Premium Private Maritime Memorial Cruise & Sea Scattering Ceremony in Marathon, FL

Boat: Axopar 37 XC, 38 ft, ultra-luxury class Up to 13 guests, private bareboat charter (only your group aboard)

How this charter works: this boat is offered as a bareboat charter. You sign a bareboat agreement with SeaEO Luxury Boat Charters and take charge of the boat for your trip. You choose your own licensed captain, either from SeaEO's list of qualified captains or one you find yourself, and you pay the captain directly. The price here is for the boat; the captain's fee is separate. Up to 13 people may come aboard: you plus 12 guests. Your captain is not counted. SeaEO operates and insures its own boat.

A private memorial cruise from Marathon in the Middle Keys aboard a 38-foot Axopar, out toward Hawk Channel and the Atlantic.

From the marina on Ocean View Avenue the boat heads to the Atlantic side, about 3 nautical miles from shore. Florida Bay and Boot Key Harbor are not used for scattering.

Nearly all the water around the Keys lies inside the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Scattering there needs a free NOAA sanctuary permit, must be at least 3 nautical miles from shore, and only ashes and natural flowers may go into the water: no urns, boxes or plaques. Your captain steers clear of the protected reef preservation areas. Ask your captain to confirm the permit when you book. Off Marathon that means steering clear of the Sombrero Key preservation area.

You lead the ceremony, or your captain can help guide it: share memories, read a passage or prayer, play a song, then release the ashes together. There is no rush.

Departure time is up to you and the weather. Many families choose late afternoon or near sunset, when the water is often calmer. If anything needs to change after booking, SeaEO will contact you.

Pickup location 1200 Ocean View Ave, Marathon, FL 33050

Weather and family plans can change. If you or the captain need to change the date, we first find a new date that works for everyone. If no new date works, you can cancel: when you cancel, the charter is refunded minus the 11.5% booking fee and card processing; when the captain cancels, you receive a full refund.