Celebration of Life Charter

A Celebration of Life on the water.

Say goodbye to someone you loved from the calm turquoise waters just beyond Key West harbor. This is a private 3-hour memorial charter aboard our 30-foot Jeanneau flagship — captained by a USCG-licensed local and reserved for your family and guests only. No strangers on the boat. No rushed schedule. Just space to hold the moment however you need to.

What we do to make it easy.

• Private for your group only — up to 8 guests aboard
• A caring, experienced captain who has run these ceremonies before and knows the calm water where the wind and current cooperate
• All EPA-compliant scattering considerations handled — biodegradable materials are welcome; we scatter beyond the required distance from shore
• Personalize the ceremony — bring your own readings, music, photos, flowers, or a favorite drink. We'll help you plan the sequence in advance
• All standard safety gear, cooler with water and ice, sound system, sunshade, and quiet space to gather
• A short cruise back after the ceremony if you want a few extra minutes on the water together — no pressure either way

A private 3-hour Celebration of Life aboard the 30-ft Jeanneau. Dignified ash-scattering ceremony with a caring local captain. Up to 8 guests. Base rate $995 flat (1–6 guests); 7th guest +$150; 8th guest +$300. Captain fee + fuel paid at dock for 7–8.

Included with your charter

• USCG-licensed captain
• 30-ft Jeanneau (working head/bathroom on board)
• Fuel, gear, insurance, cooler, water, ice, and sound system
• Advance planning call with our captain to talk through the ceremony
• All permits and Six Fins coordination

What to bring

• The ashes (typically in a biodegradable urn, water-scattering pouch, or the container from the funeral home — we can guide you on options during the planning call)
• Whatever personal items help you honor them — photos, readings, music, flowers
• Layered clothing (it can be breezy at sea even on warm days)
• Sunglasses, sun protection, closed-toe shoes if preferred

Getting there

Perry Hotel & Marina, Dock J Slip 1 — free parking on-site, easy sedan drop-off, and only a 10-minute drive from Duval Street.

Booking notes

• $995 flat for 1–6 guests; 7th guest +$150; 8th guest +$300
• We recommend booking at least 5–7 days in advance so we have time to plan the ceremony with you
• Same-week and same-day booking often possible; call (305) 906-2880

About Six Fins

Six Fins Charter is a small, family-owned Key West charter company. Reviews consistently mention our captains for their calm presence during memorial charters. Owned and operated by David McFadden. LGBTQ+ friendly.

Questions? Call (305) 906-2880 or email [email protected] — we'll help you plan a farewell that feels right.