Book an AJ Meerwald Charter
Why Charter AJ Meerwald?
With a charter sail on the AJ Meerwald, the entire boat and crew are all yours! You can bring food, drink, guest speakers, musicians, and more on board the boat with you. Our crew is happy to cater to your need by teaching educational workshops, singing sea shantys, teaching you how to sail, or just leaving your group in peace.
Popular uses for are charter sails include birthday parties, weddings, corporate events, reunions, fundraisers, and many others.
Ship’s programming can be tailored (within reason) to meet the needs of the group.
Create lasting memories by chartering the AJ Meerwald for a private, intimate sail for you and your group, or just for a fun day with your friends!
Charter Details
Length: 2 hours Capacity: 49 persons Rate: $2500 (Non-profit Pricing Available)
We offer charter sails aboard the A.J. Meerwald sailing from a variety of ports. Charters are a two hour, private sail for you and your guests, offering a unique way to celebrate or team build.
Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages aboard for the sail. (No Hard Liquor) There are multiple deck boxes on board to use as seating (No additional tables or chairs are permitted)
Crew will be moving about the vessel, setting lines, and raising the sails as you get underway, and throughout the sail. We are happy to accommodate entertainment, bands, caterers, etc as long as they do not interfere with the working of the vessel.
To Register for a charter Fill Out This Registration Form!
Or Email Education Bayshore Center
FAQ:
- How many total people can we bring? – We have a max capacity of 49 persons, this includes adults, children, entertainment, guests, catering staff, musicians, anyone that you will have joining the sail. This capacity is a set limit determined by the Coast Guard.
- Can we bring caterers, a band, or other entertainment for the sail? – Yes! Entertainment is welcome onboard as long as they do not interfere with the working of the vessel. Please have entertainment arrive half an hour before sail, and check in with crew about where to set up. Please Note that anything carried on needs to be carried off at the end of your sail. All entertainment staff counts towards the 49 persons capacity
- Bands: Small bands of 3 – 4 persons are welcome. We are unable to supply any electric power. Some bands may need to wait to be fully set up until after being fully underway. Bands should arrive half an hour before the sail and check with crew on where to set up.
- Caterers: Caterers are welcome to use deck boxes on board to set up. No tables or chairs are permitted due to the movement of the vessel. Some setting up may need to wait until the vessel is off the dock and under way. Food and Drink is welcome. No Hard Liquor. Caterers should arrive half an hour before the sail and check with crew on where to set up.
- Other Entertainment – Other entertainment are welcome as long as they do not interfere with the working of the vessel. Some set up space is limited, and entertainment should be prepared to move about the vessel throughout the sail, depending on the situation. Entertainment should arrive half an hour before the sail and check with crew on where to set up.
- How do I register?
- Fill out this form
- Once your date and time are selected, a contract will be sent out. Please sign and return within 2 weeks to hold the date. Dates will not be held without a signed contract.
- We ask for a 50% deposit to complete registration
- email education@bayshorecenter.org or call 8567852060 with any questions.
