Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Boat Charters Expensive?  Great question. Simply put: boat maintenance and repair, fuel consumption, crew and marina costs. Never mind insurance, website, equipment, licensing, marketing... 

Can we park close by? We have front-in parking right by the marina. Please park tight. 

How do I Make a Reservation: Book your private charter online or call 410-212-4476 or email IslandChillYachtCharters@gmail.com or ChesapeakeBayYachtCharters@gmail.com. 

Is there music? We have a blue tooth speaker available that you can relocate on deck.If you really need volume, we have a Soundbox for rent.... 

Tell me some of the safety requirements. Children 13 yrs and under are required to wear a life jacket (provided by the crew) while on deck. In the cockpit, it's parents discretion. 

Life Jackets & Safety Equips: All required USCG safety equipment are available onboard: life jackets, fire extinguishers, sound producing devices, rules of seamanship, aids to navigation, as well as navigation charts, cruising guide, navigation tools,  binoculars, traveling set of dock lines, basic tool kits and first-aid kit.

Capacity: Up to a total of 6 guests per boat and 12 guests for a 'Sail and Powerboat!' raft-up party experience.

What to bring: Byob! Picnic basket, cooler, sunscreen, towels, after-sun lotion, wear non-marking rubber sole shoes, bring your signed Crewed Charter Agreement & Waiver - (TCAW)

What to wear: Wear non-marking rubber sole shoes, swimwear, swim shorts and dress comfortably!

Are utensils & plates aboard? We have a small supply of plastic plates & utensils aboard. While you may bring your own plastic plates and utensils, please be note that glasswares are not allowed for safety reasons. 

Ice? We have a small supply of drinking ice, so it's best you bring a cooler (not heavy please). 

Alcohol allowed? Yes, you can bring your own bottle! Only plastic containers are allowed aboard.

Location: We are located in Edgewater  which is 5 miles south of Annapolis, Maryland, 30 miles south of Baltimore, 31 miles from Washington D.C and 23 miles from the New Carrollton train station: 1444 Shore Drive, Edgewater, MD 21037. 

Can I rent a boat without a captain? No.

Contact Info: Call 410-212-4476 or email IslandChillYachtCharters@gmail.com or ChesapeakeBayYachtCharters@gmail.com.