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Set Sail aboard the Most Photographed Boat in the Tampa Bay Region!Set Sail aboard the Most Photographed Boat in the Tampa Bay Region!Set Sail aboard the Most Photographed Boat in the Tampa Bay Region!Set Sail aboard the Most Photographed Boat in the Tampa Bay Region!

Set Sail aboard the Most Photographed Boat in the Tampa Bay Region!

With Captain

Take your special event farther… aboard the most photographed boat in the entire Tampa Bay Region, the iconic schooner. With cushioned seating and catering available, your special event will be even more memorable on the water. Our yacht is US Coast Guard Inspected and certified to carry up to 28 passengers however we have found she can comfortably accommodate up to 25. She is perfect for weddings, bachelor & bachelorette parties, birthdays, anniversaries, company parties and outings. Price is $695 per hour, 3 hour minimum booking. Designed by the famous marine architect, Merritt Walter and built in Old Town, Florida, in 2000, our yacht is a working replica of the schooners of old with the modern comforts of today. Along with her large aft seating area, wide decks, cushioned seating, and household style restroom, you and your guests will enjoy the optimal comfort while sailing aboard. Your voyage will depart from our dock, right in the heart of Treasure Island and continue north to historic John’s Pass and continue on to the Gulf of Mexico.

Captain Richie

Captain Richie

Owner
Capacity
28 guests
Sailing
Schooner
Captain Richie

Captain Richie

Owner

We operate captained and crewed sailing charter vessels on Florida’s west coast. Our most famous vessel is the schooner.” Her seven red (tanbark) sails are a true feast for the eyes of sailors and landlubbers alike. We are ranked #1 on TripAdvisor and Yelp! as Things to Do in Treasure Island. Our founder, Captain Richie, holds a 1600 / 3000 ton Master’s license from the United States Coast Guard. He began his sailing career at the age of 4 on the mountain lakes of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. He has sailed on the collegiate level, done extensive coastal cruising, made ocean passages, and has skippered in several high profile regattas. Professionally, he has captained a wide array of vessels from the offshore oil and gas industry to offshore tug boats to high capacity passenger vessels and everything in between.

Features & Details

Make
Merritt Walter
Model
Merry Rover Topsail Schooner
Length
55ft
Year
2000
  • Bluetooth
  • Depth gauge
  • Licensing Required
  • Guide
  • Fuel type: Diesel
  • Wheel steering
  • Inboard Engine
  • Sailboat
  • Charter

Approximate Location

You’ll get directions to the departure location when you make a booking.

The boat's approximate location on a map
Approximate Location

Cancellation Policy

Full refund up to 3 days prior.

Additional Terms & Information

TERMS OF USE: RULES, GUIDELINES, FINES, and CANCELATION It is our mission to provide a safe and fun option for anyone looking to enjoy the water. We ask you and your group to abide by the rules and guidelines set forth in order to keep you, your guests, the Crew, and the Vessel safe. All voyages depart from our facility located at 11165 Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island, Florida, 33706 unless other docking arrangements have been made in advance. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN FINES AND FEES CHARGED TO THE CARD OR OTHER METHOD OF PAYMENT OF THE CHARTERER. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THESE CHARGES. The Captain and Crew have the legal obligation to terminate your charter at any time if your actions/behavior puts you, your guests, the Crew, or the Vessel at risk and NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN REGARDLESS OF THE TIME NOT USED ON THE VESSEL. In addition to the full charter price being charged, the Charterer will also be responsible for any and all taxes, gratuity, and other expenses incurred including but not limited dockage, provisions, etc. We encourage all Charterers to personally visit the vessel prior to booking in order to ensure we will be able to accommodate their needs. We will always work with our clients to make sure their requirements are met, however we can not be held responsible the day of the charter should the Charterer see that the vessel does not meet their needs or accommodations having waived their opportunity to visit and inspect the vessel prior to the charter. THE RULES AND GUIDELINES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: We maintain the right to interview and determine if the potential CHARTERER is qualified to charter the vessel and retains the right to decline a request for charter. The CHARTERER IS THE LEGAL POINT OF CONTACT and is the ONLY authorized representative to make changes or amendments to the charter. An alternate POINT OF CONTACT may be added in advance of the Charter; however, if not arranged, we will disregard telephone calls, text messages, or other communications from unauthorized parties requesting changes to catering, departure time, decorations, duration of cruise, facilities employed, equipment used, etc. CANCELLATIONS: A deposit is due at the time of booking with the balance due the day of the charter. The charterer can cancel the charter for a full refund up to 72 hours prior to departure. The cancellation must be received via email, telephone, or online through the link in the confirmation email. In the event it is deemed necessary by the Captain or our company to cancel the charter due to weather, unforeseen mechanical issues, or any other reason, the deposit paid will be fully refunded. NO REFUNDS will be given in the event the charterer does not arrive for the charter at the specified time above, has fewer participants than expected, does not agree with the Captain’s opinion of prevailing weather conditions, or having waived the opportunity to personally inspect the vessel prior to booking. Any provisions or catering that were purchased and ordered for the charter may be picked up up to 24 hours after the scheduled departure time of the charter otherwise those stores will be disposed of at charterers expense. WEATHER REBOOKING: If the CHARTER FEES have been submitted and PAID IN FULL and the weather, determined by the Captain or our company, is unsafe or unsuitable for a viable charter on the day of departure, 100% of the booking fees may be applied to a new, rescheduled date in the future. Departure time may be delayed to accommodate weather conditions up to one hour past the scheduled departure time and will be coordinated with the Charterer and our company. REFUNDS & CHARGEBACKS: All authorized refunds (partial and full) are processed within 3-10 business days and will be issued to the original method of payment. In the event the Charterer initiates a chargeback through their credit card issuing bank for fees, the charterer will be responsible to pay for the FULL CHARTER RATE, provisions, stores, catering, facility fees, damage fees, and/or entertainment fees due as well as attorney fees and any other fees incurred in order to collect the debt. A table below deck is available for set up or for service of light hors devours. TABLES OR CHAIRS MAY NOT BE ADDED above deck unless permanently secured to the vessel's structure due to US Coast Guard regulations as fixtures will shift while underway creating an unsafe environment for passengers and crew. THE LEGAL PASSENGER CAPACITY OF TWENTY EIGHT (28) OF THE VESSEL MAY NOT BE EXCEEDED for any reason, at the commencement or during the charter, unless for a medical/safety emergency. Passenger capacities will be communicated by the Captain of the Vessel and do not include the Captain, or Crew Members. THIS IS A FEDERAL LAW CITATIONS BY THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD OR ANY OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY can be issued. NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAMES ON BOARD. Smoking of any kind is strictly forbidden. Open flames, Sterno, chafing dishes, and fireworks are prohibited.  Covering of safety instructions, signage, or life saving appliances such as personal flotation devices, fire extinguishers, or other emergency equipment is prohibited. Banners, balloons, flags, or streamers may not be affixed to any part of the vessel's superstructure, railings, lines, or rigging. No loud or vulgar music or sound pollution is allowed when within 100 yards of private residences. Private marinas strictly prohibit loud or vulgar music, and the Captain and Crew need to be able to hear while docking and undocking the vessel. Once you exit the marina area, you are allowed to turn up the music.  NO ILLEGAL DRUGS OF ANY KIND are allowed on the vessel. The Captain has the right to and will terminate the Charter immediately and no refund will be given to the Charterer(s). The Captain also has the right to contact law enforcement and have any illegal drug activity reported to law enforcement agencies.  NO JUMPING OFF OF THE VESSEL while it is underway. Swimming from the vessel is prohibited and any passenger who leaves the vessel, into the water on their own accord will be reported to the US Coast Guard and are subject to arrest once ashore.  DISPOSAL OF HUMAN REMAINS must be arranged before departure as there are strict regulations and reporting that must be done with regulatory agencies. LISTEN TO AND FOLLOW THE CAPTAIN AND CREW’S INSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES. The Captain and Crew have the duty to keep you, your guests, the Vessel, and themselves safe at all times. THE CAPTAIN SHALL MAKE ALL FINAL DECISIONS IN REGARD TO SAFETY. PLEASE LISTEN TO CAPTAIN AND CREW INSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES.  Extending the agreed upon and paid for charter time while underway must be arranged and agreed upon prior to the end of the contracted charter time by contacting the office and signing the “Amendment to Contract for Additional Time”.

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