Our Services

Hourly Charters:  Take your friends and family on a leisurely narrated sightseeing cruise with tropical music around Naples Bay; spend some time viewing the million dollar homes, mansions and yachts in Port Royal; do some dolphin watching; enjoy one of the many beautiful Naples sunsets or, take a ride down the inland waterway from Naples to Marco Island to have lunch at CJ's Gazebo Bar or Mango's at the Esplanade.  Cruises are from 2 hours to 4 hours in length.  All charters are customized to your needs and desires.  We offer Morning, Afternoon and/or Sunset cruises.

Sunset Cruises:  Take your friends and family on a leisurely 90-minute to 2 hour sunset cruise out on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.  We leave about an hour to an hour and a half before sunset, spend some time in Port Royal, head to the Gulf for sunset and return to port a half hour after sunset.  Of course, we can't promise a sunset every time. However, if you haven't seen the sunset from the Gulf, you haven't seen a sunset!

  

Weddings Ceremonies:  For couples looking to get married on the water, as a Florida Notary Public, I can perform your civil ceremony.  As an ordained Christian Minister, I can perform spiritual ceremonies.  Just provide a valid marriage license and you can be married by boat on the Gulf of Mexico or on the beach at sunset.  I can also provide the vows!  And check out my Links page for additional wedding services & local service providers available for your special day in southwest Florida.

 

   

Scattering & Releasing of Ashes at Sea:  Maritime Lady II is available to local funeral homes for the scattering/releasing of ashes of loved ones at sea.  If interested in this service, please contact me or your local Funeral Home and ask that Captain Jim assist you in providing this very solemn service three miles off the coast. (Military Honors given to US Veterans)

Real Estate Professionals: Show properties to your buyers from the water.  Maritime Lady can take you and your clients around the canals of Port Royal, Royal Harbor and Aqualane Shores to view prospective future homes.

Training:  "Capt. Jim provides boat handling skills training aboard the Maritime Lady II or your own boat.   Learn the local waters and how to use the aids to navigation and dangerous areas on the river."

Private Piloting:  "Own your own vessel and prefer to have fun with your guests, leave the driving to Captain Jim.  See www.maritimecaptain.com for rates and services."

 

Maritime Lady will provide:

·         cold bottled water, soft drinks & ice

·         seating for up to SIX passengers

·         narration about the Naples area (if desired) and / or music

·         a USCG compliant vessel

 

You are encouraged to bring:

·         boat shoes / sandals / sneakers (no black soled footwear)

·         a sweater or sweatshirt on cooler days

·         sunglasses and suntan lotion (no oils)

·         your own snacks, beer & white wine (no red wine please)

·         lightweight clothing

·         a hat or visor & a camera

 Rental Boat:  Please note that the Maritime Lady is NOT available for rent

Our Rates

(Gratuity is NOT included in the prices below but is certainly appreciated)

"SAFETY FIRST!  In accordance with USCG  regulations, Capt. Jim reserves the right to cancel any charter due to inclement weather.  A refund will be provided."

HOURLY - $100.00 per hour or $50.00 per partial hour (plus sales tax) - up to 6 passengers (children ages 6 and up)

SUNSET - $50.00 per person (plus sales tax) for 1 1/2 hour sunset cruise - up to 6 passengers (children ages 6 and up)

WEDDINGS - $50.00 an hour to assist you with your vows, attend the rehearsal and perform the ceremony 

SCATTERINGS-AT-SEA - $200.00 for up to two hours (includes ceremony, boat, gas and captain) - up to 6 passengers (children ages 6 and up) with my vessel or $50.00 per hour with your vessel.

(Please note: The vessel is not equipped for infants and toddlers) 

Payment

 

We accept cash and all major credit cards 

(VISA, Master Card, American Express and Discover). 

Checks accepted from local banks!