Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Bareboat Charter or Rental?
A bareboat Charter or Rental is basically a Rented Yacht where the charterer or individual paying for the use of the vessel assumes responsibilities. The Charterer hires a Captain and Crew as these yachts are made to be handled by an experienced Captain and crew to maintain the safety of all the guests and the charterer. A written agreement is signed whereupon the renter/charterer takes on ownership and possession of the vessel from the true owner; like renting a car or RV. There is a formal lease arrangement where the charterer takes on all the rights and obligations of ownership without actually transferring title. The Charterer as the temporary owner can bring as many friends or guests as the vessel may safely accommodate (12 guests of the charterer is maximum and crew is excluded). The Charterer has temporary ownership of his/her own yacht to travel and vacation as desired. Bareboat Chartering gives you the freedom to choose your own destinations and set the pace for your private luxury yacht vacation.
What are the Bareboat Rules in the Yacht Rental and Charter world?
A. A Charter vessel may not carry more than 12 passengers (excluding charterer & crew).
B. The Charterer must be able to select a crew and have the ability to discharge the crew.
C. A Charter vessel may not carry more than 12 passengers even while moored. A Charter vessel is considered to be carrying passengers whether moored or underway.
D. The charterer is not considered a passenger and there can only be one person who is considered the bareboat charterer (temporary owner of the yacht).
E. Passengers on bareboat charters or Rentals are considered “guests” of the charterer and cannot be passengers for hire
F. Rose Great Escapes Charter vessels are recreational vessels and rented to the Charterer. The Charterer brings his or her crew and up to 12 passengers.
G. The true titled owner of the vessel may not be on board the vessel during a Bareboat Charter rental
What does Rose Great Escape LLC (RGE) do for the Charterer?
A. RGE helps you to select the yacht you want to Rent or Charter and you will sign for the legal right to control the yacht.
B. RGE will help you to select the Captain of your choice (provided they are approved by the underwriters and insurance companies).
C. RGE helps to select an appropriate crew to help the Captain. This crew will make sure your voyage is safe, and enjoyable and take you where you want to go.
D. RGE can help you select destinations you may want to visit.
E. RGE can help you to provision your yacht or put you in charge of people who can help provision the yacht for your vacation or chartered cruise.
F. RGE is a small company and we own our yachts outright and thus we don’t have to deal with a middle person who actually owns the yacht. We maintain our fleet without compromise. We are an easy company to deal with and we want you coming back. We want you to recognize that it’s best to rent a yacht than to own a yacht. RGE will strive to impress you with the Rental experience.
Do I need to provide a Captain for my a Rose Great Escapes Yacht?
A. Our yachts are large in size and vary from 55 feet to 85 feet and an experienced Captain is needed for everyone’s safety. Therefore, YES you must have a Captain of your choice controlling your yacht.
B. The Captain you choose must be a licensed Coast Guard approved captain and our insurance and underwriters must approved this captain. This is an easy process and we can help.
What is the inspection procedure before and after the yacht rental?
A. Rose Great Escapes (RGE) will go over the yacht with the Charterer and the Captain both before and after each Rental.
B. There will be a Safety Walkthrough and Safety equipment will be reviewed with the Renter.
C. Fuel will be inspected as the fuel level is expected to be the same before and after the rental. Thus, bareboat chartered vessels must be fueled post-charter or charged for fuel if the fuel level is lower than pre-charter. The Charterer is responsible for the cost of fuel.
D. The General condition of the Yacht will be reviewed both before and after the Yacht Rental. Both parties should document existing damage, missing items etc. However, Rose Great Escapes yachts are all relatively new so this should make the rental experience pleasant. Nevertheless, the need to go over the general condition of the vessel is important.
E. Both Renter and RGE or its representatives must sign the inspection documents during the pre & post rental inspection.
How is the Yacht Rental paid for?
A. When a Yacht is reserved and dates selected, RGE will asked for a 20% deposit via Credit Card or Check at the time of booking
B. If your trip is less than 21 days away, the full amount of the Rental needs to be paid.
C. A security deposit of $1000 is needed for Yacht rentals greater than 3 days and $500 for day or half-day rentals. This security deposit is used to cover incidental damage or lost items
D. Cancellations within 3 days of rental are non-refundable, unless there are extenuating circumstances. Other cancelations less than 21 days from rental are entitled to a full refund minus a 10% administrative fee.
Under what conditions am I allowed a full refund?
A. For Reservations within 200 miles of a named storm
B. Safety related cancellations such as thunderstorms, heavy rain or wind within eight hours of the scheduled rental. The Captain will often make this determination.
C. A safety related issue with the yacht or malfunction with the yacht.
D. Any issue that causes your rental to come to an end prematurely.
E. Refunds will be pro-rated for any unused rental time and are mostly due to weather related conditions.
F. If your Rental is more than 21 days away from the Rental date a full refund will be given for any reason since there is sufficient notice.
Where are the Various Rental Yachts located or Moored?
A. Compass Rose (55 foot Prestige) is located in Tampa at the Westshore Yacht Club.
B. Princess Rose (75 foot Princess) is located in downtown St. Petersburg FL at the MegaDocks of the Harborage Marina.
C. Ocean Rose (85 foot Ocean Alexander) is located in North Miami Beach/Aventura and is moored at the Turnberry Marina.
What is included in the Yacht Rental?
A. The Yacht itself
B. Tender and Jet skies if applicable for multiple days
C. Bedsheets and Linen and towels, bath towels, hair dryers
D. Folding Bicycles on the larger vessels, paddle boards, snorkel gear
What is not included in the Yacht Rental?
A. The Fuel costs
B. The Captain and crew costs
C. The mooring costs for rentals involving multiple days
D. The provisioning costs of food and drinks
E. Since this is your private luxury Yacht you would cover the costs of living on the yacht for the period you control the yacht.
F. Special excursion costs when visiting different ports.
G. Gratuities
What facilities are on Board?
A. You will have your own cabin with en-suite facilities (the smaller 55 Compass Rose will have a shared bathroom for the smaller staterooms)
B. All yachts come with AC, Direct TV and entertainment equipment in multiple locations and in every stateroom. Princess Rose and Ocean Rose come with water makers and more luxurious media equipment.
C. Ice makers, outdoor BBQ, refrigerators, dishwasher, washer/dryers, coffee makers, full galley and kitchen, microwave, ovens, sinks and cooktops etc
What do I bring?
A. Travel light, bring your personal toiletries, and mostly shorts and sunshirts and bathing suits, light clothing and sneakers and sandals
B. Cash to spend on various ports of call
C. Vessels are compact so bring no more than one carry-on suitcase per person (similar to an airplane overhead storage carry-on)
D. Electronic devices to keep in touch back home, WiFi is available at most ports
E. Personal gear, sunscreen, sunglasses and cap, only one nice and casual evening outfit for weeklong trips
How much do I tip the Captain and Crew?
A. Based on a weeklong luxury yacht charter, the worldwide Yachting Association, MYBA recommends a tip between 5-15 % of the base charter cost with 10% being the standard for good service.
B. The tip is typically collected amongst the charter guests and given to the captain, who will distribute the tip evenly between the various crew members
How do I get more information?
Call 727-709-3600
Email: Booking@RoseGreatEscapes.com
Write: Rose Great Escapes LLC, P.O. Box 20046, St. Petersburg, FL 33742