Before You Send the Invite
Most group headaches start with a vague invite. Lock these in first, then send it.
- The date. Pick it with us before guests start planning travel.
- The boat. Choose it from your likely headcount, plus a little room.
- The cap. Tell guests the boat's guest limit, so nobody brings a surprise plus-one.
- The cost. Share one full per-person number, with fuel and gratuity in it.
- The terms. Let guests know the booking isn't refundable, but weather cancellations get a credit.
Collect the Money Before You Book
Payment is due when you book, and bookings aren't refundable once your date is held. That's why the organizer should collect from the group first.
- Send one number. Share the full cost per person, gratuity included.
- Set a deadline. Collect a week or two before you plan to book.
- Book with one payment. We take credit cards, debit cards, mobile pay, and ACH bank payments.
- Plan for dropouts. If someone backs out, the boat price stays the same, so the others cover the gap.
If the weather cancels your trip, your payment becomes a credit good for 28 months. For a group that comes back to Boca every year, that's often enough time to rebook the same trip.
Getting Everyone to the Dock
A group is only as on time as its last guest. A few habits help.
- One address for everyone. Every trip boards at Waterstone Resort & Marina, 999 East Camino Real.
- An earlier arrival time. Tell guests to arrive 20 minutes before you leave. The trip clock starts at departure.
- Carpool or rideshare. Fewer cars means less time parking.
- A group text. Share the boarding time and our number, (561) 464-5749, so no one is guessing.
Staying in town? Waterstone Resort & Marina is a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel. Out-of-town groups that book rooms there can walk to the boat.
Which Groups Book a Charter
Family reunions. Put three generations on one boat for the day. For tips on kids and grandparents, see our family boat rental page.
Friend trips. A long weekend in Boca with one big day on the water. The 26-foot Event and Party Boat fits up to 18.
Wedding weekends. A welcome cruise for out-of-town guests, or a day on the water for the wedding party.
Bachelorette groups. These have their own page and per-person pricing. See our bachelorette party boat.
Clubs and alumni groups. A big group with one shared plan. The 55-foot catamaran holds up to 49.
Name One Point of Contact
Groups go smoother with one organizer. That person books, pays, and talks to us. Everyone else just shows up.
On the day, your captain runs the boat and decides when it's safe to anchor and swim. Your organizer handles the guests. When the group wants to change plans, like staying longer at the sandbar, the organizer asks the captain. One voice saves a lot of confusion on a full deck.
Bigger Than 49?
The 55-foot catamaran is the largest boat on our Boca Raton list. If your group is bigger, ask us. Our South Florida fleet runs up to 122 feet, and we'll tell you what's open for your date and where it boards.
Restrooms on a Big Group Day
The smaller boats on our Boca Raton list have 1 bathroom each. With a big group out for several hours, ask about restrooms when you pick your boat.
