Charter Policies

Port Washington, NY | Osca Yachting

Booking & Payment

  • –A 50% deposit is required to secure your reservation.
  • –Remaining balance is due before departure.
  • –We accept cash, credit cards, Venmo, and Zelle.
  • –Gratuity is not included. A 10–20% tip for the captain and crew is customary.

Guest Capacity

  • –Maximum capacity is 12 guests per yacht (up to 13 guests aboard the Galeon 560 Fly), in accordance with Coast Guard regulations.
  • –Groups larger than 12 guests require multiple yachts.

Food & Beverage

  • –Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages, including alcohol.
  • –A cooler with ice and bottled water is provided.
  • –Access to the galley and refrigerator is available.
  • –Glass beer bottles and red wine are not permitted onboard.

Weather Policy

  • –Charters may be canceled or rescheduled if: sustained winds exceed 25 knots; lightning is within 8 miles; the captain determines conditions are unsafe.
  • –Light rain typically does not result in cancellation.
  • –Weather-related cancellations do not forfeit deposits.
  • –In the event of unsafe weather, we will first attempt to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, credit will be issued for the remainder of the season.

Departure Locations

  • –Standard departure location is Port Washington.
  • –Pickups are also available from Larchmont, New Rochelle, Greenwich, and select New York City marinas.
  • –Additional travel time may apply for non-standard pickup locations.
  • –Dockage fees charged by marinas are the responsibility of the charter client.
  • –Pickups from Pier 25 are weather-dependent and cannot be guaranteed.

Charter Time

  • –Charter time begins at the scheduled departure time and includes any time spent at restaurants or other destinations.
  • –Travel without guests for repositioning is billed at half the normal hourly rate.

Safety

  • –The captain has final authority on all safety-related decisions.
  • –Coast Guard-approved life jackets are carried onboard for all passengers.
  • –Child life jackets are available for ages 3 and up. Guests with children under 3 years old should bring properly fitting life jackets for their child.

General Policies

  • –Smoking is prohibited inside the yacht.
  • –Illegal substances are strictly prohibited.
  • –Guests are responsible for any excessive damage caused during the charter.
  • –The captain reserves the right to terminate the charter without refund due to unsafe, illegal, or excessively disruptive behavior.
  • –Shoes may be required to be removed depending on conditions to protect the yacht's surfaces.

By booking a charter, guests acknowledge and agree to these policies.