief-level ranks hold additional professional credentials such as STCW, Interior I/II or Engineering certifications as appropriate to the role.  Captains hold at least a Masters 100T license, with Near Coastal preferred.

Alcohol?

While our crew are certified to serve alcohol that you bring, we are unable to sell you alcohol due to state regulations.  If desired, we're happy to arrange for your purchase and delivery of your chosen provisions prior to the charter so that it is on board for you when you arrive.

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And of course, underage drinking on-board is strictly forbidden at all times.

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We request that guests refrain from bringing red wine on-board.  This greatly reduces the chances that an accidental spill will eat into your security deposit.   Red wine is allowed if you desire, however, we ask that it be consumed on the flybridge and not in the carpeted areas of the interior.

Sea Sickness?

Very, very few guests have ever experienced nausea or sea sickness on board.  And there are some clear practices that keep it that way.  Our Captains steer clear of rough water and steer through water at angles that keep things as smooth as possible.  Guests who have a history of motion sensitivity are advised to partake in your preferred remedy before boarding the vessel.  And in the event that you feel a little unsettled underway, the nearly foolproof method to avoid sea sickness is to look out at the water and watch land on the horizon.  You can even ask to take some time on the wheel, steering the yacht under the supervision of the Captain.  This is a great antidote.

Allergies?

To make sure everyone is protected, we will ask you about food allergies when you book.  And, we will confirm any food sensitivities with you again when we finalize your custom food plan about a week in advance of your trip.

Drugs?

Your yacht is federally documented by the USCG and is governed by federal law.  That means when state law and federal law conflict, the federal law is what governs.  So even though marijuana is legal in California, it is illegal on board any USCG documented vessel, such as your chartered yacht.

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All crew on Marquis Charters are drug / alcohol tested.  Furthermore, we have a zero tolerance policy on illegal drugs on all charters, anywhere on-board.  If illegal drugs are discovered, the charter will be ended immediately, with no refund. 

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Yacht owners, captains and crew take this very seriously.  They are all subject to arrest, prosecution, license revocation and yacht seizure if anyone on board is found to be in possession of illegal drugs.  The Captain is authorized to seize illegal drugs, deposit all members of the party directly to the closest point ashore and report the incident to law enforcement.

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Pets on Board?

We are a Pet Friendly company and Ciamar is a pet-tested vessel.  

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To be absolutely sure that our yacht and your pet are going to be a good match, we require that the Pet On Board Request be disclosed to us and approved in our charter agreement at the time of confirmation of your booking.

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To be sure that your pet will be a welcomed addition to your trip and won't subtract from your experience, here are some things we suggest you consider before you book: 

• Will I hold my pet the entire time, keep them on leash or control them by verbal command while on-board?

• Is pet accustomed to boats?

• Do they travel well in cars? 

• Will I be able to walk him/her immediately before boarding? 

• Am I willing to bring his/her travel crate on-board to be stowed for use in case needed? 

• Has my pet ever exhibited aggressive behaviors toward strangers (e.g. the crew) or people in uniforms?

• On an airshow and July 4 and New Year's Eve trips, the Captain will instruct that your pet be placed in their crate and located in a quite space below decks during the portions of the trip that will have extremely loud noises (low flybys, fireworks).  Am I ok with that?

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To discuss pets on board, please contact us in advance of booking so we can answer any questions and also get comfortable approving your pet.

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Cancellation of a charter due to denial of boarding of a Pet is only refundable if the Pet that is denied boarding is the Pet identified in the charter agreement's Pet On Board Request at the time of booking and that the description of the pet in the Pet Request is in all respects an accurate description of the pet that was denied boarding.

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