PRICING & REGULATIONS
ShipsAhoy! is a USCG Documented and Florida Registered vessel,
which meets and exceeds USCG Required Safety Equipment.
(We do not offer "Bare Boat" or "Demise" charter opportunities.
See the bottom of this page for explanations of these terms.)
In addition to our USCG licensed Captain and Crew,
our vessel may legally carry 12 guests (not including crew and staff.)
There will be NO exceptions to the number of guests allowed on board.
Must be at least 25 years of age to charter ShipsAhoy!
(There are no age restrictions applied to guests,
and, yes, babies and children count!)
The number of guests we carry is actually perfect!
It allows your party to fully enjoy premium service on our very spacious yacht
without being over crowded.
ShipsAhoy! is a DRUG FREE and tobacco free vessel,
and it's crew are members of the
American Professional Captains Association Drug Consortium
Anyone aboard who is in possession of,
or under the influence of, illegal drugs,
will cause the immediate termination of the charter,
and the entire party to be put ashore at the first available port without refund.
This includes medical marijuana.
PRICING PROFILE for SHIPSAHOY!
("Base Charter Fees" include: Fees for Captain, First Mate,
Fuel, Insurance, Cleaning & Disinfecting)
Due to the level of the charter experience we provide,
and the fact that it takes time, effort, and coordination to accomplish that,
ADDITIONAL FEES may apply for "Last Minute" charters booked within 48 hours,
and a deposit will be required under contract prior to any provisioning.
Our Most Popular ShipsAhoy! Adventures
with "OUT THE DOOR" Pricing
*A $1,000.00 conditionally refundable Security Fee will be added to the final payment, and refunded within 5 business days after the charter if the vessel is found, by the owners, to be in good and reasonable condition comparable to its condition prior to that charter. Prices are subject to change and are not guaranteed until we have a deposit under contract. Pricing does not include any additional staff or provisions, unless otherwise specified.
Maximum 12 Guests
(Not including Crew)
Champagne & Charcuterie Cruise
(2 Hour)
(Champagne & Charcuterie Included)
Base Charter Fee: $2,200.00
Chief Stewardess: 100.00
20% Gratuity: 460.00
Total Charter Fee: $2,760.00*
( $2,760.00 ÷ 12 guests = $230. pp...that's $115. per hour pp )
Captain's Cruise
(3 Hour)
(Boarding Champagne & Butter Board Included)
Base Charter Fee: $2,900.00
Chief Stewardess: 150.00
20% Gratuity: 610.00
Total Charter Fee: $3,660.00*
( $3,660.00 ÷ 12 guests = $305. pp... that's $102. per hour pp. )
Captain's Table
Sunset Dinner Cruise
(4 Hour)
(Boarding Champagne & Butter Board Included)
(Pricing does not include food.)
We HIGHLY recommend our chef!)
Base Charter Fee: $3,700.00
Chief Stewardess: 200.00
20% Gratuity: 780.00
Total Charter Fee: $4,680.00*
( $4,680.00 ÷ 12 guests= $390. pp... that's $97.50 per hour pp.)
The Charter Cruises below, which are 5 hours and more,
allow for time to hang out in the water at beautiful Egmont Key or Ft De Soto Beach,
if conditions allow.
Captain's Island Adventure
(5 Hour)
with water toys minus Super Slide
Base Charter Fee: $4,425.00
Chief Stewardess: 250.00
20% Gratuity: 935.00
Total Charter Fee: $5,610.00*
( $5,610.00 ÷ 12 guests= $467.50 pp... that's $93.50 per hour pp.)
Admiral's Cruise
(6 Hour)
with water toys
(Extra charges applied if utilizing Super Slide.)
Base Charter Fee: $5,150.00
Chief Stewardess: 300.00
20% Gratuity: 1,090.00
Total Charter Fee: $6,540.00*
( $6,540.00 ÷ 12 guests = $545 pp... that's $91 per hour pp.)
Ambassador's Cruise
(8 Hour)
with water toys
(Extra charges applied if utilizing Super Slide.)
Base Charter Fee: $6,600.00
Chief Stewardess: 400.00
20% Gratuity: 1,400.00
Total Charter Fee: $8,400.00*
($8,400.00 ÷ 12 guests = $700. pp... that's $87.50 per hour pp. )
Want something more? Check out our Weekend Excursions
Additional Fees
- Food- varies with current food prices and your preferences.
As You Wish...
(No additional fees are collected by ShipsAhoy! beyond the cost of these staff members.)
- Professional Bartender/Mixologist Services Available- Our bartender is OUTSTANDING! Any alcohol beyond beer and wine requires our professional bartender to be added into service.
- Professional Chef Services Available. We've got the BEST.
- Massage Therapist & Facial Technician available for soothing sea-massages and floating facials!
- Party favors, Decorations, Confetti Cannons, and Delectable Cakes for Special Occasions
- Use of water toys during a Drop Anchor event, including our Jetski. (Visit this site to ensure eligibility: Boaterexam.com ) Use of Super Slide will incur an additional fee and the cost of 2 additional deck hands.
FORM OF PAYMENT
Charter date & time will be guaranteed*
with a signed contract and a 25% deposit.
Should you need to cancel-deposits will be refunded less
Captain, Crew, & Staff fees and any fees incurred for food (purchase and preparation.)
Balance due two weeks prior
to your charter (if time permits,) up until three days prior to day of departure.
A 3% bank fee will be added to payments made by credit or debit card.
Payments may be made by check (made out to ShipsAhoy!), or cash (in person),
Venmo, or Zelle.
Special pricing is available for events such as:
Commercial Movie or Video Shoots
Grand Prix of St Petersburg
Offshore Powerboat Races
Superbowl
SOFIC Convention in Tampa
(Multi-Day Overnight Docking in Tampa for Conventions, with full service.)
*All events are subject to weather conditions,
and are at the complete discretion of the Captain.
We will work with you to reschedule your event
if it has to be cancelled for severe weather conditions or safety concerns.
Since we do have plenty of comfortable indoor space and lots of fun things to do,
charters are not automatically cancelled due to rain.
(Just like the big cruise lines.)
Prior to your departure date
you and each of your adult guests will be required to read and sign our Orientation.
There will be a Safety Briefing once we welcome all of you aboard.
Taking it from the top...
What is the difference between a "Bare Boat" or "Demise" charter and
the type of charter experience we offer on ShipsAhoy!?
It's simply the difference between renting a car or hiring a limo.
When you hire ShipsAhoy! you get to decide where she goes (within reason),
but you don't have to worry about the driving, or anything else.
And you don't own the "Limo" so... you are not responsible if something happens to it.
As long as you return the limo in the same condition as it was when you rented it,
you can just sit back and enjoy the ride.
In a "Bare Boat" or "Demise" charter situation,
all responsibility is on you, (fees, licenses, certifications, and insurance, etc.)
as you take on temporary ownership of that vessel.
We don't do that.
CHARTER CLASSIFICATION FOR SHIPSAHOY!:
A USCG REGISTERED "Uninspected Passenger Vessel"
An "uninspected" vessel does not mean the vessel has not been inspected.
This term refers to the requirements that must be met in order to carry up to 12 guests
as a vessel which weighs over 100 tons.
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US.