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 24/7 non-stop yacht deliveries: $275
- $375*/day
Daytime deliveries, anchoring/marina at
night: $300*/day
Crew fees (if required): $175/day
Layover days due to weather or
mechanical issues:$150/day
* All rates are approximate based on
length of delivery. The shorter delivery
distance, the higher the daily rate. The
longer the delivery distance, the lower
the daily rate.
Expenses covered by yacht owner:
• Transport for the captain (and crew if
applicable) to and from pickup and drop
off destination
• Meals for captain and crew
• If captain makes repairs - $65/hour
(several of our captains are extremely
adept mechanics)
• Towing if needed
• Dockage
• Parts or repairs if needed in transit
• Fuel
• Any other expenses that may occur
during delivery
Payments and reservations
Once we receive your yacht delivery
request, we will determine how long the
boat delivery will take based upon the
vessel type and the distance to be
traveled. We'll then get back to you
with a final estimate, calculated using
the delivery rates above. We normally
base delivery time on 120-200 NM per day
when sailing 8 hours.
We require a 50% deposit of the total
estimated cost of the delivery which can
be paid via check or credit card. Your
yacht delivery is NOT CONFIRMED until we
get paid!
We select the delivery captain based on
experience and knowledge of the area
your boat delivery will be going to and
put him in direct contact with you to
make the final arrangements. Most of our
captains are Maryland based, so
flights/rental car expenses will be
based upon leaving and returning to
Maryland. We do have several delivery
captains located throughout USA and will
do our best to reserve your delivery
captain depending on the yacht's locale
and delivery captain's availability.
The balance of the boat delivery cost is
payable when the vessel is safely tied
up at the destination port.
Boat Owners
Many delivery captains DO NOT allow
owners to crew on the delivery with
them. We, however, are the exception!
Boat owners are most welcome to travel
with us. The
captain IS the captain, and he will make
ALL final decisions relating to the
boat, the conditions, the route and the
entire delivery from point of departure
to drop off. Naturally he will consult
with you as he would any crew member. If
you do not wish to travel with and do
not have another crew member, he will
bring his own crew at an expense to you
of $175 per day per necessary crew
member.
All of our captains have a great sense
of humor, are used to dealing with
people. They enjoy their job and will
make your transport an enjoyable
experience.
24/7 Sailing vs. Day only Sailing
This is up to you. If you want the boat
in a hurry, our captains will travel
24/7 non-stop sailing port to port. We
only stop for fuel. If this is the case
the captain will need at least one crew
member to run the boat while he is
sleeping. If you do you not provide
QUALIFIED crew, our delivery captain
will provide their own crew at an
additional charge of $175 per day per
necessary crew member.
Some owners don't want to sail 24/7, but
instead would like to enjoy stopping off
each night, either by anchoring or going
to a marina. Or, they are not in a rush
for their boat. In this case, sailing
will be done in daylight hours.
Finally, on our longer deliveries we can
offer you a combination of 24/7 sailing
with a few stops to rest. Typically
every 3rd or 4th day, but you can decide
this. Here you pay a combination of the
24/7 rate and the day sailing rate.
Bad Weather and Problems
While the captain will try to pick out
the best weather window, if the weather
does turn bad and the boat is laid up in
a safe harbor, you will still be
required to pay the captain, but only at
the much lower rate of $150/day. So
while the captain would no doubt prefer
his full rate, we hardly think he should
be paid $350/day while the boat is not
moving! The same applies if the
vessel breaks down and has to wait for
parts or repairs.
Boat Condition
You might think your new baby is in the
most perfect seaworthy condition ready
to circumnavigate the world. Our
captains might or might not agree with
you, in which case you will receive a
full report the day the captain arrives
that might contain a list of items
needing attention before he is prepared
to depart. You will be required to pay
layover rates of $150/day if only a
couple days of repairs. If more
extensive repairs are needed, the choice
may be made to postpone to delivery
until the vessel is seaworthy.
Insurance
Your boat must be insured and have a
free and clear title which you will be
required to submit prior to delivery. WE
DO NOT INSURE YOUR BOAT NOR DO WE HAVE
SECONDARY INSURANCE TO COVER YOUR BOAT.
Most boat insurance is owner operator
only, but will cover you if the owner is
not on board if a licensed captain is
operating the vessel. This is why all
our captains are USCG licensed.
Safety at Sea
If your vessel is not equipped with an
EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating
Radio Beacon ) and the delivery requires
the captain travel more than 100 miles
offshore, you will be billed for the
rental of this device, normally about
$75/week. If you would like to stay in
touch, we can arrange for the rental of
a satellite phone, but this is not a
requirement.
Why should you deliver your yacht with
Serenity Service?
We've seen those ads from independent
captains who have cheaper rates than us.
What do you really know about them? Our
captains have spent countless hours on
the water and have been through just
about any sea state that can be thrown
at them. They are safety oriented,
and take the utmost care of your vessel.
We have traveled extensively up and down
the east coast of the U.S., through the
Caribbean, and Central America
Our captains take passengers out on our
boats every day in Delaware and
Maryland, they have demonstrated their
responsibility.
You have the security of knowing that
your yacht (and your lives, if you
travel with us on the boat delivery) are
not only in safe experienced hands but
backed by one of the best private
property management companies on the
East Coast
Need more reasons? We take credit cards,
many independent captains don't. We
allow owners to crew. We offer super
discounted rates when the boat is laid
up, many independent captain's don't -
they charge you full day rates as "it
wasn't their fault the gizmo broke or
the weather turned ugly".
Most importantly, our captains are
charter boat captains and are used to
entertaining guests, so YOU KNOW they
are going to be a bunch of fun!
Serenity it's what you deserve!
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